Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a state park of California, preserving two groves of giant sequoia trees. These groves include the Discovery Tree, also known as the Big Stump, the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852. This area has been a major tourist attraction ever since, and is considered the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California.
Parrott's Ferry is a historical cable ferry site in Columbia, California in Tuolumne County, California. Parrott's Ferry was built by Thomas H. Parrott in 1860. The ferry crossed the Stanislaus River, connected the mining towns of Tuttletown and Vallecito. A bridge across the river was built in 1903, ending the need for the ferry.
Candy Rock, also known as Candy Rock Springs, is a natural rock formation and swimming hole located near the town of Avery in Calaveras County, California. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills, not far from the town of Murphys. It is nestled within the Stanislaus National Forest, offering a natural and scenic setting.
Natural Bridges Trailhead is located in Vallecito, California. It has a full loop of 9.8 miles (15.8 kilometers) and passes all three natural bridges. The Natural Bridges trail is a beautiful two-mile round trip hike will lead you to spectacular limestone caverns that have been carved out by Coyote Creek which feeds into New Melones Lake.
Lake Camanche features family and group camping by the lake shoreline, cottages, RV sites, hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, equestrian trails and equestrian camping. Lake Camanche is also a popular venue for outdoor weddings, festivals, and corporate events.
