OAKHURST — The Visitors Bureau in Oakhurst, Visit Yosemite | Madera County, is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant to join their team. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in an engaging environment, contributing to tourism and community outreach. What It Offers $22/hour Monday-Friday Medical Insurance Vacation Time IRA Match Responsibilities & Requirements Assist with daily operations and guest ...

OAKHURST — The Community Art Banners, which welcomed residents and visitors to Yosemite’s Southern Gateway throughout the summer, will soon find new homes.  As ARTober wraps up in Eastern Madera County, these banners will be auctioned off on Saturday, November 9th.  Hosted by the Eastern Madera County Foundation (EMCF), the Community Art Banner Auction Soiree will take place at the ...

OAKHURST, CA —  The inaugural Oakhurst Facelift (sponsored by the Yosemite Climbing Association and Visit Yosemite | Madera County) rallied the community on October 5th for a successful cleanup effort.  More than 56 dedicated volunteers took action, working to restore the Oakhurst River Parkway Trail and Lewis Creek Trail after a busy summer season. A Community United for Environmental Cleanup ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park is announcing a change in the entry reservation end times for the remainder of the 2024 dates. As a result, reservation end times will now be 3:00 p.m. instead of the previous 4:00 p.m. time. When Are Reservations Required? Yosemite National Park requires a reservation to drive into or through the park between 5:00 a.m. ...

OAKHURST— Key stakeholders from gateway communities surrounding Yosemite National Park call for bold and innovative leadership in addressing visitor access and management. These communities see firsthand every day the impacts of the current system on aspiring visitors. They have themselves been deeply impacted by the current system of visitor controls. The neighboring communities emphasize the need for an approach that ...

BASS LAKE— Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, fun, and family entertainment as The Pines Resort at Bass Lake proudly presents the Twist on Taylor concert, a special edition of the Bass Lake Live series. This unique event on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, features the incredibly talented Sarah Jessica Rhodes and promises ...

OAKHURST—Local tourism spending in Madera County hit $430 million in 2023. This is according to new economic impact research released today by Visit California. Meanwhile, statewide travel spending fully recovered from the pandemic’s impacts. The annual report measuring the economic impact of tourism showed that travel spending in Madera County supported 4,850 local jobs. Tourism also provided $38 million in local ...

BASS LAKE–The Pines Resort, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains beside serene Bass Lake, invites guests to embark on a transformative journey during a long weekend retreat from March 21 – 24, 2024. The resort is located just 17 miles from the iconic Yosemite National Park. It offers a picturesque setting offers the perfect backdrop for a Wim Hof Method Workshop. ...

OAKHURST – The Yosemite Gateway Art Center is thrilled to announce the upcoming art exhibit, “Palettes & Pathways: 9 Artists’ Perspectives.” This captivating showcase features the works of nine exceptionally talented artists: Shannon Grissom, Mary Beth Harrison, Carolyn Hartling, Barbara Liss, Gina Mims, Sandra Lee Scott, Teresa J Sharp, Lura Schwarz Smith, and Lisa Zylstra. The exhibit marks a celebration of ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES –Please join Supervisor Macaulay who will be hosting the following town hall meetings prior to the end of the year as follows: Thursday, November 2, 2023 Topic of Discussion: Veterans Services This meeting will be held virtually from 6-8 p.m. and will include Madera County Veterans Services, VA Hospital and Caring Veterans speakers. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84007235737?pwd=b0dyblNjSU5peS9Vam1HRCt5S2h6UT09 Meeting ID: 840 0723 ...