Arnold, CA Road Trips

1 Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, 2148 Dunbar Rd, ☏ +1-209-795-6782. F Sa noon-4PM. The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of logging in the Sierra Nevada region. The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum is located in the community of White Pines on a 7-acre (28,000 m2) site, originally occupied by the historic logging and mill workers' camp of the Blagen Lumber Company, which operated from 1938 to 1962. The museum is in a 2,400-square-foot (220 m2) building, on a forested slope above White Pines Lake (elevation 4,000 feet). It has an indoor exhibit space, as well as outdoor exhibits of large logging equipment and artifacts. (updated Dec 2021) 2 Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Sunrise to sunset. Located three miles outside of town, this 6,498-acre park preserves two groves of giant sequoia trees, with the easily-accessible north grove home to approximately 100 trees, while the more remote south grove is home to about 1,000 trees. It has been a tourist destination since 1852 and is considered the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California. A campground is available from March through November. $10 per vehicle. (updated Dec 2020) 3 Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway. The Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway is a scenic, 61 miles (98 km) stretch of Highways 4 and 89 that travels from Arnold, through the Sierras, and ends at the town of Markleeville.

1 Snowshoe Brewing Company, 2050 CA-4, ☏ +1 209 795-2272. This brewery offers an excellent selection of handcrafted beer, fresh food, local wines and family-friendly service. Food options include pizzas and sandwiches. Sports fans will have plenty of TVs available to watch their favorite team. The counselors from the local summer camps usually go there on their breaks for a delicious meal. (updated Dec 2021)