Return cattle drive at Wassama

They drove the cattle to summer pasture last spring. Yesterday was the return cattle drive to winter pasture. Fun to watch. See the dogs that helped? One was a chihuahua. I guess you're as big as you feel.

Once a year, the third weekend in October, the Miwok people come to Wassama to host this event. Wonderful example of the Miwok culture which is now disappearing.

Sunset with Gathering Storm

Last night, with a gathering storm in the east, the scene overlooking the cemetery at Wassama was lovely. I loved the contrast. Fall is coming to California.

The Weekend of 9/11

We've been open for several weekends. Our automatic gate is in place. We've had more than 100 visitors to the Wassama Roundhouse SHP so far.

On this Saturday before the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the flag is at full staff. Tomorrow, we will fly it at half staff.

Memorial Day at Wassama

Since Wassama is a closed historic park, the only event we have had so far this season was the Memorial Day event. The VFW post came to honor our only Miwok veteran, World War I veteran, "Banjo" Graham, Pvt. 13th Company 20th Engineers. MSG Bernie Koch wore his uniform for the occasion.

Yosemite 2011

The falls this year are at 190% flow. We went after July 4 with Phil and Monica Nebe from Virginia. The falls from left to right and top to bottom are Nevada and Vernal with a view of Half Dome in the foreground, Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View, Yosemite Falls from the Valley, and Bridalveil Falls from the parking lot.

Mowing at Wassama

Millerton purchased a new mower just for use at Wassama because the old one was always getting stuck. The crew took about 4 1/2 hours to do all the mowing and weedeating.