Traffic Update….Delays for Drainage Work on Hwy 4 in Avery Continue Through May 21st

Traffic Update….Delays for Drainage Work on Hwy 4 in Avery Continue Through May 21st

Avery, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct one-way traffic control while performing drainage work next week on State Route 4 in Avery. The work is scheduled to take place on Route 4 at Lower Moran Road from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., beginning Monday, May 17, until Friday, May 21, 2021. Motorists should […]

2021-22 U.S. Snowboard Team Nominations

2021-22 U.S. Snowboard Team Nominations

Park City, UT…U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced nominations for the U.S. Snowboard Team halfpipe, slopestyle, big air and snowboardcross disciplines for the 2021-2022 season. Nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria in the prior season. 2021-22 U.S. Snowboard Team nominations include 36 pro-level and 15 rookie and development level […]

Bear Valley Now Hiring for Summer Season! Apply Today!

Bear Valley Now Hiring for Summer Season!  Apply Today!

Bear Valley, CA…At Bear Valley Resort we are looking to build our team with a group of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Our goal is to enrich our organization with unique and self-motivated individuals that are ready to bring their independent thoughts, initiative and action to achieve a common goal of servicing and inspiring people that visit […]

Caltrans Crews Completed Cleaning, Repairing & Have Opened Hwy 4 over Ebbetts Pass for Summer!

Caltrans Crews Completed Cleaning, Repairing & Have Opened Hwy 4 over Ebbetts Pass for Summer!

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) removed the winter snow, cleared debris and made necessary repairs to open State Route 4 over Ebbetts Pass for the summer season at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Each year, District 10’s goal is to reopen Monitor, Sonora and Ebbetts passes no later than the […]

Dreaming Of Opening A Restaurant? There Is A Turn Key Location Next To Sarafina’s 209.795.1342

Dreaming Of Opening A Restaurant? There Is A Turn Key Location Next To Sarafina’s 209.795.1342

Arnold, CA…As our local economy continues to improve and those entrepreneurial urges resurface there is a great commercial restaurant location in our area. We spent a few minutes with Ashlock Financial Group’s Tim Ashlock who manages numerous commercial properties in the area. Right next to Sarafina’s in Arnold is a turn key restaurant opportunity with […]

The Trout Spot Is Your Destination For All Things Fly & Trout Fishing, Fishing Clothing, Gear, Decor & More!

The Trout Spot Is Your Destination For All Things Fly & Trout Fishing, Fishing Clothing, Gear, Decor & More!

Arnold, CA…The Trout Spot is a full service fly shop with all of the great products you can find at TheTroutSpot.com as well as guided fishing trips, casting and fly tying instruction. We will also be providing short walking excursions to some of our local waters later in the year for those of you who […]

Spring Has Sprung at Big Trees State Park

Spring Has Sprung at Big Trees State Park

Arnold, CA…There are signs of spring throughout the park. Every season is beautiful, but spring brings new growth and life to #bigtrees. Many dogwoods are blooming — see the photos from today for details. Please keep and mind that dogs and other pets are not allowed on trails, including in the sequoia groves. Source = […]

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Burning on the Experimental Forest on All Ranger Districts

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Burning on the Experimental Forest on All Ranger Districts

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed burns for the Experimental Forest Underburn, located on the Summit Ranger District in units 37, 41 and 43. General and Specific Location: The prescribed burns are located about two miles southeast of Pinecrest, along Forest Road 4N10 and Crabtree Road, Township 4N, Range […]

Caltrans District 10 Expects to Open Sonora Pass for Summer at Noon Today! Repairs Needed on Ebbetts Pass!

Caltrans District 10 Expects to Open Sonora Pass for Summer at Noon Today!  Repairs Needed on Ebbetts Pass!

Kennedy Meadows, CA…District 10 expects to open State Route 108/Sonora Pass at noon today. Crews have worked diligently to remove snow, debris and repair the roadway to help ensure motorists’ safety. We thank them and District 9 for their efforts and wish you safe travel! District 10 continues to make progress on the mountain passes. […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Your Outdoor Footwear Destination!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!  Your Outdoor Footwear Destination!!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

Susan Robinson 1954 – 2021

Susan Robinson 1954 – 2021

Arnold, CA…Susan Robinson 5/15/1954 – 5/3/2021. Susan Robinson, 66, of Arnold, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home. Arrangements entrusted to Sierra Cremation & Burial Service – Calaveras. www.sierracremationservice.com

Outstanding Weekend for Local Wrestler Kodiak Stephens

Outstanding Weekend for Local Wrestler Kodiak Stephens

Arnold, CA…Friday August 30, 2021 in Coralville, Iowa at the Greco-Roman World Team Trials Kodiak Stephens of Arnold CA let everyone know his favorite colors are Red, White, and Blue. The 87kg weight class knows that Kodiak has been working hard ever since his last stellar performance in the 2020 CIF championships where he took […]

Kodiak Stephens Qualifies for 2021 Junior World Championships

Kodiak Stephens Qualifies for 2021 Junior World Championships

Coralville, IA…Incoming Oregon State freshman wrestler Kodiak Stephens qualified for the 2021 Junior World Championships at 87kg on Friday. Stephens became the 87kg Junior Greco-Roman Champion at the 2021 UWW Junior and Senior Nationals to qualify for the Junior World Championships that will be held Aug. 16-22 in Russia. The Arnold, California native, went 3-0 […]

The Annual Calaveras Search and Rescue Swift Water Training

The Annual Calaveras Search and Rescue Swift Water Training

Arnold, CA…On April 24, 2021 the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team conducted their annual swift water rescue training. The training was conducted on the Stanislaus River near the Camp Nine Bridge and consisted of exercises and trainings on skills which included throw bag rescue, defensive and rescue swimming, and the use of […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!  Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

The Annual White Pines Park Clean-Up!

The Annual White Pines Park Clean-Up!

White Pines, CA…The mission of White Pines Park Committee is to promote pride in the community by developing and maintaining White Pines Park for all residents and visitors of the Ebbetts Pass area to enjoy. Unlike other public parks, we do not receive monetary support from any government agency nor do we have any paid […]

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!! Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

The SNAC Family Thanks You for Shopping Locally!!  Your Outdoor Social Distancing Activity Destination!!

Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA…Since 1994, Sierra Nevada Adventure Co. has been providing the community with Gear For Wild Environments! We started 26 years ago in downtown Sonora after outgrowing our mail order business, The Eddy Mart. Now it’s evolved into 3 stores. Sonora – 173 So. Washington St. 209-521-5621 Our Climbing & Backpacking headquarters. […]

Fishing & Beer Season has Started at Snowshoe Brewing!

Fishing & Beer Season has Started at Snowshoe Brewing!

Arnold, CA…For more than 20 years, The Shoe has crafted great beer and quality food for the whole family. Whether you’re a local, touring Scenic Highway 4, visiting Big Trees State Park, Lake Alpine or Bear Valley, Snowshoe Brewing Company is your stop for fresh handcrafted beer, quality fresh food, local wines and family-friendly service. […]