2007 Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau Visitors Guide

Passageway into the Range of LightAhwahnee • Bass Lake • Chowchilla • Coarsegold • Fish Camp •Madera • Madera Ranchos

North Fork • Oakhurst • O’Neals • Raymond • Wawona

V I S I T O R S G U I D E 2 0 0 7

Sure, other mountains exist, other waterfalls and other places that may seem ideal to take in a sunrise or a sunset. Birds soar in other parts of the country; deer frolic in other meadows.

But around here, in Yosemite National Park and its outlying communities, there is uniqueness and a beauty that is second to none.

“No temple made with hands can compare with Yosemite,” famed naturalist John Muir wrote in his book “The Yosemite.” “Every rock in its walls seems to glow with life.”

There’s a reason for that.

Take a look at the stunning cliff formations, hike among the towering giant sequoias and picnic in

settings filled with picturesque views.

Then venture outside the park and visit places such as Oakhurst and Coarsegold, towns perhaps as rich in history as the gold mined throughout the region.

Relax in the surroundings of scenic Bass Lake or stroll through the specialty shops sprinkled in the area like the snow that falls in the wintertime.

Come to play. Come to stay. Come to shop.

For more information, contact the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau, located at 41969 Highway 41 in Oakhurst, CA 93644. Visit the Web site at www.YosemiteThisYear.com, e-mail at [email protected] or call 559/683-4636; fax: 559/683-5697.

There’s nothing quite like it

Michael Ambrose © ~ Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite NP

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Travels of a lifetime start hereIt’s been said that “getting there is half the fun.” This sage comment most eloquently describes the experience of traveling California’s Southern Yosemite Highway 41 through Madera County into Yosemite National Park and the magnificent Sierra Nevada.

Abundant attractions, affordable lodging and convenient travel services await you year-round in Yosemite’s most popular gateway region.

The Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau has been providing travel planning information and assistance to visitors from around the world for nearly two decades. If you find something lacking in this guide as you plan your visit, we welcome a call to the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Center where our helpful staff and volunteers will cheerfully assist you.

Now, sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.

There’s Nothing Quite Like It .......................... 3

Travels of a Lifetime Start Here .............................. 5

Valley Cities and Towns............................. 6

Madera Wine Trail ................ 9

Coarsegold ...........................11

Ahwahnee ........................... 15

Arts in Madera County ....... 17

Oakhurst ............................. 19

Bass Lake ............................. 24

Bass Lake Recreation Area .. 25

Regarding Wildlife .............. 27

Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway....................... 28

North Fork .......................... 30

Fish Camp............................31

Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway Map .............. 33

Madera County/Southern Yosemite Area Map ............. 34

The Road to Heaven ........... 36

Wawona .............................. 37

Campgrounds ..................... 40

Camping Information .........41

Museums and Historic Sites ....................... 43

Pow Wows ........................... 45

Summer/Spring .................. 46

Fall/Winter .......................... 47

Wedding Dreams Come True .......................... 49

Cars ..................................... 50

Calendar of Events ............. 50

The Yosemite/ Madera County Film Commission .............. 52

Photo: Paul Mullins © - Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite NP

Table of ConTenTs


ValleY CiTies and Towns

Chowchilla CityChowchilla is located 16 miles north of Madera along California’s historic Highway 99. Portions of this town resemble Southern California, like Robertson Boulevard, where rows of palm trees greet motorists as they pass through. Don’t be confused, as Chowchilla is far more accented with the feel of a small town once you start exploring. The Western Stampede rides into town (literally) every April, and in 2007 celebrates its 50th year. The Chowchilla Madera County Fair celebrates spring in May, complete with festival rides, barbecues and a parade. Power Boat Races at the Berenda Reservoir the weekend before Father’s Day draw people from all over the west. Water plumes, supercharged boats and food, food, food make this one of Madera County’s most exciting events.

Agriculture and real estate have long been staples of this Central Valley community at the crossroads of Highways 152 and 99. Stops at local fruit stands and the new RV & Golf Resort should be on your itinerary.

www.ci.chowchilla.ca.us

Madera CityThe Spanish word for lumber, “Madera” denotes this city’s origins as a lumber company. Trades of agriculture followed and in 1893 Madera became the seat of local government for the region that is now the southern gateway to Yosemite National Park. Growth is a given in Madera County. It has one of the fastest growing populations in California. Fairs, festivals and celebrations are the predominant industry of agriculture are held year-round. Tourism is also on the rise with new opportunities to “experience Madera County” coming on-line soon. Madera County officials expect completion of a new picturesque government center by January of 2007 and it will be worthy of a few snapshots for your travel scrapbook.

www.maderachamber.com

Madera RanchosWhat began as a simple rural planned community of ranch houses for equestrian owners just off Highway 41 and north of Fresno has blossomed into a vibrant community of retail stores, commercial businesses, grocery stores and restaurants. It also boasts professional community services, including doctors and dentists.

Pacific Ethanol has built a processing plant that some hope will pay dividends with cleaner, cheaper fuels for the consumers of Madera County.

Children’s Hospital of the Central Valley is located within Madera Ranchos. This regional facility serves children and parents from around the world. Its multicolored castle-like appearance makes it another photo opportunity not to be missed.

o’nealsLongtime residents claim O’Neals was the center of populous before Madera was a county and even after it was formed. It was a main hub of activity during the gold days in the Sierra foothills along with Hildreth and Finegold. The Abby Mine located here was reportedly one of the richest gold mines in the state’s history. Just east of Southern Yosemite Highway 41 along County Road 200, businesses that exist there today are the Ponderosa Telephone Company, Westbrook Wine Farm and several local cattle ranches.

RaymondOnce a major stage coach stop en route to Yosemite, this small town later became the terminus for the Southern Pacific Railroad. The town center is located about 15 miles west of Coarsegold. Raymond and the nearby town of Knowles, have long been the sites of major granite quarries providing stone used throughout the west. Much of the granite used to rebuild San Francisco’s civic buildings after the 1906 earthquake came from Raymond. The Raymond Granite Company is still operating today.

Visitors can grab lunch at the Raymond General Store and drive down the main road often times only passing a car or two. While gone are the days of the railroad and stage coach, cattle ranching continues to be an important way of life here.

During the third weekend in April, hundreds of residents and visitors line both sides of Main Street for the annual Raymond Parade.

Paul Mullins © - Sierra Foothills

Madera wine Trail Not all California wines are made in Napa. In fact, a growing cluster of family owned wineries in Madera County are becoming favorite spots for wine connoisseurs from around the world. For the past four years, members of the Madera Vintners Association have joined efforts to present the Madera Wine Trail. Wine enthusiasts can choose where they want to go and sample wines through Madera and its surrounding communities year-round. Just pick up a map and “follow the signs of good taste.”

Special wine tasting events are offered three times a

year. For a modest fee you purchase a souvenir glass and then travel to participating locations on the trail, where you indulge in a wide variety of wines, scrumptious food and outstanding entertainment. Sound like fun? The best!

Around Valentine’s Day, try coming out for the wine and chocolate weekend, or take part in the spring wine trail every May and return for the holiday wine trail in November. Mark your calendars now!

www.maderavintners.com

Paul Mullins © - Valley Vineyards

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CoarsegoldOnce a heavily populated town of the California Gold Rush, Coarsegold is located roughly seven miles south of Oakhurst on Southern Yosemite Highway 41. Though seemingly small in size, with the majority of businesses lined up and down the highway, Coarsegold actually rivals Oakhurst in population and continues to grow, with housing sprinkled through the foothills and including the community known as Yosemite Lakes Park.

For those who want to be where the action is, visit the Coarsegold Historic Village with its specialty shops and special events, including among other things, gold panning.

Coarsegold is well known for its Peddlers Fairs held the weekends of Memorial Day and Labor Day, where residents and visitors can browse through rows of antiques and collectibles, feasting on a variety of foods. The first weekend in October marks the Chukchansi Indian Pow Wow and Celebration. Later in the month, the annual Tarantula Festival creeps into town, complete with costume contests and arachnid displays.

Coarsegold is also home to Madera County’s first resort and casino, Chukchansi Gold, which opened in 2003.

www.coarsegoldchamber.com

Paul Mullins © - Fig Orchard

ahwahneeThis small community is nestled in the foothill oaks just three miles from Oakhurst on Golden Chain Highway 49. It is home to two of Madera County’s golf courses, complete with challenging fairways and menacing sand traps.

Wassama Round House State Park is home to one of the last active ceremonial gathering places for local Native American tribes. The park features special events and self-guided tours. Gathering Days, held the third Saturday of October, includes demonstrations of dancing, crafts and basket weaving.

Ahwahnee, with its proximity to the gold mines on the Fresno River, found more riches in growing fruit and vegetables for the nearby mining camps than in the gold fi elds. The town grew in popularity after the railroad terminus in Raymond was established and visitors to Yosemite passed through.

This small community is hoping to soon fi nish plans for the Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park, complete with riding and walking trails, picnic areas and playing fi elds.

Heidi Vetter © - Raymond



arts in Madera CountyWord has it the foothill areas of Madera County have one of the highest ratios of artists per capita in the United States. The community of Oakhurst has its own Gallery Row made up of several galleries in a single center along with several independent galleries. Coarsegold, Bass Lake, North Fork, Madera and Chowchilla also have excellent galleries. Sierra Art Trails is an annual event where art enthusiasts can drive around the area visiting artists working with different mediums in their own galleries. The two-day event is held in October, with a preview exhibit the month before. Catalogs, complete with

maps and descriptions of each artist and their work are for sale and serve as a passport to the event.

Several performing arts venues also show off the talent of local actors, musicians, poets and story tellers.

www.maderaarts.org

art organizationsMadera County Arts Council ................559/661-7005North Fork Arts Council .......................559/877-4946Vision Academy Of The Arts .................559/683-1567Yosemite Western Artist Association ....559/683-8733

Donn Lusby © - Goldfields in the Sierra Rangelands


oakhurstNestled between the scenic landscapes of the San Joaquin Valley and Yosemite National Park, bordered by the Sierra National Forest, Oakhurst boasts a balance of small-town atmosphere with travel amenities found in larger cities.

Tourism is a thriving industry in this mountain town along Southern Yosemite Highway 41 and just 16 miles from Yosemite. It is fi lled with affordable lodging, specialty shops, art galleries and restaurants for all tastes. In just a few square miles, visitors and local residents can choose from a gourmet hot dog stand, franchise fare, seafood, ethnic foods or an exclusive fi ve-star European-style dining experience.

In winter, snow is known from time to time to blanket business rooftops and lightly cover the indigenous oak, cedar and pine trees, creating a stunning visual effect. Cross country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers come to enjoy their sports in designated areas of the Sierra National Forest. Weekend family skiers destined for Yosemite’s Badger Pass also stay here.

In spring and summer, Oakhurst is a popular provisioning spot or home-base for visitors to Yosemite, the Sierra National Forest or the world famous Bass Lake.

In the fall, the annual Chocolate and Fall festivals, set against

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Donn Lusby © - Golfi ng in the Sierra Foothills

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the backdrop of the area’s fall colors, attract thousands of visitors. Taking a healthy stroll in the Oakhurst Community Park or along the River Parkway is invigorating and enjoyable this time of year.

Oakhurst, originally located in Fresno County when it peeled away from Mariposa County in 1856, was first named Fresno Flats, in part because of the nearby Fresno River. While serving tourists has always been its staple, lumber and hay production was important in the early days of Oakhurst as well. Learn all about Oakhurst’s history by stopping by the Fresno Flats Historical Park.

www.oakhurstchamber.com.

Donn Lusby © - Fishing at Bear Island Lake

Donn Lusby © - Osprey with salmon at Bass Lake

Bass lakeThe community of Bass Lake, located between Oakhurst and North Fork, is named after the lake on which it sits. In addition to resorts, fine restaurants and shopping, the community is growing from a group of small cabins to a tract of summer mansions and lakeside getaway homes. The town is a huge favorite during the Fourth of July, where it’s known to attract as many as 10,000 people for its annual fireworks display. Already an attractive vacation

site, Bass Lake gained Hollywood notoriety after gracing the big screen as the primary location for the 1988 film, “The Great Outdoors,” starring Dan Aykroyd and the late John Candy. In 2006, USA Today named it one of the “top 10 places to lodge yourself in a movie.” Bass Lake was also the location for some of the filming for the 1945 Oscar-winning “Leave Her to Heaven.”

www.basslakechamber.com.

Donn Lusby © - Evening interlude at Bass Lake


Listed as one of “The West’s Best Lakes” by Sunset Magazine, Bass Lake boasts warm waters and cool breezes most of the year. Three resorts and marinas, rental homes, cabins, group lodges, numerous campgrounds and two public boat ramps provide the most fabulous family vacation experience you can imagine. Events are held year-round and include a fi shing derby, classic car show, arts and crafts show, antique boat show, fi reworks show, music performances and wine maker dinners. Tours of the lake and its surroundings can be taken on the Bass Lake Queen. Boats, jet skis and other water sports equipment are for rent at the resorts around the lake. Dining establishments and eateries are also readily available as are general merchandise stores for fi shing and camping needs. Hiking, walking and mountain biking trails are nearby. Plan now, for your “best” vacation at one of the “best” lakes in the western United States.

Bass lake Recreation area


Do not share your food with them, •on purpose or by accident.

Make sure they keep their distance. •Do not try and pet them.

Obey posted speed limits and reduce •speed at night. You could get a ticket.

Read more about our “critters” and •their care at www.YosemiteThisYear.com

an important note Regarding wildlifeWe love our “critters” around the region and hope you get to see some of them during your visit. They are awesome but somewhat fragile too.

Please help us protect our wildlife by doing the following:

Please help keep our animal friends healthy and happy.

Susanne Updike-Waite © - Geese on Bass Lake


The Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway directs visitors along approximately 100 miles of roadway viewing some of the most majestic scenery to be found in California’s Sierra Nevada range. Designated on July 14, 1989 by the U.S. Forest Service, it was one of the first three Byways in California and among the first fifty in the United States. This outstanding scenic drive follows ridges and meadow edges along

U.S. Forest Service maintained roads connecting the communities of North Fork, Bass Lake and Oakhurst.

Start your “Byway Adventure” in the community of North Fork with a visit to the Sierra Mono Indian Museum. The fascinating heritage of the Mono people and their practical yet beautiful basketry will prepare you as you start your journey. Nearby trails

sierra Vista national scenic Byway


trace the historic trade route to the eastern Sierra used by past generations.

On the Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway you will experience the Sierra Nevada in a way not done by many people. Known as the “Hidden Heart of the Sierra,” the region will truly steal your heart as you engage in this educational and informative adventure.

For more information and a complete guide to the Byway, go online to http://www.byways.org/browse/byways/2300/overview.html or the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau at 559/683-4636.

Donn Lusby © - Madera Lakes, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Sierra Vista Scenic Byway

CAUTION: The Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway is a SEASONAL ROUTE with no snow removal or travel services in winter. Please check with the U.S. Forest Service 559/877-2218 or Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau 559/683-4636 for road and weather conditions before starting your trip.


north Fork

North Fork is located just miles from the summer vacation hot spot of Bass Lake. It is the home of the Sierra Mono Indian Museum. The picturesque 90-mile Sierra vista National Scenic byway (see page 33) starts here and is the gateway to Mammoth Pool, a popular fi shing destination. Mammoth Pool has excellent fi shing all-year long, but is closed from May 15 through June 15 for the deer migration. Boats can normally be launched from late spring through late summer but fi shing from shore can be just as successful. North Fork also features its share of small-town festivities such as the annual Logger’s Jamboree on Fourth of July weekend, Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow in August and the Grizzly Century Bike Rally.

During the Christmas season, downtown North Fork features a children’s parade and a festive bazaar reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting.

The exact geographic center of California is located roughly 7.4 miles southeast of town. North Fork was a logging community for more than 100 years. The North Fork Mill was relocated here from Oregon in 1942. On April 1, 1943, the fi rst log was sawed into lumber. In the 1990s, the cost and restrictions on local logging made lumber production unprofi table. The mill was shut down and sawed its last log on Feb. 25, 1994.

www.northforkchamber.com

exact Center of CaliforniaYears of debate were ended in 1993 when the suspected center of the Golden State was verifi ed by exact geo-positioning satellite

technology. Now visitors from all corners of California and the world can fi nd themselves at the exact center of California.

Located just 2.7 miles off the Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway on Italian Bar Road (Rd. 225), the site is marked

by a permanent survey plate. A monument was constructed and dedicated by the North Fork

History Group in 1998. Find it yourself at Latitude 37° 9’ 58.23” N and Longitude 119° 26’ 58.29” W.


Fish CampThe population sign says 200, but local residents in Fish Camp say the permanent number is closer to 50. Moderate wintertime snows send some folks down the hill while others thrive on the beauty and solitude.

Located roughly 12 miles north of Oakhurst on Southern Yosemite Highway 41 and a short, three-mile drive to the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park, this unique little hamlet boasts several attractions, including the historic Yosemite

Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, fishing in Big Creek or camping at Summerdale campground. The community is surrounded by Ponderosa pine, white fir and Sequoia redwoods.

Fish Camp had its beginnings as an Indian fishing and trading area for a few months of each year. Those visitors who wish to stay in Fish Camp will find several lodging opportunities for a variety of budgets, and folks can pick up supplies or picnic treats at the Fish Camp General Store.

Donn Lusby © - Tenaya Lake, Yosemite NP

words of warning to Visitors

Heidi Vetter © Dogwood

As you plan a trip to our area in central California, we feel compelled to warn you that some visitors have returned home with the intense desire to quit the corporate rat race, sell their expensive house or condo, remove their children from over-crowded schools, cash-in retirement nest eggs and start plans for the business of their dreams in Madera County. While exact causes for such behavior have not been determined, we suspect that the friendly people, scenic beauty, rich cultural heritage and quality of life in our diverse communities might have something to do with it. Come judge for yourself but remember, you have been forewarned.

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MileaGes and dRiVe TiMes To oaKHuRsTFROM MILEAGE DRIVE TIME

Bakersfi eld .......................155 miles .............. 2.5 hoursFresno ................................ 48 miles ........... 50 minutesLas Vegas ..........................438 miles ................. 7 hoursLos Angeles ......................275 miles .............. 4.5 hoursMadera ............................... 46 miles ........... 45 minutesMerced ............................... 67 miles ............ 1.25 hoursMonterey ..........................195 miles ................. 3 hoursSacramento ...................... 170 miles ................. 3 hoursSan Diego ........................380 miles ................. 6 hoursSan Francisco ................... 213 miles ................. 4 hoursSan Jose ............................180 miles ................. 3 hoursSan Luis Obispo ..............155 miles ................. 3 hoursSanta Barbara ...................282 miles ................. 5 hours

Highway ConditionsCaltrans800/427-7623www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/

Yosemite National Park209/372-0200•www.nps.gov/yose/

WeaTHeR RePoRT

National Weather Service559/291-1068•www.nws.noaa.gov/

U.S. Forest Service559/658-7588•www.fs.fed.us/

The Road to Heaven, illustrated.Getting here is not complicated. Nor do you typically have to worry about seasonal closures, as Hwy. 41 into Yosemite National Park rarely suffers impassability.

Heidi Vetter © - Sentinel Bridge, Yosemite NP


wawonaThere are few places in California that rival the luscious green meadows of Wawona, located just a few miles inside Yosemite National Park’s southern entrance.

The area features a gas station, the historic Wawona Hotel and a challenging nine hole golf course. Be sure to visit the Pioneer Yosemite History Center, complete with a covered bridge, historical cabins and a blacksmith shop in action during the summer months.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, horseback riding is available, as are guided Stagecoach tours. Horse-drawn carriage rides, barbecues and barn dances liven up the weekends during various nights in the summer.

Just inside the southern Yosemite entrance and to the right is the road to the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoia trees. While this road is closed during the winter, it is still accessible by foot, cross country skis or snowshoes for those adventurous souls.

Trails in the grove allow hikers access to the Grizzly Giant, measuring 27 feet in diameter and nearly 2,000 years old, the California Tunnel Tree and the fallen Wawona Tunnel Tree. Visitors used to drive through the tunnel tree before it fell under heavy snows during the winter of 1969.

Donn Lusby © - Ice skating at Curry Village, Yosemite Valley


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sierra national ForestSee Map on page 33 for location.

Campground Units Fees/$ Water Reservable Elevation (ft.)

Open Year-Round

Lupine-Cedar Bluff 113 18 Yes Yes 3300

Open May 15 - September 11

Forks 31 18 Yes Yes 3300

Spring Cove 63 18 Yes Yes 3300

Wishon 47 19 Yes Yes 3300

Bass lake Recreation areaSee Map on page 25 for location.

All are single-family units except for Wishon and Lupine-Cedar Bluff, which offer double-family spaces. Fees subject to change.

Campground Units Fees/$ Water Reservable Elevation (ft.)

Big Sandy 18 14 No No 5800

Bowler Groups & Horses 12 0 No No 7000

Chilkoot 14 14 No Yes 4600

China Bar Hike/Boat In 6 0 No No 3300

Clover Meadow 7 0 Yes No 7000

Fish Creek 7 14 No Yes 4600

Fresno Dome 15 14 No No 6400

Gaggs Camp 12 14 No No 5700

Granite Creek Horse Corral

20 0 No No 7000

Greys Mountain 26 14 No Yes 5400

Jerseydale 8 0 Yes No 3600

Kelty Meadow Horse Camp

11 14 No Yes 5800

Little Jackass 5 0 No No 4800

Lower Chiquito 7 14 No No 4900

Mammoth Pool 47 15 Yes Yes 3400

Nelder Grove 7 0 No No 5500

Placer 8 14 No Yes 4100

Rock Creek 18 15 Yes Yes 4300

Soda Springs 18 14 No No 4300

Soquel 11 14 No Yes 5400

Summit 6 12 No No 5800

Summerdale 30 17 Yes Yes 5000

Sweetwater 10 14 No Yes 3800

Texas Flat Groups & Horses 4 68-82 No Yes 5400

Upper Chiquito 20 0 No No 6800

Whiskers 8 14 No No 5300

Whisky Falls 14 0 No No 5800

Donn Lusby © - Chiquito Ridge, Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway

Yosemite sierra Visitors Bureau

Campfire permitsThese are required outside designated campgrounds in all areas of the National Forest. Free permits may be obtained from the Forest Service or the California Dept. of Forestry.

pack it in, pack it out!Many campgrounds do not have garbage pick up, so campers need to pack out all trash.

public showersThere are none at the campgrounds. For a fee, public showers are available at Miller’s Landing at Bass Lake, High Sierra RV in Oakhurst, and Jones Store at Beasore Meadows.

wilderness permitsThese are required for overnight stays in wilderness areas. Contact the agencies listed below.

Sierra National Forest, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Bass Lake Ranger District

North Fork ....................559/877-2218

Oakhurst ...................... 559/658-7588

Yosemite Backcountry/ Wilderness ....................209/372-0740

RV CampingPublic campgrounds, including those in Yosemite National Park, are NOT equipped with RV hookups. RV facilities are available at:

High Sierra RV Park/Oakhurst ....... 559/683-7662

Elks Lodge RV Park/Oakhurst ........559/683-2717 (membership discounts available)

Yosemite South RV Park/Coarsegold .... 559/683-7855

CaMping inFoRMaTion

Michael Ambrose © - Cathedral Peak and upper lake in Yosemite NP559/683-4636 - YosemiteThisYear.com


Museums and Historic sites

Madera County has a multitude of places to experience the history and heritage of the region. From the valley to the mountains, visitors can search for old towns, schools and homes reflecting good times and hard times. History groups around the county maintain museums, historic sites and parks. Several celebrations are also held throughout the year honoring those who made the region what it is today. Check local community websites or www.YosemiteThisYear.com

Donn Lusby © - Ross Cabin, Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway


Follow the soundsDuring late summer and fall, after the heat and before the snow, Pow Wows are a featured treasure in Eastern Madera County. Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Coarsegold and North Fork each offer their own Pow Wows, complete with cultural demonstrations, dancing sequences and authentic food choices. In this part of the country, sounds of drumming and native songs fi ll the air during the later months of the year.

Pow Wow etiquette: All Pow Wow festivals are alcohol and drug free. Please don’t take pictures or use video or audio recording devices during the fl ag, prayer or honor songs, and when an individual is honoring a drum through a whistle. Guests are asked to stand and remove their hats for certain songs, unless you have an eagle feather in it. It is traditional to show respect to visiting chiefs and elders by deferring to them at virtually all times. Do not crowd around the drummers.

Always ask for permission before making recordings or taking pictures of dancers in their regalia. Children are welcome to enjoy the event, but cannot play in the Sacred Circle.

Participants are asked to respect the arena director, head dance man and woman head dancer. If you are unsure who these individuals are, please ask. Follow the master of ceremonies’ statements during the Pow Wow. For more information visit www.powwows.com.

pow wows and gatherings:

Barbara Ezell © - Sierra Mono Pow WowMichael Ambrose © - View of Yosemite Valley

North fork indian fair DaysFirst weekend in August, North Fork559/877-2115

Picayune Rancheria Pow wowOctober, Coarsegold559/683-6633

Precious Sunset indian Pow wowSeptember, Bass Lake559/855-2705

gathering Daywassama Round house State Historic Park, AhwahneeThird Saturday in October209/742-7625

(suMMeR / spRing)

our Most active seasonsWhen we say “Open All Year,” we mean it. The best time of year to come is right now, and if you haven’t been here lately, plan on visiting www.YosemiteThisYear.com.

Summer recreation opportunities are almost endless. Sightseeing by bus, van or sport utility vehicle, camping, hiking or backpacking, fishing, rock climbing, water sports and off-highway adventures are readily available. Springtime activities include scenic drives featuring waterfalls, wildlife, wildflower and blossom viewing with clear skies and sunny

days. Available any time are shopping, fine dining and wine tasting opportunities.

Especially noteworthy is the Madera Wine Trail. Three special “Wine Trail Weekend” events showcase family owned wineries of the Madera Vintners Association. Small, intimate, educational and non-commercial best describe these wineries and your experience in this viticulture region of central California. Wines of the Madera appellation continue to win award after award in competitions around the country.

Experience your adventure of a lifetime.

Paul Mullins © - Pohono Bridge, Yosemite Valley


(Fall / winTeR)

seasons of Celebration and solitudeStill “Open All Year” the pace and mood of the Yosemite Sierra and central San Joaquin Valley regions of Madera County change with the seasons. More and more people are finding that this is the best time of year to visit.

Heritage events, cultural celebrations and art festivals in the “mountains” demonstrate the diversity of life that makes Madera County such an attractive destination for tourists from around the world. Culinary events and classes featuring some of the best chefs in California are scheduled throughout the area. Winter brings us a season of quiet reflection and solitude that recharges batteries and renews souls. Soft adventures like cross country skiing or heated snowmobile touring, snowshoe walks in a winter wonderland and snow play with children or grandchildren are the order of the day. A good book with pad and pen nearby, and winter libations next to a cozy fire at one of the regions many Bed and Breakfast Inns is always an option too.

The Yosemite Writers Conference, Sierra Art Trails Weekend and Madera Ag Adventure Trail should not be missed. They are interesting as well as educational and provide visitors the opportunity to see writers, artists and growers at work. Outstanding products of all three groups are for sale direct from the makers at very reasonable prices.

Celebrate the heritage of Madera County at one of our historic sites or museums. Heritage Days in Oakhurst and Old Timers Days in Madera feature parades, exhibits and activities reminiscent of life in the Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley regions of the county. Check the calendar of events in this guide or go to www.YosemiteThisyear.com for more events and complete information.

Donn Lusby © - Cross-country skiing, Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley

559/683-4636 - YosemiteThisYear.com

Heidi Vetter © - Garnet Lake, Ansel Adams Wilderness

Special moments in special places are what make memorable occasions.

With a backdrop of free fl owing waterfalls at peak times, elaborate cliff formations and lush, green forests, couples planning their dream wedding may want to consider Eastern Madera County, Bass Lake and Yosemite National Park.

Many communities in the region offer quaint churches, parks and private venues. Bass Lake offers lake-side beauty and near-perfect

weather for the majority of the spring, fall and summer, while Yosemite features several choice locations, including the Yosemite Community Chapel. A special-use permit is required for weddings held anywhere in Yosemite National Park. Weddings may be scheduled up to one year in advance and not less than 21 days prior to the ceremony.

A wedding planning kit is available from the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau by calling 559/683-4636 or going on-line at www.YosemiteThisYear.com.

wedding dreams Come True

Paul Mullins © - El Capitan, Yosemite Valley

Cars, cars and more CarsMadera County, Oakhurst and the southern Yosemite region is a car collector’s heaven. Not only does it seem that everyone who lives here has a vintage or antique car, hot rod, sports car or truck in their garage; we welcome car clubs, enthusiast groups and fans to put on their show or meeting or just drive through.

The annual Rotary car show in Oakhurst draws more than 200 cars in August, the Three Sisters Café Concours brings out Ferraris and other exotics in July, The Elks Car Show at Bass Lake is always a great event in June. You’ll fi nd the Courthouse Park car show in Madera every spring, Chowchilla has their “Cars in the Park” and the list goes on and on. Every type of car club has chosen the area for regional meets, national meets or just local get togethers – MG Club, Corvette Club, Franklin Club,

CalendaR oF eVenTsFor an up to date calendar of the area visit: http://www.yosemitethisyear.com/attcalendar.asp

JanuaRYFor a listing of winter activities ................................................... 559/683-4636

FeBRuaRYWine & Chocolate Weekend - Madera Wine Trail ...................... 800/733-8068 Annual Crab Feed - Oakhurst ...................................................... 559/683-6064Fresno Flats Ragtime & Vintage Music Festival - Oakhurst .........559/683-6570

MaRCHSouthern Yosemite Automotive Film Festival www.southernyosemite.com

apRilWestern Stampede - Chowchilla ..................................................599-665-1882

MaYArts & Crafts Faire - Bass Lake...................................................... 559/877-347455th Annual Coarsegold Rodeo - Coarsegold ............................ 559/683-195226th Annual Bass Lake Fishing Derby - Bass Lake ..................... 559/642-3676Renegade Classic Motorcycle Show - Madera Fair Grounds ...... 559/348-9690Chowchilla-Madera County Fair - Chowchilla ........................... 559/665-560317th Annual Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show - Bass Lake ....................................................................................... 559/901-8158Antique and Collectible Faire - Coarsegold ................................ 559/683-3900Oakhurst Mountain Peddlers Faire - Oakhurst .......................... 559/683-7766Jazz on the Lake begins 15 week session on May 25th .............. 559/642-3121Spring Wine Trail Adventure - Madera Wine Trail ..................... 800/733-8068

JuneUnder the Stars Car Show - Bass Lake ............ 559/683-2717 or 559/683-054831st Annual Arts and Crafts Faire - Bass Lakewww.thecraftfaire.org ................................................................... 559/877-347447th Annual Logger’s Jamboree - North Fork (June 30 - July 1) ...........................................................................559/877-7700

JulY4th of July Celebration - Madera Fair Grounds ...........................559/674-8511Fireworks Show - Bass Lake ......................................................... 559/642-3676

augusT37th Annual Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow - North Fork ...........559/877-2115Jazz on the Lake Season Finale - Bass Lake - Aug. 31st .............. 559/642-3121Annual Mountain Classic Car Show - North Fork ..................... 559/877-2743

sepTeMBeRAntique and Collectible Faire - Coarsegold ................................ 559/683-3900Madera District Fair - Madera Fair Grounds ................................559/674-8511Run for the Gold Car Show - Oakhurst .........559/683-7653 or 559/683-4224Precious Sunset Pow Wow - Bass Lake ........................................ 559/855-483330th Annual Fresno Highland Gathering & Games - Coombs Riverbend Ranch, Madera ................559/250-1758 or 559/787-3239Smokey Bear 10K and 2 mile Fun Run - Bass Lake .....................559/688-1770Old Timer’s Day Parade & Celebration - Madera ....................... 559/675-707111th Annual Mountain Heritage Days at Fresno Flats - Oakhurst ........................................................................................559/683-6570

oCToBeR7th Annual Animal Faire & Tails on the Trail Dog Walk - Oakhurst ....................................................................................... 559/642-6611Fall Festival - Grizzly Century Bike Run and Art Show - North Fork .................................................................................... 559/877-2244Picayune Rancheria Pow Wow - Coarsegold ............................... 559/683-6633Fall Festival & Craft Faire - Bass Lake .......................................... 559/877-3474Chili Cook Off - North Fork ........................................................ 559/877-44583rd Annual Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century and Time Trial Bicycle Run - www.fresnocycling.comSierra Art Trails - Eastern Madera County ................................... 559/658-8343Fall Chocolate & Wine Festival - Oakhurst ................................. 559/683-7766 Wassama Round House Gathering Days - Ahwahnee .................559/683-8194Tarantula Festival - Coarsegold .................................................... 559/683-3900

noVeMBeRHoliday Spirit Wine Trail Weekend Madera Wine Trail ........... 800/733-80689th Annual Bass Lake Tree Lighting Ceremony - Pines Village, Bass Lake ................................................................ 559/692-8868Tractor Parade of Lights - Madera................................................ 559/673-5952

deCeMBeRChristmas Tree Lighting - Oakhurst ............................................ 559/683-7653Christmas Tree Lighting - Chowchilla ......................................... 559/665-3728Christmas Tree Lighting - Madera Ranchos ................................ 559/645-4001Christmas Craft Faire - Coarsegold ............................................. 559/683-3900Children’s Christmas Parade - North Fork ..................................559/877-7700


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Viper Club, Thunderbird Club and Pontiac Club to name just a few. If you just want to drive, we’ve got hundreds of miles of Jeep trails, dirt roads and adventure destinations, just outside your hotel room. Jeep clubs from all over the country come here to try out high Sierra roads.

Even our film festival, “the Southern Yosemite Automotive Film Festival,” is about cars.

Car movies of the last 50 years, celebrities, exotic

cars; it’s all happening here every March. Find out the latest at www.southernyosemite.com. We’re so car crazy, you can rent a Model T or Model A Ford to see Yosemite the way it was seen in the ‘20s and ‘30s. And if you’re taking a cruise with your car club to the southern Yosemite region, drive our spectacular roads, enjoy our scenery and know that you’re welcome in our hotels and restaurants. Be prepared to answer questions about your car. We’re all “car guys” here.

Heidi Vetter © - Half Dome, Yosemite Valley


The Yosemite/Madera County Film CommissionThe fi lm commission represents Madera County and the southern Yosemite area to the fi lm and advertising industry, creating awareness of the unique features and fi lming qualities of the region to the Los Angeles area fi lm, television and advertising community, as well as to fi lmmakers worldwide has made the area a fi lmmaker’s paradise. Locations ranging from the sea level San Joaquin Valley to the 10,000+ foot peaks of the southern Yosemite area provide a backdrop for almost anything imaginable. From the days of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in “The Long Long Trailer” to John Candy in “The Great Outdoors,” the southern Yosemite

Susanne Updike-Waite © - Scrub Jay in Coarsegold

Heidi Vetter © - Rider, Sierra National Forest

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area has been Hollywood’s back lot, pretending to be everywhere from the Adirondacks to Kansas, when necessary.

In July of 2006, The Pines Resort in Bass Lake, immortalized in the film “The Great Outdoors,”

was named one of the 10 great places to lodge yourself in a movie by USA Today. And filmmakers and photographers have found our mountains, roads, lakes, rivers and even cornfields to be


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Donn Lusby © - Backpackers in Ansel Adams Wilderness



ideal for everything from auto commercials to documentaries.

The southern Yosemite area, only four and one half hours from Hollywood, is best known as the southern entrance to spectacular Yosemite National Park, but also offers a diversity of locations virtually unmatched in California; ranches, ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s style buildings and homes, vineyards, suburban neighborhoods, mid-western farms and 1880s ghost towns. In the southern Yosemite area, it is only a short distance from the farmlands of the San Joaquin valley and the banks of the Fresno River to the snowcapped peaks and alpine meadows of the Sierra. The



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climate is almost perfect - 300+ days of sunshine per year, snow on the ground from November to May in some areas and four distinct seasons. Accessibility from L.A. is easy and quick almost

all freeway driving up I-5 and CA 99 and regular scheduled airline service is available through Fresno Yosemite International Airport located only minutes


Donn Lusby © - Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Valley



from Madera County. Madera County has declared itself “fi lm friendly,” with simplifi ed permitting and a full time fi lm commissioner to assist in location scouting, arrange inexpensive accommodations,

secure technical support and act as liaison to ease the paperwork and details, the Yosemite/Madera County Film Commission is ready for your business. For more information, visit www.yosemitefi lm.com.


Donn Lusby © - Western Juniper, Olmstead Point, Yosemite NP


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the summary grid below to narrow your choices. Detailed information on amenities, availability, and current rates can be acquired on-line or by calling the numbers listed.

Donn Lusby © - Chilkoot Creek, Sierra National Forest

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Apple Blossom Inn Bed & BreAkfAstappleblossombb.com•559/642-2001,888/687-4281 44606 Silver Spur Trail, Ahwahnee, CA 93601

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sIerrA mountAIn lodge Bed & BreAkfAst sierramountainlodge.com•559/683-7673,fax559/641-242045046 Fort Nip Trail, Ahwahnee, CA 93601

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• • • • • C 85-105 125-145

the homesteAdhomesteadcottages.com•559/683-0495fax559/683-816541110 Road 600, Ahwahnee, CA 93601

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BAss lAke VAcAtIon rentAlsbasslakereservations.com•559/642-2211P.O. Box 507, Bass Lake, CA 93604

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century 21 dItton sIerrA reAltors At BAss lAkeK&K Property Management basslakevacations.com•559/642-2288,fax559/642-3399P.O. Box 470, Bass Lake, CA 93604

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the gAInes Burrowgainesburrow.com•559/642-3067P.O. Box 289, Bass Lake, CA 93604

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13 units

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mIller’s lAndIngmillerslanding.com•559/642-3633,fax559/642-286937976 Road 222 , Wishon, CA 93669

13 units • • • • • 40-216 40-270 22

the pInes resort - conference centerbasslake.com•559/642-3121,800/350-7463,fax559/642-3902P.O. Box 109/54432 Road 432, Bass Lake, CA 93604

105 units

• • • • • • • • • 69-279 159-379 • 26

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B&B dAys Inn daysinn.com•800/329-7466,559/665-4821,fax559/665-1994220 E. Robertson Blvd., Chowchilla, CA 93610

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ravensbrook-yosemite.com•559/683-479237621 Ravensbrook Way, Coarsegold, CA 93614

2 units

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• • • • • • • 45-70 59-90

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192 units

• • • • • • • 119-139 149-199 12-13

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B&B BIg creek Inn Bed & BreAkfAst

bigcreekinn.com•559/641-2828,fax559/641-27271221 Hwy 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623

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nArrow gAuge Inn narrowgaugeinn.com•888/644-9050,559/683-7720,fax559/683-213948571 Hwy 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623

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• • • • • • • • C 79-119 129-350 • 56

Apple tree Inn At yosemIte appletreeinn-yosemite.com 888/683-5111, 559/683-5111, fax 559/642-62801110 Hwy 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623

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2 units

• • • • 125-150 125-150

sugAr pIne At fIsh cAmp sugarpineatyosemite.com•831-726-35301243 Hwy. 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623

2 units

• • • • 125-150 125-150

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49 units

• • • • • • • • • C 55-75 55-75

holIdAy Inn expresshiexpress.com•800/HOLIDAY,559/661-7400,fax559/673-48002290 Marketplace Drive, Madera, CA 93637

62 units

• • • • • • • • • C 106-126 106-126 • 10

motel 6 motel6.com•559/675-8697,fax559/662-893822683 Avenue 18½, Madera, CA 93637

40 units

• • • • • • • • • • 45-79 49-99

super 8 motel super8.com•559/661-1131,fax559/661-02241855 West Cleveland, Madera, CA 93637

80 units

• • • • • • • • • C 55-75 55-75

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lynmarpondranch.com•ph/fax559/877-726060072 Mammoth Pool Rd., North Fork, CA 93643

2 units

• • • • • C 95-195 145-225 32

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4 units

• • • • • • 45-55 45-55

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A Bed of roses Bed & BreAkfAstabedofrosesbandb.com•559/642-6975,877/624-7673,fax559/642-697643547 Whispering Pines Drive, Oakhurst, CA 93644

4 units

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chAteAu du sureAuchateausureau.com•559/683-6860,fax559/683-080048688 Victoria Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644

12 units

• • • • • • • • • F 375-575 375-575 • 16

hounds tooth Innhoundstoothinn.com•888/642-6610,559/642-6600,fax559/658-294642071 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644

13 units

• • • • • • • F 95-225 95-225 • 30

oAk cottAge Bed & BreAkfAstoakcottagebandb.com•559/683-8988,fax559/683-894850160 Golden Horse Dr., Oakhurst, CA 93644

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sIerrA woods Bed & BreAkfAstsierrawoodsbandb.com•888/246-0720,559/642-624849522 Road 426, Oakhurst, CA 93644

5 units

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stAge stop Bed & BreAkfAstyosemitestagestop.com•559/641-797941710 Stage Stop Lane, Oakhurst, CA 93644

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• • • • • • • • C 49-169 89-199 42

Best western yosemIte gAtewAy Innyosemitegatewayinn.com•800/545-5462,559/683-2378,fax559/683-381340530 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644

122 units

• • • • • • • • • • 56-109 99-169 • 65

comfort Innchoicehotels.com•800/4-CHOICE,559/683-8282,fax559/658-703040489 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644

113 units

• • • • • • • • • C 45-80 79-150 • 21

dAys Inndaysinn.com(California/Oakhurst)•877/642-2525,fax559/658-848140662 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644

43 units

• • • • • • • • • C 49-79 79-149 • 54

oAkhurst lodgeoklodge.com•800/OKlodge,559/683-441740302 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644

60 units

• • • • • • • • C 40-55 70-115 • 56

shIlo Innshiloinns.com•800/222-2244,559/683-3555,fax559/683-338640644 Hwy. 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644

80 units

• • • • • • • • • C 99+ 149+ • 54

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21 units

• • • • • • 121-150 135-175 • 42

Yosemite nationaL park AND NEIGHBORING AREAS

B&B fAlcon’s nest Bed & BreAkfAst

yosemitebandb.com•800/396-3639,209/372-8517,fax209/372-42417509 Henness Circle, Yosemite, CA 95389

3 units

• • • • • • C 100-120 120-140

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1unit

• • • • • • • 270-340 290-360

the redwoods In yosemIte Year-Round Vacation Home Rentalsredwoodsinyosemite.com 888/225-6666, 209/375-6666, fax 209/375-6400

125 units

• • • • • • • • • 128-456 178-636 • 43

stAy In yosemIte VAcAtIon rentAlsstayinyosemite.com•559/683-6390 7326 Yosemite Parkway, Yosemite, CA 95389

2 units

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the yosemIte Bug rustIc mountAIn resort yosemitebug.com•209/966-6666,866/826-7108,fax209/966-66676979 Hwy. 140, Midpines, CA 95345

35 units • • • • • • • 15-150 15-100 •

yosemIte’s four seAsons VAcAtIon rentAlsyosemitelodging.com•800/669-9300,209/372-9000,fax209/372-88007519 Henness Circle, Yosemite, CA 95389

40 units

• • • • • • • • 99-528 125-760 14

yosemIte pIne ArBor retreAtpinearbor.com•209/372-4054,714/996-74957229 Yosemite Park Way, Yosemite, CA 95389

2 units

• • • • • • 290+ 290+

yosemIte’s scenIc wonders Vacation Rentals scenicwonders.com•888/YOSEMITE(888/967-3648)7403 Yosemite Park Way, Yosemite, CA 95389

42 units

• • • • • • • 99-700 125-700

yosemIte west cottAgesyosemitewestreservations.com•559/642-2211P.O. Box 36, Yosemite, CA 95389

20 units

• • • • • 80-415 105-475 • 55

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ahwahneeBill’s 19th Hole Hitching Post Sports Bar and Grill Family Restaurant ............... 559/683-7917The River Creek Café (page 15).................... 559/683-5600

Bass laKeDucey’s on the Lake (page 26) ..................... 559/642-3121The Forks Resort Restaurant (page 38) .........559/642-3737Casa Castillo’s Mexican Restaurant .......... 559/683-2272Miller’s Landing Resort Restaurant (page 22) ....................................................... 559/642-3633

CoaRsegoldAlfonso’s Hideaway Mexican Restaurant .. 559/642-6656Blue Heron ................................................ 559/658-6969Broken Bit .................................................. 559/658-2002Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino .......... 866/794-6946

The Bakery, California Market Buffet, Casa De Fuego, Deuce’s Diner, Goldfields Cafe, Noodle Bar Asian Bistro and Vintage Steakhouse (page12-13)

Coarsegold Café ........................................ 559/683-5022Gold Mine Pizza ........................................ 559/683-4653Mining Company Restaurant (page 30) ...... 559/683-5853Subway Sandwiches .................................. 559/658-2500Taco Zone .................................................. 559/641-6161Zander’s Coffee ..........................................559/842-2180

FisH CaMpNarrow Gauge Inn Restaurant (page 56) ..... 559/683-6446Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite (page 58) ............ 559/683-6555

MadeRaAsian Buffet ............................................... 559/675-3999DiCicco’s Pizzeria Italian .......................... 559/674-2435Downtown Buffet ...................................... 559/662-8268Edgar’s Italian Restaurant ......................... 559/661-0306Farnesi’s Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge .........................................559/673-9164International House of Pancakes ..............559/675-5179Las Brisas Del Mar ......................................559/674-4510Long John Silver’s Seafood Shoppe ......... 559/674-0606Madera Valley Inn Coffee Shop ................ 559/664-0100The Vineyard ............................................. 559/674-0923Win Chinese Gourmet ...............................559/673-2919

noRTH FoRKBuckhorn Restaurant and Saloon (page 32) ....................................................... 559/877-8700La Cabaña (page 32) ..................................... 559/877-3311Pizza Factory .............................................. 559/877-7777

oaKHuRsTBranding Iron at Sierra Sky Ranch (page 42) .. 559/683-8040Carl’s Jr. ......................................................559/658-8878Castillo’s Mexican Food ............................ 559/683-8000Country Waffles .........................................559/641-6666Crab Cakes Restaurant (page 65) ................. 559/641-7667El Cid Mexican Restaurant ........................ 559/683-6668Erna’s Elderberry House (page 16) .............. 559/683-6800

Jack in the Box ........................................... 559/658-6061Jade Gazebo Chinese Restaurant .............. 559/683-8600Jamba Juice ................................................ 559/658-8555Katie’s Country Kitchen .............................559/683-8418Kentucky Fried Chicken ............................ 559/683-3545Kyoto Kafe ................................................. 559/692-2400Lucy’s Mexican Food ..................................559/641-7474McDonald’s Restaurant ............................. 559/683-3344Me-N-Ed’s Pizza .........................................559/683-7757Mountain House Restaurant..................... 559/683-5191Oka Japanese Restaurant ......................... 559/642-4850Ol’ Kettle .................................................... 559/683-7505Old Mexico Taqueria ..................................559/683-2777Pete’s Place ................................................ 559/683-0772Pizza Factory .............................................. 559/683-2700Quiznos ..................................................... 559/658-5442Rice Man .................................................... 559/641-6266Round Table Pizza..................................... 559/683-7472Sandino’s Velvet Rose ................................ 559/641-6600Starbucks Coffee........................................ 559/658-8101Subway Sandwiches .................................. 559/683-3066Sweetwater Steakhouse ............................. 559/658-5252Szechuan Chinese Restaurant.................. .559/683-8328Taco Bell .................................................... 559/683-8226Three Sisters Café ...................................... 559/642-2253Todd’s Cookhouse BBQ ............................ 559/642-4900Yosemite Coffee & Roasting Co. ................559/683-8815Zander’s Coffee ......................................... 559/683-7575

Paul Mullins © - Wawona Bridge, Yosemite NP

ResTauRanTs and eaTeRiesFrom elegant fine dining experiences to meals on the go, every option imaginable is waiting for you when you visit us. The Yosemite Sierra region is home to California’s 2006 Chef of the Year, Erna Kubin-Clanin; Family Seafood Restaurant award winner, Roman Zabicki; World renowned Executive Chef, James

Overbaugh; Madera’s Restaurateur of the Year, Chris Mariscotti; Kraft BBQ Sauce King, Todd Leaf; one of Mexico’s finest culinary exports, Chef Miguel Arce; and many others. For details on location, style, menu, and pricing go on-line or call the numbers listed below.



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©2007 Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. Publisher: Sierra Star® and The McClatchy Company®. Our thanks to all of the photographers who submitted photos for this publication: Michael Ambrose: www.michaelambrose.com, 559-443-1938; Donn Lusby: www.aroundyosemite.com, 559-559-683-5032;

Barbara Ezell: www.avalonfreelance.com; Paul Mullins: www.mullinsstudio.com, 559-322-0395; Heidi Vetter: www.heidivetter.com, 559-683-8156; Susanne Updike-Waite: www.sierravistastudios.com, 559-658-5950. Cover photo ~ Michael Ambrose© ~ El Capitan and Merced River in Yosemite Valley

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2007 Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau Visitors Guide