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,
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. Weekends April-October (plus selected weekends in November and December), take a ride behind a real steam locomotive.
Call for more information (209) 984-3953.
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 of shoreline as well as excellent fishing opportunities year-round. Boating and water sports of all types are also popular across the lake including houseboat rentals available at two Forever Resorts marinas on the lake: Lake Don Pedro Marina and Moccasin Point Marina.
Don Pedro Marina: (209) 852-2369
Houseboat & Boat Rental Reservations: (toll free) 1-800-709-7814
Mailing Address: 11500 Bonds Flat Road, La Grange California 95329-9444
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