In Tuolumne County, along Highway 108, snowmobiling is a big attraction. At the end of the plowed portion of Highway 108, 6 mi/9.6 km beyond Strawberry is the Sno-Park, a favorite launching point for snowmobile lovers. Sno-Parks are parking areas, that are maintained in the winter, so people can park safely and experience their winter activities, such as snowmobiling.
In order to use a Sno-Park, you must have permit. There are three routes, that can be used by snowmobile enthusiasts in that area. Sno-Park to Eagle Creek is a 12 mi/19.3 km, groomed, snowmobile route along Highway 108 for about 5 mi/8 km and then follows up the Eagle Creek Road to Eagle Meadow, in the Stanislaus National Forest.
There are miles of open country around Eagle Meadow, available for snowmobiling. Forest Road 5N09 is located in the Eagle Meadow area and is a short loop, groomed by the Forest Service. Sno-Park to Dardanelle is a 13 mi/21 km route of Highway 108, starting from the Sno-Park and leading to the Dardanelle Resort, making it a popular snowmobile route.
The Dardanelle Resort was open for many years during winter and offered restaurants, cabin rentals and other necessities. Unfortunately, recently the Resort has been closed in winter.
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Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's apple cultivations.
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Parnassos is an impressive mountain in central Greece and its altitude is 2457 m/8061 ft. Its highest summit's name is Liakoura. According to the Greek mythology, the mountain's name derives from Greek hero Parnasso, who has build a town on the mountain.
Snowmobiling seems to be the most comfortable way to enjoy the snow. It is a high-speed relaxing way to reach distant spots or shelters, in high altitude, just to have lunch or dinner there.
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