El Dorado County
El Dorado County is one of the most diverse, beautiful places you’ll ever visit. Sierra scenery is nothing short of spectacular, spanning across more than 1800 square miles with elevations ranging from just a few feet to more than 10,000 feet above sea level.
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El Dorado County
Named for the mythical city of gold, El Dorado County epitomizes California Gold Country. Its county seat, Placerville,… Read more.
Sniff and Smell the Apples
September in El Dorado County means apples—lots and lots of apples and all the good things, from cider to pie, that… Read more.
Second stop: Hwy 50, Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe
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Summer’s last splash: Gotta lake it!
When Northern Californians mention “The Lake,” you know they’re talking Tahoe. September is “tweener” season at Big Blue,… Read more.
If it’s summer, it’s splash time with your dog!
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Fetch special rates for fall camp by Wild Blue Dogs!
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