The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association is proud to present

The Third annual Scenic Celebration

“Come Play on the Pass”

Saturday, September 12, 2009
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Unlimited fun
61 Miles of Adventure – Eight Location Options
Highways 89 and4, Between Markleeville and Arnold

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Celebrate Ebbetts Pass as a National Scenic Byway

The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association welcomes you to the third annual Scenic Celebration where you may join us in celebrating the beauty of the Sierra by taking the time to “Come Play on the Pass.”
 
We plan to let the scenery speak for itself while you get busy with planned events like fly fishing demonstrations, kayak tours, guided hikes, live music, great food and much more! We encourage you to plan and spend the entire weekend here so you can return to your favorite locations for a hike, picnic, a little fishing or simply to sit and enjoy the scenery. Make sure you stop in and thank the local businesses along the byway that make this event possible.

We hope you enjoy your time on our lovely pass and find yourself wanting to come back and stay longer. Don’t forget your camera!

Planned activities include:

• Live music
• Historical exhibits
• Art fairs
• Informational booths
• Interpretive talks and walks
• Logging demonstrations
• Photography exhibits
• Free entry to the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, Ebbetts Pass Historical Museum and Alpine County Museum

For event and lodging information, contact the Calaveras Visitors Bureau at 736-0049 or 800-225-3764. For event information you may also e-mail info@scenic4.org.

Third annual Ebbetts Pass Scenic Celebration
Schedule of Events and Activities

Get your passport stamped in Arnold and Markleeville, along with one other activity, and have a chance to win an exciting Ebbetts Pass vacation getaway and many more prizes! Choose to start in Markleeville or Arnold. Your passport is on page ___.

ALPINE COUNTY MUSEUM
Top of the hill in Markleeville
Off Highway 89 and Montgomery Street
(530) 694-2475 – Alpine County Chamber of Commerce
www.alpinecounty.com
Your Hosts: Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, Alpine County Museum and
USFS – Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest staff

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Indian Tacos and Live Music
• Complimentary admission to the Alpine County Museum
• Free Alpine County Visitor Guide and Map (while supplies last)
• USFS information for the Toiyabe National Forest.

CARSON RIVER RESORT
Highway 89, Markleeville
Cabins, RV spaces, campground and general store
Look for the PINE fish out front
Your Hosts: Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and Carson River Resort staff

Throughout the day:

• Activities for children
• Free Alpine County Visitor Guide and Map (while supplies last)

10:00 a.m. (approximately)

• Live Fish Plant

10 a.m., 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. 

• Fly Fishing Demonstration

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

• BBQ and Live Music -- Beans Sousa was the supporting guitarist and songwriter for Country Star Lacy J. Dalton for 20 years.  As a multi instrumentalist, Beans has recorded albums with such greats as George Harrison of the Beatles as well as Leon Russell. He has 3 albums of his own and will be at the Carson River Resort from Noon to 3pm on Saturday Sept 12th for the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Celebration. Almost ever weekend from opening Fishing day till Labor Day Beans Sousa fishes the highway 4 corridor. On Saturday He puts down his Fishing Rod and picks up the Guitar to sing for The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Celebration

   

HERMIT VALLEY
Your hosts: Ron and Tami Shaner and USFS – Stanislaus National Forest staff

12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

• Live music by Cantamos – an acoustic oriented show, with Michela Macfarlane, Ron Schaner, Fred Treece and Sam Nilsen from the Tour Guides Band. Also performing will be Alan Claassen plus other special guests. This will be a green, solar powered concert by Sol Sierra.
• Tacos, beverages and delicious homemade desserts from Lunch Lady Cateringwill be available
• USFS will be leading interpretive tours and describing the history of Hermit Valley throughout the day.
• Children’s Activities: Join Forest Service Interpretive Specialist Mike Needs for a special program throughout the day….What can a Gray Fox do that no other canine can do? Why do coyotes not deserve their bad reputation? Learn about these animals and others at the Making Tracks program, ideal for kids who want to know more about the forest and the animals who live there. Using animal track molds, kids will make plaster casts of their favorite animals while learning about environment. This hands-on activity provides a strong message, along with a treasured souvenir. There is a nominal fee for art supplies.

Camping is available at Hermit Valley for the entire weekend.

LAKE ALPINE
Your hosts: Lake Alpine Resort staff

Throughout the day:
* Kayak, small boat and paddle boat rentals available at the Lake Alpine General Store.
 Show your Scenic Celebration passport and receive a 10% discount on rental fees. Art display of Miles Tucker Chainsaw Bears in the Lake Alpine Resort parking lot.

• Picnic and fishing supplies in the General Store

12:00 – whenever
Music by “Sweet Success with Craig and Terry” on the deck at Lake Alpine Resort.
Lunch available at the Resort starting at 11 a.m.

BEAR VALLEY VILLAGE
Your Hosts: Bear Valley Village staff

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Try out the Bear Valley Frisbee Golf course. Free Score card and loaner Frisbees at Bear Valley Adventure Company (at the gas station). You must present your Scenic Celebration Passport.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Join a short, guided mountain bike ride through Bear Valley Village. Nominal bike rental fees apply. Meet at Bear Valley Adventure Company and present your Passport.

1:00 and 3:00 p.m.

• Mountain Adventure Seminar (MAS) in Bear Valley is offering free 1.5 hour rock climbing adventures for beginning and intermediate climbers. Groups will meet at the gas station in Bear Valley before a 10-minute walk to the climbing site.  Each participant will have the opportunity to climb with the support and safety of a professional rock-climbing instructor.  All ages are welcome and spectators with cameras are encouraged.   For more information on rock climbing in Bear Valley and Highway 4, please visit the MAS website at www.mtadventure.com

DORRINGTON HOTEL
Your Hosts: Marc and Dana Lanthier, Owners

Throughout the day:

• Come explore the history of the Dorrington/Camp Connell area with guided tours and ghost stories of the historic Dorrington Hotel.
• Information booth about OARS rafting adventures.

11:30 a.m. – Lube Room Saloon open for lunch

CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK
Your Hosts: Calaveras Big Trees Association and Park Staff

• A park information table will be set up in the North Grove picnic parking area, near the “Big Stump” and the North Grove Trailhead.
•  Join a short guided hike to view the giant sequoias.  Meet at the information table near the North Grove Trailhead.
• Docents will host displays and informal interpretation at “The Big Stump”

1:00 p.m. – North Grove Guided Hike

• Join the 1.5 mile, two-hour North Grove tour leaving the North Grove Trailhead

Park entrance fee is $8.00 per car. If visitors present their Scenic Byway Passport with at least one current stamp at the Calaveras Big Trees entrance kiosk, they will be given a free 90-minute entrance pass, (only good on the day of the event).  

Passbooks can be stamped at the Information Table in the North Grove picnic parking area, near the stump, or in the Visitor Center

ARNOLD
Your Hosts: Sid Marsh, Mason’s Mexican Food and Sarah Beaudreau

“Camp Comfort”
Sid Marsh, Mason’s Mexican Food and Sarafina’s Italian Kitchen
830 Highwy 4
Arnold, CA 95223

Throughout the day:

• Sierra Logging Museum bucksaw demonstration
• Art Show by Calaveras independent artist
• Arts and crafts for sale
• Informational booths
• Food available, including breakfast, from Mason’s

 
Sarafina’s opens for dinner at 5:00 p.m.

CEDAR CENTER
Your Hosts : The Arnold Rim Trail Association (ARTA)

ARTA has joined the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Celebration to invite folks to check out their local trail network in Penny Pines (Stanislaus National Forest).  Guided walking, hiking, biking and running trips will leave from Cedar Center (see times below).  For parties who opt out of experiencing the trail first hand, a photo tour will be set up in Cedar Center so folks can see the highlights of the trail. Participants will be entered into a raffle for an opportunity to win prizes donated by local businesses. Please visit www.arnoldrimtrail.org for more information.

Throughout the day:

• Photo documentary of first 10.5 mile set-up for folks who don't experience the hike first hand
• Raffle (for folks who do tour, virtual or real)
• Local businesses hosting booths
• ART shirts and other merchandise for sale

9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon & 2:00 p.m.

• Guided tours of the Rim Trail leaving from Cedar Center  - destinations along the trail include Cougar Rock, Top of the World and San Antonio Falls

For event and lodging Information, contact the Calaveras Visitors Bureau at (209) 736-0049, (800) 225-3764 or visit gocalaveras.com or the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 694-2475

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Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us at info@scenic4.org

Sponsorship levels include Sequoia sponsor - $500, Tamarack sponsor - $250 and Aspen sponsor - $100.  Sponsors will receive public recognition and other benefits commensurate with the level of sponsorship.  For information on becoming a sponsor, contact Marsha Larrabee at 795-9942