Visit the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum
A trip to Murphys, California is a great way for travelers to unwind, relax, and savor time away from the daily hustle. It’s also a chance to learn something exciting and new when you make it a priority to check out local museums. If you’re an adventurer with a heart for pursuing stories of the past, you won’t want to miss out on a stop at the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum the next time you’re in town.
A New Perspective on Local History
The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum is located at 2148 Dunbar Road in nearby Arnold, California just about 12 miles from Murphys following CA-4 E. The museum enjoys a spectacularly scenic location on State Route 4 right in the Stanislaus National Forest within Calaveras County. When you’re looking forward to a visit, you’ll want to plan your stop for any time Friday through Sunday between noon and 4:00 pm. Guests who enjoy time at the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum will be privy to a new and unique perspective on the history of both logging and lumbering through the Sierra Nevada. The museum is designed to be a dedication to past generations who have worked in these industries as well as a way to educate future generations about local logging.
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What You’ll See and Learn When You Drop By
Travelers who take time to explore the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum will find it to be a rich resource for information on logging practices in the area as well as a hub for education and research. The exhibits and displays on-site are great to browse when you’re looking for a comprehensive overview of how each industry impacted the development of the area over time. Exhibits showcase the region’s logging industry from the mid-1800s through the gold rush and into the present day. Research done through the museum offers up some fascinating insight into how logging and timbering has affected the local economy, culture, and social aspects of life in the area through time. The museum sits on a seven-acre property that was originally occupied by the logging and mill workers’ camp that was historically linked to the Blagen Lumber Company. At an elevation of 4,000 feet and surrounded by heavily forested terrain, you’ll find yourself in a wonderfully authentic setting to peruse the subjects at hand.
Planning Your Visit
The museum is open to the public from April 1 each year through Thanksgiving weekend as long as the weather permits. It’s a good idea to give them a call before you head over at 209-795-6782. There’s plenty of convenient parking space on-site at the museum which is also wheelchair accessible and a great place to spend an afternoon with the kids. The museum is also an access point to the Arnold Rim Trail which is a wonderful addition to your museum visit experience. You can access the trailhead right from the parking lot and the first mile of the route is paved. The trail is open year-round and is great for bicycling and hiking alike.
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