Shilo Inn

Area Attractions and Activities

BASS LAKE
Visit beautiful Bass Lake for fishing, water/snow skiing, or wildflower gathering—a camper's paradise. Take a guided tour on the Bass Lake Queen II sternwheeler (a one-hour tour). The Bass Lake Boat Club and the local Chamber of Commerce sponsor the annual 4th of July fireworks display over Bass Lake.

COARSEGOLD
Plan a visit to Coarsegold, on the South Fork Highway, a tiny thriving cattle town and home to both the Central Sierra Festival of the Arts and the Annual Coarsegold Rodeo.

FRESNO FLATS HISTORICAL PARK
Located in Oakhurst. Visit the historic buildings, jailhouse, and an 1868 log house. Open Sunday afternoons.

GOLDEN CHAIN THEATRE
Located in Oakhurst. 19th Century Melodramatic and Historic Theatre, Summer and Fall. The facility is also available to rent for conferences, meetings and weddings. Call 559-683-7112 for ticket information or visit the theatre web site.

GOLF COURSES—PUBLIC
Ahwahnee Country Club, Road 621, Highway 49.
Rivercreek Golf Course, Road 600, Highway 49.
Wawona Golf Course, Yosemite National Park.

NORTH FORK LOGGERS’ JAMBOREE
Plan to spend your 4th of July weekend in North Fork. Once a logging capital, North Fork is now the home of the Loggers’ Jamboree, which is held annually and is a major Central California attraction.

RIVERFRONT WALKWAY
Beautiful walk along the Fresno River.

SEMI-ANNUAL MOUNTAIN PEDDLERS’ FAIR
The fairs are held the Sundays prior to Memorial Day and Labor Day in Oakhurst and offer antiques, food, arts and crafts, bargains and fun for the entire family.

SIERRA MONO MUSEUM
Tour the museum, operated entirely by Native Americans and dedicated to the preservation of Indian culture. Located in North Fork, the geographical heart of California. The Museum sponsors the Annual North Fork Indian Fair Days the first weekend in August.

SIERRA VISTA SCENIC BYWAY
Take a scenic drive through the Sierra Forest. Maps are available at the Visitor’s Center.

YOSEMITE HIGHWAY (Highway 41)
Drive up the Yosemite Highway and enjoy its scenic splendor year-round.

YOSEMITE MOUNTAIN SUGAR PINE RAILROAD
Take a ride on the Sugar Pine Railroad, which includes a narrated four-mile round trip through the Sierra Mountains. Located in Fish Camp, a popular winter snow-play area. At the Yosemite Mountain depot, plan to visit the free Thornberry Museum and Artisans Gallery.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Visitors to Oakhurst Shilo Inn are only minutes away from the southern entrance to the world-renowned Yosemite National Park (Highway 41). Ranger-led programs, natural history seminars, art and photographic classes, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, fishing, biking, horseback riding, rafting, golf and ice skating are just a few of the many activities available to the Yosemite visitor. The Sierra National Forest and the Ansel Adams Wilderness areas are nearby.

YOSEMITE TRAILS (Horseback Trail Rides)
Visit Yosemite Trails Pack Station near Fish Camp, Highway 41. Equestrian fun for the entire family, trail rides into the Sierra National Forest as well as Yosemite National Park. Also offered are wagon rides, chuck wagon Bar-B-Q's, youth camps as well as horse pack trips into the back country. During the winter enjoy sleigh rides and winter trail rides. Call 559-683-7611 for more information or visit them on-line at www.yosemitetrails.com..

ANNUAL EVENTS

COARSEGOLD
May -- Annual Coarsegold Rodeo & Wild West Show

OAKHURST
January -- Oakhurst Collectibles Show
March -- Yosemite Western Artists Tri-County Show
March -- Mt. Community Women's Flea Market
May -- Yosemite Western Arts & Crafts
Saturdays & Sundays prior to Memorial Day & Labor Day --
Mountain Peddler's Flea Market & Craft Fair
June -- Hometown Jamboree
August -- Oakhurst Crafts Show
September -- Octoberfest
October -- Mountain Apple Fest & Crafts Fair

BASS LAKE
May -- Fishing Derby
May -- Smokey the Bear 10K and Fun Run
June -- Marathon Water Ski Races
June -- Country Summer Games & State Fair Gold Panning
June -- Custom Car Show
July 4 -- Boat Parade & Fireworks
August -- Half Marathon
August -- Arts & Crafts Fair
September -- Coors Classic Triathlon

NORTH FORK
July 4 weekend -- Loggers' Jamboree, with parade, major Central California event

AHWAHNEE
June -- California State Gold Panning Championship, located west of Oakhurst along Golden Chain Highway 49.