Gold Rush history – The Cranky Camper

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Murphys, California

August 16, 2023November 10, 2025 thecrankycamper

The first stop on our 2023 Summer Road Trip series takes us back to Calaveras County gold country. Home to wineries and an historic downtown there are many places to explore in and around Murphys, California.

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Coloma: California Gold

May 30, 2023April 11, 2024 thecrankycamper

In this second post on the American River, we explore the Marshall Gold Discovery Center in Coloma, California and learn more about the history of the California Gold Rush.

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Bridgeport, California

August 8, 2022November 8, 2025 thecrankycamper

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.