Unearth Hidden Treasures and Secret Trails on California’s Gold Country Road Trip — Your Ultimate Adventure Awaits!
EL DORADO COUNTY
Where did the Gold Rush actually start? The town of Coloma is in El Dorado County. Home to Sutter’s Mill and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, this is where our gold fever really set in. Thinking about the thousands of people from around the world who flocked to these river banks, we too felt inspired to gold pan here! Though like us and most 49ers, few got rich on gold.
Even James Marshall, the nugget-finder himself, found farming to be more lucrative, and today, El Dorado County is equally known for its agriculture. Apple Hill is a fantastic community of 50+ local farms offering idyllic countryside experiences. Adding to the whimsy of this place, we stayed at a historic cabin on a Christmas tree farm to launch our El Dorado adventures. These are our favorites…
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