With elevations ranging from about sea level in the valley to over 7000 feet in the High Sierra, Calaveras County is home to a variety of diverse environments. And here’s where we see nature at its finest… in our pristine waters flowing through our rivers and into our reservoirs to our snowy peaks and wildflower-covered rolling foothills. Calaveras boasts four distinct seasons, clear skies for stargazing, and beautiful wilderness areas, abundant with wildlife.

7 Reasons to Bring the Kids to Calaveras for Spring Break
7 Reasons to Bring the Kids to Calaveras for Spring Break

In Calaveras County, spring break means casting a line into glassy lakes at sunrise, wandering through blooming foothill trails, and exploring Gold Rush towns that spark every child’s imagination. It’s an easy, unplugged escape where families reconnect in the fresh mountain air and turn simple outdoor moments into lifelong traditions.

7 Reasons to Bring the Kids to Calaveras for Spring Break

In Calaveras County, spring break means casting a line into glassy lakes at sunrise, wandering through blooming foothill trails, and exploring Gold Rush towns that spark every child’s imagination. It’s an easy, unplugged escape where families reconnect in the fresh mountain air and turn simple outdoor moments into lifelong traditions.

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Calaveras County. It’s (perfect) for the birds.
Calaveras County. It’s (perfect) for the birds.

Guest blogger, Barry Boulton, is the newsletter editor for the Central Sierra Audubon Society. Read more for his in-depth knowledge of Calaveras’ beautiful birds.

Calaveras County. It’s (perfect) for the birds.

Guest blogger, Barry Boulton, is the newsletter editor for the Central Sierra Audubon Society. Read more for his in-depth knowledge of Calaveras' beautiful birds.

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