Sawtooth from the Air

Here is a photo taken by John Elliott of https://3riversnews.com of Sawtooth Peak from an angle few of us have seen!  It was taken from a helicopter flying over the Mineral King Valley.

Lake Kaweah Live Webcam

From the latest Sequoia Parks Conservancy newsletter. Check out the link here: https://pixelcaster.com/live/sequoia

Get Your Webcam On!

It's the dawn of a new era at Lake Kaweah with SPC's new webcam. The camera sits atop the Lake Kaweah visitor center and looks east toward Tharp's Peak and Case Mountain, with a nostril of Homer's Nose visible in the background. Both the image here and this month's header are photos taken from the webcam. If you're an early-bird, log on and watch epic sunrises, or check in on your family and friends to see if they actually are fishing like they said. The camera provides a live view of the current water level and a window into what folks are up to. If you love the camera, please share it with your friends and use the donate button to help support us!

The current water level continues to decrease by a little less than one foot per day. Despite the water moving out, there's still time for boating, jet skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, angling (aka fishing), and swimming. Come on out for the fleeting days of summer!

Cut a Rug This Weekend

Looking for something fun this weekend at Mineral King? How about learning how to jitterbug at the Silver City Resort this Friday, August 30? For more details, call Hannah Parsons at Silver City, (559) 561-3223 or email hannah.parsons@silvercityresort.com

MKDA Board of Directors

The following members were elected to the 2019-20 MKDA Board of Directors.  Congratulations to all!

Mike Botkin
John Crowe, President
Glenn Cunningham
Sharon Devol
Ann Dungan
Sarah Elliott
Margie Ewen
Nadine Hack
Kathy Hath
Jim Ingram
Ben Koontz, Treasurer
William Martin
Bill Maze
Tracy Off, Secretary
Guy Wollenman, Vice President

New Musical Event Added August 10

• Saturday, August 10, 5:00 to 7:30-ish
• Meet at the 1920s Dance Floor at the Eagle/Mosquito Trailhead, East Mineral King (Beulah)
• "Music in the Mountains" with Mankin Creek, featuring Esther Zurcher and Keith Hamm, and Special Guest Jim Ingram
• Sandwiches chips, fruit, water by Sierra Subs & Salads provided FREE by the Mineral King Preservation Society
• Bring a friend, a chair, your dancing shoes, your friendly face and join us!

Upcoming Weekend Events

There is a lot happening coming up this weekend.  Mark your calendars, and I hope you can join in!

Friday, August 2

3:00 p.m. Ladies' Tea at the Dink-Inn (WMK 3) cabin.

5:00 p.m. West Mineral King Water & Improvement Association annual meeting at the Ewen/Maze (WMK 27) cabin.

6:00 p.m. Dan Voelz & Sons performing on the Silver City Store deck

Saturday, August 3

10:30 a.m. Mineral King District Association annual meeting at the Barton (WMK 13) cabin.

12:30 p.m. Potluck lunch at the Dink-Inn (WMK 3) cabin.

Last but not least, a road report from Mike Peterson:

"My sister and I were up at MK last weekend and this last week and we did not find the road bad at all.  The road is indeed washed out above the ranger station at cold springs, but it is not bad at all.  We had no trouble.  It was generally the same as last year.  People should not be scared away.

Also, I have two extra copies of the Thomas Porter manuscript “The Silver Rush at Mineral King, California, 1873-1882.”  Do you know of anyone who would like to purchase a copy?  This is the third printing from the MKPS.  I don’t need these extra copies."  

Please contact Mike directly at <mbp11@comcast.net>

Daniel Voelz & Sons

Back by popular demand!  Dan Voelz & Sons will play live jazz on the Silver City Store deck on Friday, August 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Come and hear some great music by Mineral King residents while enjoying dinner at Silver City.