Apparently Pushka is a real word. According to wikipedia, it is Russian for gun or cannon and Yiddish for charity box.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pushka
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And if you go to Kings Canyon, take something to swim in. There is a really nice spot that is super refreshing.
The time of year I was there I just swam in my shorts. 10 minutes later everything was dry!