OAKHURST, Calif., July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Yosemite Adventure Contest is back and better
than ever! Embark on an epic journey along the Fossils to Falls
Road Trip in Madera County and
visit all ten amazing stops. Collect the free Welcoming Committee
trading cards at each location, and send in a photo of your trading
cards to enter to win a Yosemite Adventure Vacation! NEW for 2024,
anyone who collects all 10 trading cards will receive the exclusive
Welcoming Committee Plushie collection! Stop by the Visitor Center
in Oakhurst (40343 Highway 41,
Oakhurst, CA, 93644) to show off
your trading cards or send a photo of your trading cards to
Rhonda Salisbury,
rhonda@yosemitethisyear.com or by text to (559) 658-0150 to
receive the complete plushie collection by mail (USA only).
The Fossils to Falls Road Trip is a ten-stop itinerary
highlighting Madera County's best
attractions. At each location, guests are invited to collect a
trading card from the Welcoming Committee for a chance to win a
Yosemite National Park adventure
vacation. Explore the stops of the Fossils to Falls Road Trip with
Central Valley Today Show host Emily
Erwin in this YouTube playlist.
Meet the Welcoming Committee!
Here's where to find each card along the Fossils to Falls Road
Trip:
MR. MEAD is a saber-toothed cat who roamed the area
780,000 years ago at the Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County. Visit the Fossil
Discovery Center in Chowchilla
to pick up your Mr. Mead trading card.
HONEY is a honey bee that pollinates the fertile
farmlands of Madera County. Enjoy
a wine tasting and pick up Honey's trading card at one of the 10
amazing wineries in the Southern Yosemite Wine Region.
NUGGET is an ebony tarantula that finds gold in the
abundant hills of Coarsegold. Find
Nugget's trading card at the various shops in the Coarsegold
Historic Village.
SIERRA is a local black bear who loves to shop,
play, and explore the fun things to do in Oakhurst, the largest gateway town to
Yosemite. Stop in the Oakhurst
Visitors Center to pick up Sierra's trading card.
ART E. FOX is an
endangered Sierra Nevada red fox. This colorful and sly fox's
trading card is available at the Yosemite Gateway Art Center
in Oakhurst.
BLake is Bass Lake's
very own bald eagle who enjoys fishing, watching tourists, and
soaring above the beautiful shores of the lake. BLake's trading
card is available at The Pines Resort, The Forks Resort, and
Miller's Landing on Bass
Lake.
RANGER is the mule deer that roams North Fork for acorns, tasty shoots, and
shrubs to snack on. Visit the Sierra Mono Museum and Cultural
Center, South Fork Coffee Mill, or The Gnarly
Carrot to pick up Ranger's trading card.
RICKY is the resident bandit raccoon at the Yosemite
Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Ride the antique steam train
around the mountain and pick up your Ricky trading card.
GALEN is the great horned owl that protects the
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Explore the grove of
giants and pick up Galen's trading card at the Mariposa Grove
Welcome Plaza. Galen's trading cards can be picked up from the
Oakhurst Visitors Center when the Welcome Plaza is closed for the
season.
SANDY the squirrel hangs out at the iconic Tunnel
View, gathering nuts and chatting. You can pick up Sandy's trading
card at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Valley or
Tenaya at Yosemite.
HOW IT WORKS
Collect two or more Welcoming Committee Trading Cards and enter
for a chance to win! The Yosemite Adventure Vacation Package
Includes:
- 2-night stay in the southern gateway of Yosemite National Park
- Gift cards for local dining and souvenirs
- AND your choice of one of these adventures:
-
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- Yosemite – All-Day
Yosemite Tour for Two from Discover Yosemite Tours
- Extreme Sierra – ½ day Rock Climbing for Two with
Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides OR Jeep Tour for up to 4 people
with Yosemite Adventure Company
- Bass Lake – 4-hour
Patio Boat Rental on Bass Lake
(for the whole family)
- Family Fun – Train Ride for Two Adults and Two
Children on the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
- Wine Tasting – Free Tasting at Southern Yosemite
Wineries, two bottles of local wine and Meet the Winemaker
Experience.
Media Contact
Kate
Holden
(559)-683-4636
kate@yosemitethisyear.com
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