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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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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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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Tuolumne tell-all
Tuolumne County, bordering Yosemite National Park along the Highway 49 and Highway 120 corridors, played a pivotal roll in 19th-century stampede for gold and silver,…
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Toolin’ around tuolumne
Dog-friendly Groveland Hotel You’ll need time and fair weather to explore the upper reaches of this diverse county, but we’ll get you started with dog-friendly…
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