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Pinecrest Campground and Pinecrest Lake are located 30 miles east of Sonora, California, off of Highway 108.
There are 196 campsites available during peak season, which is from April to October. Sites range from 30-40' back-ins, no hook-ups, on five different loops. Loop D is located closest to the lake. Most sites include a paved parking pad, fire ring, picnic table, and a shaded area. The campground has water faucets close to m...
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The 120,000 square feet of Manteca's Bass Pro store pays tribute to the natural glory that is Yosemite. A 65-foot replica of the General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park welcomes visitors into the arts & crafts styled store, which can almost be classified as a museum with over 3,500 area artifacts, mounted animals and memorabilia.
The store's huge aquarium is worked into a tsunami every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm when the many ...
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Since 1923, the Modesto and Turlock Irrigation Departments have operated Don Pedro Lake (known also as Lake Don Pedro and Don Pedro Reservoir). In the 60's, the City and County of San Francisco stepped in to help sponsor the building of a larger reservoir and since 1971, over 14 million visitors have gone to enjoy the hundreds of miles of shoreline as well as the thousands of acre-feet of water surface.
There are three boat launching...
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Come to Don Pedro Lake for the agency's annual Fireworks Over the Water display. The 30 minute show, launched from a platform near the dam, wows visitors every year! Prime viewing is on the water, but from land, the best viewing can be from Blue Oaks Recreation Area group pavilion and the parking areas near the visitor center.
Come earlier in the day for fishing, swimming, picnicking and more.
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Join the Tuolumne River Trust in welcoming the 3rd annual Paddle to the Sea participants into Modesto, May 21, 2011 at the Tuolumne River Regional Park. Paddle to the Sea is a month long paddle-a-thon from Yosemite National Park through the Central Valley and to the San Francisco Bay. Green on the Stream is a festival which celebrates Paddle to the Sea and the Tuolumne River Trust's work. All of the funds raised go to: save the ...
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Just a short 60 mile drive north gets you to Lake Camanche Recreation Area. Choose from North Shore for boating, fishing, water recreation and tent camping, or head to South Shore for hiking trails, a trout pond, RV camping with full hook-ups, tent camping, boat launch and much more. There are also cottages and motel units available for those not wanting to rough it. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
Both shores inclu...
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The US National Parks in Northern California — including Lassen Volcanic National Park, and Yosemite National Park — are participating in fee-free days, so the fees normally charged for admission are waived.
Here are the fee-free dates for 2013:
- January 21st (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
- April 22-26 (National Park Week)
- August 25 (National Park Service Birthday)
- September 28 (National Public Lands Day)
- November 9-11 (Veterans Day weekend)...
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Wild Water Adventure Park is the largest and wildest water park in Central California. Located just east of Fresno, this summertime amusement park offers tons of family fun.
Besides the many water slides, there are wave pools for those that dare, a toddler-friendly water play area, and even three lakes to fish from.
For full admission rates, including how to purchase tickets online, click here. Be sure to check the hours of operation...
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