Introducing Sonora
Settled in 1848 by miners from Sonora, Mexico, this town was, in its heyday, a cosmopolitan center. It had shady parks, elaborate saloons and the Southern Mines’ largest concentration of gamblers, drunkards and gold. The Big Bonanza Mine, at the north end of Washington St where Sonora High School now stands, yielded 12 tons of gold in two years (including a 28lb nugget). It’s the county seat of Tuolumne County and its obvious foothill charms are attracting many newcomers. A Wal-Mart and chain restaurants like Applebee’s on the fringe attest to the growth. Fortunately, the historic center is changing with the times (antique stores abound) and it stays lively even after the sun goes down.
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Last updated: Jul 7, 2009
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California winter road closures
by Emyr 04 November 2008
We are planning on traveling from Lone Pine, CA to Lake Tahoe, NV via Highway 395. Then on from Lake Tahoe to Sonora, CA and Yosemite…
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RE: Great home-cooking restaurants in SF, Sonora, Springdale, Moab, Sedona
by trekker502 23 June 2008
In August, and probably July, Sonora, CA, is over 100F degrees, as I recall -- I have not been there for quite a few years (its not a…
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RE: Great home-cooking restaurants in SF, Sonora, Springdale, Moab, Sedona
by nutraxfornerves 23 June 2008
Sonora, CA is not in the desert, but rather in the foothills of the Sierras more or less on the way to Yosemite. It's a smallish Gold…
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