Yosemite Home Companion is a guide to living in the Yosemite Mountain Area, written by two “transplants” from the city, Jennifer Moss and Kellie Flanagan. They guide you through the adjustment from the city to the mountains and what you can expect in every phase. Covering: Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Coarsegold (including Yosemite Lakes Park), Fish Camp, North Fork, and Oakhurst. Where to buy locally.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2: What Came Before Us
Chapter 3: Your Mountain Home
Chapter 4: The Social Scene
Chapter 5: All the Happenings
Chapter 6: Minding Your business
Chapter 7: Getting Around
Chapter 8: Health & Wellness
Chapter 9: Education & Schools
Chapter 10: Pets & Animal Companions
Chapter 11: Wonders of the Wilderness
Chapter 12: No Regrets
Mountain Glossary
All the Happenings
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