Edison Ferry Pickup

Arrived 9/23/25 for resupply while on NOBO JMT through hike. So much stress around resupply given that Garnet fire activity had altered normal VVR operations/services. It could've ended our trip. It's apparent that VVR supports through hikers - Raven stayed to ensure resupply services and offered what he could given the situation. It's also a great place to meet other hikers and share experience... Arrived 9/23/25 for resupply while on NOBO JMT through hike. So much stress around resupply given that Garnet fire activity had altered normal VVR operations/services. It could've ended our trip. It's apparent that VVR supports through hikers - Raven stayed to ensure resupply services and offered what he could given the situation. It's also a great place to meet other hikers and share experiences.

Review is of the location and the food as we just did a day trip. Vermilion Valley Resort is wonderfully located in the center of nowhere. I ordered one of their two meal specials that night: Salisbury Steak with mash potatoes, gravy, and broccoli. Generous portions on all of the meal. Potatoes needed a little more salt and pepper for me, but that was easily fixed. Lots of condiments (catsup, sp... Review is of the location and the food as we just did a day trip. Vermilion Valley Resort is wonderfully located in the center of nowhere. I ordered one of their two meal specials that night: Salisbury Steak with mash potatoes, gravy, and broccoli. Generous portions on all of the meal. Potatoes needed a little more salt and pepper for me, but that was easily fixed. Lots of condiments (catsup, spices, hot sauce, etc etc etc). My wife got the apple pie and we shared it all. Wonderful cold mountain water out of a jug to wash it all down. We were good for the long trip back to Visalia. Something to Consider: If it is late afternoon and you are not sure if you want to eat just yet, Shaver Lake zips up early on weeknights with the next real food in Sanger or Fresno. Better get a to-go box if nothing else. Go!

A lady went missing…. Long story short. The owners of this resort had left a cabin open. Just in case someone ever needed shelter if lost. A nationwide search ensued. The lady found the open cabin and her life was saved. I don’t care what happened before now. Good or bad. Nothing could ever top the kindness of this place to have thought so careful for someone they’d never know! I wish the owners a... A lady went missing…. Long story short. The owners of this resort had left a cabin open. Just in case someone ever needed shelter if lost. A nationwide search ensued. The lady found the open cabin and her life was saved. I don’t care what happened before now. Good or bad. Nothing could ever top the kindness of this place to have thought so careful for someone they’d never know! I wish the owners and those responsible all of the good that life has to offer. Thanks for being a great example to learn from. 5 million stars!!