Saturday, February 23, 2008

Agenda for March 1st Meeting

March 1st
6-8 PM
Diggins Agenda


Final Venue confirmations-discuss map (Marianne, Larry, Kim, All)
Registration Process (Kim)
Scheduling- individuals (Amber)
Budget (Kim)
Construction Status (Larry)
Fires (Larry & Kim
School Program- Themes (Amber)
Venue Sharing- Topics and Themes (roundtable)

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Where to Stay

We've had several inquiries about where to stay when volunteering at Diggins, especially those far flung volunteers from other parks. Hope this list will help give you an idea of the options.

Columbia Inn Motel
Easy walking distance from Diggins, next to the Post Office, only local hotel with pool. Room rates are: Single Queen $55, 2 double beds $75, Single King $65, 2 Queens $85, Suite (2 bedrooms) $95. Their phone number for reservations is: 209-533-0446 website www.columbiainnmotel.com

The Columbia Gem

About a mile away on Parrotts Ferry Rd 209-532-4508 rates start at $89. Has rooms, and cabins with small kitchens (offers a special rate of $70 for volunteers, subject to availability) www.columbiagem.com very accomodating for park people.


We have a couple of showers in the offices, and some visitors prefer to camp at the Diggins site, which is an option, especially if you have a canvas tent. Contact us ahead of time, to coordinate these most primitive options.

We also have a parking lot with no hookups, where those with RVs are welcome to stay, if they let us know in advance.

The Marble Quarry RV Park
www.marblequarry.com is just behind the Diggins, a short walk away. They have tent sites, cabins and RV sites, including a swimming pool 209-532-9539

The 49er RV park, about ½ mile away has RV sites only, www.49rv.com 209-532-4978

The City Hotel
(includes the Fallon) here on Main Street: 209- 532-1479 http://foreverlodging.com/cityhotel/ Room rates $135-$145, with cheaper rates on weekdays. (also AAA discount)

Hope this helps!