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The Pacific Crest Trail Reopens as Donnell Fire Reaches 87% Containment |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/09/2018 07:51 AM
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Bear Valley, CA...The Pacific Crest Trail is open to public use. Fire activity has been minimal during the past week, with an overall fire growth of only 150 acres since Sunday September 2. The Stanislaus National Forest Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Team is currently working on their soil assessment regarding the burn severity for the Donnell Fire. Weather conditions are expected to become warmer and drier during the next couple of days. The conditions to produce afternoon thunderstorms still exist; however, it will be less than previous days. We will continue to update you with any threats over the fire area.
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The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/07/2018 08:22 AM
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Hermit Valley, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes place in Hermit Valley and is affectionately referred to as “Hermitfest” by locals and past attendees.
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Bear Valley Fat Tire Festival September 8th-9th in Bear Valley |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/06/2018 09:24 AM
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Bear Valley, CA....Bring your fat tire ride and join us for the best Fat Tire Festival on Highway 4. Experience some of the best mountain bike riding in the area and get in on the festivities. The weekend festivities will include guided MTB rides, shuttles to the high points of some of our best trails, bike demos and gear sales, food and beverages (beer by Snowshoe Brewery), camping, games, raffles with plenty of swag, BVTS T-Shirts available and live music at HermitFest.
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Traffic & Fire Update....Vegetation Fire Near Cabbage Patch Maintenance Station |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/06/2018 11:54 AM
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Bear Valley, CA...Traffic & Fire Update....Vegetation Fire Near Cabbage Patch Maintenance Station. Fire was last reported at several acres and firefighters are making progress.
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Fire Crews Make Quick Work of Cabbage Patch Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/06/2018 04:42 PM
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Bear Valley, CA...The Cabbage Fire was reported at 11:05 am on Thursday September 6, 2018. The fire was reported at approximately 1 acre in size, backing downslope with isolated tree torching. Federal, state and local resources were dispatched and quickly attacked the fire. The Donnell Fire responded 2 type 2 IA hand crews, air resources, and overhead to assist with fire suppression activities. The Cabbage Fire is burning on the south side of Highway 4 in the Cabbage Patch area. Tankers and crews made good progress, and the forward rate of spread is stopped at 2-3 acres in size. The cause of this fire is currently unknown and under investigation.
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Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through September 11th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/05/2018 02:25 PM
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Arnold, CA...Big Trees Market Weekly Ad & Specials Through September 11th.
 
 
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Forest Service Open House Sept. 6 to Discuss Potential Snowmobile Restrictions in OSV Draft EIS |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/05/2018 05:37 PM
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Sonora, CA...Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor’s Office. Members of the public may review maps and discuss the draft Environmental Impact Statement alternatives with forest staff. Maps of the proposed Over-Snow vehicle-use designations for each alternative will be on display.
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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Donnell Fire Burn Scar Area |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/04/2018 05:34 PM
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Bear Valley, CA...The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Tuolumne County and Southeastern Alpine County in northern California Until 615 PM PDT. At 316 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with heavy rain across the Donnell fire burn scar. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the Donnell fire burn scar will result in debris flows. Debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. Some locations that will experience flooding include Dardanelle and Kennedy Meadow.
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The 12th Annual Ebbetts Scenic Celebration or Hermitfest is September 8th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/03/2018 10:42 AM
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Hermit Valley, CA...The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association (EPSBA) will be hosting their 12th Annual Scenic Celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11am until 8pm. We invite you to “Come Play on the Pass” with us and enjoy one of the last free, outdoor, live music events of the year. Our annual celebration takes place in Hermit Valley and is affectionately referred to as “Hermitfest” by locals and past attendees.
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Bear Valley’s 26th Annual Triathlon is A High Sierra Labor Day Weekend Tradition |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 09/01/2018 08:25 AM
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Bear Valley, CA...The picturesque setting of Alpine County, California, is the location of the exciting 26th Annual Bear Valley Triathlon. The popular central Sierra Labor Day Weekend tradition will be held on Sunday morning, September 2 (day before Labor Day Monday), at Bear Lake, in Bear Valley Village. Nestled in a beautiful mountain location, the triathlon course features a 600-yard swim (warm water, close to 70 degrees, wet suits are allowed, but not necessary); 10.5-mile bike (rolling, climbing loop course); and 3.4-mile run (rolling road). Air temperature will be approximately 70 degrees by 10:30 a.m. The triathlon will conclude with the awards ceremony, raffle, and a great barbecue.
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