 So what special things do we
have going on here in the summer that we don't find happening all year? Well,
there's a few things. Of course there's
boating,
fishing,
biking and
hiking
with lots of choices of lakes, streams and trails. In addition here's some of
the activities happening in our area:
Pinecrest
Lake (20 minutes "up
the hill"),
Movies Under the Stars
at Pinecrest Theatre.
Enjoy family
movies under the stars with fresh popcorn, candy and cold drinks. Shows start at
dusk (8:00P - 8:15P). Movie ticket prices are $5 and under 3 years are free. For more information on the wide variety of activities available visit the
Pinecrest
Lake website.
Twain Harte
(5 minutes "down the
hill")
Concerts in the Pines
(Saturday Nights),
Movies in the Pines
(Friday Nights). Both the concerts
and movies are held at Eproson Park in Twain Harte. Admission is free to all
events. Be sure to bring low back lawn chairs, blankets and a jacket because it
can get cool in the evenings. Popcorn and soft drinks are available for
purchase. For a list of concerts and movies see the
Twain Harte Chamber of Commerce
website.
Black Oak Casino Link
to Entertainment line-up, Music Dancing, Five star dining, and Winners
Circle!
Railtown 1897 State Park,
Jamestown (20 minutes "down the hill"). Fun for both
grown-ups and kids. If you like steam trains, and who doesn't, you'll certainly
enjoy Railtown. Trains run on weekends from April through October. They also
have special trains operating throughout the year. Check their website for a list of special
trains, etc for this fun park. Many movies have been filmed here, including the
long running TV series Petticoat Junction. Be sure to visit the
roundhouse and warehouse where you'll find posters from many of the films made
there. All aboard! Oh, lots of antique shopping in Jamestown too as well as many
original buildings from the 1850's and the California Gold Rush.
Emigrant Wilderness, Stanislaus National Forest, Sonora Pass (1.25
hours "up the hill"). 113,000 acre wilderness area entirely within
Tuolumne County, bordered by Yosemite National Park on the south, Toiyabe
National Forest on the east and Highway 108 on the north. Highest point is
Leavitt Peak at 11,570 feet. Check their website for details and hiking
tips.
View of
Cabin-Style Rooms from Swimming Pool Deck
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