Tag: California Historical Landmarks

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Pacific Crest Trails and Scenic Routes: Ebbetts Pass

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There are many opportunities for fun and adventure along the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway, a 61-mile stretch of California Routes 4 and 89 traversing the mighty Sierra Nevada Mountains. This post explores several points of interest along this spectacular drive, including Ebbetts Peak, a small portion of the famed Pacific Crest Trail, and alpine lakes. There is so much to explore along this national scenic byway.

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Angels Camp: Mark Twain and the Jumping Frogs of Calaveras County

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While Mark Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" may have put Angels Camp on the map, this city in Sierra gold country is a great place to explore. For more information on California history, visit the Angels Camp Museum and Visitor Center.