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Calaveras County
Calaveras County became known in 1800s for its rich gold deposits—and for a certain jumping frog memorialized in… Read more.
Do more along Highway 4
It’s a little off the beaten track, but Highway 4, which climbs into the Sierra through Calaveras and… Read more.
Gotta lake it
Summertime and the livin’ is easy…as long as you’re on a lake. Heading up to Gold Country, you’ll… Read more.
Top spots for soaking up mountain majesty
Rise above the summer heat at these high-elevation campgrounds. • Convict Lake Campground, Inyo National Forest: Talk about… Read more.
Gold country getaways
Exploring Kennedy Meadows in Sonora. Rachael Moore (CC) On Highway 49 you’ll find a string of Gold Rush-era… Read more.