All aboard for Gold Country history

Tuolumne County is the heart of California Gold Country, and to get a feel for it, you and your family will want to visit both…

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Into the Tuolumne County high country

The Gold Rush-era prospectors who swarmed the Sierra Nevada foothills in the 1850s made an indelible mark on Tuolumne County, dotting the map with a…

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Tuolumne County’s ‘don’t miss’ family attractions

If you’re traveling in Gold Country with family this summer, put Columbia State Historic Park on your “must visit” list. It’s a place where lasting memories…

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All aboard a choo-choo train

The chug-chug and urgent whistle call of an approaching train is always exciting, especially when a vintage steam engine leads the charge. How can you…

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Time out for Tuolumne County (Yosemite north entrance)

The rugged country leading up to Yosemite’s Big Oak Flat (North) entrance boasts a pioneer history as rough-hewn as the landscape itself. Tuolumne County towns…

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Woofin’ it up in Tuolumne County

Like other parts of Gold Country, Tuolumne County is rich in history, rugged scenery and recreational opportunities. You can get some of both and soak up some…

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Tuolumne County: North entrance (hwy 120)

The 19th-century miners who swarmed California’s Gold Country made an indelible mark on Tuolumne County, dotting the map with a string of settlements that still…

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A fine find in gold country

The Sierra Nevada foothills, with their quaint, Gold Rush-era towns and growing portfolio of wineries, are a joy to explore with a four-legged companion.

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Come dog, come all to railtown 1897 state historic park

Tie a bandana around Rover’s neck so he’ll look the part as you explore Railtown 1897 State Historic Park.

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Traveling tuolumne with tucker

Spade the mighty watchdog. Photo: Isolino Ferreira The 19th-century miners who swarmed California’s Gold Country made an indelible mark on Tuolumne County, dotting the map…

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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…

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The gold country’s golden chain highway

Sure, you’ve visited parts of Gold Country. But have you ever driven the entire 330 miles of Highway 49, the historic “Golden Chain Highway?” Considering…

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