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Under the gently rolling hills of Calaveras County, protected from the summer sun and winter's blast, are hundreds of limestone caverns. Most of these gifts of nature are only accessible to the privileged few who know where they can be found, and who have the adventurous spirit to climb into the dark unknown with only their wits, their agility, and a trustworthy flashlight at their side. Fortunately, there are several breathtaking examples in Calaveras County that are open for the public. People of all ages have the opportunity to experience the thrill of entering the depths of the earth and drinking in her spectacular, hidden natural beauty. Black Chasm Cavern, National Natural Landmark (Open daily, year round) Explore beautiful trails and chambers in this enchanting National Natural Landmark cave on 50-minute guided walk tours. See sparkling flowstones, stalactites and hugh clusters of rare, crystalline helictite formations. California Cavern-State Historic Landmark (open year round) California's first show cave, delighting visitors since 1850, features an enchanting trail with beautiful cystalline formation in historical and recently discovered pristine areas. Also available-wild cavern expeditions by reservation. California Zip Lines (open daily, year round) Race high above the beautiful Gold Country foothills at up to 40 mph on thrilling twin zips 1/4 mile long! Check website for weight limits. No experience necessary. Gold Cliff Mine (available year round by reservation) Step back in time and explore this historic gold mine on a 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hour Adventure trip combining challenging exploration with Gold Rush history and folklore. Mercer Caverns Beautiful, unusual crystalline formations; stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, curtains, Angels wings, and more. Nature proves herself an artist and welcomes visitors year round to see her in this magnificent subterranean wonderland. Moaning Cavern-(Open daily year round) Decend deep underground on a guided walk tour, rappel by rope 165-feet or reserve a challenging Adventure Trip. Above ground, race 1/4 mile on thrilling twin zip lines. Sutter Gold Mine (open daily, year round) See the Mother Lode from the inside! Tag in, board the boss buggy shuttle and journey deep underground on a 1-hour tour in this modern hard rock gold mine. |
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