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Cavern Tours in California Gold Country

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I often think California Gold Country offers an endless array of amazing experiences for both locals and visitors alike.  This Saturday morning, I rose early, packed a picnic lunch, and gathered up my son, Randy, and his family.  We loaded up the car, and ventured the 65 miles south east, to California Caverns in Calaveras County.

Calaveras County lays claim to a variety of exciting cave and mine tour activities.  In addition to California Caverns, there is Moaning Cavern, Black Chasm Cavern and Mercer Caverns. 

I’m fond of California Caverns because there is so much to see.  And, on a hot summer day, the pleasant 53° inside, certainly adds to the pleasure!

While the caves at California Caverns can delight, the above ground activities can also be fun.  Randy seemed to enjoy looking for gemstones in an area set up for it, just outside the gift shop!

For more information about cave or cavern tours in Calaveras County, you can visit: http://www.caverntours.com

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Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Myrl

Exploring the California caverns sound like a fun experience.

Good luck and success.

Lou Luwig

Jul 20, 2014 03:27 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Lou - Cavern exploring in Calaveras County is always a fun experience.  They certainly aren't wheelchair accessible though

Jul 20, 2014 03:31 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Myrl,

When I hear Calaveras County, I think of Mark Twain's story of the jumping frog of Calaveras County.  We visited the caves which living in Napa, and you have a beautiful family.  A

Jul 20, 2014 03:42 AM
Sharon & Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale

Myrl, you live in such a special area and there are so many places to go on a tank of gas!  53 degrees does sound great on a hot California day.

Jul 20, 2014 03:47 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

What a fun and "cool" way to spend a summer day. I'm sure you're family loved it too - making memories with those we love is so important. Thanks for sharing this with us, Myrl. 

Jul 20, 2014 04:22 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Myrl,

 Thanks for sharing your adventures of Calaveras County, it sounds like something I would enjoy doing!

Jul 20, 2014 06:26 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I've never heard of those caverns before Myrl. Looks like on my next California trip I willhave to look into those.

Jul 20, 2014 07:49 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Alexandra - They still have Jumping Frog each year in Calaveras County.  There is a fair grounds in Angel's Camp devoted to it.

Bruce and Sharon - I noticed the cool temperatures right away when we approached the entrance to the cavern.  We were underground for over an hour, when we surfaced, I really noticed the heat.  But, there was a nice picnic area in a shaded area with plenty of breeze.  We had lunch, and began the journey home.

Debb - So true!  It really is about the memories!

Yolanda - I'll bet you would enjoy having this experience.

Paul - If you have time to spend a few days in this part of California, you would have a great opportunity to take any many adventures, within a 100 mile radius.

Jul 20, 2014 07:55 AM
Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Stockton
The Nines Team At Keller Williams - Stockton, CA
The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Stockton

Myrl ... I need to remember this as an outing opportunity, especially with the temps racing over the century mark again this week!

Jul 20, 2014 11:20 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Myrl,

You're a lucky woman to share so much time with your lovely family. The caverns sounds like it's so much fun and educational too! You are so passionate about California and you're a true California Girl - the Beach Boys got that song right! 

Jul 20, 2014 01:56 PM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Myrl, Calaveras County looks like it showcases some incredible caverns.  What a gorgeous spot!  Thanks for taking us along on your trip with your family.

Jul 20, 2014 11:01 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Myrl,

I remember as a kid going in cavern tours and maybe it was there. We lived twice on Travis AFB so maybe. Also did same type of tour in Alaska. Thanks for sharing the beauty here. Mother Nature is so amazing!

Jul 21, 2014 07:36 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Your whole family is so danged photogenic, Myrl, I think they must all get it from you. I see you made them wear jackets, too, smart thinking!

Jul 21, 2014 12:07 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Thank you for sharing about the caverns in Calaveras County.

Jul 21, 2014 02:45 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Myrl, 

My comment disappared as I was writing it. Humm. Anyway, I commented that this looks and sounds like a great family trip. I especially like the 3 generations of family enjoying something like this. 

Jul 21, 2014 03:21 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

What fun, Myrl.  Perfect for a hot summer day to go an explore cool, refreshing caves.  It looks like you all had a great time.  

Jul 23, 2014 08:37 AM
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