To enjoy the outdoors in an area with miles of shoreline camping and views, head to California's largest man-made lake where ...

The Mitchell Caverns are not as large as those at Carlsbad, New Mexico, or as well known — but are local, every bit as dramatic, and come complete with a history made for movies. I had no idea what to ...

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VALLECITO, Calif.VALLECITO, Calif. — Oak trees and vineyards dot the rolling hills of Calaveras County, tucked away between Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe, a place with four distinct seasons ...

CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — In their quest for California gold, miners found the opening to Moaning Caverns in 1840. With only ropes and candles, they made their descent into a ...

The isolation of Mitchell Caverns, the only limestone caves in California’s state park system, has proved both a blessing and a curse. Hidden in a narrow canyon in the eastern Mojave Desert, the ...

With high temperatures continuing for the rest of summer, plans typically include a day at the beach or lake. But, some wise travelers are taking their weekend excursion underground to escape the heat ...

VALLECITO, Calif. — Oak trees and vineyards dot the rolling hills of Calaveras County, tucked away between Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe, a place with four distinct seasons that lend ...

For you adventurous souls who like to get your sightseeing thrills underground, California has a wealth of caves open to the public — offering everything from walking tours to mud-caked spelunking.