Local FavoritesDine at Bass Lake: The Forks Resort (March-Sept) famous for their hamburgers; Miller's Landing (March-Sept) with their new upstairs dining area; and Ducey's on the Lake to take in the view
Wine and Beer: Idle Hour Winery, which is Oakhurst's first winery. Or, plan your stay to take advantage of the many Madera Wine Trail events. South Gate Brewing Company has good beer and food Train Ride: Ride the Logger with Moonlight Specials in summer: Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Adventure: Spring/ Summer: • Raft on the Merced River with Zephyr Winter: • Ski, snowboard, snow tubing, snow shoe, & cross-country skiing at Badger Pass Ski Area (closed 2020-21 season). • Ice skating in Yosemite Valley at Curry Village Horseback Riding: Reservations recommended. Anything through Yosemite National Park is most likely on Mules. Horseback riding in Fish Camp is on Quarter Horses Yosemite (open seasonally): Wawona Hotel Stable Fish Camp: Yosemite Trails Saddle and Sleigh Company Theatre Plays: Golden Chain Theatre (Friday and Saturday) View their 2020/ 2021 Season Local Walking/Hiking TrailsNearby Hikes:
• Way of the Mono (Bass Lake) • Willow Creek Trail • Lewis Creek Trail Yosemite Hikes: • Yosemite Hiking Trails 2021 Events - To Be Announced• Madera Wine Trail ~ TBA
• Bass Lake Fishing Derby ~ TBA • Coarsegold Rodeo ~ First Weekend in May (TBA) • Mariposa Butterfly Festival ~ First Weekend in May (TBA) • Bass Lake Farmers Market ~ TBA • Antique & Classic Wooden Boat Show (Bass Lake) TBA • Coarsegold Peddler's Fair - Memorial Day & Labor Day weekends (TBA) • Bass Lake Triathlon ~ TBA • South Shore Car & Boat Show (Bass Lake) TBA • Run for the Gold Classic Car Show ~ TBA • Yosemite Half Marathon - TBA • Sierra Art Trails ~ TBA |
Yosemite FavoritesGlacier Point
Amazing panoramic views of Yosemite! Open seasonally (May to November). For the history of road opening and closures CLICK HERE Tunnel View Best for afternoon photos. Sun will be in your eyes, but the background scenery will be lit up and gorgeous Mirror Lake This trail puts you at a lake and river with Half Dome reflected in the water. There is a paved bike path most of the way. Click here for trail info Waterfalls Visit Bridalveil Fall (don't use the bathrooms here), hike to Vernal Fall on the Mist Trail and hike a little father to Nevada Fall, and visit Yosemite Falls (great areas for picnic lunches). A favorite would be the top of Vernal Fall Yosemite Webcams
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