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

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.

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Great California Road Trips: Mono County

The adventure continues along U.S. 395 with a trip to June Lake, Hilltop Hot Springs, and Lee Vining.

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Bridgeport, California

Bridgeport, California is located in the heart of the Eastern Sierra Nevadas along U.S. 395. It is an adventurer's paradise, with hot springs, hiking trails, and the possibly haunted Bodie State Historic Park.

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Farmer’s Markets and Family Dinners in Prague

With visits to Stromovka and outings with the bunny, the Cranky Camper family enjoys a slower pace while in Prague, making core memories along the way.

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The Vltava

On a clear summer evening in Prague, the Cranky Camper family pedal boats along the Vltava River, floating under historic bridges and creating family memories.