Part one: Mariposa to San Francisco

TRAVELS WITH STARCHMAN

In the fall of 1960, John Steinbeck set out across the United States with his French poodle, Charley. He had a custom-made camper fitted to a new GMC truck and named his home on wheels Rocinante, in homage to Don Quixote’s horse. It had been over 30 years since the publication of his first novel, “Cup of Gold,” and now […]

Another year, another ag expo success

On Feb. 18-19, the Mariposa FFA traveled to both Woodland and Mariposa elementary schools for the annual Ag Expo. Every year, FFA puts this on for the students in an effort to promote agricultural education and to encourage students to consider taking an ag class when they reach high school. The expo included goats, steers, a miniature pony and a […]

Corvina in the Salton Sea?

CALIFORNIA OUTDOORS Q&A

Question: I was under the assumption that there are no longer corvina in the Salton Sea. Opening weekend of duck season, I caught a small corvina stuck in the shallows around my duck blind. Are they making a comeback? (Robert) Answer: The last time corvina was observed in the Salton Sea was in the spring of 2003 during a routine […]

Public can connect with nature through the use of iNaturalist app technology



A wildlife expert with local ties is encouraging anyone to become more active with wildlife and nature through the use of technology. Beth Pratt, regional executive director of the California Regional Center of the National Wildlife Federation, resides in Midpines. She says there are many opportunities to learn more about wildlife and nature through technology. Not long ago, Pratt created […]

Forest service seeks public input on off-highway vehicle grant application

The USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest (SNF) is seeking public comments for the annual California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division grant application. The OHMVR application requests funding for off-highway vehicle related law enforcement. The 60- day grant application comment period begins Tuesday, March 3, 2020, and ends Monday, May 4, 2020. The Sierra […]

Do you have an outdoors story or photo? Send it to us!

The Mariposa Gazette is hoping to highlight the beauty and diversity of the wildlife and nature in the county. Readers are invited to send in photos they have taken in the county. Perhaps it’s a big fish you reeled in while out on Lake McSwain. Maybe it’s a bear who decided to visit your backyard. Or maybe it’s just a […]

Area Fishing Forecast