Mariposa – Mariposa County in cooperation with Sierra Foothill Conservancy, the local Prescribed Burn Association, and the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation are currently working to implement key recommendations in the Mariposa Creek Parkway Master Plan, which includes conducting environmental restoration activities in the creek corridor. As part of this restoration, the county and its partners are conducting a controlled burn ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK—Yosemite National Park officials have announced that Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will temporarily close today, October 25, at 6 pm, due to a forecast of snow. UPDATE As 12:00pm Thursday, October 26, 2023 Tioga Road has been reopened. Meteorologists are predicting a cold front will pass across Central California tonight, resulting in ...

OAKHURST– Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure, a bike shop and outdoor adventure provider in the southern Yosemite region, is delighted to announce the successful launch of its first year offering guided biking and hiking experiences in the breathtaking Sierra National Forest. The company’s achievement culminated in acquiring a coveted special use permit after an extensive 19-month application process with the ...

10/27/2023 - 10/29/2023 @ 7:00 pm -   Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park and My Club present Fright Nights at the Flats! Be afraid... be very afraid! Prepare for the most terrifying experience in the mountains. Join the folks at Fresno Flats and their ghoulish apparitions for Fright Nights at the Flats! Where horror runs deep and nightmares are spawned. $10 [...]

10/13/2023 - 10/15/2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm -   SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2023 CHUKCHANSI POW WOW! October 13 - 15 Stay tuned for updated information on the 2023 event. The event will be held in the resort’s lower parking lot. Park in the casino garage structure if attending POWWOW. Shuttle service is provided at the bus entrance (east side of the [...]

09/16/2023 @ 10:00 am - 8:30 pm -   Join the Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park as they celebrate the history of Oakhurst. Mountain Heritage Day is here again with the kids activities including Fresno Flats carnival, gold panning, Coarsegold 4H petting zoo, candle making, face painting, crafts, an awesome photo booth with Don Stringer, tours, shopping and more. And you wont [...]

09/16/2023 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm -   FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 1980 & older cars and trucks, all years pony classes and corvettes, all years modern muscle! Lots of food vendors, merchant vendors, live music and raffle items. September 16, 2023 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM At the Veteran's Memorial Park in Chowchilla

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST – The Sierra National Forest (SNF) will enact temporary fire restrictions, effective August 11, 2023, prohibiting campfires, welding, or smoking on all public lands managed by the Forest in non-developed campsites, with the exception of those shown in Exhibits A & B of the current Forest Order. Campfires will only be allowed in wilderness, developed campgrounds, or ...

Oakhurst Park & Ride Features NEW Visitor Information Kiosk and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station OAKHURST – Visit Yosemite | Madera County, in collaboration with Madera County, is pleased to announce the completion of the enhanced Park & Ride services and Visitor Information Kiosk project located adjacent to the Oakhurst Library. This completed project offers visitors and residents a convenient solution ...

08/10/2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - SELF DEFENSE CLASS - THURS. AUG. 10th - 6 - 8 pm Denis CiccarellI will be teaching a 'hands on' Self Defense Class on THUR. AUG. 10, 6-8 pm, held at: Yosemite New Life Church, 40390 Junction Dr. Oakhurst Denis has been teaching American Kenpo Karate for 20 years and has been the owner of [...]