Yosemite Sierra Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 20) Chowchilla City Chowchilla 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. Agriculture and real estate have long been staples of this Central valley community at the crossroads of Highways 152 and 99. For more information, visit ci.chowchilla.ca.us. Madera City The Spanish word for lumber, “madera” denotes this city’s origins as a lumber company. Work in 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 of the predominant industry of agriculture are held year-round. Tourism is also on the rise in Madera and Chowchilla and Madera County’s foothills. Madera County officials also celebrated the completion of a new government center in 2007. For more information, visit maderachamber.com. Madera Ranchos What began as a simple rural community of ranch houses for equestrian owners has blossomed into a vibrant community of retail stores, commercial businesses, grocery stores and restaurants. It is located off Highway 41 north of Fresno. (main) Heidi Vetter© - Old barn, Raymond (inset) Victoria Hughes© - Sunset through a majestic oak tree in downtown Coarsegold Look 20 YosemitesierraVisitorsBureau-(559)83-43 http://ci.chowchilla.ca.us http://maderachamber.com
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