NORTH FORK–Each year the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway Association offers opportunities for people to learn more about the local mountain area by scheduling free tours along the Scenic Byway. This year you can join the tour of the second stop on the Byway, the historic Jesse Ross cabin. Connie Popelish, retired District Archeologist for the Sierra National Forest, will conduct ...
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History Mystery #106: The Adventurous Miss Kitty
By Debby Carter, Librarian, Sierra Historic Sites Association You’ve probably seen this famous old photo of two daring ladies posing at Glacier Point. In the August 16, 1962, issue of the Sierra Star, the photo was posted requesting any information about these two ladies. Two weeks later, a letter to the editor was posted in the Star with just that ...
Read More »History Mystery #105: Snowy Winters and Christmas Dances
Submitted by Connie Popelish, North Fork History Group Remember when winter meant snow? Check out this photograph of downtown North Fork and let us know your memories of snowy winters, Christmas dances, and any other details you notice in this picture, like the names of the businesses or power lines strung overhead across the street. Can anyone tell us the ...
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