ACTIVITIES
LOCAL & REGIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Chesa Madrisa is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood which is a great jumping ground with easy access to many activities throughout the seasons. Outdoor adventures are abundant - hiking year round, snow sports in the winter, and water sports in the summer. This is a destination where visitors come to enjoy the fresh air and unwind.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
- CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK - check out the Giant Sequoias!
- LUBE ROOM SALOON - my favorite local restaurant
- BIG TREES VILLAGE REC CENTER - neighborhood pool for summer swimming
- BIG TREES MARKET - our closest grocery store
- SIERRA NEVADA ADVENTURE CO - rent or buy your outdoor gear here
- WHITE PINES LAKE - small lake for swimming & small playground for kiddos
- ARNOLD RIM TRAIL - hike or bike
- SIERRA NEVADA LOGGING MUSEUM - trains on display also
REGIONAL ACTIVITIES
- SNO PARKS - great spots for sledding, snowshoeing & cross country skiing
- BEAR VALLEY SKI RESORT - small & family friendly
- BEAR VALLEY ADVENTURE CO - rent bikes or enjoy cross country skiing here
- MURPHYS - old mining town turned modern with great wine, breweries & restaurants
- NEWSOME-HARLOW WINERY - my personal favorite of the bunch in Murphys
- MURPHYS PLAYGROUND - set alongside a creek this is a family favorite
- GROUNDS - upscale dining in Murphys
- MURPHYS POURHOUSE - great beer selection & laid back
- THE WATERING HOLE - great beer selection & amazing food
- FIREWOOD PIZZA - something for everyone here
- COLUMBIA STATE HISTORIC PARK - located in Sonora & a fun day trip - old mining town
- IRONSTONE - a popular winery
- ANGELS CAMP - home to Mark Twain's Frog Jumping Contest
- LAKE ALPINE - my personal favorite for summer recreation
- UNION & UTICA RESERVOIRS - popular summer spots
- STANISLAUS RIVER - popular for fishing & swimming
- MERCER CAVERNS - caves, climbing wall & zip lining adventures
- SWS MOUNTAIN GUIDES - great way to practice mountain climbing