In this episode, I talk about the wonderful things you can do in and around Yosemite National Park.

The communities and businesses surrounding Yosemite have suffered this summer due to the Ferguson fire, but the fire is contained, and Yosemite National Park is OPEN once again. We’re revitalizing the tourism by promoting our area with the #YosemiteNOW campaign. On and off the web.

Some things mentioned in this episode:

Sierra News Online – Our hyperlocal news source for information about the park and communities.

YosemiteThisYear.com – The Yosemite Visitor’s Bureau

For 24-hour road and weather conditions for Yosemite National Park: call 209-372-0200

Mining town road trip along Highway 49

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad – Ride the old locomotives, have a moonlight cookout!

Yosemite Wine Tails – Dog Friendly Wine Bar

Oakhurst Spirits – Whisky Distillery & Tasting Room

Southgate Brew Co. – Brewery and Restaurant

Queens Inn Winery – Winery & wine bar

Gallery Row – A row of Art galleries

Sierra Art Trails – Artists’ Studio Tour – first Weekend of October

Yosemite Peace Symposium – October 26, 27

Bodie, CA – Old Western Ghost town

Discover Yosemite Day Tours of the Park

Yosemite National Park – NPS Website

Bass Lake/The Pines Resort – Ducey’s at the Lake

Put Yosemite National Park on your bucket list!

And as promised, here is a picture – or three – of my daughter’s wedding at The Pines Resort in Bass Lake:

Yeah, I walked her down the aisle!