Humane society of Tuolumne County

Jamie is looking for her forever family Since 1947, the Humane Society of Tuolumne County, located in Jamestown, has been dedicated to providing a safe haven for the area's animals who find themselves lost, homeless, or in need of a bit of help. Thanks to a dedicated small staff and a whole lot of committed volunteers, dogs and cats get plenty of TLC and training at the shelter and in foster care, picking up the skills and knowledge they'll need to settle nicely into their forever homes. Read more.

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 all the dog-friendly places to see, things to do and history to absorb along the way, we at DogTrekker consider it a Five-Bone route for a road trip. Read more.

Tails in Tuolumne County

Like other parts of Gold Country extending into the High Sierra, Tuolumne County is rich in rugged scenery. It’s also a great place to learn about the colorful and convoluted history of a region that today is cherished for its hiking, fishing, river-rafting, camping and sightseeing opportunities. Columbia State Historic Park and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, a stone’s throw from each other in the neighboring towns of Columbia and Jamestown, should be at the top of the list for families—and that includes Fido, of course. Read more.

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, and its rugged landscape is dotted with towns—Columbia, Jamestown, Twain Harte, Groveland—that still have a boomtown feel. Read more.