Its October and winter sports enthusiasts are already looking out for snow. Wolf Creek Lodge at 2,400 feet elevation with its Mediterranean climate can expect snow on only a few days. The snow soon melts as the sun rises. However, it is only an hour away from Donner Summit and the Sugar Bowl ski resort […]
Wolf Creek Lodgers are active hiking the trails around Grass Valley and Nevada City. For variety the great hiking trails close to Donner Summit are less than an hour’s drive from Wolf Creek Lodge. At this time of the year hikers are asking if the trails are open or are they still obstructed by the […]
For all our of state readers: not only does California have sun, sand, beaches and whatever but also poppies. They are looking good in Grass Valley at the moment:
There are lots of fun things to do in Grass Valley – April/ Spring
Are you near Grass Valley? Then come to the the Unitarian Universalist congregation in Grass Vally, CA on Sunday March 11th at 12:30 p.m. Members of Wolf Creek Lodge will explore the concept of cohousing with a special emphasis on senior cohousing. A light lunch will be available. The Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains […]
Tony and Emmy Award-winning comedienne-actress, writer and producer Lily Tomlin brings her live stage show to Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, March 25. The multi-talented entertainer is probably best known for the unforgettable characters she has created over the years, including Ernestine the telephone operator, 5-year-old Edith Ann, and Tommy Velour. Click here for more information.
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As you can see from our many articles on travel and community involvement, we are an active bunch. Our larger community of Nevada County is also a place of activism. Recently, a delegation of over 100 people from Nevada County caravanned on the “Yuba Express” to the State Capitol and hand-delivered over 10,000 letters and petition signatures to Governor Jerry Brown. (Wolf Creek Lodge members, such as Gail Bakker, were among the signers.) They were greeted at the Capitol by Resource Secretary John Laird, who announced that the State will keep the South Yuba State Park open! For more information on the “Save Our Yuba State Parks” campaign visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=496 and http://yubariver.org/.
A Downtown Parade, Masquerade Ball and Carnivale are featured February 18 & 19, 2012 as this colorful Sierra foothills town again celebrates Mardi Gras in Nevada City.
WCL enjoying MusicaliTEA
Several lucky lodgers plus friends spent a delightful afternoon on Sunday, January 22 at the 2nd annual MusicaliTea, a benefit event for the Sierra Master Chorale presented by InConcert Sierra . Sweet music and hot tea, what could be better in the wintry cold of January?
Although Grass Valley has a mild climate Wolf Creek Lodge is only an hour from very different climatic conditions in the northern Sierra. Both down hill and cross country ski areas are available around Donner Summit. During the hiking season members enjoyed hiking together on the spectacular trails in this area. We all looked forward […]
