• The Lore, Legends, and History of Tuolumne County

    The Lore, Legends, and History of Tuolumne County,Melissa Vallelunga

    What are the stories behind Tuolumne County's towns? Tuolumne County was built in layers. Me-Wuk communities came first, then Gold Rush towns like Sonora, Columbia, and Jamestown after the county formed in 1850, then timber towns like Twain Harte and Tuolumne. Columbia is one of California's best-pr

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  • Relocating to Tuolumne County? Pick the Community First

    Relocating to Tuolumne County? Pick the Community First,Melissa Vallelunga

    What should you do first when relocating to Tuolumne County? Start by choosing the community, not the house. Tuolumne County spans the county seat of Sonora — where most shopping, health care, and government services are concentrated — and higher-elevation mountain towns like Twain Harte, Mi Wuk Vil

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  • Fall in Tuolumne County: 10 Things That Change When the Season Turns

    Fall in Tuolumne County: 10 Things That Change When the Season Turns,Melissa Vallelunga

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  • Pinecrest Lake: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Recreation

    Pinecrest Lake: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Recreation,Melissa Vallelunga

    What can you do at Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest? Pinecrest Lake offers boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and camping in a compact, walkable recreation area at about 5,600 feet elevation, roughly 30 miles east of Sonora on Highway 108. A 4-mile National Recreation Trail loops the sh

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