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| Copyright 2006, by Patrick A. Taylor. All material contained in these pages are protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Reproduction of any content, including pictures, by any means, electronic or otherwise, is strictly prohibited without express written consent of the author. |
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LINKS: US Forest Service HikerCentral Reservations Tuolumne County Visitor's Bureau Pinecrest Sport Shop Pinecrest Chalet Pinecrest Lake Resort Real Estate |
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| Non-Fiction. The true history of Pinecrest, as well as stories about camping, the dances, adventures, and what life was like growing up in the 1950's and 1960's in a small resort town that many believe to be "magical". Many historical photos taken by the author and his family. The ONLY book in print about Pinecrest. |
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| The Lodge, circa 1951 |
| September, 1963 |
| Winter, 1969 |
| Lake from cabin, 1964 |
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| View from the front yard of the Taylor cabin, circa 1960 |
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| Thirty miles east of Sonora, and north of Yosemite, the pristine waters of Pinecrest Lake provide a magical setting and backdrop for outdoor adventures including swimming, boating, camping, fishing, and hiking. At an elevation of 5620 feet above sea level and nestled on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Pinecrest has created everlasting memories for generations of visitors. I hope you enjoy this website. Please send me your thoughts following the link at the bottom. |
"I feel I've lost a good friend since finishing (the) book. I want it to go on and on...(Pat is) a gifted writer, authoritative, witty, and with such a sense of the pangs of youth. I do hope you write other nostalgic books." Susan Cantrell - Award-winning journalist and author of "Starwords" " LOVED THE BOOK. It will be a treasure I will keep for many years." Michael Allsup - Three Dog Night. "I have enjoyed your book so much, I am purchasing this one for my sister..." Anonymous, Carmichael, CA |
| Be sure to check out my book "Memories of Pinecrest" below. |
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| "Memories of Pinecrest" |
| Now available at the Pinecrest Market, the Pinecrest Fine Arts Gallery, and Rich and Sal's Sporting Goods Also available at the Tuolumne County Visitor's Bureau in Sonora, CA. |
| "Tales of Pinecrest" (work in progress) |
| Due for publication Summer of 2009. This new book is a compelation of stories, anecdotes, and memories from YOU, the reader. But I need your stories, anecdotes, and memories. If you wish to see your name, as well as your stories in print, please send them to me by clicking on the link below. This book will be cataloged in the Library of Congress. Anonymous stories will be accepted. I may print them verbatim, or I reserve the right to edit as I see fit (Literary license). You will, of course, receive a free signed copy if I include your story. |