Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
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| RE/MAX Yosemite Gold Real Estate - Our office website includes flyers of houses for sale, FAQ About Pine Mountain Lake, sold prices of homes and lots for six months, Realtor resumes, list of service providers, Groveland information, articles for Sellers. | |
Vacation Home Rentals in Pine Mountain Lake - Rent a cabin, a luxury home on the lake, or a condo at PML and enjoy the lake, tennis, 18 hole golf, pool, beaches, hiking, etc. On-line reservations and pictures of all 75 of our homes.
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| Yosemite Chamber of Commerce - The new name for the Highway 120 COC! Chamber members and activities like 49er Festival, Chili Cookoff, Safe and Sane Halloween. Photos | |
| Pine Mountain Lake Homeowners Association - Check it for golf rates, restaurant menus, activities schedule, general information about amenities, etc | |
| Yosemite National Park - Official government website for Yosemite. Road and weather conditions. | |
| Yosemite National Park Concessioner - Lodging, activities, weather, special offers and events, photo album | |
| Yosemite Association - Non-profit group. Outdoor seminars, preservation projects, webcams, scientific articles. | |
| Stanislaus National Forest - Campgrounds, day use sites, hiking, Cherry Lake, Tuolumne River | |
| Tuolumne County Visitor's Bureau - All the outdoor activities you love . . . skiing, biking, hiking, rafting, fishing, camping, and more. The arts, theater, museums, and entertainment abound. In the Sierra Nevada foothills, you won't feel crowded. You'll have that great unfenced feeling because there are so many different things to do while in the historic Gold Country. | |
| My Mother Lode News & Information - Loaded with community information. Also has a complete list of churches by denomination. | |
| Cabin Radio KKBN 93.5 - News and Events in Tuolumne County | |
Pine Mountain Lake Aviation Association - The pilots at PML have monthly dinner meetings with outstanding speakers. This is a large and socially active group of flying enthusiasts. Their website features links to their newsy color newsletters and is quick to navigate. A membership application is on-line.
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| Tuolumne River Preservation - From the group that helped get the Wild and Scenic status for our incredible river that starts 11,000 feet high in Yosemite Park. They host the Watershed Center in Groveland during the summer. Information on river flows, hikes, rafting companies, and preservation of the Tuolumne and Clavey Rivers. | |
| Sonora Regional Medical Center - Finished in 2003 and operated by Adventists, they have a Groveland medical clinic too | |
Pacific State Bank - New building on Highway 120 with ATM and drive-up teller.
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Tuolumne County Economic Development Corporation - Demographics, infrastructure, workforce stats, and a link to the Community Development Department for information on getting permits.
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| Groveland Weather - Get a 10-day forecast from Intellicast | |
Topography Map of Groveland - Link to Topozone
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| Groveland on MapQuest - Zoom in for street details. | |
| 2 Get Gold - A travel site with some useful information | |
| Central Sierra Health Magazine - Alternative and complementary therapies | |
| Columbia Community College - About a 40 minute drive North of Groveland | |
| Groveland Area Involved Neighbors - A community group that sponsors Movies on the Hill, Safe and Sane Halloween, and works on grants for health and youth projects. | |
| Hotel Jeffery Coulterville - Historic restaurant, saloon and hotel just a 15 minute drive from Groveland | |
| Tuolumne County Government - Official County website with links to each department | |
| Valley Views Central California - On line version of magazine with dining guide, events calendar, and intriguing places to visit in the Gold Country. | |
| Yosemite Highway Herald Newspaper - A monthly source of reader-contributed news, regular columns, and advertising covering Southern Tuolumne County and Northern Mariposa County | |
| Entertainment | |
| Groveland Museum - Current displays, historical society program speakers. | |
Iron Door Historic Saloon - Also restaurant, ice cream parlor, coffee house and GREAT MUSIC! In an 1850's stone building- a true landmark.
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| Calendar of Events - Six months of Tuolumne and Calaveras County events posted on the Central Sierra Seasons magazine website | |
| Railroad State Park in Jamestown - Guide to tours and events at Railtown 1897 | |
| Columbia State Park - Recreation of a Gold Rush era town. | |
| Stage 3 Theater Company - Intimate theater experience in Sonora. California history, musicals, first run plays, etc. | |
| Sierra Repertory Theater - Year-round professional plays at two theaters in Columbia and Sonora. Superb actors, old standards and new plays. | |
| Air Tours Over Yosemite Scenery - Springfield Flying Service offers custom airplane (and biplane) tours as well as pilot lessons. | |
| Another Calendar of Events - Groveland, Tuolumne, Sonora, and beyond- a very comprehensive calendar prepared by the folks at the Hotel Charlotte | |
| Black Oak Casino - Gambling, shows, restaurants, bowling. In Tuolumne City, about an hour drive from Groveland | |
| Dodge Ridge Ski Resort - On Highway 108 about a 90 minute drive from Groveland | |
| Golf at Greenhorn Creek - Angels Camp, Calaveras County. 18 holes, par 72 | |
| Golf at Mountain Springs - Southeast of Sonora and no houses around the course. | |
| Golf at Pine Mountain Lake - 18 hole championship course open to the public-reduced rates for property owners and guests. Wave to me above the 4th fairway! | |
| Golf at Saddle Creek - Semi-private resort, 18 holes, par 72, 6015 yards from the whites, near Copperopolis in Calaveras County | |
| Lodging | |
| Where to Stay Near Groveland - A wonderful selection of thirteen historic hotels, inns, B& B's, guest ranches and cabins | |
| Hotel Charlotte - Historic and affordable 10-room B&B hotel on Groveland's Main Street. Guests enjoy free Internet access, daily buffet breakfast, TV and Game Room, and full porch overlooking downtown Groveland. | |
| Groveland Hotel - Gourmet restaurant and 22 rooms in a beautifully refurbished 1850's building, next to the Iron Door | |
| Yosemite Rose Bed & Breakfast - An 1800's Italianate Revival Victorian built in 2002 on 90 acres with pond, about 18 miles to Yosemite's Highway 120 entrance. Five guest rooms with private baths, billiards room, music room, library and separate private "honeymoon cottage". Beautifully decorated, gorgeous views, horse stables, walking trails. | |
| Manzanita Hill Bed & Breakfast - Spectacular mountaintop views just 1/4 mile from town. | |
| Berkshire Inn - Built in 1988, this sprawling lodge sits on 20 wooded acres, with nature trails and beautiful vistas. | |
| Blackberry Inn Bed & Breakfast - On five acres off of Highway 120 about 7 miles East of Groveland | |
| Sunset Inn - Cabins near the Yosemite border. | |
| Yosemite Pines RV Park - Just 2 miles from Groveland, with pool, store, tent sites, tent rentals, and recreation hall | |
| Real Estate | |
| Yosemite Title Company - Offices in Groveland, Sonora, and Twain Harte, underwritten by Stewart title insurance | |
| Pine Mountain Appraisals - How to prepare for an appraisal, types of appraisals and other helpful tips from Richard Grossman | |
| Real Estate CyberSpace Society - Real estate internet sites | |
| MKI Home Inspections - Ordering an inspection, what it covers, client expectations, environmental issues. | |
| Realty Times Newsletter - Latest real estate news from Realty Times. | |
| Tax Information | |
| Selling your Home - Internal Revenue Service official site. | |
| First-time homeowners - IRS site. | |
| Homeowner deductions information - The IRS wants you to get all the deductions you deserve! | |
| How to report moving expenses - More IRS tips. | |
| 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges - Starker Services is a nationwide accommodator for 1031 IRS exchanges PRESERVE YOUR PROFITS!!! | |
| Old Republic Exchange Co - Info on 1031 Tax Exchanges | |
| Tax Exchange Qualified Intermediaries - The Federation of Exchange Accommodators FAQ on home exchanges. | |
| Mortgage | |
| Bank of America Learning Center - Up-to-date information on home equity loans and lines of credit, rates, and other types of loans and mortgages on one of the best bank sites. | |
| Home Mortgage Rates - Check on current loan rates. | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| United Mortgage - Local loan broker in Groveland for land, houses, refinance, FHA, new construction- check out their Services page for more loan options. Many years of experience and outstanding service. | |
| Schools | |
| Tuolumne County Schools - Details on services offered by the County Schools Office, located in Sonora, California | |
| California Dept. of Education - Go to Tuolumne County, Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified School District to find Tenaya Elementary and Tioga High Schools | |
School Information - Free school profiles for all of the United States. Click California, then Groveland, to find our schools.
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| Home Services | |
| Home Repair - Hometime website | |
| Remodeling, gardening, cleaning, hardware warehouse on-line - Home improvement and real estate and a whole lot more including shopping on-line. | |
| River Rafting | |
| ARTA River Tours - American River Touring Association, a nonprofit corporation with 42 years experience. | |
| California Whitewater Rafting - Featuring the Tuolumne River | |
| Echo Trips River Rafting - River rafting trips on the Tuolumne River | |
| Sierra Mac River Trips - Offering whitewater rafting on the Tuolumne River and Cherry Creek | |
| Tuolumne River Rapid-by-Rapid Description - Scroll down to see superb photos of the most exciting rapids in California | |
| Zephyr Whitewater River Rafting - in Groveland's back yard: the Tuolumne River. Half day to 5 day tours; also the Merced River in Yosemite. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Groveland Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
The Moving Coach - This free program helps you identify, communicate with, and contract with top moving companies. Exclusively available to customers of RE/MAX,"Van Lines Made Simple" provides insurance, price guarantees and discounts. This is a "no fee" move management assistance service.
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| National Moving Network - Estimates, tips, and a 6-week checklist | |
| US Postal Service Movers Guide - Change your address on-line and pick the effective dates | |
| Home Fair - Buying or selling a home and relocating | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Art Galleries Mariposa County - I love local art inspired by the Sierra and nature. Here's a list of art galleries in Mariposa County, courtesy of the Sierra Art Trails website. | |
Go Daddy Domain Names - Low cost website domain name registration
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