This presentation was given at the San Francisco Partner Showcase with the Calaveras Team which included the Calaveras Visitors Bureau; Heather Ginn, Cave and Mine Adventures; Ron Dwelley, frog wrangler from the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee (who brought California bullfrogs); and Kris Fichtner, Lunch Lady Catering who catered a three course meal paired with Calaveras wines.

1. San Francisco Travel
2014 Partner Showcase Presentation

2. • We are located in the
heart of California’s
historic Gold Country
• We also extend east into
the High Sierra and are
part of the Sierra
Foothills Wine Region
• An easy way to
remember where we’re
located is that we are
equidistant between
Yosemite and Lake
Tahoe
• Calaveras County is just
two and a half hours
from San Francisco, but
Where the heck is Calaveras County?

3. 1. More show caves than any other California county.
• Caves are beautiful geological marvels with ancient formations.
• We don’t just do walk tours – we were pioneers in offering
caving expeditions.
• Moaning Cavern Adventure Park also has zip lines and a
climbing tower.
The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit

4. The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit
2. Calaveras Big
Trees State Park
• This is where Giant
Sequoias were
discovered
• Giant sequoia
groves are easily
accessed via 3 trail
systems
• Park is open year
round… snowshoe
through in winter
• Brand new, beautiful
visitor center and

5. The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit
2. Outstanding Wine & Food
Region
• Unique historic downtown wine
region with fabulous restaurants.
• Laid-back snob free zone.
• Major award-winning wines
focusing on quality and innovation.

6. The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit
2. Gold Rush History
• Great museums and historical
events set in small towns with
charming period
architecture.

7. The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit
2. Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway

8. The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit
2. Mountain Sports Recreation

9. The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit
2. 5 Championship golf courses & 5 gorgeous
lakes

10. The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit
2. Year-round festivals & events

11. The TOP 10 Reasons to Visit
2. Quirky Calaveras Shopping.
Twisted Oak
Winery
Stories in Stones
Nelson’s Candy Kitchen

12. The TOP 9 Reasons to Visit
2. Every visitor is a Calaveras VIP
• Top Calaveras County businesses
offer great discounts throughout the
tourist seasons. Participants include:
• 22 lodging properties
• 8 restaurants
• 20 recreation providers
• 11 retail stores
• 19 wineries