Paddling at Utica Reservoir - who needs a map?
Utica Reservoir is a paddler’s dream, with clear, blue water, no motorized boating, and islands and passages to explore.
Of ghosts, history & pendulums – one night in the “most haunted room” at Murphys Historic Hotel
Everything we experienced in the hotel’s most haunted room can be explained away…but not that easily.
Arnold – what’s the story?
Arnold’s history tracks the history of California, from ranching and timber mills to tourism.
The forest around Happy Lake Chalet teems with life
The forest is alive with goodness—you just have to know where to look.
Lake day essentials – how to prepare for a fun day by the water
Happy Lake Chalet has—you got it—lakes! Here are some tips to get the most out of your day by the water.
Top 10 list for summer fun
Let’s kick off summer with a Top Ten List! From ziplining and sipping gin to tubing through caverns, you can’t go wrong with these summer hits.
Calaveras Big Trees, a destination for all four seasons
Calaveras Big Trees State Park offers something for every season, from wildflowers in the Spring to silent, fresh tracks after a new fallen snow
Ghosts and history at Murphys Historic Hotel
In nearby Murphy’s, the Murphy’s Historic Hotel has been welcoming weary travelers since 1856, but not all who have checked in have managed to check out—the historic rooms are reported to be extremely haunted
Fourth of July in Arnold
Fourth of July in Arnold offers just the right mix of community celebration and easy family fun