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Bookmark or Share- Gold Country - WikipediaThe Gold Country (also known as Mother Lode Country) is a historic region in the northern portion of the U.S. state of California, that is primarily on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. It is famed for the mineral deposits and gold mines that attracted waves of immigrants, known as the 49ers, during the 1849 California Gold Rush . History.
- A Guide to California's Gold CountryWhen exploring Gold Country, California, be sure not to miss South Yuba River State Park, a must-visit on your journey. This gem offers extensive hiking paths, numerous swimming spots, and vibrant wildflower fields in spring, making it a breathtaking slice of nature near the Sierra Nevada.
- Gold Country Visitors Association – An Amazing American Road TripCalifornia’s Gold Country, home to the Gold Rush in 1849, combines history, nature, authentic American West small towns, festivals, a sensational culinary scene, wine, microbreweries and majestic scenery in a captivating way that no other California region rivals. Read more about the Gold Country.
- Gold Country | Visit CaliforniaThe Gold Rush sparked one of the largest mass migrations in America’s history, when more than 300,000 pioneers headed west to California hoping to strike it rich. You’ll find treasures of a different kind along the historic Golden Chain Highway, which oozes Old West charm.
- California: The Treasures of Gold Country in the Sierra NevadaTucked away in the folded foothills of the Sierra Nevada, California’s Gold Country is an unforgettable destination where the state’s past, present and future come together.
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