Blanca's Guidebook

Blanca
Blanca's Guidebook

5 star museum

Call ahead for a free docent led tour of indoor and outdoor exhibits. Normally open Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 1-800-434-RIDE.
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Central Sierra Historical Society
42642 Tollhouse Rd
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Call ahead for a free docent led tour of indoor and outdoor exhibits. Normally open Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 1-800-434-RIDE.

Horseback Rides

Horseback ride in the beauty of The Sierra at Shaver Lake. Get connected with nature, family and friends on a group ride. 1-800-434-Ride
Get connected with nature, family and friends in the beautiful Sierra at Shaver Lake.
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Shaver Stable
42846 California 168
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Get connected with nature, family and friends in the beautiful Sierra at Shaver Lake.

Ski 🎿 Resort

California's premier ski and winter vacation spot.
For snow ski ⛷ lovers this is the place to go. Only about 28 miles away from your cozy cabin.
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チャイナ・ピーク・マウンテン・リゾート
59265 CA-168
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For snow ski ⛷ lovers this is the place to go. Only about 28 miles away from your cozy cabin.

Snow ⛄️ Park 1

The scenic beauty of the place is fascinating as it gets covered by glittering milky white snow. You will get innumerable opportunities to satisfy your photographic interests at this place. The snowy slopes here are nothing but full of fun where you can enjoy several kinds of recreational activities such as sledding, snow-shoeing, tubing, and tobogganing. Though the scopes are limited, still, you would be delighted to do Cross-country skiing at this place.
See photo for address with all three Snow Parks around.
Balsam Meadows Sno-Park
Ely Mountian
See photo for address with all three Snow Parks around.

Sno-Park 2

Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog-sledding, and cross-country skiing are recommended activities at the Tamarack Sno-Park.
Tamarack Sno-Park is on the south side of Highway 168, east of Shaver Lake at Tamarack Ridge in the Sierra National Forest. Snowshoeing, snowmobiling, limited snow play, and cross-country skiing are popular activities at the Tamarack Sno-Park. The Sierra National Forest maintains 209 miles of snowmobile routes in this region, though snowmobiling is not allowed in the designated wilderness areas. A map of the extensive snowmobile trail system from the Sierra National Forest can be found here. The Tamarack Ridge area is a year-round outdoor recreation area, with camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, fishing, and boating opportunities in the spring through fall months and snow sports activities in the winter. Camp Edison, China Peak Mountain Resort, Kaiser Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and Dinkey Lakes Wilderness are all located nearby. Recreation Activities Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog-sledding, and cross-country skiing are recommended activities at the Tamarack Sno-Park. Seasons Accessible The Tamarack Sno-Park is open from November 1 - May 30. Sno-park park permits are required, and can be purchased online or from designated vendors nearby. Sno-Park Permit Vendors Permits for the Tamarack Sno-Park are available online from the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division or from several vendors in Fresno County. A complete listing of vendors throughout Northern California is available here. Ken’s Market, 42137 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664, China Peak Mountain Resort, 59265 Highway 108, Lakeshore, Ca. 93634 Cressman’s General Store, 36088 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. Shaver Lake Gas & Food Mart, 41801 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664, Shaver Lake Sports, 41698 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Shaverkeps Mild to Wild, 41387 Highway 168, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Young’s Shaver Lake Hardware, 41777 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664, Rancheria Enterprises, 63211 Huntington Lake Road, Lakeshore, Ca. 93634 Herb Bauer Sporting Goods, 6264 North Blackstone, Fresno, Ca. 93710 Sno-Park Permit Sales, California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, 1725 23rdStreet, #200, Sacramento, Ca. 95816, California State Parks Division of Vehicular Recreation Sno-Park Program Sno-parks provide access to cross country ski trails, snowmobile routes, and snow play areas. Sno-parks are operated by the California State Parks and Recreation Office of Highway Motor Vehicular Recreation (OHMVR) in cooperation with the United States Forest Service. All of the sno-parks in California are in the Sierra Nevada’s, and are open from November 1 through May 30. The California Sno-Park Hotline can be called if needed. Sno-Parks operated by the state are designated by brown signs located along highways. There are 19 sno-parks operated by the OHMVR, and permits are required for each one. Day permits for $5 and season permits for $25 are available from designated Sno-Park vendors, by mail from OHMVR, or on-line. On-line purchases are subject to an additional $1.95 service fee. Permits must be displayed on the left side of the dashboard, and clearly seen from the outside of the vehicle. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable, and parking at a Sno-Park without a permit may result in a $94.50 fine. California Sno-Park permits are also valid in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sanitation facilities are provided at each of the parks. Camping, littering, and over-night parking are prohibited. The Sno-Parks are located in areas that can experience road closures in harsh weather conditions. Call CalTrans or check the CalTrans website to get information on roadway conditions when planning your trip, and carry chains and a shovel. Winter recreation can be hazardous, so it is important you consider your skill level, wear proper clothing, have respect for the terrain and park rules and regulations, and adhere to posted warnings for your safety. A printable brochure of Sno-Park locations is available from the OHMVR website and can be found here. Share your experience. Please leave a comment below if you've visited this sno-park. RULES AND REGULATIONS Permits required. TRAIL SYSTEM Several groomed trails for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are accessible from the Tamarack Sno-Park and vary fin length and skill level from easy to difficult. The 3.0 mile Chipmunk Trail offers shared snowmobile and cross-country ski trails with an easy difficulty rating. The Porcupine Loop and Raccoon Loop are 4 miles long and designated as more difficult, and are for skiing and snowshoeing only. 3 miles of the 4.4 mile Raven Loop is limited to skiing. The Tamarack Trail is 10 miles, open to both skiing and snowmobiling, and is rated as more difficult. The Tamarack Ridge Trailhead access 50 miles of skiing and snowmobiling trails with varied levels of difficulty.
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Tamarack Sno-Park
41387 Tollhouse Rd
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Tamarack Sno-Park is on the south side of Highway 168, east of Shaver Lake at Tamarack Ridge in the Sierra National Forest. Snowshoeing, snowmobiling, limited snow play, and cross-country skiing are popular activities at the Tamarack Sno-Park. The Sierra National Forest maintains 209 miles of snowmobile routes in this region, though snowmobiling is not allowed in the designated wilderness areas. A map of the extensive snowmobile trail system from the Sierra National Forest can be found here. The Tamarack Ridge area is a year-round outdoor recreation area, with camping, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, fishing, and boating opportunities in the spring through fall months and snow sports activities in the winter. Camp Edison, China Peak Mountain Resort, Kaiser Wilderness, John Muir Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and Dinkey Lakes Wilderness are all located nearby. Recreation Activities Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog-sledding, and cross-country skiing are recommended activities at the Tamarack Sno-Park. Seasons Accessible The Tamarack Sno-Park is open from November 1 - May 30. Sno-park park permits are required, and can be purchased online or from designated vendors nearby. Sno-Park Permit Vendors Permits for the Tamarack Sno-Park are available online from the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division or from several vendors in Fresno County. A complete listing of vendors throughout Northern California is available here. Ken’s Market, 42137 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664, China Peak Mountain Resort, 59265 Highway 108, Lakeshore, Ca. 93634 Cressman’s General Store, 36088 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. Shaver Lake Gas & Food Mart, 41801 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664, Shaver Lake Sports, 41698 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Shaverkeps Mild to Wild, 41387 Highway 168, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Young’s Shaver Lake Hardware, 41777 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664, Rancheria Enterprises, 63211 Huntington Lake Road, Lakeshore, Ca. 93634 Herb Bauer Sporting Goods, 6264 North Blackstone, Fresno, Ca. 93710 Sno-Park Permit Sales, California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, 1725 23rdStreet, #200, Sacramento, Ca. 95816, California State Parks Division of Vehicular Recreation Sno-Park Program Sno-parks provide access to cross country ski trails, snowmobile routes, and snow play areas. Sno-parks are operated by the California State Parks and Recreation Office of Highway Motor Vehicular Recreation (OHMVR) in cooperation with the United States Forest Service. All of the sno-parks in California are in the Sierra Nevada’s, and are open from November 1 through May 30. The California Sno-Park Hotline can be called if needed. Sno-Parks operated by the state are designated by brown signs located along highways. There are 19 sno-parks operated by the OHMVR, and permits are required for each one. Day permits for $5 and season permits for $25 are available from designated Sno-Park vendors, by mail from OHMVR, or on-line. On-line purchases are subject to an additional $1.95 service fee. Permits must be displayed on the left side of the dashboard, and clearly seen from the outside of the vehicle. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable, and parking at a Sno-Park without a permit may result in a $94.50 fine. California Sno-Park permits are also valid in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sanitation facilities are provided at each of the parks. Camping, littering, and over-night parking are prohibited. The Sno-Parks are located in areas that can experience road closures in harsh weather conditions. Call CalTrans or check the CalTrans website to get information on roadway conditions when planning your trip, and carry chains and a shovel. Winter recreation can be hazardous, so it is important you consider your skill level, wear proper clothing, have respect for the terrain and park rules and regulations, and adhere to posted warnings for your safety. A printable brochure of Sno-Park locations is available from the OHMVR website and can be found here. Share your experience. Please leave a comment below if you've visited this sno-park. RULES AND REGULATIONS Permits required. TRAIL SYSTEM Several groomed trails for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are accessible from the Tamarack Sno-Park and vary fin length and skill level from easy to difficult. The 3.0 mile Chipmunk Trail offers shared snowmobile and cross-country ski trails with an easy difficulty rating. The Porcupine Loop and Raccoon Loop are 4 miles long and designated as more difficult, and are for skiing and snowshoeing only. 3 miles of the 4.4 mile Raven Loop is limited to skiing. The Tamarack Trail is 10 miles, open to both skiing and snowmobiling, and is rated as more difficult. The Tamarack Ridge Trailhead access 50 miles of skiing and snowmobiling trails with varied levels of difficulty.

Sno-Park 3

Coyote is located on the north side of Highway 168 east of Shaver Lake. Recommended Activities: Cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and snow play.
Coyote Sno-Park in Fresno County is located in the Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake region of the Sierra Nevada within the Sierra National Forest. Located 11.6 miles east of Shaver Lake, Coyote Sno-Park on the Sierra Heritage Scenic Byway (also known as Highway 168) is one of five sno-parks in this area. Balsam Meadows, Huntington Lake, Tamarack, and Eastwood Sno-Park are also located on Highway 168. Recommended Activities Coyote Sno-Park is great for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, tubing, and snow play. Snowmobiling is not permitted at this sno-park. Seasons Accessible The Coyote Sno-Park is open from November 1 - May 30. Sno-Park permits are required, and are available from several vendors nearby or online. Sno-Park Permit Vendors Permits for the Coyote Sno-Park are available online from the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division or from designated vendors in the area. A complete listing of sno-park permit vendors throughout Northern California is available here. Ken’s Market, 42137 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 China Peak Mountain Resort, 59265 Highway 108, Lakeshore, Ca. 93634 Cressman’s General Store, 36088 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. (559) 93664 Shaver Lake Gas & Food Mart, 41801 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Shaver Lake Sports, 41698 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Shaverkeps Mild to Wild, 41387 Highway 168, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Young’s Shaver Lake Hardware, 41777 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Rancheria Enterprises, 63211 Huntington Lake Road, Lakeshore, Ca. 93634 Herb Bauer Sporting Goods, 6264 North Blackstone, Fresno, Ca. 93710 Sno-Park Permit Sales, California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, 1725 23rdStreet, #200, Sacramento, Ca. 95816,l California State Parks Division of Vehicular Recreation Sno-Park Program Sno-parks provide access to cross country ski trails, snowmobile routes, and snow play areas. Sno-parks are operated by the California State Parks and Recreation Office of Highway Motor Vehicular Recreation (OHMVR) in cooperation with the United States Forest Service. All of the sno-parks in California are in the Sierra Nevada’s, and are open from November 1 through May 30. The California Sno-Park Hotline can bell reached by phone. Sno-Parks operated by the state are designated by brown signs located along highways. There are 19 sno-parks operated by the OHMVR, and permits are required for each one. Day permits for $5 and season permits for $25 are available from designated Sno-Park vendors, by mail from OHMVR, or on-line. On-line purchases are subject to an additional $1.95 service fee. Permits must be displayed on the left side of the dashboard, and clearly seen from the outside of the vehicle. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable, and parking at a Sno-Park without a permit may result in a $94.50 fine. California Sno-Park permits are also valid in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sanitation facilities are provided at each of the parks. Camping, littering, and over-night parking are prohibited. The Sno-Parks are located in areas that can experience road closures in harsh weather conditions. Call CalTrans or check the CalTrans website to get information on roadway conditions when planning your trip, and carry chains and a shovel. Winter recreation can be hazardous, so it is important you consider your skill level, wear proper clothing, have respect for the terrain and park rules and regulations, and adhere to posted warnings for your safety. A printable brochure of Sno-Park locations is available from the OHMVR website and can be found here. Share your experience. Please leave a comment below if you've visited this sno-park. RULES AND REGULATIONS Permits required. Snowmobiling prohibited.
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Coyote Sno-Park
Tollhouse Road
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Coyote Sno-Park in Fresno County is located in the Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake region of the Sierra Nevada within the Sierra National Forest. Located 11.6 miles east of Shaver Lake, Coyote Sno-Park on the Sierra Heritage Scenic Byway (also known as Highway 168) is one of five sno-parks in this area. Balsam Meadows, Huntington Lake, Tamarack, and Eastwood Sno-Park are also located on Highway 168. Recommended Activities Coyote Sno-Park is great for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, tubing, and snow play. Snowmobiling is not permitted at this sno-park. Seasons Accessible The Coyote Sno-Park is open from November 1 - May 30. Sno-Park permits are required, and are available from several vendors nearby or online. Sno-Park Permit Vendors Permits for the Coyote Sno-Park are available online from the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division or from designated vendors in the area. A complete listing of sno-park permit vendors throughout Northern California is available here. Ken’s Market, 42137 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 China Peak Mountain Resort, 59265 Highway 108, Lakeshore, Ca. 93634 Cressman’s General Store, 36088 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. (559) 93664 Shaver Lake Gas & Food Mart, 41801 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Shaver Lake Sports, 41698 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Shaverkeps Mild to Wild, 41387 Highway 168, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Young’s Shaver Lake Hardware, 41777 Tollhouse Road, Shaver Lake, Ca. 93664 Rancheria Enterprises, 63211 Huntington Lake Road, Lakeshore, Ca. 93634 Herb Bauer Sporting Goods, 6264 North Blackstone, Fresno, Ca. 93710 Sno-Park Permit Sales, California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, 1725 23rdStreet, #200, Sacramento, Ca. 95816,l California State Parks Division of Vehicular Recreation Sno-Park Program Sno-parks provide access to cross country ski trails, snowmobile routes, and snow play areas. Sno-parks are operated by the California State Parks and Recreation Office of Highway Motor Vehicular Recreation (OHMVR) in cooperation with the United States Forest Service. All of the sno-parks in California are in the Sierra Nevada’s, and are open from November 1 through May 30. The California Sno-Park Hotline can bell reached by phone. Sno-Parks operated by the state are designated by brown signs located along highways. There are 19 sno-parks operated by the OHMVR, and permits are required for each one. Day permits for $5 and season permits for $25 are available from designated Sno-Park vendors, by mail from OHMVR, or on-line. On-line purchases are subject to an additional $1.95 service fee. Permits must be displayed on the left side of the dashboard, and clearly seen from the outside of the vehicle. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable, and parking at a Sno-Park without a permit may result in a $94.50 fine. California Sno-Park permits are also valid in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sanitation facilities are provided at each of the parks. Camping, littering, and over-night parking are prohibited. The Sno-Parks are located in areas that can experience road closures in harsh weather conditions. Call CalTrans or check the CalTrans website to get information on roadway conditions when planning your trip, and carry chains and a shovel. Winter recreation can be hazardous, so it is important you consider your skill level, wear proper clothing, have respect for the terrain and park rules and regulations, and adhere to posted warnings for your safety. A printable brochure of Sno-Park locations is available from the OHMVR website and can be found here. Share your experience. Please leave a comment below if you've visited this sno-park. RULES AND REGULATIONS Permits required. Snowmobiling prohibited.

Wilderness and hiking trails

Only 78 miles away.
Here on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, timbered, rolling terrain dominates most of Dinkey Lakes Wilderness. Almost all of it sits above 8,000 feet, with Three Sisters Peak soaring 10,619 feet near the 16 lakes clustered in the west-central region. Stands of white fir, red fir, and Jeffrey pine are interspersed with large mountain meadows, especially in the north-central region and along Helms Creek. Rocky outcroppings often break the skyline, and snow blankets much of the area from November until June. John Muir Wilderness lies just to the east and north. Trails are well suited for stock travel, but natural feed is scarce except in the meadows north of First Dinkey Lake and near Nelson Lake. Stock must be camped at least 500 feet from any shoreline. From Courtright Reservoir, the trail up Helms Creek reaches First Dinkey Lake after about 17 miles. Cattle still graze on sections of the area on permits issued prior to designation. Firewood will be very difficult to find near the lakes. Human use is rated as moderate. Leave No Trace How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness. Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors For more information on Leave No Trace, Visit the Leave No Trace, Inc. website.
Dinkey Lakes Wilderness
Here on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, timbered, rolling terrain dominates most of Dinkey Lakes Wilderness. Almost all of it sits above 8,000 feet, with Three Sisters Peak soaring 10,619 feet near the 16 lakes clustered in the west-central region. Stands of white fir, red fir, and Jeffrey pine are interspersed with large mountain meadows, especially in the north-central region and along Helms Creek. Rocky outcroppings often break the skyline, and snow blankets much of the area from November until June. John Muir Wilderness lies just to the east and north. Trails are well suited for stock travel, but natural feed is scarce except in the meadows north of First Dinkey Lake and near Nelson Lake. Stock must be camped at least 500 feet from any shoreline. From Courtright Reservoir, the trail up Helms Creek reaches First Dinkey Lake after about 17 miles. Cattle still graze on sections of the area on permits issued prior to designation. Firewood will be very difficult to find near the lakes. Human use is rated as moderate. Leave No Trace How to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness. Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors For more information on Leave No Trace, Visit the Leave No Trace, Inc. website.