Research Outline

Madera County Competitors

Goals

To understand Madera County's competitive set.

Early Findings

  • Some articles mention visitors to Yosemite also go south to Sequoia (Tulare County) or Kings Canyon (Fresno County).
  • Some visitors may also be interesting in visiting vineries.
  • National Geographic recommends Yosemite visitors also check out Tuolumne County.
  • Mono Lake, in Mono County, is also a unique attraction. Bodie, the "ghost town" is also in Mono County.
  • Calveras County attracts Mark Twain fans for a festival every May.
  • Stanislaus National Forest, north of Yosemite, is also a major attraction.
  • The Paiute Palace Casino is also nearby, which can draw in visitors.