OAKHURST — The Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad will soon welcome visitors for its 2025 season. This hotspot offers a variety of scenic train rides and family-friendly activities in the Sierra National Forest. Located just 10 minutes from Yosemite National Park’s southern entrance off Highway 41, this historic railroad takes passengers on an unforgettable journey through the region’s rich logging history. ...
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Prescribed Burning Continues in the Sierra National Forest
SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST–The Bass Lake Ranger District (BLRD) Fire Crews are resuming prescribed fire operations near the Sugar Pine Railroad. Crews are planning to ignite approximately 10 acres along the 5S17 Road, adjacent to Highway 41, just north of the Westfall Forest Service Fire Station. Please see the associated map (below) for details. If weather permits, operations will begin on ...
Read More »Moonlight Special Sugar Pine Railroad
OAKHURST – Located just 10 minutes from the Southern Entrance of Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad hosts the “Moonlight Special”. Combining entertainment, nature, and good food, this event offers an experience that you will not forget. Event Highlights The Moonlight Special is a seasonal attraction that runs from May through October, every Wednesday and Saturday. Trying to ...
Read More »Classic Car Show Supports Golden Chain Theatre Classic Community Theatre
OAKHURST—Oakhurst boasts one of the best community theatres anywhere—the Golden Chain Theatre. Combine that with classic cars, and you’ve got a dynamite combination. Come out to celebrate both classic cars and community theatre at the Golden Chain Theatre Center Stage Classic Car Show. The event takes place at the Oakhurst Community Park from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, ...
Read More »Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Opens for the Season
FISH CAMP—Since its beginnings in 1965, Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad (YMSPRR) has been a staple of our mountain community—and the world. Folks come from all over the world during the season for a chance to ride one of the few remaining narrow-gauge railroads in existence. Local residents enjoy it just as much. Snow melts and spring blooms mark the ...
Read More »VYMC Debuts Recreate Responsibly Activity & Coloring Book
OAKHURST — Since its inception, the Welcoming Committee has grown from seven to ten members, and in 2021 they began educating visitors on how to Recreate Responsibly in the outdoors and protect the home of local wildlife. The wild cast of characters have appeared in YouTube videos, in a printable activity kit, at select local restaurants on coloring placemats, around ...
Read More »Fresno Flats Historic Village & Park Awarded Museum Grant
OAKHURST — Fresno Flats Historic Village & Park was awarded a $174,500 museum grant from the California Natural Resources Agency through the California Cultural and Historical Endowment. The funds are dedicated to improving exhibits and programs showcasing the history and cultures of underrepresented communities, digital asset upgrades and critical infrastructure repairs. New exhibits will be installed focusing on the history ...
Read More »Wild Cast of Characters Welcomes its Newest Member, Ranger!
OAKHURST — The Welcoming Committee of Visit Yosemite | Madera County has been known to act like animals, that’s because they are a wild cast of characters. This animated bunch has been welcoming visitors to Madera County since 2019, and their crew is growing! Meet Ranger, the California Mule Deer and mascot of North Fork, the geographic center of California and newest stop on the Fossils to ...
Read More »Collect Trading Cards From Visit Yosemite Madera County
MADERA COUNTY — Great news, everyone! You can now collect trading cards from your animal friends at Visit Yosemite Madera County’s Welcoming Committee. These awesome cards can be found at various locations around Madera County. Mr. Mead the Saber Toothed Cat MR. MEAD can be found at Fossil Discovery Center, located at 19450 Ave. 21 1/2, Chowchilla, CA. Saber-toothed cats, also known ...
Read More »Take Madera County’s Fossils to Falls Four-Day Road Trip
MADERA COUNTY — Enjoy the best of Madera County on the Fossils to Falls Trail, a four-day road trip! On your trip, collect the Welcoming Committee’s trading cards at ten destinations and discover the best attractions in Yosemite’s Southern Gateway. Participants can use their trading cards to enter the Yosemite Adventure Contest grand prize drawing. Day 1 Start your journey ...
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