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Ebbetts Pass Road Closure Update – June 2017
Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 is scheduled to remain closed into July, due to major road damage. SONORA PASS/SR-108 in Tuolumne County: Due to approaching storm, Sonora Pass/SR-108 will not open today (Friday, June 9). Status will be re-assessed Saturday. EBBETTS PASS/STATE ROUTE … Read More
Photos are Topic of May SMUG Meeting
PHOTOS WILL BE MAIN TOPIC OF SMUG’S JUNE MEETING Exploring the many facets of Apple’s Photos application will be the main topic when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) has its monthly meeting Tuesday, June 13, beginning at 7 p.m. … Read More
Ebbetts Pass Closed through Memorial Day Weekend 2017 & an Additional 3-5 Weeks Beyond
EBBETTS PASS/STATE ROUTE 4 AND SONORA PASS/STATE ROUTE 108 WILL NOT BE OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Stockton – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced that Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 (SR-4) and Sonora Pass/SR-108 will not open for Memorial … Read More
Volunteer Trail Building
Volunteer Trail Building Mornings, third Saturday of each month from May through October: May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 16, and Oct 21. All trail building mornings follow this pattern: Please meet at the US Forest Service … Read More
INTERPRETIVE NATURE WALKS “GET TO KNOW YOUR CONIFERS”
Saturdays May 20, and June 3rd, 1pm. “Get to Know your Conifers.” Join retired National Park Service Ranger Mary Anne Carlton for a walk along the ADA portion of the Arnold Rim Trail and learn about how to identify the … Read More
Seminars at Big Trees State Park
The Park is hosting several seminars this spring & summer. Mark you calendar now for any that pique your interest!
Heads Up – Stanislaus National Forest Suffers Extensive Storm Damage, Some Roads Closed Until 2018
SONORA, California – Roads on Stanislaus National Forest suffered extensive damage from winter storms and many will remain closed until at least 2018, including four popular roads. Forest officials warn all the damage has yet to be assessed. Cottonwood Road … Read More
Arnold Rim Trail Guided Hike May 13, 2017 and More
The 2017 Arnold Rim Trail Association calendar year starts with two wonderful interpretive nature walks, guided by two superb educators who make the forest come alive! Interpretive Nature Walks: • Saturday, April 22, 9am, Natural & Cultural History of the … Read More
Opening Day at the Alpine County Museum
Opening Day at the Alpine County Museum in Markleeville will be May 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Please join us and meet the new Curator, Jim Boyd. You can also view all the displays and there may … Read More
Calaveras Big Trees Association Dogwood Festival
This is a rare opportunity to hear music from renowned San Francisco musicians in the intimate rustic setting of Jack Knight Hall among the giant redwoods while celebrating the season of the Dogwoods on May 14, 2017 at 2pm.