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Murals Inspired by Nature – Part III
Written by Jana Botkin When I was part of Exeter’s mural team, we used to discuss whether or not Mineral King was part of Exeter’s
Murals Inspired by Nature – Part II
Written by Jana Botkin My studio is a little shed that we had remodeled in 2001. I didn’t mind its outer appearance, but the big
Murals Inspired by Nature
Written by Jana Botkin This is the first post in a series by artist Jana Botkin; over the next few weeks join us for a
A Walk Together
Written by Tyson Baker “You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”
An Artist’s Inspiration: Part 7
Written by Jana Botkin In digging through my stacks (figuratively speaking, since they are digital) of Mineral King pencil drawings, I came up with some
Summer in Mineral King – 2020
Written by Tyson Baker Summers in California are meant to be spent outside. A good place to start is the valley of Mineral King. I
An Artist’s Inspiration: Part 6
Written by Jana Botkin This is the fifth post in a series by artist Jana Botkin; visit weekly for a glimpse into her process as
An Artist’s Inspiration: Part 5
Written by Jana Botkin This is the fifth post in a series by artist Jana Botkin; visit weekly for a glimpse into her process as
An Artist’s Inspiration: Part 4
Written by Jana Botkin This is the fourth post in a series by artist Jana Botkin; visit weekly for a glimpse into her process as
An Artist’s Inspiration: Part 3
Written by Jana Botkin This is the third post in a series by artist Jana Botkin; visit weekly for a glimpse into her process as
High-Quality Exploring
Written by Tyson Baker High-quality exploring is being able to fully enjoy the land while leaving it better for future generations to come. It is
An Artist’s Inspiration: Part 2
Written by Jana Botkin This is the second post in a series by artist Jana Botkin; visit weekly for a glimpse into her process as
An 1891 Trip to the Summit of Mineral King’s Saw Tooth Peak
Written by Jay O’Connell Philip Winser was a member of the Kaweah Co-Operative Colony. He had supported the socialist community experiment from Kent, England, finally
An Artist’s Inspiration
This post is the first of seven in a series by artist Jana Botkin, visit weekly for a glimpse into her process as an artist,
A Quarantine Guide for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Written by Tyson Baker Take me back to the mountains, to the California Sierra Nevada. Where various trails brought a smile to my face, and
Crystalized – Hard Labor and Poetry
Written by Laile Di Silvestro, Historical Archaeologist, MA During National Poetry Month, it is only fitting that we honor one of the poets inspired by
“A Quick Trip Through the Snow to Mineral King in 1880”
The following appeared in the Mineral King Chronicle in the Spring – Summer edition of 2000. Compiled by Joe Doctor. For you Mineral King buffs,
Good Adventures & Handmade Pie
Written by Tyson Baker I left Visalia and headed towards Mineral King for a spontaneous backpacking trip with two friends of mine, Bruno and Connor.
Welcome to our MKPS Blog
We have decided to create a space where we can share longer stories, histories, adventures, and more from a variety of voices that love Mineral