Angels Camp Blog

Calling Calaveras County

Lou in Calaveras. Photo by DK (CC) Mark Twain slept here. So did Western adventure writer Bret Harte. You’ll see their names plastered on b usinesses, schools and street signs all over Calaveras County, where dog-friendly communities like Angels Camp and Murphys don’t hesitate to play up their Gold Rush-era legacies. Read more.

Go For The Gold

Gracie at Dog and Pony Ranch. Photo courtesy Dog and Pony Ranch. The history books don’t say much about the ruff 'n' ready canines who kept lonely miners company and guarded their claims back in the Gold Rush days. But it’s clear that dogs today are as welcome as the tourists who visit “them thar hills” in search of rest, relaxation and scenery. Read more.