If you're looking for year-round fun in the great outdoors, Eastern Plumas County has got it covered. It's here where pristine lakes, scenic trails and community events are just waiting for you to explore. Find out for yourself why small town charm makes for the perfect vacation getaway. While visiting Eastern Plumas County there are many things to do. Visitors to the area can visit The Portola Railroad Museum, which boasts over 85 freight, caboose and passenger cars. Visitors can climb about an extensive collection of train cars and locomotives and can even rent a locomotive. Other areas of interest include Plumas Eureka State Park, Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl, Beckwourth Cabin, and the Beckwourth Trail Route. Communities in the area include Beckwourth, Blairsden, Chilcoot, Clio, Cromberg/Sloat, Graeagle, Johnsville, Portola, and Vinton.
Location:
Eastern Plumas County CC, 73136 Highway 70, PO Box 1379, Portola California 96122
Telephone
530-832-5444 Toll Free: 800-995-6057
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06/09 Coming to The Portola area
Arden Fair Sacramento CA March30-April18 Open the doors to Arden Fair and step inside. Here you'll find contemporary fashions, jewelry, accessories and brand name merchandise at over 165 specialty stores, plus Nordstrom's, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney. Arden Fair also has a number of terrific restaurants, everything from fast food to fine dining. And it's completely enclosed, so it's always a comfortable 70 degrees inside no matter what it's like outside.
California Exposition & State Fair Sacramento CA June12-28 The Cal Expo is the site of the California State Fair. All year Satellite Wagering, Waterworld USA, Paradise Island Fun Center and an RV Park are just a few of the features of the Cal Expo.The first State Fair was held in 1854 in San Francisco at the old Music Hall. The fair offered premiums (prizes) for its competitions and included such agricultural exhibits such as 2-inch-long peanuts, 72-pound beets and a 10-pound carrot that was longer than 3 feet. Horseracing was part of that first fair and has continued to be a part of the fair ever since.
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