Things To Do

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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Ski Resorts

Ski Resorts

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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All Year Round Events Calendar

All Year Round Events Calendar

From January to December, Sonora hosts events every year including a spring festival, an annual Celtic Faire, Rodeo and Roundup Parade and a Christmas Parade. Murphy’s, Twain Harte, Groveland and Angels Camp also host events so there is always something exciting happening in the Motherlode. March Sonora Celtic Faire is a multi day festival held every March at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds with music food and entertainment. Murphy’s Irish day Celebration Held on the third Saturday in March this is a full day of food fun and entertainment April The Sonora Spring Festival The Sonora Home and garden Show at the fairgrounds May The Motherlode Roundup Parade This is an annual event that takes place every May in Downtown Sonora The MotherLode Rodeo The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee A short lived but full fledged fair held on the third weekend in May The Arnold Spring Peddlers...

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Whats In Sonora California

Whats In Sonora California

Sonora California, Now that your either here in Sonora or perhaps you will be visiting soon here is a list of most everything Sonora has to offer Which of the following will appeal to you? Things to do in Sonora California: • Visit the Farmers market • See a movie at Sonora Regal Cinemas • Go Bowling at Black Oak Casino • Gamble or entertainment at Black Oak Casino • Hike or Bike to Lyons Damn • Visit nearby  Historical Columbia State park • Visit Railtown in nearby Jamestown • Wine Tasting • Ride the  Train • Starbucks (2 locations) • Walk the downtown strip of small shops and restaurants • Hike to table top mountain • Visit the areas lakes and rivers • Visit Cover’s Apple Ranch • Pan for Gold in Columbia or local rivers and streams • Sonora Public Library Shops and Stores in Sonora California:...

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