January News

FREE EL DORADO COUNTY VISITOR'S GUIDE!

The Chamber has a large assortment of guides and brochures and also sells maps and other items and provides information on local attractions. To obtain this guide or to purchase the CD “Introduction to El Dorado County”, click here. To purchase maps, memorabilia, a relocation package and other items, visit the Chamber of Commerce bookstore at: www.eldoradocounty.org/store.html.

Snow Fun in the Sierras
In sun or snow, the mountain areas of El Dorado County beckon. From January to April, there’s a good chance of snow. So, before you set out, check road conditions. Call the Caltrans Highway Information Network’s voice-activated number—1-800-427-7623 within California and Western Nevada, (916) 446-7623 from other locations.

Forest X-Country and Snowmobiling
There’s excellent x-country ski terrain off of Routes 50 and 88 in the Eldorado National Forest. Some suggestions: Loon Lake, Strawberry Canyon, Echo Summit. Snowmobiling is permitted at some sites (day-use or season pass required to park at a Sno-Park). Check with the Forest Service’s Information Center at 3070 Camino Heights Drive, Camino CA 95709, Thursday to Sunday only (530) 644-6048.

Skiing and other Snow Sports
In the South Lake Tahoe area, try one of El Dorado County’s two major ski areas, Sierra-at-Tahoe or Heavenly Ski Resort.

Sierra-at-Tahoe (www.sierratahoe.com) is at Twin Bridges, CA 95735, tel: 530-659-7453. To check on the snow base, call their snow phone at: 530-659-7475. FREE shuttle bus service to and from South Lake Tahoe.

Click on www.skiheavenly.com for Heavenly Ski Resort, or call 1-800-2HEAVEN. Ask for a vacation planner or sign up for an email newsletter, with details of snow, lodging, events, etc. Sightseers, try the 2.4 mile gondola ride to a height of 9100 feet for an amazing view of Lake Tahoe. Flying in? The Tahoe/Reno Airport and Sacramento International Airport have numerous daily flights, with nonstop connections from San Francisco, Los Angeles and other international gateways.

To find out more about South Lake Tahoe attractions, click on www.tahoeinfo.com .

Travel in Comfort by Shuttle Bus
A 47-seat Shuttle Service from Sacramento to Sierra at Tahoe will run January 28 through March 30, from Rancho Cordova to Sierra at Tahoe (both ways). Shuttle stops are: the Sacramento Sports Complex, the Mountain and Surf Pro Shop, the McDonald’s at 297 Iron Point Road, Folsom, and the McDonald’s in Placerville. Arrive Sierra 9:30 am, Depart Sierra 4:30 pm. $17 round trip. Package prices available. Call (530) 541-7548 for a schedule and for seat reservations.

Dining out this winter? Try this elegant new restaurant:
Sequoia
643 Bee Street, Placerville 95667, (530) 622-5222 - http://www.sequoiaplacerville.com/. If you’re looking for an elegant meal in historic surroundings, try this restaurant in the newly-restored Victorian mansion, the Bee-Bennett House (formerly the Elk’s Lodge) at 643 Bee Street. Now serving both lunch and dinner. Easily reached from Rte 50 via Canal or Spring street. For reservations, call (530) 622-5222.

Take-out or catering in the Fairplay area:
Trio
6028 Grizzly Flat Road
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 626-7300 - www.triosomerset.com

Stop by Somerset Corner (intersection of Bucks Bar, Grizzly Flat and Mt Aukum roads( and pick up some finely prepared food (pasta, salads, desserts etc.) to take home. Ask about catering and special events.

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