Another Pioneer Loss

Sad news from Mark Bissiri, WMK Cabin #18

Hi MK friends,

     I just wanted to let you know that my Mom, Nadean Bissiri, passed today around 10 AM quietly in her bed.  She had come down with cancer in the last 4 months and was in lots of pain. She also missed my Dad terribly.   So in my heart,  I know it is a blessing.  Feel free to advise anyone you know who might be interested.  Also, it was her wish (just like Dad's) to be cremated and no ceremonies.   So that is what will happen.

Sincerely,

Mark Bissiri

Road and Water System Information

According to Dave Fox, Sequoia District Ranger, the Mineral King Road gates and West Mineral King / Cold Springs Campground water systems will be open at the usually scheduled date of the Wednesday prior to Memorial Day.  This year, that date is May 25.

More details about summer events will be posted later.

Here’s hoping we can have a full summer season this year to enjoy our Cabin Cove, Silver City, and Mineral King cabins, trails, lakes and rivers!

Spring Newsletter Article

Hello, all!  I'm sure you're anxious to get up to our beloved Cabin Cove / Silver City / Mineral King this summer, especially since we dodged a KNP Complex Fire bullet last fall!  As soon as I hear any official word about the road gates opening and water system engagement, I'll let you know.

In the meantime, we are putting together our annual MKDA Newsletter, and thought it would be fun to include a brief article about all the birds that people have seen in recent years at Mineral King. 

In the last five years what birds have you seen in the Mineral King Valley?  Have you seen a trend upward or downward in some species?  Please reply by April 20 to mineralking50@gmail.com, and we will report our responses in our newsletter.

Thank you!

Brief MK Road Report

 Here is a brief road report and photo from April 4, 2022 by Mineral King resident Laile Di Silvestro.

A tractor blade continued to work its way up the road, which is now passable (though icy) to just past the ranger station. It looks like there is considerable work remaining to make the road safe after the fire, but the valley will be welcoming us all soon enough.