Originally called Big Meadows, this fertile valley offers a truly glorious setting of open range and grassland.It is the gateway to the remote and unspoiled reaches of Yosemite National Park. High above this lush valley is the Sawtooth Ridge of the High Sierra Crest. This is an exciting area known for it's desparate rock climbs and ski mountaineering routes. This ridge is aptly named with its knifelike spears of granite splitting the sky with splendid accuracy.

Fishing is just one feature of this beautiful and serene town. Another major attraction of this area are the historical locales which abound throughout the region. These old towns and sites offer exciting glimpses into the harsh and unbelievable past. The pioneers found many hardships here yet also found the spectacular beauty then, just as it is now, inspirational.