Tuolumne city is a small town just outside of east Sonora, its main attraction is the Black Oak Casino and the Westside Entertainment grounds where festivals and concerts are held year round. A small grocery store, pizza parlor and few other services are available. Tuolumne also offers a local farmers market, a public branch library and a few community events held in the downtown park throughout the...
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The Motherlode area is home to both Dodge Ridge and Bear Valley ski areas. Bear Valley and Dodge both usually open in November and offer ski and snow board enthusiast a variety of trails for all levels of skill from beginner to professional. The Dodge Ridge Ski Resort: is Located in the community of Pinecrest off Highway 108. The resort offers 1,600 vertical feet, 67 runs, 12 lifts and 862 acres of skiable terrain. The Bear Valley Ski Resort is located up highway 4, the resort offers 1,900 vertical feet 1,680 acres of varied terrain, more than 70 trails, two terrain parks featuring numerous features. Bear Valley averages over 30 feet of annual snowfall per year.....
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Pinecrest lake is a popular and fun summer destination for camping, hiking and recreation. The Campground is open from April through October depending on weather conditions. Pinecrest features a large campground popular for family’s and groups and even has a small outdoor theater featuring current movies. The lake has a day-use beach and a marina where visitors can rent boats or launch there own small water craft. Non camping visitors have the option to rent recreation cabins close to the lake as well. The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation trail is a mid level four mile hike around Pinecrest Lake, be sure to bring water on hot days as there is no water available along the way During the winter months Pinecrest lake is drained nearly 90% and visitors can walk the lake bed which is usually covered in ice and snow. This is a beautiful time to see the...
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Black Oak casino is a popular destination for more than just it’s casino. The Black Oak casino and resort features a number of other facilities onsite including a sports bar with numerous screens and a full menu, the Seven Sisters fine dining restaurant, the Black Oak Lanes bowling alley and a small arcade with a variety of video games. Overlooking the Sierra foothills the Black Oak Casino is also a place for local entertainment including an indoor club with live music, comedians and numerous scheduled shows throughout the year. The new hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort has been welcoming guest for just over two years and offers a swimming pool, hot tub, lobby cafe and modern accommodations. Rooms include a flat-screen TV , Free Wi-FI, Fresh linens and towels and quality...
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