Yosemite Sierra Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 11) working forge, a pie-baking contest and local woodcarvers making wood chips. Slip over to North Fork for a wealth of Indian history at the Sierra Mono Indian Museum, which displays beautifully crafted basketry used in everyday life. This former mill town was a logging community for more than 100 years. The exact geographic center of California also happens to be located roughly 7.4 miles southeast of town. and wind their way along mountain tracks. Take a Moonlight Special and enjoy a steak dinner before you depart. The Golden Chain Theatre is just two miles and 200 years from Oakhurst. In June and July you can “boo” at the blackhatted villain and cheer for the hero while munching on free popcorn served by the saloon girls. It is a classic, one guaranteed to cramp your cheeks from grinning so much. If you like it, come back in the fall for the comedy and mystery season. If “stuff ” is your thing, come up for one of our peddlers fairs. Coarsegold has an Antiques and Collectibles Fair on Memorial Day Weekend and labor Day weekend. Oakhurst also has a Peddlers Fair, Memorial weekend. Wander the booths and find that special something to decorate your house. (main) Paul Mullins© - Sunset over Millerton Lake from Sky Harbor Road (inset-opposite page) Mathew Tekulsky© - Testing the waters, Bass Lake hoWaBoutaLittLeeXcitement? Head to the Berenda Reservoir, near Chowchilla, the weekend before Father’s Day (in June) and catch the Power Boat Races. Water plumes, supercharged boats and food, food, food, make this one of Madera County’s most exciting events. LooKingForsomethingaLittLemoresedate? Head to the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, located in Fish Camp, north of Oakhurst. Authentic steam engines, like Old Shay No. 10 and No. 15, have been lovingly restored Awaken (559)83-43-YosemitethisYear.com 11 http://www.yosemitethisyear.com
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