We headed north to Hetch Hetchy to see what those waterfalls were looking like. We kept a lookout for rattlesnakes and bears along the trail and had a surprising encounter with one of these. Where: Yosemite National Park Distance: 11.25 Miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Range: 3,695′ to 4,459′ Date: April 5, 2016 Maps: Ackerson Mountain and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Topographic Quads We ...
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Leaf Peeping on the East Side: Tioga Pass Area, Green Creek, Virginia Lakes
What do you do to celebrate the first day of Fall? Head to the east side of the Sierra to check out the early fall color at the higher elevations. We didn’t know what we would find but hoped we would find some Aspens turning their pretty fall colors. Distance: About 300 miles roundtrip Difficulty: Easy Elevation Range: 7,200′ to ...
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Yosemite National Park Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ...
Read More »Hiking with Sally and Raven to Green Lake
We loaded up the dogs and headed over to the east side to see what kind of fall colors we might discover. We planned on visiting Green Creek, about four miles south of Bridgeport, and we hit the jackpot with prime aspen floors of yellow and gold, set against gorgeous mountains and reflecting in the beaver ponds.
Read More »Sing Peak Hike
The feel of fall was in the air as we headed out for Sing Peak in the Sierra National Forest. Bright red and yellow colors popped up along our cross country hike, while gusty winds and old cabins played an important part in our hike.
Read More »Raymond Parade Is Real Old West
RAYMOND – The 28th Annual Raymond Parade and Family Fun Day is set for Saturday, Apr. 19, on Road 608 in the historic little town formerly known as Wildcat Station. Family Fun Day runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a swap meet, craft and food fair. The parade starts at noon. The public is invited to watch the ...
Read More »Open Auditions At Golden Chain Theatre
OAKHURST – Anyone interested in participating in a live theater production is invited to open auditions at the Golden Chain Theatre. Actors, back stage, sound and lights, marketing, directing, set construction and painting, singers, dancers, seamstresses, wardrobe, hostesses and many more positions are open. All interested are encouraged to attend.
Read More »Clampers Dedicate Another Piece Of History
AHWAHNEE – Back in the Gold Rush Days, a good prank or a practical joke brought much needed relief to the realities of what was a very hard life. The “Clampers” still love a good bit of fun, but they are also dedicated to the promotion and preservation of western history. E Clampus Vitus, Grub Gulch Chapter 41- 49, gathered ...
Read More »Arson Hearing Enters 5th Week
MADERA COUNTY – The preliminary hearing for Kenneth Jackson and Allison Waterman on charges of arson and conspiracy, which has continued in fits and starts in Madera Superior Court, finally got some traction today. With jury trials that had been scheduled for the next two weeks in Department 2 having been settled outside of court, the arson hearing will now ...
Read More »Second Day Of Hearings For Arson Suspects
MADERA COUNTY – Kenneth Jackson and Allison Waterman were back in court on Thursday, Sept. 12, as their preliminary hearing picked up where it left off on Monday. The husband and wife are charged with numerous counts of arson and conspiracy in connection with a string of fires throughout May and June of this year in the Coarsegold/Yosemite Lakes Park ...
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