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Mariposa is home to a variety of wildlife: 24 species of amphibians and reptiles; 10 species of fish; 80 species of mammals; and 247 species of birds.
TRANSPORTATION
The Yosemite Area Regional
Transportation System (YARTS)
serves Mariposa County and
Yosemite with daily service (1-877-
989-2787). Highway 140 is a designated
AMTRAK Route to Yosemite
with rail service 35 miles away in
Merced.
Mariposa County Transit operates
two systems. Public
Transportation is available through
Dial-A-Ride and the Senior and VA
system structured to the special
needs of seniors and veterans. Both
systems run Monday through Friday.
For information and schedules
phone 966-5315 or 966-RIDE.
SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
Programs for Seniors are provided
by Mariposa County at the
Senior Citizen Center in Mariposa.
Meals are available at the center
with home delivery available. Meals
are also available in Coulterville. For
details call (209) 966-5315.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Recreation and retirement are
the main industries in Mariposa
County. More than 3.4 million visi-
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24 Hour Emergency Department
Physician on Duty ? Helicopter Service
tors to Yosemite each year plus the
fall, winter and spring interest in the
historic towns and countryside of
Mariposa, create a varied economy
based on tourism. Small business,
light manufacturing, and home
enterprise find a welcome home.
Agriculture consists of livestock raising,
exceptional wine grape production,
wineries, herb farms and custom
gardens providing produce for
summer Farmers Markets. Land
development and construction
employs a number of citizens in the
county. Business assistance programs
are available, including site
selection, business retention, job
training program, free business consulting
program, seminars,
ombudsperson program, workshops,
and roundtables.
Mariposa County Business
Assistance Center 966-3222, 5100
Bullion Street in Mariposa.
ARTS AND CULTURE
A significant number of fine
artists live and work in and around
Mariposa County. The presence of
Yosemite only serves as a stimulant
to the artist. The diverse climates
and elevations, the history and the
JOHN C. FREMONT
HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
34 Bed Hospital Offers Acute and Long Term Care
(209) 966-3631
Cardiopulmonary, Clinical Laboratory
Surgery, Mammography, CT, Ultrasound, X-ray
Home Health and Hospice
? (209) 966-3800
In-Home Nursing Care, Respite Care,
Bereavement Support
Private Duty
? (209) 742-4316
In-Home Care, Housekeeping, and
Handyman Services
Medical Clinics
? (209) 966-0850 & 966-2154
Family Care and Specialty Services
? New MRI Services
FAX (209) 966-3776 ? 5189 Hospital Road ? Mariposa, CA 95338
Visit our website for employment opportunities: www.jcfhospital.com
landscape inspire artists, both residents
and visitors. The Mariposa
County Arts Council provides a
diverse program for schools, sponsors
the Mariposa Symphony and
has offices and a gallery on 5th St.
in Mariposa.
Art & Wine at Historic Courthouse
AIRPORT
The Mariposa/Yosemite Airport
is located four miles north of
Mariposa on Hwy 49N at Mt.
Bullion. It has a single runway of
3,300 ft., 60 ft. wide and is generally
above the winter fog of the San
Joaquin Valley. The Terminal
Building is open 7 days a week,
8AM to 5PM April through
November, and 9AM to 4 PM winter
months. Aviation fuels, tie downs
and rental cars are available,
although it is best to call ahead to
be certain of availability. Many flyers
visit Yosemite by picking up a rental
car for the 1-hour trip to the Park.
(209) 966-2143
FOR EMERGENCY
SERVICES COUNTY WIDE
DIAL 911
MEDICAL CARE
Mariposa County is fortunate to
have complete healthcare offerings.
In Mariposa is John C. Fremont
Hospital and Clinic. This hospital
has the only 24-hour Emergency
Room in Mariposa and Eastern
Madera Counties. Located at 5189
Hospital Rd., in north Mariposa, laboratory,
cardiopulmonary, respiratory
therapy, CT scan and MRI services
are available. Also offered are
Home Health, Hospice, private duty
and long-term care nursing services
as well as mammography, outpatient
surgery, ultrasound, and
chemotherapy service. Soon a clinic
will be established at Greeley Hill in
North County.
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Yosemite / Mariposa Tourism Bureau ? www.homeofyosemite.com