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Looking for great activities for kids on your Calaveras summer vacation? Hot summer temperatures inspire us to find the coolest activities currently available, complete with recommended restaurants and lodging. Read on for our picks on where to take the kids for summer adventures. Explore Underground Probably one of the absolute coolest adventures your kids will … Continued
Summer in Calaveras County means High Sierra wildflowers, perfect temperatures, cooling off lake side, camping, fishing by the rivers, wine tasting at family owned vineyards, discovering and exploring charming Gold Rush era towns, cave exploration and much much more. Read on for fun things to do in the summer in Calaveras County. 1. Things to … Continued
Murphys boasts family owned and operated wineries, elevated restaurants, quaint shops, and comfortable and stylish lodging. Come see why its called Queen of the Sierra and one of California’s hidden gems.
⚠ ADVISORY: This fragile ecosystem needs your help. As one of the most popular wilderness destinations in our county, it is up to each visitor to make sure we all do our part to preserve the beauty of the area for generations to come. Please visit the Know Before You Go advisory at the bottom of this … Continued
Every October people descend upon the historic gold rush town and up-and-coming wine destination of Murphys, CA to channel their inner Lucy and Ethel in a true, down and dirty grape stomp competition. The Calaveras Grape Stomp is being held this year on Saturday, October 6.
Summer in Calaveras means hot days and warm evenings, perfect for outdoor concerts and theater, lots of outdoor recreation in the high country and on our lakes, winery events, and underground adventures. Summer in Calaveras: Unwind, indulge…or both For breakfast on the go grab a strong coffee, a homemade everything bagel with cream cheese (and … Continued
Romance and adventure abound in the Gold Country and High Sierra. Any season is a good time to explore Calaveras County and the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway. Romantic B&Bs, restaurants, indoor and outdoor activities, and the quiet nature of Calaveras make it the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle and create alone time … Continued
Great Memory-Making Trips Happen in Kid-Friendly Calaveras It’s not hard to make great family memories on a Calaveras getaway. Whether you’re looking for cultural or outdoor experiences, there’s plenty here to keep the kids happy, engaged and talking about their trip for years to come. And, what’s great about Calaveras County is that pretty much everything … Continued
There’s so much to see and do in Calaveras that it can be hard to decide what attractions to include in your getaway. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to hitting the highlights. Don’t want to miss anything? See the full list of attractions in the entire county and beyond. Calaveras Top Attractions: … Continued
Calaveras outdoor recreation is a year-round adventure. With a four-seasons wilderness destination in the High Sierra, and huge, beautiful, Sierra-fed lakes in the Gold Country region with endless wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking, and biking, Calaveras is a spectacular outdoor recreation destination. As always, when recreating in Calaveras County’s beautiful environments, please follow our Hop Lightly … Continued
There’s no shortage of festivals and events in Calaveras. Check out our online calendar find out what’s happening today. Here’s a full list of all annual events in the entire county. You can also see the top annual events that happen in each of our towns by visiting their individual festivals & events pages: Angels … Continued
Kid’s Caving Expedition Probably one of the absolute coolest adventures your kids will never forget, is the Mammoth Cave Expedition at California Cavern. Available for ages 8 and up, the trip takes you and your kids on a thrilling wild cave exploration with only cave helmet lights to light the way. Climb, crawl and squirm … Continued