The historic building at the corner of highway 140 and 6th Street is now the Fremont House that sells clothing in Mariposa, California. Mariposa has been hit hard over the years because its economy depends on tourism that is generated from Yosemite National Park. There have been park closures from fires, floods, road washouts and other disasters.
MARIPOSA, CALIF. -- -- - 5/25/07 -- -- -- The historic building at the corner of highway 140 and 6th Street is now the Fremont House that sells clothing in Mariposa. Mariposa has been hit hard over the years because it's economy depends on tourism that is generated from Yosemite National Park. There have been park closures from fires, floods, road washouts and other disasters. They now will have to deal with the impact of the park when they raise entrance fees, starting in January. MARK CROSSE -- -- - FRESNO BEE
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A few highways grant visitors access to Yosemite National Park, but only one is open all year round. Highway 140, also known as the “All-Year Highway,” runs about 100 miles from Interstate 5 near Gustine to the western entrance of California’s most popular national park. Now the scenic roadway is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Built along the Merced River, Highway 140 “ushered in a new era ...
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