Calaveras BTA

You can travel the world over and find few natural wonders to rival the majestic beauty of the Giant Sequoias located in Calaveras Big Trees State Park, approximately four miles above Arnold on Highway 4. These magnificent trees range in size to 325 feet in height, 24 feet in diameter and are believed to be up to 2,000 years old. The fossil remains of the massive trees indicate they are descendants of the forests dominated by these massive giants millions of years ago.

The Park encompasses over 6,000 acres with both the North and South Groves of Big Trees and the Stanislaus River as its focal points. The North Grove’s 1½ mile loop trail, just off the Park’s main parking lot, is a gentle walk which leads you through a forested maze of beauty and tranquility. Those wanting to view these giants in a more pristine realm can choose to visit the larger South Grove. A self-guided four-mile trail winds through this virtually untouched grove of Giant Sequoias.

The Park is open year-round and offers over 120 campsites, picnic areas, miles of hiking trails and a visitor center. Interpretive programs are offered daily during the Summer months. These activities consist of nightly campfire programs, guided nature walks, stream ecology, Junior Ranger programs and many other events.

Many of the programs are lead by trained volunteers or docents. Most of these docents live in the surrounding area and are very knowledgeable about the natural and cultural history of the area, as well as events and happenings along the Highway 4 corridor.

Beginning in 1974 with a small group of individuals and State Park staff, the Calaveras Big Trees Association (CBTA) was formed to further educational and interpretive activities of the State Department of Parks and Recreation. This is accomplished through the raising and distribution of funds to augment Calaveras Big Trees State Park’s interpretive budget.

During the winter the Park maintains cross-country ski trails, and for those hardy souls, leaves some campsites open. Come and enjoy these magnificent Sequoias any time of the year.

For more information, call the Park Office at 209-795-2334 or the Visitor’s Center at 209-795-1196, or visit online at http://www.parks.ca.gov/

 

Ponderosa Interiors

We are committed to your complete satisfaction.

At Ponderosa Interiors you will find more than great window coverings. Whether you are shopping for a single window treatment, redecorating your entire house or seeking the solution to a complex design challenge, you’ll find great people who have the knowledge and expertise to help you put it all together.

We proudly serve Arnold, CA and the surrounding area. Since we’re locally owned and operated, we take our long-term commitment to the community seriously, and we are proud of the professional products and services we provide.

We are here now – and we’ll be here in the future when you need us again.
Call on us for your next design project!

Buy local and support your community.

From the moment you contact us, you’ll see why shopping local just makes sense when it comes to buying custom-made window fashions and other interior design solutions:

— We are dedicated to providing you with personal attention and the best possible service, including convenient in-home visits and professional installation.

— We offer high-quality products that are built to last.

— Our product and service offerings are selected with the needs and tastes of the local community in mind.

— We are professionally trained to find the perfect solution for your home, and can accurately answer any questions you may have.

— Spending locally ensures that sales taxes are reinvested right here in our community.

Buy with us to get quality products and great service, while building a stronger local economy.

CARPETS:   Shaw, Tuftex, Mohawk, Royalty, & Mannington Commercial

WINDOW COVERINGS:  Hunter Douglas & Graber

COUNTERTOPS: Silestone

LAMINATE: Formica, Mohawk,Scottsdale, Prescott, Mannington

TILE: Mannington

HARDWOOD: Mannington, Kahrs, Anderson, Homerwood, Provenza, Southwest Collection & Gemwoods

LUXURY VINYL TILE/PLANK:  Mannington  & Burke

Twisted Oak Winery

Twisted Oak Winery Tasting Room

Just a short down Highway 4 from Arnold you’ll find Twisted Oak Winery, halfway between Murphys and Angels Camp. Come up our vineyard road and experience the wonders of the Rubber Chicken National Forest. Then stop at the tasting room for samples of our award-winnings wines, made from native Spanish and Rhône varieties – like Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Syrah – grown here in Calaveras County.

 In the Summer months you can enjoy live concerts – featuring acoustic, folk, bluegrass, django, blues, and more – while sipping yummy wines on our little hilltop that overlooks the surrounding countryside.

For concert info visit http://www.twistedoak.com/concerts

Bear Valley Real Estate

Bear Valley Vacation Rentals provides high country accommodations year round for outstanding vacation opportunities in the heart of the central Sierra Nevada. Set in the midst of over one million acres of Wilderness and National Forest lands, Bear Valley is part of Alpine county, California’s least populated county.

Located 25 miles east of Arnold on the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway, we are only 3 hours from the Bay Area or Sacramento. At 7,000 feet elevation, the area averages over 30 feet of snow each winter.

Bear Valley Mountain Resort offers versatile downhill skiing and snowboarding, lift accessed back-country skiing, and telemark skiing.

Bear Valley Cross Country is one of the largest cross country trail systems in the U.S.

Bear Valley Snowmobile offers snowmobile rentals and groomed trails. Summer months are enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts looking for the path less traveled.

Summer activities include kayaking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, hiking, a disc golf course, tennis and the Bear Valley Music Festival.

Bear Valley Adventure Co. rents kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and bikes.

Lake Mont Pines HOA

Located in the town of Arnold along scenic Hwy 4 in the beautiful Sierra Foothills of Calaveras County at 4,000 feet, our community enjoys the majesty of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and Big Trees State Park in Stanislaus National Forest. Lake Mont Pines is a private community with a picturesque lake offering seasonal activities and year-round local recreation and amenities. Come enjoy our “Little Piece of Heaven” where you can enjoy hiking, golf, tennis, skiing, swimming, boating, wine tasting, fine dining and much much more!

The History of Lake Mont Pines

The area known as Lake Mont Pines, was originally owned by the Avery Family. Irvin, Norval & Norman Tanner purchased the acreage in 1948. They harvested the trees for lumber and planted 1000 apples trees. Eventually, in January 1960 they excavated the 14-acre lake, fed by Cowell Creek, and they advertised the Tanner Lake Development with the lake and lodge.

Kenneth DeMuese, a Developer from Alameda County, purchased the property, subdivided it and named it Lake Mont Pines.

LMPHOA is now a mutual benefit, non-profit California Corporation with 550 member properties. The members pay an annual Assessment to operate the Corporation and manage the facilities. Members elect a Board of Directors (9) that meet monthly at the Lodge. The Board has hired an Association Manager, Grounds Keeper and Office Manager that service the Association year round. Summer staff are hired to supervise and secure the Lake, run special events, serve food in the Snack Shack, loan equipment in the Stuff Shack and to monitor the use and enjoyment of the recreation facilities.

Giant Burger

Welcome

Giant Burger started in 1968 in Arnold, CA and is one of Arnold’s longest running businesses. GB has remained unchanged and sacred to all our customers who continue to bring their families to enjoy the food that has become a “tradition to thousands and thousands”.

Come Visit Arnold, CA

Arnold, CA is located in the heart of Calaveras County, California, United States. There is tons of winter and summer activities to do in Arnold. When you come visit Calaveras County, to cap off a great trip come eat at the world famous Giant Burger, “a tradition to thousands and thousands”.

 

Poulson Studio

Master Craftsmen William Poulson and Bobbette Budworth design and produce exquisite examples of fine art, stained glass murals,  panels, screens, domes, and hand crafted wood furniture that reflect the beauty of the natural form – all appropriate for the finest interior environments.  This is the place where you can commission custom pieces to be produced by world class craftsmen and artists to enhance your home or office.  Pictures say more than words, so browse our site and enjoy.

Most of the pieces you will see have been produced on commission-custom work produced in partnership with a client and their specific desires.  You may use them to inspire your own consigned piece.  Others have been produced on spec and are for sale at our studio.

Calaveras Gold with Ken Jones @W.Poulson Glass Studio

Located off Hwy 4, In Cedar Center

• Fused Glass
• Asian Influenced Hand Crafted Wood Furniture
• Stained Glass Murals & Panels (2 & 3 panel folding screens)
• Natural Slab Tables & Counter Tops
• Functional glass art serving platters, plates, coasters, Sushi Trays
• Fused Glass jewelry & wall art
• Custom Kiln Formed Table Lamps

Kirk Dobson CFP

Kirk Dobson, CFP® is a fee based Certified Financial Planner and an Investment Advisor Representative providing a clear path for qualified individuals and businesses to help meet their financial planning goals. One of his greatest strengths is analyzing complex issues and delivering concise strategies in a well organized and understandable format. Kirk maintains a strong network of legal and accounting professionals to help get the job done right.

Specialties

Investment Portfolio design and management, alternative investment programs, distribution and income planning, buy/sell and business succession planning, tax, estate and legacy planning, life and long term care insurance, business and family financial planning.

Services Provided:

  • Personal and Business Financial Planning*
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  • Retirement Plans & Retiree Income Planning
  • Tax Reduction, Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Alternative Investments*
  • Business Buy-Sell, Success Planning, Key Employee Retention Planning
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