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Swimming Holes and Hidden Lakes

From refreshing swimming holes to hundreds of acres of open water, Calaveras is rich in water sports. Whether you’re looking to fish, swim, kayak camp, SUP, or fly down the water on your watercraft of choice, Calaveras knows how to keep the heat in check.

Dog Friendly Calaveras

Traveling with your best friend and need to know where to sleep, eat, and have some fun? Read on for a few reasons why Calaveras is your #1 spot to bring your sweet fur-baby along with you!

Mountain Bike Trails in Calaveras County and Ebbetts Pass Corridor

Did you know that Calaveras County is home to hundreds of miles of trails perfect for mountain biking?  Find your next mountain bike adventure with our guide to Mountain Bike Trails in Calaveras County and the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway corridor below.

Bear Valley Music Festival

This gorgeous annual summer event founded in 1968 celebrates a wide-range of music genres and artistic styles. Want to attend an opera performed with a fully symphony orchestra, groove to 70’s disco inferno, or don your kilt for a lively jib to Highland bagpipes ? You can, and you can do it at a 7200-foot elevation in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains!

Fireworks Over Lake Hogan

Independence Day Fireworks start the end of June in Calaveras. New Hogan Lake and Ironstone Vineyards put on the most popular shows in the region Fireworks over New Hogan Lake When: Last Saturday in June from dusk to 10pm Where:  New Hogan Lake near Valley Springs, CA  Explore Valley Springs tri-lakes area here. Cost: Free What: Fireworks over New Hogan Lake makes Independence … Continued

Calaveras Big Trees

History of Calaveras Big Trees Calaveras Big Trees State Park is the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California. A must-see when visiting Calaveras County, these sequoias are the largest in the world, towering between 250 and 300 feet.  To put that into perspective, that’s the length of a football field or as tall as … Continued

Independence Day, Fireworks, and More 4th of July Fun

Here in Calaveras, we take Independence Day very seriously. That’s why we start our Independence Day celebrations early—in June to be exact. Read on to find all of the best parades and fireworks in Calaveras for 4th of July celebrations throughout the county.

Calaveras Fishing That Can’t Be Beat

Calaveras has some of the most beautiful fishing areas in the country. Read on for great places to drop a line and reliable outfitters with a wealth of knowledge of how to fish this area.

Celebrate Mom in Calaveras

Celebrate Mom in Calaveras this year. With so much diverse beauty to choose from, you will find great ways to thank Mom for all she’s done!

Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival

The Annual Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival is held on Independence Day Weekend in the beautiful mountain resort town of Arnold, on Highway 4. Situated among the pines and redwoods, the Festival features over 60 booths of original art & crafts and antiques & collectibles. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, for your home or … Continued

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