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Winter on the Pass – Things to Do in December
Planning your weekend or a visit to the area? Keep an eye on the VisitMurphys, GoCalaveras, CalaverasWines, & Alpine County calendars. Are you hosting an event in the area and wondering why you don’t see it included here? It’s probably because we don’t know about … Read More
EPSBA Annual Meeting – November 10, 2022
The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association invites you to join us on Zoom at 5:30pm on November 10th, 2022, for our Annual Meeting. It will be a very brief update on what we’ve been up to, thoughts on next year’s … Read More
Ebbetts Pass Closing at 10am on November 1, 2022
STOCKTON – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 10 is closing three of its mountain highways this week ahead of the arrival of the first major snowstorm of the season. The National Weather Service is forecasting several inches of … Read More
Controlled Burn at Calaveras Big Trees State Park – Updated November 1, 2022
11.01.2022 – Update: Arnold, CA — State park officials warn that smoke will be visible again today coming from Calaveras Big Trees State Park. The park, in partnership with CAL Fire, has been conducting burn projects throughout the fall. Today … Read More
Forest Service Reminder – Target Shooting Prohibited Due to Fire Danger
Sonora, CA — With temporary fire restrictions still in place in high- and moderate-fire hazard areas, the Stanislaus National Forest reminds the public that discharging a firearm is prohibited in those areas. “Fire restrictions are put in place to reduce … Read More
Aspen Festival – October 7,8, & 9 in and around Markleeville!
Looking for a fun fall weekend activity? Alpine County’s annual Aspen Festival is coming up! From October 7-9 in Markleeville, you’ll find family-friendly activities like a vintage trailer rally at the Carson River Resort, nature hikes in Hope Valley, a … Read More
Reclaim A “New” Trail Work Day
Bear Valley Trail Stewardship Volunteers: Saturday, 9/17 – 8:30 am to noon Trail Work Day & Complimentary Lunch THE PROJECT: On Saturday morning (9/17), BVTS is going to begin building the first section of the BV “Meadow Loop Trail.” This … Read More
Alpine Watershed Group Work Day in Markleeville
Alpine Watershed Group (AWG) invites you to join them for a morning of watershed restoration projects in Alpine County on Saturday, September 17, 2022 starting at 9 a.m. at Markleeville Library Park. Please see the webpage for all the details, … Read More
What’s Happening on the Pass in September
Planning your weekend or a visit to the area? Keep an eye on the VisitMurphys, GoCalaveras, CalaverasWines, & Alpine County calendars. Are you hosting an event in the area and wondering why you don’t see it included here? It’s probably because we don’t know … Read More
Hermitfest West is Coming Back to Bear Valley on September 9th, 2023 – Updates!
It’s a wrap for 2022. Thank you to all our sponsors, entertainers, volunteers, participants, and community members who helped make it a wonderful day. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, September 9th, 2023 when we’ll be back in Bear Valley … Read More