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Welcome to one of the most intimate and untamed trans-Sierra routes- the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway. Jutting up from the heart of the Sierra Nevada with Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park as its neighbors, the byway is a 61-mile stretch of Highways 4 and 89, in between the towns of Arnold in Calaveras County and Markleeville in Alpine County, California. Glacially carved valleys, granite outcroppings, basalt columns, ancient volcanic peaks, deep river READ MORE

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As day becomes night do you find yourself looking up with anticipation for the stars to appear? If so, we invite you to join us Saturday, January 21st at Brice Station Vineyards for a FREE Stargazing night. The night will include:

⭐ Two telescopes that should provide some detailed and exciting views

⭐ A short presentation about what is visible. Hopefully, the Orion constellation, the nebula, and the planets Jupiter and Mars!

⭐ 4-5 docents from Big Trees State Park will be on hand to answer any questions

⭐ Desserts by the Red Apple Bakery and wine by Brice Station Vineyards will be available for purchase

Let us know in the comments below if you are planning on coming!

📷: @otto_eb #murphysca #calaverascounty #ebbettspass #stargazing #californiaadventure

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To look up at the stars is to feel a sense of fascination, wonder, and awe!
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Enjoy stargazing? Make sure you join us on Saturday, Jan 21st for a Stargazing Night. Enjoy all things astronomy starting at 7 pm at Brice Station Vineyards, including:
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⭐ Two telescopes that will provide some detailed and exciting views

⭐ A short presentation about what is visible. Hopefully, the Orion constellation, the nebula, the planets Jupiter, and Mars!

⭐ 4-5 docents from Big Trees State Park will be on hand to answer any questions
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⭐ Desserts by the Red Apple Bakery and wine by Brice Station Vineyards

Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged!

📷 : @travel_landscapeandwildlife, @juliameganphotography, btwphotography #ebbettspass #stargazing #calaverascounty #murphysca #travelcalifornia #hwy4

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Sometimes, a black and white image says so much more.
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📷: @carlomichelangelo,
@tammowalter, @_throughelislens

#bearvalleyca #alpinecountycalifornia #calaverascounty #snow #blackandwhitephotography

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Mark your calendars! 📅 For a Stargazing Night on Saturday, Jan 21st at 7 pm at @bricestationvineyards. It will be a night filled with all things astronomy, including:

⭐ Two telescopes that will provide some detailed and exciting views

⭐ A short presentation about what is visible. Hopefully, the Orion constellation, the nebula, plus Jupiter and Mars!

⭐ 4-5 docents from Big Trees State Park will be on hand to answer any questions

Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged!

📷 : @juanito_rdrgz #ebbettspass #stargazing #gocalaveras #murphysca #travelcalifornia #hwy4

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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with joy and wonder!

📸: @obearge

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Have you heard? You can now cut down your own Christmas tree in the Stanislaus National Forest🎄

That's right, for the first time ever, the Forest Service is issuing 5000 permits to cut down Christmas trees within designated areas.

Talk about a fun and nostalgic adventure to go on! You can get your permit by following the link in our bio.

📷 : @aliciaa1020 #ebbettspass #bearvalley #californiawinter #stanislausnationalforest #christmastree #californiachristmas

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Happy Thanksgiving! Today we are thankful for always being surrounded by so much beauty and possible adventures. Now tell us, would you have gotten in the water?

📸: @obearge #ebbettspass #bearvalley #onlyinnortherncalifornia #instacali #californiawinter #travelcalifornia #wintersports

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Photos courtesy of Warren Alford, Jason Buck, John Feagans, Ann Gerckens, Dayv Glussing,
Dave Hargus, Jan Hovey, Dick James, Brian Kermeen, Walter Roth, Mark Silverstone/West World Images.

Scenic4.org is the Official Website for Northern California's Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway. Visit Byways.org, the Federal Highway Administration's National Byways website for more on this byway, other Scenic Byways, and byway information.