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Check Out the Latest Travel Media Coverage
Visitors to yosemitegoldcountry.com can now view the latest travel media coverage for Tuolumne County right here on our website. Read what intrigues travel writers about this wonderful place we call Vacationland! Become inspired by the experiences they have while visiting. See the … Continue reading
Five Natural Wonders of Tuolumne County (Don’t worry, there’s more than 5!)
Tuolumne County is located in Northern California. The Northern half of Yosemite National Park is located in Tuolumne County. In addition to Yosemite, Tuolumne County is home to Gold Rush towns, two state parks, eclectic shopping, wine tasting, fun dining, … Continue reading
The Polar Express is Coming to Railtown – Make Your Plans Now!
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to Railtown 1897 State Historic Park! The popular train ride, based on the book and movie – The Polar Express – has made its way to Tuolumne County. Now children of all ages … Continue reading
America Needs Parks Now More Than Ever by Steven T. Callan
Recently, my wife Kathy and I arrived in Sonora for our first Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC) conference. We were a little apprehensive, being new kids on the block, but by the end of the first day, we felt … Continue reading
A First-Hand Account of Rafting the Tuolumne Post Rim Fire
We heard the news on August 17, 2013: A fire had been spotted near the Rim of the World Vista just outside of Yosemite National Park on the edge of the Tuolumne River canyon. Within days, the Rim Fire had doubled, then … Continue reading
Wonderful Waterfalls!
Spring is the best time to check out the many waterfalls in Tuolumne County’s Yosemite Gold Country. Tuolumne County is located just two and a half hours east of San Francisco and two hours south of Sacramento. Over half of … Continue reading
Yosemite Celebrates 150 Year Anniversary with Twin Valleys Art Workshop, May 2-5
Yosemite National Park – In 1864 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant with photographs from landscape photographer Carleton E. Watkins fresh on his mind. It was the work of Watkins and painters like Albert Bierstadt who had influenced many … Continue reading
Get Your Green On in Yosemite Gold Country!
From Celtic Faire festivities to dancing leprechauns, Yosemite Gold Country is no slouch when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and its many traditions. Yosemite Gold Country Irish and Celtic heritage dates back to the days of the Gold … Continue reading
Looking for Love in All the Right Places – Yosemite Gold Country Specials!
Valentine’s Day kicks off a three-day weekend and what’s not to love? Especially when Yosemite Gold Country (aka Tuolumne County) businesses are offering visitors a sweetheart of a deal for the long Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day Weekend. Yosemite Gold … Continue reading
2014 Yosemite Gold Country – Tuolumne County Vacation Planner is Available On-line!
The 2014 Tuolumne County Vacation Planner is now available online. If you’d like us to send you your own FREE copy of Planner, we are happy to do that! Just call 800-446-1333 to order. View the 2014 Vacation Planner online … Continue reading
