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Whether you want the spooky tricks, the autumn spiced treats, or a little of both, you will find Halloween haunts here in Calaveras that will deliver on the treats while having a few tricks just to keep things interesting…
With five golf courses within a 45-mile radius, Calaveras County is a northern California golf destination that can’t be missed.
For breakfast on the go grab a strong coffee, a homemade everything bagel with cream cheese (and maybe a sweet treat too) from Aria Bakery in Murphys. Then hop in the car for a peaceful 20-minute drive through the pines to the town of Dorrington for easy access to the wild and scenic…
Welcome to the “Sugar Pine House”. Enjoy a peaceful getaway in this secluded mountain atmosphere. This house is located in the middle of a 60-acre Christmas tree farm in West Point, CA. Relax on the porch while taking in the views and listening to the sounds of the Mokelumne River. Check out the various hiking … Continued
California summers can get hot! Find fun and adventurous ways to cool off in Calaveras County this summer whether by walking among giants, exploring underground secrets, or taking a cool dip in a pristine alpine lake.
Take a pretty drive up Mountain Ranch Road just past the turn off for California Cavern and have breakfast or lunch at the Wildlife Cafe. Afterwards, make sure to stop and pet the llamas. Food and fun in Mountain Ranch!
“In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom and in water there is bacteria” – Benjamin Franklin
Calaveras County’s history reflects its spectacular natural environment, first as Native American Miwok settlements, then as a major player in the California Gold Rush, and soon after, as the discovery site of giant sequoias, beautiful caves and spectacular scenery. Calaveras County History: Mokelumne Hill Founded in 1848, “Moke Hill”, as the locals call it, was … Continued
There’s just something that makes us want to hit the road, get outside and waste away the weekend doing something fun and perfectly romantic. We’ve planned a perfect Calaveras getaway, so you don’t have to.
Angels Camp to Murphys and back to Angels Camp. Length: 20 milesSurface: 90% Asphalt; 10% Graded DirtClimbing: Approximately 1600 feetRoad or Mountain Bike Start: Dogtown Road in Angels Camp. Go about 6 miles to San Domingo Road. Follow San Domingo Road to Sheep Ranch Road, about 4 miles. Turn Right onto Sheep Ranch and you’ll … Continued
Find out what’s going on in Calaveras in January.
Earthquake Thriller Shines Light on Gold Rush Town The 2015 opening of a Hollywood film titled “San Andreas” called attention to the Gold Rush town of the same name. The film depicts a fictional version of the San Andreas fault, which runs through western California and is unrelated to the town of San Andreas in … Continued