July News
In This Issue
Dig that Mountain Cool
For Brides-to-Be

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Ask for our newly updated, FREE El Dorado County Visitors Guide.

To obtain a copy of the El Dorado County Visitors Guide, or to purchase the CD “Introduction to El Dorado County”, which is packed with beautiful pictures of local scenes, click here

Available Now:

2003-04 Farm Trails Guide. Visit http://edc-farmtrails.org/ to find out how to obtain your free copy.

Apple Hill's 2003-04 guide, the Cider Press. Visit http://www.applehill.com/ or call 530-644-7692 for Apple Hill information, growers' list, maps, events, etc.

You can  pick up the above guides at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, 542 Main Street, Placerville.  Stop by for tourism information or to purchase books, maps, etc.  Phones: 530-621-5885 or 1-800-457-6279.

As summer heats up, mountains, rivers and lakes are cool and outdoor activities abound.

For biking:
http://www.beautifulvista.com/bike_rides_index.htm.
For hiking and camping:
http://visit-eldorado.com/hiking.html
For American River rafting:
http://visit- eldorado.com/rafting.html
For all recreation:
http://visit-eldorado.com/parks.asp.
Enjoy!

Check out the NEW information pages at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/, the El Dorado County National Forest site. Look for:

• Rental cabins (added details and photos)
• Motorized trails
• Campground layouts—Downloadable Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG.)

NEW BOOK. The Tahoe Rim Trail by Tim Hauserman (call 800-443-7227 for details) is a practical guide to some majestic hiking around Lake Tahoe.

Some Mountain Lodging
Strawberry Lodge
17510, State Highway 50, Kyburz, CA (by the American River and adjacent to Desolation Wilderness) is under new ownership and management. For information and reservations, visit http://strawberrylodgeinc.com/ or call 530-659-7030. They'll do cool weddings too.

Kit Carson Lodge
On the shores of Silver Lake, just off Hwy 88.  Plenty of opportunities for hiking, boating and fishing. There's an informal campfire every night. The restaurant is now serving dinners and Sunday brunches. For lodge events, click http://visit-eldorado.com/kitcarsonlodge.html. Click http://www.kitcarsonlodge.com/frame.html, or call 209-258-8500, for information and reservations.

St Pauli Inn
Route 50, 10 miles East of Pollock Pines. German, Czech, Austrian and American cuisine.  Daily dining hours: 11am 8:30pm. Coffee and streudel are also a treat. Plenty of mountain adventures nearby. Call (530) 293-3384 or click http://www.stpauliinn.com/.

For other El Dorado County lodging and restaurants, go to http://visit-eldorado.com/hospitality.html.

For Brides-to-Be
It's One Fine Day Bridal Show at El Dorado County Fairgrounds

August 3, 11am-4pm. Fashion Show, 1pm.
Are you dreaming of a Fall wedding, when the air begins to cool and the fruits to ripen? Or do you want to get ahead of the crowd next Spring and find the ideal wedding location, photographer, and dress? This second annual informational show is full of ideas to help you plan your upcoming wedding. Learn about the various services available in beautiful El Dorado County. There's an Engagement Story Contest, drawings, door prizes, and a Grand Prize Honeymoon Giveaway donated by the Association for Wedding Professionals International (AFWPI). The Fairgrounds are at 100, Placerville Drive, Placerville. Admission: $5. For info, visit http://www.itsonefineday.com/ or call It's One Fine Day, 530-620-2786.

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