Editing Oakhurst, California (section)

===The Talking Bear===

Celebrated as both a local landmark and [[roadside attraction]], the Talking Bear is a prominent fiberglass grizzly bear statue located at the intersection of Highway 41 and Road 426. Known for its distinctive design and cultural significance, the statue has become a notable feature in the area since it was installed in 1965.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=MT19650218.2.38&srpos=2&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-%22talking+bear%22------- |title=Curious Looks Given Talking Bear |newspaper=Madera Tribune |volume=73 |number=197 |date=1965-02-18 |access-date=2024-01-21}}</ref> Visitors press a button to hear a recorded message about the [[California Grizzly Bear]]. Hugh Schollenbarger installed the bear which was made by Alpine's Fiberglass Menagerie Co.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/account/talking-bear-oakhurst |title=Talking Bear Oakhurst |publisher=Southern Yosemite Visitors Bureau |access-date=2024-01-21}}</ref>