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Local Favorites

Dine 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 Trails

Nearby 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 Favorites

Glacier 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
http://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm

Location

What Our Guests Are Saying

"This was a lovely place to stay and a good jumping off point for Yosemite and Bass Lake adventures... While we were visiting a family of 5 deer paid us a visit in the yard... We highly recommend this place and look forward to returning! Thank you!" Margaret

"It was our first time in Yosemite and  we were given at least 12 recommendations on things to do while we were there. The place was perfect, clean and in a great spot! Next time I'm in Yosemite I'll be requesting to stay here again."
Michael