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Complete Guide to Yosemite
Complete Guide to Yosemite
The first effort to protect the area that is now Yosemite National Park was actually done by President Abraham Lincoln (a pretty influential person in American history) who signed a bill to protect parts of Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa grove of Sequoia trees. John Muir, one of the best known American environmentalists,
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Skiing, Snow boarding, Cross Country Ski
Dodge Ridge was founded on the ideals of family. Beginning with the Purdy family and continuing on today with the Helm family, core family values remain the foundation of Dodge Ridge. Future expansions to Dodge Ridge include a complete chairlift infrastructure
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Hiking and Biking
Hiking and Biking Enjoy the easy to intermidiate 1.4 mile (one-way) hiking trail along the South Fork of the Tuolumne River into the Yosemite Wilderness Area to Carlon Falls. Have a picnic and cool off with a refreshing swim. This trail begins on the Stanislaus National Forest at the Carlon Day Use Area off of…
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HORSE RIDING
HORSE RIDING Park Service Horse Facilities Two-hour, four-hour, and all-day rides are available at the stables in Yosemite Valley, Wawona, and Tuolumne Meadows. Children must be at least 7 years old and 44″ tall. Maximum weight is 225 lbs. For reservations, call: Valley Stables – (209) 372-8326 Tuolumne Meadows Stables – (209) 372-8427 Wawona Stables…
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GOLD PANNING
GOLD PANNING For over 40 years Gold Prospecting Adventures has offered an exciting variety of gold mining adventures. We know (and will share) the real secrets of successful prospecting. And the gold is here, participants have taken out over 300 ounces of gold from the one hole at our Jimtown 1849 Gold Mining Camp. Whether you…
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RAILTOWN – JAMESTOWN
RAILTOWN – JAMESTOWN Located in Jamestown, California, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is home to one of America’s last authentic, operating railroad roundhouses. Known as “The Movie Railroad,” Railtown’s locomotives and cars have appeared in over 200 film and TV productions, including Back to the Future 3, Petticoat Junction, and Little House on the Prairie….
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GOLF
GOLF Great golf courses abound in the Sierra foothills. The variety of landscapes and views, with varied degrees of challenge, have something to offer all levels of golfers. We recommend the local Twain Harte Golf Course and Mountain Springs Golf Course. Mountain Springs Golf Club is ideally located above the fog and below the snow in historic Sonora,…
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BOATING
We have both large and small lakes that are ideal for those who want to water ski, fish, sail, canoe or houseboat. Boating in the High Sierras can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons. Area lakes include New Melones, Pinecrest, Lake Tulloch, Lake Don Pedro and more! At Don Pedro you’ll find nearly 160 miles…
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COLUMBIA STATE PARK
COLUMBIA STATE PARK Columbia State Historic Park, also known as Columbia Historic District’/Park, is a state park unit and National Historic Landmark District preserving historic downtown Columbia, California, USA Columbia State Historic Park has the largest single collection of gold-rush-era structures making the town an authentic, living mid-nineteenth century history lesson for visitors
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THEATER
THEATER Live theater in Tuolumne County ranges from Broadway Musicals to cutting edge drama. The quality of the productions is remarkable. Sierra Repertory Theatre has two theatres – one in East Sonora and the other at the Fallon House in Columbia State Park; and Stage 3 that is in downtown Sonora.
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