Sierra Nevada Minis overnight trip to Murphy’s — August 23–24: Meet Saturday at 8:30 AM (depart 8:45 AM) at SaveMart, 3620 N. Carson St., Carson City, for a scenic drive over the Sierras (CA‑89 → CA‑4) to Murphy’s (≈108 miles, ~3 hours). Saturday we’ll have lunch at The Grounds, explore downtown with wine tasting and shopping, then check into recommended lodging (Murphy’s Inn Motel) and meet for dinner at 6:30 PM at Jesus Restaurant; Sunday after breakfast we’ll caravan to California Caverns for the 10:00 AM guided tour (60–80 minutes, ~65 steps) — 30 spots are available for that tour, so book tickets early