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Californias Gateway Open for Labor Day Weekend Travelers

Madera County, known as 's8220;California's8217;s Gateway to Yosemite's8221;, will be open for travelers looking for an escape this holiday weekend.

's8220;We have had some calls of people wondering what the status was with the fire,'s8221; said Dan Cunning, CEO of the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau. 's8220;Highway 41, which runs through Madera County, is open and ready for visitors as is the park itself.'s8221;

Cunning added they have heard from park officials, and the fire, which started as a controlled burn last week near the community of Foresta and has since breached fire lines, has had little effect on the park. 's8220;They's8217;ve said the smoke is pretty minimal and are still getting a lot of reservations for camp sites,'s8221; he said.

The region also offers other alternatives for those looking for something else. Bass Lake is a popular option, offering boating, fishing, skiing and just about any other water-based activity. 's8220;It's8217;s a great way to escape the summer heat of the valley and cool off,'s8221; said Cunning.

For those looking for an enriching weekend, there are art galleries in Oakhurst, the Madera Wine Trail which encompasses a dozen Madera County wineries, numerous museums and much more. For travel ideas, the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau can provide ideas for a quick visit for a full itinerary. For information, contact the YSVB at (559) 683-5697 or log on to www.yosemitethisyear.com.

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