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The Hot Tub Is Available

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Roland

Attention Sierra Vacationers! We now offer the Hot Tub at no additional cost.

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Museum Schedule for 2012

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Roland

Here is the schedule for all the great activities at the Shaver Lake Museum for 2012.  Notice that the steam donkey engine will be fired up for a demo 6 different times during the year.  I have participated in this … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening At The Museum

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Roland

The Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum at Shaver Lake is a wonderful repository of information and exhibits about the development of the hydroelectric system developed in the very early 1900′s and the logging and lumbering industry in the area.  … Continue reading →

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Great Hike To Rancheria Falls

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Roland

This is a video of a visit to Rancheria Falls near Huntington Lake, California in September 2011.  The elevation is about 7.500 feet but fortunately the trail is in very good condition and not too steep so it was a … Continue reading →

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Shaver Mountain Men Cutting A Log With An Old Fashioned Crosscut Saw

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Roland
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Welcome to ShaverHaven at Shaver Lake

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Roland

“High in the western slope of California’s Central Sierra Nevada, nestled amidst a vast expanse of timberland, there lies a deep blue body of water surrounded by shades of evergreens. The sweet smell of sugar and white pine is heavy … Continue reading →

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