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LINKS
Area Homes and Land
Yosemite Chamber of Commerce -Groveland’s chamber members and activities like 49er Festival, Chili Cookoff, Safe and Sane Halloween. Photos
Wunderground Weather
Groveland Weather Forecast
Park Service Road Conditions -
Yosemite roads status, stream flows, whether you need chains.
CalTrans Road Conditions -
For Highway 120
Stanislaus National Forest - Campgrounds, day use sites, hiking, Cherry Lake, Tuolumne River
Tuolumne County Visitor's Bureau - All the outdoor activities you love . . . skiing, biking, hiking, rafting, fishing, camping, and more. The arts, theater, museums, and entertainment abound. In the Sierra Nevada foothills, you won't feel crowded. You'll have that great unfenced feeling because there are so many different things to do while in the historic Gold Country.
My Mother Lode News & Information - Loaded with community information. Also has a complete list of churches by denomination.
Cabin Radio KKBN 93.5 - News and Events in Tuolumne County
Tuolumne County Movie - This is a link to a 6 minute movie of local scenes on the TC film commission site, tc.org
Tuolumne River Preservation - From the group that helped get the Wild and Scenic status for our incredible river that starts 11,000 feet high in Yosemite Park. They host the Watershed Center in Groveland during the summer. Information on river flows, hikes, rafting companies, and preservation of the Tuolumne and Clavey River
Topography Map of Groveland - Link to Topozone
Groveland Area Involved Neighbors - A community group that sponsors Movies on the Hill, Safe and Sane Halloween, and works on grants for health and youth projects.
Big Oak Flat/Groveland School District
Tuolumne County Schools - Details on services offered by the County Schools Office, located in Sonora, California
California Dept. of Education - Go to Tuolumne County, Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified School District to find Tenaya Elementary and Tioga High Schools
School Information - Free school profiles for all of the United States. Click California, then Groveland, to find our schools.
Yosemite National Park - Official government website for Yosemite. Road and weather conditions.
Yosemite National Park Concessioner - Lodging, activities, weather, special offers and events, photo album
Yosemite Webcams - Five cameras show you the current views of Tioga Pass, Sentinel Dome, Awahnee Meadow and Turtleback Dome
Yosemite Association - Non-profit group. Outdoor seminars, preservation projects, webcams, scientific articles.
Map of Yosemite Park Wonderful, detailed interactive map. Takes about 60 seconds to load even with DSL connection, but worth the wait.
Yosemite Campground Reservations
Yosemite Institute Outdoor education for all ages
Controlling Fire Controlled burns in Yosemite
Tuolumne County Government - Official County website with links to each department
Yosemite Highway Herald Newspaper A monthly source of reader-contributed news, regular columns, and advertising covering Southern Tuolumne County and Northern Mariposa County
Groveland Museum - Current displays, historical society program speakers.
Iron Door Historic Saloon - Also restaurant, ice cream parlor, coffee house and GREAT MUSIC! In an 1850's stone building- a true landmark.
Calendar of Events - Six months of Tuolumne and Calaveras County events posted on the Central Sierra Seasons magazine website
Another Calendar of Events - Groveland, Tuolumne, Sonora, and beyond- a very comprehensive calendar prepared by the folks at the Hotel Charlotte
Where to Stay Near Groveland - A wonderful selection of thirteen historic hotels, inns, B& B's, guest ranches and cabins
MoccasinPointMarina.com - Moccasin Point Marina and Campground Don Pedro- where the water is warm and the water skiing is fast and endless
Don Pedro Reservoir along Highway 49/120
Mountain Sage Nursery Etc . A nursery that also sells fine photographs, coffee, clothes, maps, books and assorted fun stuff.
Badger Pass Ski Area
Wilderness Permits Plus other travel and dining information from the website YosemiteGold.com
Tuolumne Trails Kids Camp A brand new camp for kids with special needs
Strawberry Music Festival Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends at Camp Mather on Evergreen Road. Outdoor music, great names and new names, jam sessions, family activities for one day or all four days.
Yosemite Area Information Maps, fishing tips, wilderness permits, videos of waterfalls, bears, Tuolumne Meadows
What Does Wikipedia Think? Link to a couple pages on our area
Groveland by Via Magazine A short article highlighting the Iron Door Saloon, Groveland Hotel, and Mountain Sage
Private Guide to traveling to and within Yosemite
Columbia Community College - About a 40 minute drive North of Groveland
Golf at Mountain Springs - Southeast of Sonora and no houses around the course.
ARTA River Tours - American River Touring Association, a nonprofit corporation with 42 years experience.
California Whitewater Rafting - Featuring the Tuolumne River
Echo Trips River Rafting - River rafting trips on the Tuolumne River
Sierra Mac River Trips Offering whitewater rafting on the Tuolumne River and Cherry Creek
Zephyr Whitewater River Rafting
http://www.whitewatervoyages.com/rivers/tuolumneriver.html http://jrabold.net/yosemite/faqs.htm In Groveland's back yard: the Tuolumne River. Half day to 5 day tours; also the Merced River in Yosemite.
Railroad State Park in Jamestown - Guide to tours and events at Railtown 1897
Columbia State Park – Re-creation of a Gold Rush era town, located a couple miles North of Sonora
Stage 3 Theater Company - Intimate theater experience in Sonora. California history, musicals, first run plays, etc.
Sierra Repertory Theater - Year-round professional plays at two theaters in Columbia and Sonora. Superb actors, old standards and new plays.
Hotel Charlotte - Historic and affordable 10-room B&B hotel on Groveland's Main Street. Guests enjoy free Internet access, daily buffet breakfast, TV and Game Room, and full porch overlooking downtown Groveland.
Groveland Hotel - Gourmet restaurant and 22 rooms in a beautifully refurbished 1850's building, next to the Iron Door
Yosemite Rose Bed & Breakfast - An 1800's Italianate Revival Victorian built in 2002 on 90 acres with pond, about 18 miles to Yosemite's Highway 120 entrance. Five guest rooms with private baths, billiards room, music room, library and separate private "honeymoon cottage". Beautifully decorated, gorgeous views, horse stables, walking trails.
Evergreen Lodge Near Camp Mather on the way to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. Also has a restaurant.
Berkshire Inn Bed & Breakfast - Built in 1988, this sprawling lodge sits high on 20 wooded acres one mile East of Groveland, with nature trails and beautiful vistas.
Blackberry Inn Bed & Breakfast - On five acres off of Highway 120 about 7 miles East of Groveland
Sunset Inn - Cabins near the Yosemite entrance on Highway 120
Yosemite Pines RV Park - Just 2 miles from Groveland, with pool, store, tent sites, tent rentals, and recreation hall
Sierra Wilderness Seminars Including snowboarding, mountain climbing, basic backpacking and women only courses in Yosemite
Gold Prospecting in Jamestown, Expeditions and Adventure Trips.
Hiking Tours Guided hiking tours, from easy to strenuous; for artists, photographers, alpinists or families
Mother Lode Fly Fishing Highway 108 and Eastern Sierra fishing conditions.
Ansel Adams Gallery In Yosemite: prints, gifts, posters, books
Hetchy Hetchy Valley Reservoir
Air Tours Over Yosemite Scenery - Springfield Flying Service offers custom airplane (and biplane) tours as well as pilot lessons.
2 Get Gold - A travel site with some useful information
Pacific State Bank - New building on Highway 120 with ATM and drive-up teller.
Sonora Regional Medical Center - Finished in 2003 and operated by Adventists, they have a Groveland medical clinic too
Tuolumne County Economic Development Corporation - Demographics, infrastructure, workforce stats
California Department of Fish and GameAdvice for common human-wildlife interactions, including “Keep Me Wild” tips for living around bears, mountain lions, coyotes, deer and wild turkeys
Sonora Area Foundation
Map of Yosemite Park- Zoom in on it!
Hetch Hetchy, Cherry Lake, and Lake Eleanor - photo slide shows and maps
Access and Activities in Yosemite Quick overview
 Pine Mountain Lake Homeowners Association Check it for golf rates, restaurant menus, activities schedule, general information about amenities, etc
Golf at Pine Mountain Lake - 18 hole championship course open to the public-reduced rates for property owners and guests. Wave to me above the 4th fairway!
Pine Mountain Lake Aviation Association - The pilots at PML have monthly dinner meetings with outstanding speakers. This is a large and socially active group of flying enthusiasts. Their website features links to their newsy color newsletters and is quick to navigate. A membership application is on-line.
PML Airport Info Describes the Pine Mtn Lake airport
PML-The Encyclopedia Version
Pine Mountain Lake Topography Map
Aerial Photo Zoom in and look around
Google Aerial Photo of PML Click on “Hybrid” to get the street map super-imposed on the aerial photo
Yosemite Title Company - Offices in Groveland, Sonora, and Twain Harte, underwritten by Stewart title insurance
Pine Mountain Appraisals - How to prepare for an appraisal, types of appraisals and other helpful tips from Richard Grossman
Real Estate CyberSpace Society - Real estate internet sites
MKI Home Inspections - Ordering an inspection, what it covers, client expectations, environmental issues.
Selling your Home - Internal Revenue Service official site.
First-time homeowners - IRS site.
Homeowner deductions information - The IRS wants you to get all the deductions you deserve!
How to report moving expenses - More IRS tips.
1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges - Starker Services is a nationwide accommodator for 1031 IRS exchanges PRESERVE YOUR PROFITS!!!
Old Republic Exchange Co - Info on 1031 Tax Exchanges
Tax Exchange Qualified Intermediaries - The Federation of Exchange Accommodators FAQ on home exchanges.
Bank of America Learning Center - Up-to-date information on home equity loans and lines of credit, rates, and other types of loans and mortgages on one of the best bank sites.
Home Mortgage Rates - Check on current loan rates.
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
United Mortgage - Local loan broker in Groveland for land, houses, refinance, FHA, new construction- check out their Services page for more loan options. Many years of experience and outstanding service.
The Moving Coach - This free program helps you identify, communicate with, and contract with top moving companies. Exclusively available to customers of RE/MAX,"Van Lines Made Simple" provides insurance, price guarantees and discounts. This is a "no fee" move management assistance service.
National Moving Network - Estimates, tips, and a 6-week checklist
US Postal Service Movers Guide - Change your address on-line and pick the effective dates
Home Fair - Buying or selling a home and relocating
Home Repair - Hometime website
Remodeling, gardening, cleaning, hardware warehouse on-line - Home improvement and real estate and a whole lot more including shopping on-line.
Don’t Be a FSBO A site created by Realtors to discourage homeowners from selling their own home. It is entertaining and brings the point home
California Housing Market At a Glance Latest statistics from California Association of Realtors
Residential Sales Council
Tuolumne County Ordinances Those most relevant to real estate are Title 17 ZONING,
TITLE 15 BUILDING, and TITLE 11 ROAD STANDARDS
HIGHWAY 108 AND CALAVERAS COUNTY IS NORTH OF GROVELAND
Sonora Downtown Businesses
Black Oak Casino - Gambling, shows, restaurants, bowling. In Tuolumne City, about an hour drive from Groveland
Dodge Ridge Ski Resort- On Highway 108 about a 90 minute drive from Groveland
Golf at Greenhorn Creek - Angels Camp, Calaveras County. 18 holes, par 72
Golf at Saddle Creek - Semi-private resort, 18 holes, par 72, 6015 yards from the whites, near Copperopolis in Calaveras County
Mt. Brow Winery Near Sonora, it is open weekend afternoons for tasting
Twisted Oak Winery One of our favorite wineries, located off Highway 4 near Murphys
New Melones Reservoir Camping, fishing, and hiking information. Located on the Stanislaus River northwest of Sonora
Historic Highway 49 History, photographs, points of interest
Cavern Tours Moaning Cavern site
ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SIERRA, ALONG HIGHWAY 395
June Lake
Mono County
Town of Lee Vining
Bridgeport Area
Bodie Ghost Town Bodie Ghost Town State Historic Park, East of Highway 395, near Bridgeport
Bridgeport and Bodie
Mono Lake Mono Lake is a majestic body of water covering about 65 square miles. It is an ancient lake, over 1 million years old - one of the oldest lakes in North America. It has no outlet . Located on Highway 395, 13 miles east of Yosemite National Park, near the town of Lee Vining, California.
Mammoth Lakes
More Mammoth Lakes
Devils Postpile National Monument
COMING TO GROVELAND FROM THE CENTRAL VALLEY AND BAY AREA
The Hershey Visitor Center in Oakdale If you love chocolate, or even just like it, this is a tasty and fun place to visit on your way up to Groveland.
Oakdale On Highway 120 - a great place to get your groceries or lunch on the way to Groveland. Rodeo in April, chocolate festival in May.
“Cowboy Capital of the World” Visit the museum and get info on the Annual Testicle Festival - you’ll have a ball! Christmas Western Craft Show in November.
Valley Views On line version of magazine with dining guide, events calendar, and intriguing places to visit in the Gold Country.
Red Hills Recreation Area Area near Chinese Camp.
MARIPOSA COUNTY IS SOUTH OF GROVELAND
Hotel Jeffery Coulterville - Historic restaurant, saloon and hotel just a 15 minute drive from Groveland
Art Galleries Mariposa County Local art inspired by the Sierra and nature. Here's a list of art galleries in Mariposa County, courtesy of the Sierra Art Trails website.
Mariposa Chamber of Commerce This links to the fishing section, but you can look elsewhere on the site. Mariposa County does not have ANY stoplights.
State Mining & Mineral Museum or http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=588 If you like exotic or expensive rocks, and huge gold nuggets, stop by.
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