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CALAVERAS COUNTY

CALAVERAS COUNTY: CALIFORNIA'S GOLD COUNTRY AND MORE

When I say Calaveras, what leaps to mind? Chances are, thanks to Mark Twain, your first thought was jumping frogs!

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Jumping Frog Statuary
(CC) Derek Baird

Yes, Calaveras is home to and birthplace of the Calaveras Jumping Frog Jubilee, which congers images of rough men in levis and flannel shirts hootin' it up after a hard season of mining for gold.

And that's part of who Calaveras County is. Now, let's take a look at the REST of the story!

There's Gold in Them Thar Hills

Located on the Gold Rush Trail - State Highway 49 - Calaveras sits smack dab in the middle of California's Gold Country, and you can still find plenty of evidence that the 49ers found gold here.

Combine challenging exploration with Gold Rush history and folklore at Gold Cliff Mine, and see the Mother Lode from the inside out at the Sutter Gold Mine.

There's Also Wine in Them Thar Hills

Wine lovers will find plenty to love in Calaveras County too! Discover hillsides covered with grapevines that produce award-winning vintages. Enjoy a visit to any of Calaveras' many road-side tasting rooms and wineries to find complimentary wine tasting in a convivial atmosphere - you'll be sure you've struck it rich!

There's Adventure...

(CC) Matthew High

From mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing to water sports like boating and fishing; from spelunking to ziplining ... you'll discover plenty to keep you outdoors and busy in Calaveras!

There's Snow...

Skiiers and boarders flock to Calaveras for the steep and the deep, with scenic groomed tracks and trails. Or maybe you prefer snowmobiling or snowshoeing - you're in luck with miles and miles of trackless winter bliss!

There's Big Trees...

And don't forget the Redwoods! Calaveras offers up the natural wonders to be found in Calaveras Big Trees State Park (in California "Big Trees" is a euphamism for "Redwoods"!) and the Stanislaus National Forest. Rugged canyons, clear streams, campgrounds and picnic areas - the outdoors just doesn't get any better than this!

So next time you hear Calaveras County, you can say: There's much more to Calaveras than just jumping frogs!

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Historic and picturesque Gold Rush towns, Gold Rush museums and mines, art galleries and charming antique shops, award-winning wineries and micro-breweries, outdoor activities year-round ... let's explore Calaveras!

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