Ready for a trip through time? Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is the perfect adventure for all! 🚂
This State Park is nestled in the California Gold Country and offers 45 minute round trip vintage train excursions on the famous Sierra Railway, also known as the “Movie Railroad.” 🛤️ Perfect for the whole family, this scenic route transports you through the hillsides of the Sierra Nevada foothills 🙌
Train excursions on the historic Sierra Railway are offered Saturdays and Sundays (April through October) + Wednesdays through August 14th! Special themed excursions are offered throughout the year as well.
Railtown and its trains have been featured in over 200 movies, TV shows, and commercials including Back to the Future III, High Noon, 3:10 To Yuma and more 🎬
Be sure to wander the museums, check out the artifacts, and learn all about Hollywood’s trains while you’re there!
Learn more and get your tickets online at www.railrown1897.org!
📍 Jamestown, CA
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If you’re exploring Sonora Pass/Highway 108 this summer, Donnell Vista is a must-stop! 🏔️
This lookout point offers a ¼ mile paved trail with signs along the way and leads to an overlook with sweeping views of the Middle Fork Stanislaus River Canyon, Donnell Reservoir and Dardanelles Cone and Peaks. 🗻
This area is great for roadside picnics, elopements, and full of instagrammable opportunities 📸
Located just 18 miles east of Pinecrest!
📍 Donnell Vista, Sonora Pass
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Opening day for the Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort summer season is THIS SATURDAY June 15th!🌲🚴 Get ready for epic adventures with their mountain bike courses, disc golf, scenic chair lift rides, yoga classes, amazing food and more! #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #ThisIsHowWePlayTC #DodgeRidge #VisitCalifornia #TheUltimatePlayground
Experience the beauty of Tuolumne County by horseback! 🐴 Both Aspen Meadow Pack Station and Kennedy Meadows Resort & Packstation offer day rides and packing trips and the Pine Mountain Lake Equestrian Center offers trail rides near Groveland. 🙌 It's the perfect way to spend your mountain getaway! #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #ThisIsHowWePlayTC #VisitCalifornia
Happy #NationalTrailsDay! 🥾🌲⛰️ From Gold Rush history to breathtaking views, every trail in Tuolumne County leads to an epic adventure!
Pictured:
• Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias (Yosemite)
• Hetch Hetchy Reservoir (Yosemite)
• Red Hills Recreation Management Area (Jamestown)
• Westside Railroad Grade (Tuolumne)
• Twain Harte Ditch (Twain Harte)
• Dragoon Gulch Trail (Sonora)
• Columbia College Fitness Trail (Columbia)
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If you’re looking for a sign to explore the High Sierra this summer, this is it! 🌲🙌🪻 Video footage by: @goldilocks_outdoors #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #ThisIsHowWePlayTC
Sonora Pass/Highway 108 is open and to say this drive is breathtaking is an understatement! Granite mountains, gushing rivers, meadows and pine trees line the roads on this peaceful route. 🏔️ Be sure to take your time driving and you’ll be sure to see a few waterfalls along the way 💦
The top of the pass is 9,624 feet above sea level with impressive snow walls. ❄️ The pass connects the communities of Sonora to the west and Bridgeport to the east. The road is narrow, steep and windy in some spots and is not recommended for long or large vehicles.
There are plenty of spots to stop, stretch your legs, and soak in the fresh mountain air including Donnell Vista, Kennedy Meadows and more. 🙌
Book your next visit to Tuolumne County and see all that we have to offer!
📍 Sonora Pass/Highway 108 in Tuolumne County
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Get ready for an epic Memorial Day Weekend in Tuolumne County! 🙌 From mountain adventures to family fun to sipping wine, we’ve got you covered! #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #ThisIsHowWePlayTC
Gear up for an epic mountain biking adventure through Groveland and the Stanislaus National Forest just outside of Yosemite National Park! 🚵 The Groveland area offers trails for all levels where you can explore the mountains and soak in the natural beauty of Tuolumne County and the Yosemite Wilderness. Video by Groveland Trail Heads #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #ThisIsHowWePlayTC
Mark your calendars 🗓️ The Sonora Certified Farmers Market is back this Saturday, May 18th in Downtown Sonora! 🍅 🥑🥬 Enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, local artisan vendors + so much more every Saturday morning from 7:30AM - 11:30AM until the 2nd week of October! Video by: @hotellumberjack #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #SonoraCA
It’s official 🎉 Firefall Ranch, the newest luxury resort near Yosemite National Park, is now open and taking reservations!This basecamp for your Yosemite adventure is filled with striking design flourishes throughout the Cottages, Villas, Pool Area, Restaurant, Tavern, Wine Room and glorious Event Center. 🙌 Book your Yosemite trip now and be sure to follow Firefall Ranch on Facebook and Instagram to see more of this beautiful resort! Video by: @firefallranch #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #VisitYosemite
Looking for your next adventure? 🥾 Explore the Yosemite Wilderness on a hike to Carlon Falls! 💦 This 2.9 mile (round trip) trail begins on the Stanislaus National Forest at the Carlon Day Use Area off of Evergreen Rd. Full of beautiful scenery, the trail goes along the South Fork of the Tuolumne River into the Yosemite Wilderness 🌲 Please note this trail is moderately difficult and dogs and biking are not allowed. In addition, we would like to remind everyone to practice water safety when visiting. Rivers are surprisingly swift, cold, and dangerous. Stay back from flowing water! Stay out of rivers and creeks. Stay away from rock adjacent to rivers; wet rock is extremely slick. Do not cross bridges that have water flowing over them. Thank you! Video by @yosemite_evergreen and @yosemite_rushcreek. Cover photo by @terradrift #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #Yosemite
Soak in the beauty of the Wapama Falls Trail at Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite National Park! Hike five miles round-trip to reach Wapama Falls, a nearly 1,400-foot tall waterfall. Spring is the best time to see waterfalls in Yosemite. 👀 The peak runoff is typically in May or June, when most of the snowmelt occurs. No Peak-Hours Reservation is required to visit Hetch Hetchy. However, we recommend arriving early to get a parking spot. Disclaimer: This video was filmed last year. Video taken by @lianslo (Instagram) #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #VisitCalifornia #Yosemite #HetchHetchy #WapamaFalls
Soak in the beauty of the Wapama Falls Trail at Hetch Hetchy in Yosemite National Park! Hike five miles round-trip to reach Wapama Falls, a nearly 1,400-foot tall waterfall. Spring is the best time to see waterfalls in Yosemite. 👀 The peak runoff is typically in May or June, when most of the snowmelt occurs. No Peak-Hours Reservation is required to visit Hetch Hetchy. However, we recommend arriving early to get a parking spot. Disclaimer: This video was filmed last year. Video by: @lianslo (Instagram) #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #VisitCalifornia #Yosemite #HetchHetchy #WapamaFalls
Explore the hidden gems of gold rush town Jamestown. ✨ Eat, drink and shop local businesses in their charming downtown, soak up the rich history along the Walk of Fame, and ride historic trains at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Jamestown is the first town you come to when you drive into Tuolumne County on Highways 108 and 49. It was also where gold was first discovered in Tuolumne County! Book your trip now: www.visittuolumne.com. #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely
Save this one for later 📌 Take a hike with us through Red Hill Recreation Management Area for the perfect spring hike full of wildflowers and wander-ful views! Red Hills is a region of 7,100 acres of public land located near the intersection of State Highways 49 and 120, just south of the historic town of Chinese Camp and a short drive away from Railtown 1897 State Historic Park ⛰️ This area is unique with its distinct red and serpentine-based soils that support local wildlife 🌱 In the spring, indigenous wildflowers line the trails and offer the most epic views as you hike along the hills! Featured is the Old Stage and Soaproot Ridge Loop, a 4 mile trail perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and soaking up the beauty of Red Hills 🤩 With 8 hikes of varying levels of difficulty to choose from, there’s something for everyone at Red Hills! #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely #ThisIsHowWePlayTC
Calling all wine + beer lovers! 🍷🍺 Inner Sanctum Cellars is a must-visit 🙌 Offering 16 varietals of award winning wine + bubbles, a tap room with 8 flavors of beer + seltzers, plus a fridge of canned beer, there is something for everyone here! Plus, they’re home of the best white wine margarita in the region 🍹
Their outdoor courtyard features comfy seating, fire pits and great views of the outdoor stage that features regular live music! 🎶
They also offer a small bites menu + Sourdough Bread and products made by Two Acres Farms inside their tasting room in addition to the cutest gift shop. ✨
With plenty of space around the property (and the friendliest sheep and chickens), Inner Sanctum Cellars is the perfect place for adults and kids alike to enjoy.
Be sure to download the Tuolumne County Craft Beverage Trail and your first beer is only $5! 🍻
This spot is located in Sonora between Historic Downtown Sonora and Columbia State Historic Park. Be sure to check their website for a list of current hours!
📍 Inner Sanctum Cellars, Sonora
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And that’s a wrap for 2024 Tuolumne County Art Week! 🎨 Art is a huge part of our community and we love seeing splashes of creativity in so many spots around our county. Murals, museums, galleries, music, theater- you name it, we have it 🙌 We have truly enjoyed celebrating the talented artists, authors, musicians and makers at the various events and exhibits this week! Thank you to everyone who participated. #VisitTuolumneCounty #WanderFreely
