Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 176

Tuolumne County is your place for Yosemite explorations, High Sierra adven- tures and Gold Country discoveries during a California vacation. Just 2 ½ hours east of the San Francisco Bay Area, this is where outdoor adventure meets Gold Rush his- tory. Tuolumne County is easily accessible year-round for all-season fun and adven- ture with endless outdoor recreation, sight- seeing and more. Explore Highway 120 and Yosemite Catch your breath in the fresh mountain air, and embrace the beauty of the least crowded half of Yosemite National Park. Hike around the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Tuolumne Meadows and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. For more adventure, camp, hike, whitewater raft, swim, horse- back ride and bike on the adjacent Stanis- laus National Forest. Experience the High Sierra and Scenic Highway 108 Uplift your outdoor spirit in the High Country while hiking, biking, backpacking or horse- back riding on hundreds of miles of wilder- ness trails on the expansive Stanislaus National Forest. Dive in, cast a line, or launch your boat on pristine mountain lakes, rivers and streams, or pitch a tent or park your RV under a blanket of stars that’s out of this world. Discover Gold Country There’s more to the Gold Country than his- torical prospects. Fish, boat, camp, and swim at gorgeous Sierra Foothill reservoirs and hike or bike on countless miles of sce- nic trails. But if your pioneer spirit tempts you to get immersed in Gold Rush history, visit Tuolumne County’s historic towns, which are alive with authentic vibes of a by- gone era. Don’t miss Railtown 1897 and Co- lumbia State Historic Parks for authentic steam train rides, stagecoach rides, gold panning and more. Let Us Help You Plan Your Visit Call us at (800) 446-1333 for help planning your trip and to request your FREE vacation planner or go to VisitTuolumne.com. TUOLUMNE COUNTY: 3 VACATIONS IN 1 INCREDIBLE CALIFORNIA DESTINATION THAT WILL UNITE YOUR ADVENTUROUS AND PIONEER SPIRITS TUOLUMNE COUNTY, CA County is your place for Yosemite explorations, “ Tuolumne High Sierra adventures and Gold Country discoveries during a California vacation. ”