OAKHURST–Once upon a time, in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, there stood a majestic mountain known as Mt. Chipotle. This towering peak was not just any ordinary mountain but a national monument that held a special place in the hearts of all who visited. Legend had it that the mountain was named after a famous explorer who discovered ...
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Boy Scout Troop 357 Hosts Recruitment Night
NORTH FORK — Boy Scout Troop 357 is inviting boys aged 11 to 17, as well as boys as young as 10 who are in 5th grade, to a special recruitment night. The event encourages parents to join their sons to learn about the organization and what it has to offer. Building Skills & Community Values Through hands-on experiences, Troop ...
Read More »Multiple Search and Rescues in Madera County Foothills
MADERA COUNTY— The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports that shortly before 11:30am on June 19, 2024, their Communications Center received an emergency call reporting an unresponsive female in the water near Angel Falls. Search and Rescue teams, along with USFS, Madera County Fire & CALFire, Sierra Ambulance, and the CHP H-40 helicopter responded to the area. During the operation, ...
Read More »Exploring Diversity: Yosemite’s Protect Your Wild Campaign
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Yosemite Conservancy launched an initiative to engage Millennials and Gen Z in outdoor conservation during National Park Week. Protect Your Wild challenges people to consider how they protect the wild inside of themselves — and out in the world. “We want to help get more bodies of all shapes, sizes, skin tones, and abilities into the ...
Read More »What to Expect in Yosemite National Park in 2024
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK – What can visitors expect in Yosemite National Park for 2024? There are notable improvements to some of the park’s most visited spots headlined by the renovated approach to iconic Bridalveil Fall, now open to visitors and offering a front-row view of the 620-foot roaring waterfall that millions see each year entering Yosemite Valley. The new Yosemite ...
Read More »Yosemite Hiking Trail Closed Indefinitely Due to Rockslide
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite officials have announced that on April 15, a large rockfall occurred from the slope above the John Muir Trail. The rockfall happened between Clark Point and the top of Nevada Fall, sending hundreds of boulders onto the trail. In the current state of the trail, boulders, trees, and other debris, spanning approximately 1,000 feet, obstruct the trail. ...
Read More »Noma Resort: Hidden Oasis on Yosemite’s Doorstep – Part 2
NORTH FORK—This article is a continuation of last week’s “Noma Resort: Hidden Oasis on Yosemite’s Doorstep.” Noma Resort sits near the entrance to the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, at the historic apple orchard near Clearwater Fire Station. It’s one of the loveliest areas of the Byway, especially since the devastating forest fires of the last several years. The Leyva Brothers, ...
Read More »Noma Resort: Hidden Oasis on Yosemite’s Doorstep – Part 1
NORTH FORK—Most people who have visited the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway enjoy its peace, unlike the national park to the north. Likely they consider it an island of tranquility in the midst of a busy world. Noma Resort strives to be part of that serenity. A Partnership of Brothers That’s how the three Leyva brothers (of six total) who partner ...
Read More »Scout Troop 357 to Hold Recruitment Night in North Fork
NORTH FORK — Scouting teaches many important skills that come in handy later in life, including first aid, cooking, camping, maps, and compasses, just to name a very few. Now your child can join this historic organization as North Fork Boy Scout Troop 357 will be holding a special recruitment night at the Scout Building in North Fork, located near ...
Read More »Boy Scout Troop 357 Helps Out With Roadside Cleanup
NORTH FORK — On Saturday, January 28, Boy Scout Troop 357 spent several hours picking up trash along the road from the North Fork Scout Building to a point near the old mill site on Mammoth Pool Road. The Scouts gathered up over five full bags of trash along the 9/10 mile span of road. During a previous roadside service ...
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