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 ...
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Excessive Heat Expected the Next Few Days
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office (NWS)is warning community members that dangerous high temperatures up to 109 in the valley and 112 in the Kern County Desert will be observed during the three-day heat wave. Overnight low temperatures will stay in the 70s and provide little relief. An Excessive Heat (Wave) Warning will go into effect this morning, Wednesday ...
Read More »4th of July Holiday Safety in the Sierra National Forest
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Will you be celebrating our nation’s independence over the 4th of July holiday weekend with a visit to the Sierra National Forest (SNF)? Activities such as camping, backpacking, fishing, picnicking and so many more in the great outdoors, are available for you in the SNF! Due to tremendous efforts by Forest Service, contractor, and volunteer personnel and ...
Read More »Hikes for History: Camp Sierra to Big Creek Canyon
SHAVER LAKE — Break out your hiking boots, everyone! Jim Gregory, a fourth-generation cabin owner at Camp Sierra, will be leading the parade from Camp Sierra to Big Creek Canyon along the Potholes Trail. The hike starts at the parking area of Camp Sierra and to the right of Abednego Cabin. The trail meanders down to the bottom of the ...
Read More »Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon Right Around the Corner!
BASS LAKE — Triathlon has a long history at Bass Lake. At the dawn of triathlon, the 1983 and 1984 USA Triathlon (USAT) and United States Triathlon Series (USTS) National Championships were held here. The Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon has firmly established itself as one of the “Go To” triathlons in California. It’s going to be an incredible experience for ...
Read More »Summer Swim 2023 at the YHS Baker Swim Complex
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get out your sunscreen, everyone, because summer swim season is almost here! If you want to start teaching your kids to swim or just work on that summer beach body, My Club and the Baker Swim Complex at Yosemite High School have got you covered. Check out what’s going on! My Club Programs June 12 – August ...
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 ...
Read More »Sierra National Forest to Close Visitor Centers for Season
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The Sierra National Forest High Sierra Ranger District will be closing Dinkey Creek Visitor Center on September 4th and High Sierra Visitor Center (at Kaiser Pass) on September 19th for the 2022 season. The High Sierra Ranger District Office remains open all year around. The District Office is currently open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to ...
Read More »Aqua Aerobics! Don’t Forget About The Pool
OAKHURST — Peggy Decker-Anderson reminds locals and visitors that Aqua Aerobics is happening at the Baker Swim Complex at Yosemite High School. Classes are Monday through Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. through August 11th. The cost is $4 a day, $10 a week or $30 a month.* “See ya at the pool,” says Peggy, who is returning as instructor ...
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