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Interesting facts about the Motherlode Area

Interesting facts about the Motherlode Area

Sonora California is a relatively small town in the California Foothills with a population of less than 5000 people. Here are some interesting companies and facts that we discovered about this area.  Sonora is home to a large Hospital and numerous health services including a new medical center opened in 2018.Home of the Diestel Family Turkey Ranch, I recently saw Diestel Turkeys featured in a Portland Oregon market and they can be found at numerous markets throughout the state. Diestel Turkeys are known for their quality and they start out right here in...

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Motherlode Adventures

Motherlode Adventures

If your into excitement and extreme sports the Motherlode region of California has some options for you.  The Summer months offer white water rafting, sky diving, rock climbing and mountain biking, while during the winter months visitors can enjoy snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling and sledding as well. River rafting companies to contact for rafting trips include: River Journey Adventures Knights Ferry OARS California Rafting Angels Camp Zephyr Whitewater Rafting  Columbia The Dodge Ridge Ski Resort is expected to begin the process of establishing a system of lift-accessed mountain biking trails; current plans are to introduce the new trail system in the summer months post covid. Numerous considerations and potential roadblocks could effect the dates these trails would be available but if and when they open it is sure to bring a new crowd of adventures to the region.  CalAdventures offers assistance in finding a skydiving lesson in California as well...

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Things For Families To Do

Things For Families To Do

Through out the year there are numerous family activities available. Please have a look at the options below and hopefully you will find exactly what you were looking for. Fishing: Many local rivers and lakes offer trout fishing and are stocked with trout by the department of fish and game. A state fishing license is required for every adult. Children may fish without a license, one pole per person. Vist the depart of Fish and Game website to see size and quantity limit information for each location. Adult license is about $45/yr Nature walks: there are many options and levels of difficulty sun and shade for nature walks in the Motherlode area, some of our favorites include Tuolumne’s west side trail, Jamestown Table Top mountain trail, Twain Harte Ditch trail, Murphy’s Forest Meadows trail, Groveland Garland Falls trail Moaning Caverns this is a tour guided cave exploration with various...

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Sonora Area Rivers and Lakes

Sonora Area Rivers and Lakes

If your looking for a good spot to go fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, or rock hunting there are lots of lakes and river access spots close to Sonora.  Choose wisely and according to your individual or family’s adventure level as some locations are easily accessed while others may be more apt for the avid outdoors person. Lakes: New Melones Lake has two recreation areas and is located 8 miles south of Angels Camp along Highway 49.  Glory Hole and TuttleTown Recreation Areas are located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fifth largest lake in California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the California Gold Rush of 1849. (Day use and camping fees may apply) Don Pedro Lake has numerous recreation and camping areas and is located south west of Sonora on...

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