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October is Arts and Humanities Month!

An extravaganza of Art Events will take place in the City of Sonora during the month of October along with other cultural activities throughout the county. Beginning on October 4 and 5:  “3rd Annual CELEBRATE ART” will kick off the … Continue reading

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

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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

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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

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