Highway120Adventure

Name: Highway120Adventure
Address: Groveland, CA, 95321, US
Telephone: (209) 962-0429
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Highway 120 Adventure: A perfect road trip, CA120 spans the Central Valley, Gold Rush country, Sierr The Highway 120 Adventure – A Perfect Road Trip!
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State Route 120 in Northern California is about 206 miles long, you could traverse the entire highway from end to end in a day, but why would you when there is so much to see and do along the way? Let’s take a journey along this historic road, from west to east, and sample just a few of the attractions and recreational opportunities on offer, which by the way includes not only Yosemite National Pa

rk but many other unique attractions and beautiful places too! CA-120 spans from Manteca in the west to Benton Station in the east, traversing the California Central Valley, the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and Gold Rush country, Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park, Inyo National Forest, and the high desert of the eastern Sierra's. Highway 120 is the only road that boasts TWO Yosemite National Park gates, the Big Oak Flat entrance station in the west and the Tioga entrance station in the east. The towns of CA-120 include the significant communities of Escalon, Oakdale, Groveland, and Lee Vining as well as small historical locations such as Knight's Ferry, Chinese Camp, Moccasin, Big Oak Flat, Buck Meadows, and Benton Hot Springs.

09/21/2024

Everyone: Too bad summer is over

Us: 🎃

The leaves are changing, temperatures are cooling, and you can hear the faint whispers of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” wafting through the air. Wait, what? Fall is back, people! Well, almost. The official first day of fall, otherwise known as the autumnal equinox, arrives on Sunday, Sept. 22.

Fall is a great time to experience parks. The autumn months splash many national parks with a rich array of fall colors to enjoy, is just around the corner (October 2-8), and there is plenty of pumpkin spice and all that's nice. Not a fan of fall? Only three months til winter.

Need inspiration for fall trip ideas and things to do this? Check out our page: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/fall-season.htm

Image: A ranger wearing a carved pumpkin head with a hat and holding another pumpkin at Joshua Tree National Park.

09/20/2024

09/18/2024

UPDATE: On 9/19 at 10 am Tioga Road reopened.

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Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will temporarily close today (September 18, 2024) at noon due to a forecast of snow. We will evaluate the road tomorrow morning. Please call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road status.

09/18/2024

Heading up or down the Highway120Adventure Saturday morning? Stop in Escalon for a stack of pancakes with all the fixings at the Eastern Star’s Pancake Breakfast! The Masonic Temple is just off 120 at 1500 Viking Street.

09/15/2024

SMONDAY: The moment Sunday stops feeling like a Sunday and you realize Monday is just around the corner.

You got this. As the marmot knows, stay grounded, dig deep for your goals, and always take time for a moment in the sun. Don’t forget snacks. And remember, sometimes the best solution is to find a cozy spot for a quick nap to recharge. Also, did we mention snacks?

Image: Hoary marmot peering out from rocky outcrop at Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.

09/14/2024

Old Priest Grade CLOSED today!
From Tuolumne County Public Works. . . .
Groveland - Please be advised that Visit Tuolumne County, Yosemite Climbing Association and local organizations will be hosting the 3r Annual Old Priest Grade cleanup event necessitating a full closure of the area, details below:

• Old Priest Grade will be closed, Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The public can continue to monitor road closures on the County website:

09/14/2024

The annual Escalon Autumn Cruise is tomorrow in Main Street Park and includes an appearance by none other than Elvis! Come see the cars and listen to the sounds of the King. AND breakfast will be available from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Escalon American Legion Post, 1531 Second Street, for $10 per ticket.

Come out and see Elvis (Tony Freitas) at the Main Street Stage!! 10:00am. During the Lions Club 28th Annual Autumn Cruise Car Show.

https://facebook.com/events/s/28th-annual-autumn-cruise-car-/3846248232312713/?mibextid=RQdjqZ

09/10/2024

Check out the coolest venue in Tuolumne County!
www.tuolumnetrails.org/concerts

09/10/2024

Announcing an adventure add-on to our concerts!
Come for the Music, stay for the Mountains.
Discounted tours by Echo Adventure Cooperative, Inc.
Vincent by night, Yosemite by day.
It does not get better than this.
www.tuolumnetrails.org/concerts

09/10/2024

72 Hr Sale!
I can't let you miss this chance to experience the hottest Saxman on the scene!
Use Promo code Lstchnce at check out for a 50% discount. (Quantities limited) https://tuolumnetrails.salsalabs.org/concertforacause0921/index.html

09/10/2024

Did you need a bouquet of flowers from the American pika?

During the late summer, pika will begin to gather mouthfuls of vegetation to build “haystacks” for their winter food supply.

Photo by Eivor Kuchta (sharetheexperience)

09/05/2024

Yosemite Public Meetings Schedule: Visitor Access Management Draft Plan
Yosemite National Park is pleased to share that the Visitor Access Management Draft Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) is available for public comment at the project website parkplanning.nps.gov/YosemiteVisitorAccess.

A virtual public meeting was held on August 22, 2024 and the recording from that meeting is available. This recording
will give you an overview of the planning process and walk you through the high-level components of the draft plan and
environmental assessment. The recording is approximately one-hour and 15 minutes.

You can learn more about the plan and its contents by viewing a story map and downloading a copy of the plan on the
project website at parkplanning.nps.gov/YosemiteVisitorAccess.

In addition to the on-line materials, we invite you to join us for one of five public meetings to be held the week of
September 9, 2024. These are open house style meetings that will provide you an opportunity to discuss the plan and
environmental assessment with park staff and planners. Meetings will be held in the following locations:
September 9, 2024 – Mammoth Lakes Community Center, Mammoth Lakes, CA
September 10, 2024 – Groveland Community Resilience Center, Groveland, CA
September 11, 2024 – Mariposa County Government Center, Mariposa, CA
September 12, 2024 – Oakhurst Community Center, Oakhurst, CA
September 13, 2024 – Yosemite Valley Auditorium, Yosemite, CA
For more information about these public meetings, including times and locations, please visit the Meeting Notices page
on the project website. Public comments are being accepted via the project website at the “Open for Comment” link. The comment period will
be open through September 30, 2024.

09/05/2024

Thus winter work side gig might be for you? Info on training and permits… just putting it out there!

09/04/2024

08/31/2024

https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-events/remake-of-ansel-adamss-autumn-moon-the-high-sierra-from-glacier-point/

Join us on September 15, 2024, for a special community event at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park to recreate Ansel Adams's iconic photograph, "Autumn Moon, the High Sierra from […]

08/30/2024

There are many great programs scheduled at the Escalon Public Library in September. Join us, a short block off the Highway120Adventure!

08/29/2024

Yosemite Glacier Point Road Delays (Sept. 4-20, 2024)
Crews will begin next Wednesday, Sept. 4th, addressing some drainage issues along the Glacier Point Road. So as part of this work there will be alternating single lane traffic control with up to 15-minute delays between 6AM and 8PM, Monday thru Friday. Please be patient, drive safe and aware of the additional time you will need to your destination. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact

08/28/2024

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Vernal Fall Yosemite Mist Trail

Vernal Fall in Yosemite Valley is in the famous Mist Trail, which is now a One Way Trail from the footbridge up to the top of the fall, on up to Clark Point, then down the John Muir Trail back to the footbridge.

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