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D I S C O V E R Groveland

ALL SEASONS GROVELAND INN18656 Main Street

(209) 962-0232This historic inn is 23 miles from the north Yosemite gate. Each of five suites offers upscale amenities, jacuzzi, steam room, fireplaces, fresh ground coffee sta-tions and hand-painted murals depicting the beauty of Yosemite.

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BERKSHIRE INN BED & BREAKFAST

19950 Hwy 120, (209)962-6744

The Berkshire Inn was built in 1988, with country comfort and luxury in mind. This sprawling lodge sits on 20 wooded acres, with nature trails and beautiful vistas. The massive open beam construction, lounges and breakfast areas create a warm and friendly environment for all of our welcomed guests.

[email protected] berkshireinn.net

BIG CREEK MEADOW GUEST RANCH

10551 Smith Station Road(209) 962-1942

Originally a stage stop in the 1800s, this site is now a beautiful working Guest Ranch located between Yosemite National Park and Groveland. We have two rooms available plus room for events, gather-ings, retreats and weddings.

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BLACKBERRY INN B&B7567 Hamilton Station Loop

(209) 962-4663The Blackberry Inn is a replica American farmhouse with a lovely wraparound porch surrounded by national forest. Un-matched service and hospitality are the Blackberry Inn’s trademark.

[email protected] blackberry-inn.com

DIAMOND O & CHERRY LAKE CAMPGROUNDS

34660 Evergreen Road800-342-2267

The fishing is great! The scenery is fan-tastic! The facilities are clean, well-main-tained, and very popular. Diamond O is probably the closest camping facility to the west entrance of Yosemite National Park. Restrooms are handicap accessible.

[email protected] americanll.com

EVERGREEN LODGE AT YOSEMITE33160 Evergreen Road

209-379-2606

The Evergreen Lodge is a classic mountain resort offering Yosemite’s finest all-around lodging and recreational experience. The historic lodge was expanded and modern-ized in 2004 and now offers cozy cabins in the woods, a full-service restaurant and tavern, recreation center, meeting/event hall, general store and nightly activities. In addition, the Evergreen’s onsite guide service offers fly fishing, hiking, biking, snowshoeing and other excursions.

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HOTEL CHARLOTTE18736 Main Street

(209) 962-6455

Come experience a wonderful escape at the Boutique Hotel Charlotte, located at the gateway to Yosemite. Enjoy the rustic quirks of an old west, historic boutique ho-tel coupled with a wonderfully inviting am-biance and stellar service that will leave you wanting more.

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LILLASKOG27557 Packard Canyon Road

(209) 962-1818

A lovely six-bedroom, 5,000-square-foot log cabin on a mountain top overlooking the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Yosemite. Fireplace, piano entertain-ment center, satellite TV, DVD, VHS, stereo,(wireless internet available). Lo-cated only 10 miles from Yosemite Park entrance.

[email protected] lillaskogyosemite.com

PINE MOUNTAIN CUSTOM RENTALS18731 Main Street - Hwy 120

(209) 962-7123Pine Mountain Lake private community located 24 miles from Yosemite. Golf, swim, fish, boat, tennis, etc. Rentals by the day, week & month. Many privately owned homes & condos to choose from. Please call for free information on Rent-als & Sales.

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RE/MAX YOSEMITE GOLD & YOSEMITE GOLD VACATIONS

18583 Highway 120(209) 962-7180

Your Mountain Dream...Above the Crowd. Vacation rentals (70 to choose from) with refreshing views of sparkling Pine Moun-tain Lake, Sierra peaks in Yosemite, or the magnificent Tuolumne River canyon. At Yosemite Gold Vacations you can choose to be private or outgoing...wander a ferny streamside path in solitude, or greet folks along the boardwalk in historic gold rush Groveland.

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SUNSET INNYOSEMITE GUEST CABINS

33569 Hardin Flat Road(209) 962-4360

Three charming, secluded cabins, far from the crowds, yet in close proximity to all the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park. Surrounded by lush forest, Sunset Inn sits on the edge of a lovely, private meadow. Beau-tiful craftsman style wood interiors, queen beds, wood burning stoves, well-equipped kitchens, and private bathrooms.

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THE CUB INN19301 Elder Lane(209) 962-0403

Imagine waking up in a log cabin in a warm, snuggly bed with a big quilt on top, and looking outside to see that you’re surrounded by majestic pine trees and a crystal clear blue sky. After a good night’s sleep, you’ll enjoy a hearty country break-fast that will get your day off to a great start. The Cub Inn is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

[email protected] thecubinn.com

THE GROVELAND HOTEL18767 Main Street

209-962-4000Relish your Yosemite adventure and leave the details to us. Savor a lazy morning in the most luxurious featherbed you’ll never want to get out of! Our room rates vary in price from $145 to $285. Each unique Vic-torian-style room includes a private bath,

The Cellar DoorR E S T A U R A N T

California Fresh Cuisine

The Groveland Hotel at Yosemite National Park • www.groveland.com

Discover Groveland Lodging in Every Season

18767 Main Street • Groveland, CA 95321 • 209-962-4000 • 800-273-3314 • www.groveland.com

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TV, free high-speed, wireless Internet access, telephone/voice mail, down comforters, European antiques, a coffee grinder and brewer, a CD player and an alarm clock.

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THE INN AT SUGAR PINE RANCH21250 Hwy. 120(209) 962-4000

Cottages and rooms with private baths, some with whirlpool tubs and a fireplace. Clean and comfortable in a peaceful setting. Large family cottage, pool relax-ation area, and walking trails. Breakfast included. Perfect for vacation getaway, and special events. Friendly, knowl-edgeable travel assistance. Off season discounts available. Children 3 and over welcome. Open year-round.

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YOSEMITE PINES RV RESORT & FAMILY LODGING

20450 Old Highway 120(209) 962-7690

Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging provides some of the finest Yo-semite Camping in the area, located a beautiful 30 minute drive from the gates of Yosemite National Park! Yo-semite Pines RV Resort and Family Lodging in Groveland, California is the

park that offers the vacationer afford-able lodging choices when looking for the best options for Yosemite [email protected]

yosemitepinesrv.com

YOSEMITE REGION VACATION RENTALS

18736 Main Street209-962-6455

Vacation rentals: Condo, Duplex, or Tri-plex. Easy access to Yosemite National Park, the beautiful Tuolumne River and Cherry Creek with Class 4 and 5 white-water river rafting. No minimum stay, discounts for extended stays, breakfast included. Full linens and traditional hotel amenities provided.

yosemiteregion.com

YOSEMITE RIDGE RESORT7589 Hwy. 120(209) 962-6877

Only 12 miles to the west gate of Yosem-ite. We feature family cabins, camping cabins, full hookup RV sites and garden cottages. General store, restaurant, showers, gasoline and propane all on site!

[email protected] yosemiteridge.com

YOSEMITE RIVERSIDE INN11399 Cherry Lake Road

(209) 962-7408Whether you want a relaxing vacation, or just a comfortable overnight stop, Yo-semite Riverside Inn has it all - scenery, fresh pine scented air, a restful atmo-sphere, and invigorating activities.

[email protected] yosemiteriversideinn.com

YOSEMITE ROSE BED & BREAKFAST

22830 Ferretti Rd(866) 962-6548

This late 1800’s ‘Italianate Revival’ Vic-torian bed and breakfast lodging took 3 years to build and is a replica of a fa-mous Bay Area mansion that is now a museum. The retreat is situated off the old stage coach run to Yosemite. The re-treat lies on 90 quiet acres bordering the Stanislaus National Forest. Surrounded by grand oaks, towering pines, fresh-water ponds, and a new olive orchard, the facilities include: the manor house, a fully-equipped country cottage, horse stables, and an arena.

[email protected] yosemiterose.com

YOSEMITE WESTGATE LODGE7633 Highway 120 @ Buck Meadows

(209) 962-5281The Lodge is nestled in the Sierra Ne-vada Mountains within the recreational wonderland of the Stanislaus National Forest. The surroundings offer a natu-ral and undisturbed forest setting with various hiking trails that carve through the Gold Country. We offer 44 spacious and modernly appointed units.

[email protected] yosemitewestgate.com

Established as mining camps in 1852, Groveland and the nearby town of Big Oak Flat were once thriving California Gold Rush towns.

After the decline in gold production, the historic town of Groveland made its mark offering hospital-ity to weary travelers coming to and from Yosem-

ite National Park. Located only 26 miles from the northern entrance to the Park on Highway 120, to-day Groveland is the most convenient gateway for tourists coming from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Stockton, or Modesto.

Although Groveland boasts a population of ap-proximately 3,000 full-time residents, this number often triples during the summer months. Visitors are attracted to both the magnificent beauty of this area, as well as the many recreational opportunities offered nearby.

This quiet hilltop community has managed to re-tain much of its old west charm, and still boasts the oldest continuously operating saloon in California. Travelers enjoy playing golf at Pine Mountain Lake’s 18-hole golf course, taking in the sun at one of the numerous recreational lakes nearby, fishing, hiking, and of course sightseeing.

Your Gateway to Yosemite National Park

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groveland life fashion, food & drink

Eyes of the Beholder Located in the heart of Downtown

Groveland, Precision Optics offers high-quality eyewear at an affordable price, with thousands of designer frames and sunglasses from which to choose. Simply bring in your prescription and pay 40%-60% less than you might at your doctor’s office. Precision Optics also has a large se-lection of non-prescription fashion and sport sunglasses.

Stacy Hancock, owner and licensed Op-tician, has over 20 years experience in her field. She offers all the newest technolo-gies and prides herself on friendly custom-er service. Insurance is welcomed.

WANT FREE GLASSES?Host an Eyewear Party! Stacy will come

to your home or office with hundreds of frames and sunglasses from which to choose. Enjoy a unique eyewear experi-ence with your friends and family, while earning yourself free glasses. Contact Sta-cy for more details.

Precision Optics 18729 Hwy 120, Unit AGroveland, CA 95321

(209)962-1972 [email protected]

Groveland Area Dining Guide

BUCKMEADOWS RESTAURANT7647 CA-120

Groveland(209) 962-5181

Relax and enjoy your meal at Buck Meadows Restaurant and Bar - we will make it memorable for you! We know that our quality, homemade style, large portions and rea-sonable prices will continue the tradition started in 1874 of making Buck Meadows a favorite “Stage Stop” for many a hungry traveler, as well as the local loggers and miners. CHARLOTTE BISTRO & BAR

AT HOTEL CHARLOTTE18736 Main Street

Groveland(209) 962-6455

Truly superb steaks, delicious pastas, many chicken favor-ites and unique daily specials along with homemade des-serts. Using the freshest in-gredients, locally grown when possible, and all homemade. We offer menu selections for kids, vegetarians and vegans and have our full menu online for mouth-watering browsing.CELLAR DOOR RESTAURANT AT THE GROVELAND HOTEL

18767 Main StreetGroveland

(209) 962-4000Savor incredible California-fresh cuisine, select from locally brewed beers and hundreds of wine labels and delight in a de-lectable dessert while reliving your Yosemite adventure. New Menu, New Prices. Chef Mike is offering his daily specials.

Our menu choices include crisp salads, fresh fish, pasta, melt-in-your-mouth steaks and daily specials, all created with fresh seasonal ingredients.

COCINA MICHOACAN18730 Main St.

Groveland(209) 962-6651

CROSS COUNTRY CAFE 11892 Ponderosa Lane

Groveland(209) 962-7777

Breakfast served all day Sun-day with Eggs Benedict & Blueberry Pancakes. A small family-run restaurant voted Best Breakfast & Lunch in Groveland.

DORI’S TEA COTTAGE18744 Main St.

Groveland(209) 962-5300

Dori’s Tea Cottage offers an English-style tea luncheon, more than 60 teas and lunch-es-to-go, plus wine and cham-pagne. Our boutique features a unique selection of teas, tea accessories and unique gifts.

THE GRILLAT PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE19228 Pine Mountain Dr.

Groveland(209) 962-8600

Our 16,000 square foot restau-rant and lounge overlooks the Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course with majestic views of Yosem-ite’s peaks. The outside deck is perfect for outdoor dining, cocktails or your special func-tion. Guests enjoy live music while dining on most Saturday nights. Come in for our Satur-day Champagne Brunch.

IRON DOOR SALOON GRILL


(209) 962-8904Reputed to be the oldest con-tinuously operating saloon in California, the Iron Door is a tourist attraction in and of

itself. The Grill’s dining room is located in a separate room from the bar, the Grill serves up casual food such as steaks, burgers, salads, and sandwiches.

MOUNTAIN SAGECAFE & COFFEE


(209) 962-4686Full service coffee bar with organic espresso & teas. We have smoothies, milkshakes & juices. We serve a light break-fast fare including bagel sand-wiches, breakfast wraps & quiche. All using local, organic vegetables. We have an array of locally made baked good-ies, some are wheat & gluten free. We have an internet cafe offering free Wi-Fi. Local honey,spices & olive oils.

PIZZA FACTORY18583 Main Street

Groveland(209) 962-7757

Come join us for great food and a fantastic family envi-ronment! All our pizzas are made with fresh ingredients and our dough is hand spun! We also have a great arcade and a meeting room for your enjoyment. Book your birth-day parties here.

PJ’S CAFE & PIZZERIA18986 Main Street

Groveland(209)962-7501

We’re a family restaurant serv-ing locals and tourists with a mind on great family dining that won’t break your budget. Our menu ranges from salad to prime rib to pizza.

TWO GUYS PIZZA PIES18955 Ferretti Rd

Groveland(209) 962-4897

Dine in or have it delivered. Vid-eo Games, Subs, Salads, Pizza, Patio Dining, Pasta, Ice Cream, Calzones, Beer and Wine.

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CONCEPT, DESIGN & PRODUCTIONPaul Bell

ADVERTISING SALESPaul Bell

Sonora Chamber of CommerceREGIONAL ADVERTISING SALES

REAL ESTATE ADVERTISING SALESPaul Pieretti, Lakeside Marketing

209.962.4143EDITORIAL & PHOTOGRAPHS CONTRIBUTORS

Paul BellJohn DeGrazio

Tuolumne County Visitors BureauGroveland Community Services District

O.A.R.S.Kennedy Meadows

Marcus BergDodge Ridge

The Groveland HotelTuolumne County Visitors Bureau

Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum..COVER PHOTOGRAPH

River Rafting on the Tuolumne River. Photo courtesy O.A.R.S./www.oars.comDISCOVER GROVELAND is a joint publication of The Sonora Chamber of Commerce and Paul Bell l Marketing Solutions, supported by sponsors and advertisers in an ongoing effort to promote Groveland and Tuolumne County. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information contained herein is accurate at the time of publication, but neither entity assumes any responsibility for errors, omissions and changes.

THE SONORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe Voice of Commerce, Culture & Community

P.O. Box 884, Sonora, CA 95370Tel/Fax: 209.694.4405

WEBSITE: www.sonorachamber.orgE-MAIL: [email protected]

The Sonora Chamber of Commerce is a membership orga-nization representing the business community of Tuolumne County. The Sonora Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to raising the awareness of Tuolumne County through tour-ism, and markets the area as a tourism destination.

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Background photograph: Jack Kelley of San Jose, Ca., circa 1925, stands proudly on “Overhanging Rock, Glacier Point” Yosemite

Contents2-3 YEAR-ROUND LODGING GUIDEGroveland and the surrounding area is a great place for just a one-night escape or for the entire summer, fall or winter.4 GROVELAND LIFEEye of the Beholder/Precision Optical, Groveland area Dining Guide.6 - 7 GROVELAND LIFEMountain Sage Cafe & Coffee, Firefall Coffee Roasting, Yosemite Adventure Supplies.7-12 WHAT TO DO GUIDEExperience every kind of adventure in Tuolumne County, the Year-Round Recreation Playland. Whatev-er keeps you and your family moving around Yosem-ite National Park and the region.8-9 120 TNINGS TO SEE AND DO ON 120Take advantage of the most scenic route, CA State Highway 120, all the way to Yosemite and discover 120 things you might never have seen until now.

12 O.A.R.S. WHITE-WATER RAFTINGThe Tuolumne River offers an exciting family adventure. Experience 1-Day to 6-day trips on this mystical river. 12 REGIONAL THEATREThe award-winning Stage 3 Theatre Company pres-ents a Politcal Satire by David Mamet, ‘NOVEMBER’ and a Newil Simon favorite for the Holiday Season, ‘BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS.’.13 GROVELAND AREA REAL ESTATEFind your Dream Home or Vaction Home in Southern Tuolumne County. 14 GROVELAND COMMUNITY EVENTS49’er Chili Cook-off and Living History Day.15 49’ER FESTIVAL AND CHILI COOK-OFF See the column to the right and page 15 for details.16 RAILTOWN 1897 STATE HISTORIC PARKVisit this ‘living landmark’ in Jamestown for Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring events. Don’t forget Santa’s coming soon!“Sometimes I do get to places just when God’s

ready to have somebody click the shutter.” — Ansel Adams

STAY l PLAY l DINE l SHOP l EXPLORE

Discover Tuolumne CountyThe Y ear-Round Playland

19000 N. Main Street • Groveland, CA 95321 phone • 209.962.7452 fax • 209.962.6507

I Like It, I Love It!Tom Drinnon’sTim McGraw TributeFriday, September 7, 2012 Show at 8 p.m.Tickets $19.00.

This is the last scheduled event for the Groveland Hotel’s 2012 Yosemite

Courtyard Cabaret series. If you missed the Beatles Experience, Life In The Fast Lane (the Eagles Tribute) and the Perfect Gentle-men, this will be you last chance to experi-ence some great music under the summer skies over Yosemite National Park. Perform-ing across the nation, he’s best known for his authentic country sound and versatile range, Tom Drinnon is sure to impress any crowd.

The Groveland Hotel 18767 Main Street, Groveland209.962.4000 • 800.273.3314

groveland.com

Grovelan’ds Annual49’er Festival & Chili Cook-offSaturday, September 15, 2012Mary Laveroni ParkGroveland ,Ca209.962.042949erfestival.blogspot.comPlease See Page 14-15 for more details

Living History DaySaturday, October 6, 201210 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free Admission • Family Event Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum18990 Highway 120, Grovelandgrovelandmuseum.org 209.962-7425Please See Page 14 for more details

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The Poster that appears on pages 8 & 9 is available at NO CHARGE at select Groveland Area businesses that advertise in Discover Groveland & Explore Sonora Magazines. See page 13 for locations to get the map.

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Yosemite Adventure SuppliesLocated above the Yosemite Chamber of

Commerce just as you enter the heart of Groveland, you won’t find a more con-venient place to stock up for your planned or unplanned Yosemite Adventure, because your adventure begins here.

Whether it’s a pair of hiking boots, a picnic basket, a water bottle or camp gear, Yosemite Adventure Supplies is likely to have what you might need. They stock tents, chairs, sleeping bags, hats and apparel— they’re prepared when you’re not! If they don’t have exactly what your looking for, the owner, Kristy Brower, or her friendly staff, can send you in the right direction.

It’s important to note that Kristy is a seasoned ambassador of tourism for the Groveland and Yosemite region as the former office manager for the Yosemite Chamber and can offer valuable insight and information on the greater Groveland/Yo-semite area. The shop is open 7 days a week because they understand the spontaneous nature of Yosemite adventure’-seekers.

Yosemite Adventure Supplies11875 Ponderosa Lane, Suite D.

Groveland CA 95321209.962.0923

Are you ready to explore the beauty of Pine Mountain Lake? All our agents live and work in the area and have extensive knowledge of the local housing market.

Looking to buy? Our goal is to listen to your needs and wants so that we can find you the best possible fit at the best possible price.

Pine Mountain Lake is a gated community of at least 3,300 acres in Groveland. Within the development are an 18 hole PGA cham-

pionship golf course, restaurant and bar, stable, 205 acre lake, swimming pool, tennis courts and airport. Located approximately 25 miles from the entrance to Yosemite National Park and at ait is ideally suited for outdoor activities year round.

Pine Mountain Lake Realty18919 Main St., Suite AGroveland CA 95321

(Highway 120 and Ferretti Rd.)209.962.7156

Fax: 209.962.6710 e-mail: [email protected]

pmlr.com

The Firefall in YosemiteAt 9:00 each evening in

Camp Curry, the crowd which had gathered for the nightly campfire program, would fall silent. A man would call out to the top of Glacier Point “Let the Fire Fall!” A faint reply could be heard from the top of the mountain. Then a great bonfire of red fir bark would be pushed evenly over the edge of the cliff, appearing to the onlookers below as a glowing waterfall of sparks and fire.

The spectacle was the Yosemite Fire Fall, a nightly tradition in Yosemite National Park for some 88 years. When we were trying to come up with a clever name for our new coffee roasting adventure, we reached out to the town and had a contest to see who could come up with the best name. Last Coffee Shop before Yosemite.

New Owners Hal & Laura [email protected]

Firefall Coffee Roasting Co.18749 Main St.Groveland, CA(209) 962-7704

www.firefallcoffee.net

Pine Mountain Lake Realty

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NEAR YOSEMITE WHAT TO DO GUIDETHE TUOLUMNE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU • yosemitegoldcountry.com

THE TUOLUMNE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU • yosemitegoldcountry.com

The Cellar Door R e s t a u r a n T

California-fresh CuisineHistoric Saloon • Cocktails

Savor a lazy morning in the most luxurious featherbed

you’ll never want to get out of, snuggle into one of our cozy bathrobes, enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee on our veranda and permit a gracious staff member to indulge your every request. Included in your stay is a morning feast we nicknamed the Innkeeper’s Breakfast.

The Groveland Hotel

18767 Main StreetGroveland, CA 95321

209.962.4000800.273.3314

www.groveland.com

Although you might be on your way to Yo-semite National Park,

Tuolumne County has some wonderful detours worthy of a side trip during your visit. Whether you’re looking for wild adventures or mild ad-ventures, you’ll find it all in this beautiful area. This guide will help you find the perfect way to spend your days in Tuolumne County.

GOLD PROSPECTING‘There is gold in them, thar hills!’ Although the Fandango Halls and gun fights are but an eerie presence found in the ghost towns the miners abandoned, the boom of the 1849 Gold Rush left nuggets and fron-tier adventures behind. In Tuolumne County, several mines are still open that al-low visitors to pan for gold as

the 49ers once did. The gold-panning adventure companies that teach prospecting cours-es for adventurous miners are Gold Prospecting Adventures & Store and Hidden Treasure Gold Mine Tours and Matelot Gulch Mine Supply Store.

GOLFThe hills are alive with the sound of golf balls, as this ever-popular sport demands a yard for a putter. The roll-ing hills of the Mother Lode are as picturesque as they are challenging, with golf courses increasing as the sport grows. Whether you prefer the chal-lenge of championship-eigh-teen holes or a delightful day at a small course in the pines, our golf courses cover a va-riety of landscapes and views from the lower foothills to the high country of Twain

Harte or Pine Mountain Lake. Year-round golf and pro shops can be found at Greenhorn Creek Golf Course, Moun-tain Springs Golf Club, Phoe-nix Lake Golf Course, Saddle Creek Golf Course and Twain Harte Golf Course.

LIVE THEATERActors from across the state have come to perform on the stage of Sierra Repertory Theater, home of two live the-aters in the Mother Lode (East Sonora and the Fallon House Theater in Columbia). Sierra Repertory Theater attracts Equity actors to the region, as patrons from across the state come to watch such highly ac-claimed theater. Stage 3 The-

ater (in downtown Sonora) remains as dedicated to the historic trade with quality shows and actors. Stage 3, al-beit smaller, specializes in cut-ting-edge plays from emerg-ing playwrights that could be tomorrow’s Neil Simon or Arthur Miller.

GAMINGA jackpot ready to happen, Phase ll at Black Oak Casino is the newest gold nugget in Tuolumne County’s pot of gold. The new gaming floor features over 1,000 slot ma-chines, 24 table games, a 24-hour buffet/café, a fine din-ing and specialty restaurant,

Rainbow Pool Falls Picnic Area south of Groveland. Photo by Marcus Berg

Sierra Repertory Theatre’s, ‘Carousel’

Photo Credit: Brad Perks/www.bradperks.com Visit www.yosemite120gateway.com

1. California Poppies past Chinese Camp2. The Red Barn (Oakdale)3. Chinese Camp4. Moccasin Creek Fish Hatchery5. Old Priest Grade Road6. Old State Route 120 7. Alpine Columbine8. Hotel Charlotte9. Chinese Camp Visitors Bureau 10. Lembert Dome11. Olmstead Point12. Bret Harte Cabin13. Second Garrotte14. Tioga Pass Resort & Cabins15. Siesta Lake16. 1852 Iron Door Saloon 17. Groveland Hotel 18. Tuolumne Meadows19. The Round Corral 20. Margaret Simmons Home (All Seasons Groveland Inn)21. Colfax Spring22. Groveland Wayside Park23. Evergreen Lodge24. Hetch-Hetchy Reservoir25. Wildflowers from East Knights Ferry to the South Shore Lake Tulloch Rd.26. Rollercoaster Road East of 39527. White Wolf28. Tenaya Lake

120 Things To See, Do & Remember On Your Trip To YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Via California Highway 120

29. High Sierra loop to May Lake30. Mono Lake Limestone Tufa31. California Spotted Owl32. Lyall’s Lupine33. Alpine Goldenrod34. Pine Grosbeak35. Sooty Grouse36. Mountain Heather37. Dwarf Huckleberry 38. Chipmunks

39. Pika40. Yellow Bellied Marmot41. Porcupine42. John Muir Trail43. Yosemite Toad44. Lodgepole Pine45. Cathedral Lake Trail46. Sunrise Lakes Trail47. Porcupine Creek to North Dome48. Yosemite Black Bears

49. Tunnels in Yosemite 50. Foresta Barns51. Merced Canyon52. Diana Falls53. Rainbow Pool Falls54. Little Nellie Falls55. Jawbone Falls56. Preston Falls57. Cottonwood Meadows58. Smith Meadows

59. Harden Lake60. Pate Valley61. Carlon Falls62. Madeline Falls63. Casmir Reboul’s Trading Post (Helping Hands Thrift Store)64. Hetch Hetchy 65. Tueeulala Falls66. Wapama Falls

67. Rancheria Falls

68. Road to Cherry Lake69. Dogwood Trees 70. Broadleaf Maples71. Oak Trees72. Black Cottonwood 73. Quaking Aspens74. Mt. Maclure Trailhead75. Crane Flat76. Sagehen Summit77. Benton Hot Springs

78. Mono Mills Historical Site79. Poot’s Cactus Nursery80. Chinese Camp School Pagoda81. Valley View Lookout 82. Buck Meadows83. Road to Coulterville84. Rockhounding Mariposite & Serpentine 85. The Oakdale Cowboy Museum 86. Knight’s Ferry Covered Bridge

87. Rushing Hill Lookout Road88. Orange Blossom Recreation Area89. Groveland-Yosemite Gateway Museum90. Moccasin Reservoir 91. Tulloch Reservoir92. Lake Don Pedro93. Yosemite Pines RV Resort94. Tioga Pass95. Yosemite Valley96. Bridal Veil Falls97. Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls98. El Capitan99. Cathedral Rocks100. Three Brothers101. Glacier Point102. Curry Village103. Ansel Adams Gallery

104. The Ahwahnee Hotel105. Western Tanagers106. Happy Isles Nature Center 107. Merced River108. Yosemite Chapel109. Yosemite Lodge110. Mirror Lake/Meadow111. Vernal Fall112. Nevada Fall113. Little Yosemite Valley114. Cooks Meadow Loop115. Panorama Trail116. Four Mile Trail117. Valley Floor Loop118. Yosemite Museum119. Indian Village120. Half Dome

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family-style bowling alley with dining, non-smoking bar and gaming room, a Players Club and the newest entertainment venue in the region, the Wil-low Creek Lounge & Bar. This non-smoking auditorium seats 200-300 people, depending on the comedy or musical stage acts. Top-billing entertainment is pouring in from across the nation, from live Karaoke Gong Shows and Country stars, to themed-bands that rock you into yester-year.

WINERIES/ BREWERIESWe will sell no wine before its time, and the time for Califor-nia wine has come. As Califor-nia joins ranks with some of the best wineries all over the world, Tuolumne County is no exception. Visitors can sip the pleasures of some of the best wines produced in the region from Ironstone Vineyards, Gianelli Vineyards, Mt. Brow Winery, and more!

HIKINGHORSEBACK RIDING& CAMPINGIf you feel like taking a hike, there are over 480 miles of developed trails to take in the fresh air, whether it’s the Emi-grant Wilderness, Stanislaus National Forest or Yosemite National Park. In Tuolumne County, there are over 2000 permanent campsites to en-joy and professional guides to help you discover them- some even on horseback, like Ken-nedy Meadows. Yosemite Park

is open year round. Four sea-sons of opportunities beckon to visitors to play in. Whether it’s horseback riding, back-packing, camping, rock climb-ing, stargazing or a love for winter sports- this park calls out to us all.

FISHINGCatching the “Big One” is a relaxing way to get away from the stress of everyday life, and a picturesque way to get to know Tuolumne County. All you need is a little bait, a boat, and a love of the great outdoors to fish for Crappies, Bluegills, Catfish, Kokanee, Salmon, Bass or Trout. But if you don’t have a boat to enjoy one of the 78 lakes, like Don Pedro Lake, New Melones Lake or Lake Tulloch, let one of the fishing guides take you and even clean your fish, such as Mother Lode Fly Shop, Spring-field Trout Farm, or Fish ‘n Dans Guide Service.

MUSEUMS and HISTORYTuolumne County has a rich Gold Rush heri-tage, with its past pre-served in four historic towns, five museums, and two state historic parks.

MARK TWAIN’S CABINMark Twain heard the story of the “jumping frog” after leaving San Francisco to hide out in the Sierras, unable

to make good on promised bail for a friend. In 1922, a cab-in was built to commemorate the famed author’s presence in Tuolumne County during the winter of 1865-66, but time and elements took their toll. So in 2005, the members of the Sonora Sunrise Rotary Club restored the cabin in cel-ebrating 100-years of Rotary service.

WINTER SPORTSSki, snowboard and snowshoe enthusiasts as well as those people who just enjoy playing and sliding in the snow have long been drawn to Tuolumne County each and every win-ter for decades. Located in the Stanislaus National Forest, Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area recently expanded with Boulder Creek Canyon for the downhill skier and snowboard-er. Challenge yourself on 12 lifts with a capacity to serve 15,700 skiers per hour, on 60 Green, Blue and Black Diamond trails. Leland High Sierra Snow Play provides great tubing and sled-ding with a newly renovated day-use lodge that includes a snack bar, indoor restrooms, pool tables and warm cozy fireplace. Or rent some skates at the Long Barn Lodge to try your skill on the ice rink.

Groveland and the Highway 120 Route into Yosemite Val-ley are open year round. With the many scenic hiking trails along this passage, it is a natu-ral choice for the snowshoe enthusiast and is considered by many to be an up and coming Snowshoe Mecca! Trail Guide books and snow shoes are

available locally.The Tuolumne County

Visitors Bureau542 W. Stockton Street

Sonora , CA 95370(209) 533-4420800-446-1333

yosemitegoldcountry.com

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Yexplore-ingYosemite Region

Experienced Guides offer customized Hikes, Photo Workshops, and Fam-

ily Activities during your trip to Groveland and Yosemite. Guided tours are available to Individuals and Groups of all ages and ex-perience levels in every season in Yosemite National Park. They can offer smaller group sizes for a more personalized Yosemite Adventure. Join them to make a Yosemite connection filled with amazing photos and lasting memories.

Their guided interpretive Adventure Hikes are customized to your level of physical challenge on trails with amazing photo opportunities. They strive to find lesser-traveled trails for a more unique memory. They also offer Overnight Back-packing tours as well as Snowshoe Hikes in the winter months.

Connect with the natural world of Yo-semite on a Nature Tour. Find yourself im-mersed in an interpretive walk where you will discover the many wonders of the park with an experienced local naturalist.

Bring your tripod and develop composi-tion skills in a Photography Workshop cre-ated by a professional photographer. Pro-grams are for beginners and experts alike.BIRDING TOURS

Whether you are someone who just loves looking at birds or an expert look-ing to track down specialty birds of the western mountains, Y-explore Yosemite Adventures can create a custom birding package to match your needs. Your guide on these remarkable tours will be David Lukas, co-author of the forthcoming “Field Guide to Sierra Nevada Birds,” and a local bird expert with 15 years experience lead-

ing bird tours in the Sierra Nevada.

One of the real joys of birding in the Yosemite region is the ready access to an incredible diversity of habitats, from val-ley grassland and oak woodlands on the west slope, to alpine peaks at the crest, and Great Basin des-ert habitats on the east slope. Each zone has a unique subset of

birds, making it possible to target a single habitat, or do a whirlwind tour across all the habitats, and see completely different birds with each option.

Y-explore (800) 886-8009

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Sierra Club HikesThe Tuolumne Group chapter of the

Sierra Club offers midweek Hikes in the Groveland/Highway 120 area. Each Thurs-day hikers meet at Mary Laveroni Park in Groveland at 9am for an approximate 6-mile hike.

Hikers are advised to bring a jacket, wa-ter, sunscreen and a snack in a daypack and to wear hiking boots. The hike is generally followed by a sack lunch you can order

from a Groveland cafe or restaurant

River RaftingAmerican River Touring Association, Inc.

ARTA is a non-profit corporation, founded in 1963, registered with the State of California. Their mission is to introduce enthusiasts with wilderness trips in a man-ner that is safe, meaningful, and beneficial to both the rafter and the environment.

Their guides are united by a passion for wild places and by a belief that a river trip should be more than a Disneyland ride, providing exceptional service and out-standing camaraderie. They will be your porter, escort, captain, cook, guide and in-terpreter, but most importantly, they will be your friend.

As a non-profit organization, they en-sure that any surplus revenues generated by our trips are reinvested in the company or donated to conservation organizations and are not distributed to individuals or investors. They donate profits to a num-ber of conservation groups including the Tuolumne River Trust and are recreation service partners with the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

ARTA River Trips24000 Casa Loma RoadGroveland, CA 95321800 323-2782 (ARTA)

209 962-7873arta.org

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Tuolumne River Rafting Near Yosemite: What’s your pleasure? The Tuolumne

River in California, located just outside Yo-semite National Park is a standard-setting river among all the California rafting expe-riences O.A.R.S. offers guests and is one of our “Seven Whitewater Wonders in the World”. They serve up the Tuolumne River (pronounced Too-all-uh-me) also known as “The T”– anyway you want it! There’s a thrill-stacked one day Tuolumne River rafting trip, an adventurous 48-hour getaway with cool side hikes up side can-yons carved by cascading waterfalls as well as a carefree three-day Tuolumne rafting vacation with lots of time just for you. All three California rafting options take you to headwaters of the Tuolumne River which originate in the internationally re-nowned wilds of Yosemite National Park. A true wilderness trip on a “Wild and Scenic” river, the Tuolumne River spills 18 miles into a desolate, awesome river canyon roaring with whitewater – big in spring, moderate in late summer. Offered seven months a year, a Tuolumne rafting trip works perfectly into a California vaca-tion to San Francisco, Napa Valley and the California coast.Tuolumne River Rafting Near Yosemite: Itinerary at a Glance

Rafters meet near Groveland just outside of Yosemite National Park for the start of the Tuolumne River rafting trip. Within the first two miles of the trip, three of the Tuolumne’s most notorious rapids: Rock Garden, Nemesis and Rams Head offer an eye-opening intro-duction to the scenic river canyon.

The rest of the morning is spent sharp-

ening your paddling skills and maneuvering rafts through chutes, around boulders and over sudden drops. Spend time relaxing alongside the river and enjoy a delicious lunch..

Back on the Tuolumne River, each mile brings more white-knucke thrills, laughs, adrenaline and high fives.

Around mile five, a distant rumbling sig-nals the biggest whitewater in the canyon: Clavey Falls. The ultimate thrill, Clavey is actually a series of three staircase drops that are sure to deliver heart-pounding and unabashed excitement.

Camp alongside the river and enjoy the scenic wilderness while hiking, fishing or just relaxing.

Back on the river after a hearty break-fast, Grey’s Grindstone, Thread the Needle and Hell’s Kitchen provide more whitewa-ter thrills.

The three-day option offers time to explore the hidden wonders of this can-yon. Great hikes along the Tuolumne’s side streams reveal waterfalls, swimming holes, natural waterslides and clear creeks that offer excellent trout fishing. There’s also time for relaxing on the beach or joining a game of Frisbee, volleyball or horseshoes The trip concludes back at your car near Groveland.

O.A.R.S.209-736-4677 or 800-346-6277

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Real Estate groveland

Buying Your Dream Home in a Dream Market

Buying a home as a primary residence or

as a vacation home these days is considerably differ-ent than 10 or 15 years ago. And if you haven’t done something about it

recently, it’s probably in your and your family’s interest, sooner rather than later, to take some action.

While you’re vacationing or day ex-ploring Groveland and Southern Tuolumne County, you may have wandered by a cabin in the mountains, a historic cottage in town, seen a home by Pine Mountain Lake or just stumbled by a piece of property. You start daydreaming. You say to yourself (or your significant other) “I know we can swing it fi-nancially,” but something is holding you back.

That ‘doubtful’ little voice, saying, “Wait. Just wait. Maybe now’s not a good time.” Ask me and I’ll tell you, “Now is the right time to buy real estate.”

In a flattened real estate market with few-er investors or buyers looking for a second home or rental property, this has brought the price of primary or second homes to a very affordable range for many people.

In Tuolumne County it’s possible to find vacation cabins in the $100,000 to $325,000 range that are in move-in condition and provide ample space for a vacation home, primary residence, retirement home and are large enough for special holiday or family occassions.

Most second home owners tend to main-tain the property for at least 10 or more years. Looking toward s the long-term, it’s important to make sure the home you buy lives up to your expectations, whatever they are. I encourage you to think about it, and

when you’re intersted in look-ing for a primary residence or second home, find a local, es-tablished realtor that may have had the very same dream! Look for a realtor that will help make your ‘Dream Home’ become a reality!

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1. California Poppies past Chinese Camp2. The Red Barn (Oakdale)3. Chinese Camp4. Moccasin Creek Fish Hatchery5. Old Priest Grade Road6. Old State Route 120 7. Alpine Columbine8. Hotel Charlotte9. Chinese Camp Visitors Bureau 10. Lembert Dome11. Olmstead Point12. Bret Harte Cabin13. Second Garrotte14. Tioga Pass Resort & Cabins15. Siesta Lake16. 1852 Iron Door Saloon 17. Groveland Hotel 18. Tuolumne Meadows19. The Round Corral 20. Margaret Simmons Home (All Seasons Groveland Inn)21. Colfax Spring22. Groveland Wayside Park23. Evergreen Lodge24. Hetch-Hetchy Reservoir25. Wildflowers from East Knights Ferry to the South Shore Lake Tulloch Rd.26. Rollercoaster Road East of 39527. White Wolf28. Tenaya Lake

120 Things To See, Do & Remember On Your Trip To YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Via California Highway 120

29. High Sierra loop to May Lake30. Mono Lake Limestone Tufa31. California Spotted Owl32. Lyall’s Lupine33. Alpine Goldenrod34. Pine Grosbeak35. Sooty Grouse36. Mountain Heather37. Dwarf Huckleberry 38. Chipmunks

39. Pika40. Yellow Bellied Marmot41. Porcupine42. John Muir Trail43. Yosemite Toad44. Lodgepole Pine45. Cathedral Lake Trail46. Sunrise Lakes Trail47. Porcupine Creek to North Dome48. Yosemite Black Bears

49. Tunnels in Yosemite 50. Foresta Barns51. Merced Canyon52. Diana Falls53. Rainbow Pool Falls54. Little Nellie Falls55. Jawbone Falls56. Preston Falls57. Cottonwood Meadows58. Smith Meadows

59. Harden Lake60. Pate Valley61. Carlon Falls62. Madeline Falls63. Casmir Reboul’s Trading Post (Helping Hands Thrift Store)64. Hetch Hetchy 65. Tueeulala Falls66. Wapama Falls

67. Rancheria Falls

68. Road to Cherry Lake69. Dogwood Trees 70. Broadleaf Maples71. Oak Trees72. Black Cottonwood 73. Quaking Aspens74. Mt. Maclure Trailhead75. Crane Flat76. Sagehen Summit77. Benton Hot Springs

78. Mono Mills Historical Site79. Poot’s Cactus Nursery80. Chinese Camp School Pagoda81. Valley View Lookout 82. Buck Meadows83. Road to Coulterville84. Rockhounding Mariposite & Serpentine 85. The Oakdale Cowboy Museum 86. Knight’s Ferry Covered Bridge

87. Rushing Hill Lookout Road88. Orange Blossom Recreation Area89. Groveland-Yosemite Gateway Museum90. Moccasin Reservoir 91. Tulloch Reservoir92. Lake Don Pedro93. Yosemite Pines RV Resort94. Tioga Pass95. Yosemite Valley96. Bridal Veil Falls97. Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls98. El Capitan99. Cathedral Rocks100. Three Brothers101. Glacier Point102. Curry Village103. Ansel Adams Gallery

104. The Ahwahnee Hotel105. Western Tanagers106. Happy Isles Nature Center 107. Merced River108. Yosemite Chapel109. Yosemite Lodge110. Mirror Lake/Meadow111. Vernal Fall112. Nevada Fall113. Little Yosemite Valley114. Cooks Meadow Loop115. Panorama Trail116. Four Mile Trail117. Valley Floor Loop118. Yosemite Museum119. Indian Village120. Half Dome

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Grovelan’ds Annual49’er Festival & Chili Cook-offSaturday, September 15, 2012Mary Laveroni ParkGroveland(209) 962-042949erfestival.blogspot.com

The Yosemite Chamber of Commerce plays host to the biggest event of the

year in Groveland, the Annual 49er Festi-val and Chili Cookoff. They start the day with a hearty pancake breakfast hosted by the Rebecca’s, followed by an antique air-plane flyover and then the parade down Main Street.

The event moves to Mary Laveroni Community park with music all day, ven-dor booths, kids activities, beer, wine and our nearly world famous Chili-Cookoff.

Music for the day will include The Hol-lywood Stones, Mike Osborne & the Tex-as Hold’em Band,

Tuolumne County Transit‘s Historic

Trolley will be shuttling festival goers from the Tenaya Elementary School, Yo-semite National Bank and Mountain Lei-sure Center parking lots to Mary Laveroni Park, starting at 7:00 a.m. and running until 5 p.m. The shuitlle service is FREE throughout Festival Day.

Living History DaySaturday • October 6, 201110 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free Admission • Family Event Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum18990 Highway 120, Grovelandgrovelandmuseum.org 209.962-7425

Enjoy a day of fun, entertainment, food, history, visiting with friends, and ex-

periencing, first-hand, the skills of early America.

The Southern Tuolumne County Histor-ical Society will present a Living History Day in the courtyard of the Groveland Yo-semite Gateway Museum in Groveland ‘s Mary Laveroni Park, on October 6, 2012.

This interactive living history day will encour-age attendees to partic-

ipate and try their hand at gold panning, candle dipping, weaving, spinning, quilting, rope making, washing clothes on a wash-board, pine needle basketry and butter churning. Demonstrations in soap making, knitting, felting and rug braiding will be of-fered. Early American crafts will be sold by some of the participants.

A featured highlight will be a burro pull-ing a large stone around the arrastra (a primitive grinding and pulverizing mill) to crush gold ore for panning.

There will also be food, music and storytell-ing. The museum will be open on Living His-tory Day, so if you have not been there before or have not seen the newest exhibits, plan to spend a while. This is a fun event for the whole family with no admission charge.

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You might be surprised who you might run into on Living History Day. Pictured above; ‘Hardluck Lin’ (Linda Teigland Clark) and ‘Mark Twain’ (Pat Kaunert). Photos courtesy: Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum..



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Located in Jamestown, California, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is home to the Historic Jamestown Shops and Roundhouse of the Sier-ra Railway. Railtown 1897 State His-toric Park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April through October. From November through March, Park operating hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

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