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One thing I know about having two high-energy boys is that it helps to have a plan. There’s a lot to do here, and by about 8:30 in the morning they’re bouncing off the walls unless otherwise directed. Here are a few of my favorite go-to activities, which are by no means exclusive to the kid-carrying … Continued
The Calaveras Air Fair, Fly-in and Open House at the Calaveras County Airport, just outside the town of San Andreas. It’s an eclectic day of fancy planes, entertainment and your chance to take the family for a plane ride for just a few dollars. Think of it like a car show for airplanes, where … Continued
Angels Inn offers the perfect combination of country charm and city convenience. With a location central to exceptional golf, wine tastings, lakes, art galleries, hiking, historic towns, caverns and conveniently located directly across the street from the Angels Camp Museum. Angels Inn offers guests exceptional, personalized service, with free WiFi which allows you to stay … Continued
Angels Camp RV Camping Resort is a family-friendly park with over 100 sites. The resort is perfect for groups, families, and couples. With full hookups, comfortable lodges, rustic cabins and tent sites available year-round. Angels Camp RV Resort Located just a few miles south of historic downtown Angels Camp, you’ll have a perfect spot to … Continued
Skiing and Backcountry Snowsports With at least another month of the season (conditions permitting), the skiing at Bear Valley Mountain is excellent thanks to the efforts of their snowmaking and grooming crew. Head up for the March 28 Freeheel Race Series. Whether you’re a seasoned backcountry traveler or new to the scene, this event will … Continued
Vallecito, once a thriving Gold Rush town, is now a sleepy little village tucked off the Highway. But the town isn’t the big attraction here; Vallecito’s Moaning Cavern has long been a must-see destination for tourists since the construction of the 100-ft spiral staircase in 1922. More intrepid or perhaps, foolhardy, tourists visited even before … Continued
Calaveras Winter Itineraries: Unwind, indulge, and PLAY! UNWIND…Warm your body up with a few downward dogs and some deep stretching at one of Calaveras’ fitness studios such as the Angels Camp Body Shop, Good Karma Yoga Studio, or the Valley Springs Sports and Fitness Center. After class, take your relaxation to the next … Continued
6-Day Self-Driving Tour DAY 1: Arrival, Check-in & Dinner DRIVE: 2-1/2 hours from San Francisco or San Jose or 1-1/2 hours from Sacramento or Yosemite National Park to The Golf Club at Copper Valley in Copperopolis CHECK IN: at The Golf Bungalows at Copper Valley or The Gateway Hotel in the Copper Towne Square WINE TASTING/SHOPPING: … Continued
Calaveras: Where Big Bold Wines Meet Big Bold Adventure Big and bold can describe the environment too, with its granite mountaintops in the higher elevations and limestone foothills dotted with caves. In fact, Calaveras has more show-caves than any other county in California. You can take a walk tour (for the more pedestrian minded) or … Continued
The beautiful Gold Country region is characterized by the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Spring rains bring green hills turning gold in summer, dotted with live oaks and interspersed with old gold mining settlements, now featuring Victorian architecture of the Old West. The areas of Calaveras that fall into this rural California region include: … Continued
Editor’s Note: Although part of California Cavern’s above ground landscape was burned by the recent Butte Fire, the underground environment in this enchanting cavern is completely unaffected and guided tours have reopened. Calaveras County draws people for many reasons. For me the area is my gateway to the High Sierra. I’m what you might call a mountain nerd. … Continued