Tuolumne County is so close to the Bay Area and other population centers yet so remote. Everything is here to transport you out of the every day. Nestled in the mountains between Yosemite and Lake Tahoe, it is one of California's most spectacular regions. Even though the primary seasons of winter and summer attract the most travelers, spring and fall are exceptional.
In the spring, the light green leaves of aspen and cottonwood, and the bloom of wildflowers signal a mountain rebirth. The days are balmy and nights are cool. Through April, there may be an occasional snowy surprise so be prepared for the unexpected.
Nature abounds in Tuolumne County with rivers, streams and lakes. Year-round recreational activities include golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, hiking, hunting, skiing (water and snow),boating, gold panning, live theater, a stream train, and so much more.
Stay at one of the unique inns located in Twain Harte or Strawberry and truly experience the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Gables Cedar Creek Inn www.gccinn.com
Gables Cedar Creek Inn is located in the resort village of Twain Harte, California. There are cabins and a vacation home with accommodations nestled amidst the tall pines and cedars of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It offers both rustic beauty and a quiet atmosphere with affordable elegance.
Lazy Z Resort www.lazyz.com
The Lazy Z Resort is located in its own private valley and minutes from the town of Twain Harte. A true mountain retreat, the Lazy Z Resort offers exceptional recreational opportunities and first-class accommodations in a serene setting.
Strawberry Inn www.strawberryinns.com
High in California's Sierras, by the edge of the Stanislaus River, among aspen, tall pines, and firs, the Strawberry Inn greets you for a unique get-away. The Strawberry Inn was established in 1939 as an outpost for adventuresome travelers of the era. The inn has something for everyone any time of the year.
McCaffery House www.mccaffreyhouse.com
McCaffery House Bed and Breakfast Inn is a delightfully warm and enchanting mountain lodge. It offers beautifully decorated spacious gathering areas and warmly romantic guestrooms. All rooms have exquisite views of the forest that envelops the Inn.
Spring is coming to the Mother Lode! Everywhere you look people are out and about enjoying the blue skies and sunshine. If you are looking for something to do there are a variety of activities taking place every weekend. Below is just a small sample of things to do around Tuolumne County in the month of March. Come on out and enjoy.
March 13-15 - 23rd annual Sonora Celtic Faire at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. An historic and cultural festival that will feature music by Brother, Banshee in the Kitchen, Nine-Eighths Irish, Golden Bough, Widked Tinkers, Need Fire, Tempest and the Black Irish Band. For ticket information, call 800-350-1814 or visit www.sonoracelticfaire.com
March 14 - Jamestown Run 2009 begins and ends at the Jamestown School on Fifth Avenue in Jamestown. Registration will start at 7 a.m. A two-mile run will begin at 8 a.m. and a 10K race at 9:30 a.m. Registration forms are available at www.jamestown.k12.ca.us/run. The Jamestown Run is a certified course with moderate hills. Proceeds benefit Jamestown School sixth grade science camp.
March 21-22 - Home and Garden Show at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Admission is free. For more information, call 209-588-4560.
March 21 - Chinese Dinner and Auction sponsored by WATCH Resources Inc at the Sonora Opera Hall. No host cocktails will be served at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Auctions will be held throughout the evening. Tickets are $35 and include the coins needed to participate in the ongoing auction. There will be a silent auction, dessert auction and live auction.
March 22 - ‘Bone' Appetit Spring Champagne Brunch sponsored by the Humane Society of Tuolumne County begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Sonora Elks Lodge. The event will include a full brunch, mimosas, musical entertainment with vocalist Kerry Tweedy, vendors, and a shopping boutique. Advance tickets are $20, available at the Humane Society of Tuolumne County in Jamestown, Purrrfect Bargains Thrift Store in Sonora or online at www.hstoc.org. Tickets at the door will be $22 as space allows. Proceeds will benefit the society's low-income spay-neuter vocher program.
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Dodge Ridge to Host First Winter Carnival
The first Dodge Ridge Winter Carnival is Saturday, February 28, 2009. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and a family barbecue will start at noon. The welcome and opening ceremony will be at 1 p.m.. This should be a great time for the whole family.
Schedule of Events:
1:30 p.m. - Subaru parent-child giant slalom - A parent and child each making a ski or snowboard run and the winners being determined by combined time.
2:30 p.m. - One-legged ski race for ages 5 and under - Racers required to have one ski on and one ski off.
3 p.m. - Kids'air show - A small jump set up for youngsters to show off their best high-flying tricks.
3 p.m. - Kids' obstacle course - Open to boarders or skiers who will negotiate diversions and tasks.
4 p.m. - Face painting for kids will be in the Family Lodge
4 p.m. - Wine tasting and jazz for adults will be in the North Fork Bistro
4:30 p.m. - Family Awards
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