The upcoming weekend should be dry but there is more weather (and maybe some snow) expected at higher elevations next week. Check out the weather at these webcams; remember that [...]
Check out the weather at these webcams; remember that weather can wreak havoc with them at times: BV Adventure Company Webcam and BV Mountain Resort Visit BearValley.com and BVAdventures.com for ideas and hints on [...]
Whew, the storms are over, everybody is starting to get back to normal, and it's warming up again! Check out the weather at these webcams; remember that weather can wreak [...]
02.21.2026 - The big snow has arrived, but the sun is out this weekend! Please be aware that we got snow all the way down to Murphys and starting around [...]
We will be conducting our annual business meeting on Monday, January 26th, at 4pm on Zoom. Members of the public are welcome to join the board at this meeting. Meeting [...]
The forecast is for continued dry weather for a bit longer! Check out the weather at these webcams; remember that weather can wreak havoc with them at times: BV Adventure [...]
It's time to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome the New Year. Thank you to everybody who helps make Murphys such a special place to live and visit. We hope [...]
More winterlike weather is headed our way this week! The Pass is closing on Tuesday, December 16th and the will re-evaluate conditions once the current storms have passed through. You [...]
From Cal Trans: Sonora, CA — Both Sonora and Ebbetts Passes will be closing on Tuesday, according to Caltrans. The agency reports that they are both “temporary closures” and not [...]
More winterlike weather is headed our way this week! Check out the weather and leaves at these webcams; remember that weather can wreak havoc with them at times: BV Adventure [...]
It sure looks like winter is here, but there is still plenty to do here in the mountains! Check out the weather and leaves at these webcams; remember that weather [...]
It's almost fall, but there is still plenty to do here in the mountains! Visit BearValley.com and BVAdventures.com for ideas and hints on places to go and things to see in the higher [...]
Can you believe that Hermitfest West is only days away? After all that thunder, lightning, and rain earlier in the week, we are expecting a beautiful day on the mountain. [...]
Labor Day is almost here, and that means Hermitfest West, our annual music and craft festival in Bear Valley is just around the corner. Find out more here. Visit BearValley.com and BVAdventures.com [...]
There's plenty going on this summer, and always lots of adventure to be had, whether hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, or more. Visit BearValley.com and BVAdventures.com for ideas and hints on places to [...]
ALPINE COUNTY UNIFIED COMMAND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2025 Alpine Unified Command Notifies Public of Suspension of All Target Shooting in Alpine County ALPINE COUNTY, CA — The Alpine [...]
For those of you interested in the ecology of the area, Quinn's Corner provides some fun and informative reading. Thank you to the Bear Valley Adventure Company for hsoting. Tree [...]
Welcome to summer in the Sierras! There's lots going on along the byway and always plenty of adventure to be had hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, and more. Visit BearValley.com and BVAdventures.com for [...]
Bear Valley Mountain Bike Trail News for June 2025 Bear Valley Trail Stewardship Needs Volunteers ~ Remember, trails aren’t born, they are built and maintained by volunteers like you and [...]
Visit the Calaveras and Alpine County event calendars for more information on events throughout the region. Please visit the event organizers’ websites or social media to confirm details. If you are looking for an [...]
05.14.2025 And, we're open again! TRAFFIC ADVISORY State Route 4 Ebbetts Pass Temporary Closure Ebbetts Pass Update: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be temporarily closing State Route 4 [...]
Let the adventures begin!
ALPINE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Announces the Opening of the Bear Valley Subdivision Effective 5 PM on April, 29 2025. April 29, 2025, Markleeville, [...]
April 13th, 2025 - The gate is now open at the west end of Lake Alpine, and the closure has moved to the east end of Lake Alpine. Sonora, CA [...]
Visit the Calaveras and Alpine County event calendars for more information on events throughout the region. Please visit the event organizers’ websites or social media to confirm details. For more on all the Happenings [...]
Visit the Calaveras and Alpine County event calendars for more information on events throughout the region. Please visit the event organizers' websites or social media to confirm details. For more [...]
Sonora, CA…Seasonal closures of some National Forest System roads and trails designated for motor vehicle use pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 212.51 begin, today, December 16 and [...]
12.15.2024 Update Sonora, CA — Highway 108 Sonora Pass and Highway 4 Ebbetts Pass are both closed for the winter season. They join Highway 120 Tioga Pass, which Yosemite officials [...]
Please note the date change to December 12th, 2024. The Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Association will be meeting on Zoom to conduct our Annual Meeting and update anyone interested on [...]
The pass has reopened....we'll let you know when it looks like it will be closing again. Enjoy the drive while you can! Winter really is coming! Or at least we [...]
