Amador County – The Amador Council of Tourism plans a 3-location workshop next week on a geotourism mapping of Amador County. Maureen Funk, executive director of the Amador Council of Tourism announced the “Geotourism Gatherings” last week, saying the “goal is to capture and convey the essence of the region through the eyes of people who know it best.” Funk said people attending the workshop will learn about Geotourism and how to make nominations for an online Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide, sponsored by National Geographic. Funk said geotourism mapping aims to “capture the history and heritage of Amador County’s favorite destinations, local characters, historic sites, galleries, restaurants, scenic views, lakes, hiking trails and other special places of interest.” Funk said “geotourism is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place,” including “its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.” She said it “helps travelers to tread lightly and enjoy a locale’s sense of place.” Funk said “nominations can include basically, anything that is authentic to the Sierra Nevada and sustains or enhances the character of the region, acquainting tourists with local culture and traditions and offering them in-depth opportunities to enjoy an area's unique natural beauty and biodiversity.” Nomination categories include natural attractions, outdoor adventures, businesses, festivals, events, museums, interpretive centers, theaters, local points of interest, agritourism, and historic & cultural sites. People can also be nominated, including musicians, craft workers and artists. The map, at sierranevadageotourism.org, already has 11 Amador County listings, including the Gold Country Cruise Car Show in downtown Jackson, which is pending approval. Historic sites or districts already on the map include the Preston Castle in Ione, Roaring Camp in Pine Grove, and the unincorporated town of Volcano, with a mention of the Chaw’Se Grinding Rock. “Geologic Features” listed on the map include the Sutter Gold Mine in Sutter Creek, and the Mokelumne River’s “Electra-Middle Bar” run Devil’s Nose, along with its 1912 Middle Bar Bridge. Also listed are the Tiger Creek Dam, and a notice urging support of the “Wild & Scenic” designation of the Mokelumne River. The workshops are all Tuesday, July 27th. One is 8:30 a.m. at Sutter Creek Community Center. The second is 1:30 p.m. at Ione City Hall, and the third is 5:30 p.m. at the Jackson Civic Center. View the MapGuide at www.sierranevadageotourism.org. Amador County is in the “Tahoe Emigrant Corridor.” Organizers ask for RSVPs of which workshop people would attend, by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monday, 19 July 2010 08:09
Amador Council of Toursim to Host Geomapping Workshop
Amador County – The Amador Council of Tourism plans a 3-location workshop next week on a geotourism mapping of Amador County. Maureen Funk, executive director of the Amador Council of Tourism announced the “Geotourism Gatherings” last week, saying the “goal is to capture and convey the essence of the region through the eyes of people who know it best.” Funk said people attending the workshop will learn about Geotourism and how to make nominations for an online Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide, sponsored by National Geographic. Funk said geotourism mapping aims to “capture the history and heritage of Amador County’s favorite destinations, local characters, historic sites, galleries, restaurants, scenic views, lakes, hiking trails and other special places of interest.” Funk said “geotourism is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place,” including “its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.” She said it “helps travelers to tread lightly and enjoy a locale’s sense of place.” Funk said “nominations can include basically, anything that is authentic to the Sierra Nevada and sustains or enhances the character of the region, acquainting tourists with local culture and traditions and offering them in-depth opportunities to enjoy an area's unique natural beauty and biodiversity.” Nomination categories include natural attractions, outdoor adventures, businesses, festivals, events, museums, interpretive centers, theaters, local points of interest, agritourism, and historic & cultural sites. People can also be nominated, including musicians, craft workers and artists. The map, at sierranevadageotourism.org, already has 11 Amador County listings, including the Gold Country Cruise Car Show in downtown Jackson, which is pending approval. Historic sites or districts already on the map include the Preston Castle in Ione, Roaring Camp in Pine Grove, and the unincorporated town of Volcano, with a mention of the Chaw’Se Grinding Rock. “Geologic Features” listed on the map include the Sutter Gold Mine in Sutter Creek, and the Mokelumne River’s “Electra-Middle Bar” run Devil’s Nose, along with its 1912 Middle Bar Bridge. Also listed are the Tiger Creek Dam, and a notice urging support of the “Wild & Scenic” designation of the Mokelumne River. The workshops are all Tuesday, July 27th. One is 8:30 a.m. at Sutter Creek Community Center. The second is 1:30 p.m. at Ione City Hall, and the third is 5:30 p.m. at the Jackson Civic Center. View the MapGuide at www.sierranevadageotourism.org. Amador County is in the “Tahoe Emigrant Corridor.” Organizers ask for RSVPs of which workshop people would attend, by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Latest from
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