Located at the southern end of California’s Gold Rush Country, the town of Oakhurst is a busy hub at the intersection of Highway 41 and the historic Golden Chain Highway 49. Oakhurst began as a mountain community known as Fresno Flats. It was not a gold mining town, but rather, provided goods and services for the miners, farmers, lumberjacks and ...

Sheltered by the vast Sierra Nevada mountain range and at the exact center of California, North Fork is a little town with a big heart. This amiable mountain village is home to artisans, writers, innovators and business folks, the hearty descendants of Mono Indians and logging and ranching families. .Residents include families who have lived here for generations, retirees who ...

Just outside of the South entrance to Yosemite National Park at 5602 ft elevation is the quiet town of Fish Camp. The 2010 census states that there are only 59 people living there. But this sleepy little town certainly does play host to an immense number of guests. As you might expect, because of its proximity to the park, thousands ...

Coarsegold is a town just bustin’ with Old West history and character. Cradled in the Sierra Foothills, about 7 miles south of Oakhurst, Coarsegold stretches along Highway 41 for several miles. Originally known as Coarse Gold Gulch, its name comes from the large gold nuggets which were discovered in the creeks that wind through the hills surrounding the town. This ...

Ahwahnee is a small, unincorporated rural town about five miles northwest of Oakhurst on Highway 49. Situated at the southern end of California’s Gold Rush Country, Ahwahnee was first populated by immigrants who set about providing the miners with essential goods and services needed in their pursuit of gold.

Yosemite Conservancy Unveils New Summer Art and Theater ProgramsFor All Ages in Yosemite National Park Yosemite Conservancy has unveiled an exciting summer line up of new art and theater programs for all ages in Yosemite National Park. “Art and theater programs create memories of Yosemite that will last a lifetime by connecting children, young people and adults to the park, ...

Located in Oakhurst, California, 24 miles south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park, is the latest “fascination station.” The 4,000 square-foot museum is packed with a variety of activities to occupy the hands and minds of young people of all ages.

Yosemite National Park Announces Half Dome Cables in Place as of Friday, May 25 The cables allowing access for hikers to the summit of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park are in place and open for the season as of Friday, May 25, 2012.

Wilderness Volunteers and the Sierra National Forest are hosting a volunteer vacation trail maintenance service project from August 5-11, 2012, in the John Muir Wilderness, working on the French Canyon Trail. Wilderness Volunteers is a nonprofit organization that organizes volunteer service in partnership with our National Forests. This service project will focus on reconstructing eroded trails in the French Canyon ...

Sheltered by the vast Sierra Nevada mountain range and at the exact center of California, North Fork is a little town with a big heart. This amiable mountain village is home to artisans, writers, innovators and business folks, the hearty descendants of Mono Indians and logging and ranching families.