Tuolumne County

California

Leaving Yosemite and headed for Highway 1! We kept seeing these beautiful vista's and we were near Buck Meadows, so we pulled in there in time to see a small herd of elk! Yosemite Valley, California, USA An awesome road trip in 2016! #America #nature #park #outdoors #California #roadtrip #travel #blue #sky #landscape #mountains #valley #vista
Yosemite Valley, California, USA An awesome road trip in 2016! #america #nature #park #California #roadtrip #bluesky #landscape #mountains #valley
Calaveras Big Trees CA State Park protects 2 groves of giant sequoia trees that are 300 ft tall with 25 foot diameter trunks. The giant trees were discovered in 1852. The location first gained notoriety from a sequoia called the Discovery Tree that was cut down in 1853 and 24 foot diameter sections were shipped and exhibited in San Francisco, Cape Horn, and New York City. It was originally 363 feet tall, but now is only a 3' platform base where it originally stood. The posted picture was our hike through the South Grove area (a 3 mile hike with scattered Giant Trees). The colors and spring undergrowth of the forest was so green and vibrant. The beauty was unexpected and we plan to return in the Autumn when the undergrowth is changing colors. #GreatOutdoors #Nature
The Stump is what once was a Giant Sequoia tree that gained publicity in 1852 when mentioned by Augustus Dowd. The Discovery Tree fell on June 27, 1853. It took 3 weeks to cut down the Discovery Tree. Pump augers and chisels were used to cut it down, as no saw was large enough for the project. Discovery Tree measured 24 feet in diameter at its base, was 363 feet tall, and was determined by ring count to be 1,244 years old when felled. #LikeALocal
Horses in Columbia. It feels like being in a movie.

Popular cities in Tuolumne County

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir which includes forest scenes
Groveland
Known for Friendly people, Nature and Recreation
Set on the edge of Yosemite National Park, this small town is just a short drive from some of California’s most inspiring landscapes.

Reasons to visit

  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
  • Pine Mountain Lake
  • Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
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Great place to relax with small town atmosphere.
Pinecrest
Known for Rivers, Family-friendly and Skiing
Relaxing Pinecrest is calling! Discover its riverfront, skiing, forests and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Dodge Ridge Ski Resort
  • Pinecrest Lake
  • Beach 1
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Street sign pointing to Jamestown Settlement in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, the site of the 1607 English Colony
Jamestown
Known for Dining, Historical and Excursions
Explore quaint Jamestown: its history, cafes, sightseeing and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
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Spring time view of a historic church in downtown Sonora, California, USA.
Sonora
Known for Dining, Historical and Shopping
Explore Sonora: its festivals, history, live music and more!
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Young woman standing on rock on snow covered mountain, rear view, Twain Harte, California, USA
Twain Harte
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Mountains
Escape to quaint Twain Harte! Enjoy its forests, dining and hiking.
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Pinecrest Lake
Strawberry
Known for Rivers, Family-friendly and Skiing
Relaxing Strawberry is calling! Discover its riverfront, skiing, forests and more.
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