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	Big Trees - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Although Dowd was the first to publicize the existence of the trees, a John M. Wooster carved his initials in one of the trees back in 1850.
		In 1965, a tree in the North Grove, weakened by heavy winds, crashed to the earth.
		Today a tree known as the Empire State is considered to be the most massive tree in the North Grove; its base diameter is about 30 feet.
	stu.aii.edu /~jms374/mm2203/bigtrees/bigtrees.html (710 words)

	Big birthday for a big tree - Western Wanderings - Calaveras Big Trees State Park, California - Brief Article Sunset - ...
		By the 1860s, the trees had acquired their first geographically inappropriate scientific name, sequoia (in honor of the creator of the Cherokee alphabet), and become world-famous.
		Thomsen, who has been an interpreter at the state park for nearly 10 years, explains that for much of the 19th century the Calaveras trees were one of California's biggest tourist attractions.
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park celebrates the 150th anniversary of the giant sequoia's discovery on Saturday, June 1; for information, call (209) 795-3840 or visit www.bigtrees.org.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1216/is_5_208/ai_85700433 (758 words)

	Calaveras Big Trees State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park, located 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Arnold, California in the middle altitudes of the Sierra Nevada in Calaveras County, became a State Park in 1931 to preserve the North Calaveras Grove of Giant Sequoias.
		It has been a major tourist attraction since 1852, when the existence of the trees was first widely reported, and is considered the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California.
		The North Grove included the 'Discovery Tree' noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852 and felled in 1853, leaving a giant stump which is the only remainder of the tree.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Calaveras_Big_Trees_State_Park (432 words)

	About Calaveras Big Trees State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park was brought into the California State park System in 1931 to preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias.
		The Park also houses two main campgrounds with a total of 129 campsites, six picnic areas and hundreds of miles of established trails.
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park is on reservation beginning May 13th thru September 8th.
	www.bigtrees.org /park.htm (227 words)

	California State and National Parks in or about the Gold Country
		Made into a State Historic Park in 1962, Bodie today remains in a state of "arrested decay." Which means, it's one of the best preserved Ghost Towns in the west.
		Located in Calaveras County, Calaveras Big Trees State Park is open year round and offers visitors miles of hiking trails, picnicking and camping sites, fishing and swimming in the North Fork of the Stanislaus River, nature studies, and a fine Visitor Center stocked with nature exhibits, maps and books.
		Located in the rugged Sierra Nevada, off Hwy 80, Donner Memorial State Park is a tribute to the ill-fated members of the Donner Party who reached reached this point in the winter of 1846.
	www.malakoff.com /goldcountry/statepk.htm (1320 words)

	Calaveras Big Trees State Park
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park preserves the North Grove of giant sequoias.
		In addition to the popular North Grove, the Park features South Grove, a five mile hiking trip through a spectacular grove of giant sequoias in their natural setting.
		The park is northeast of Stockton, four miles northeast of Arnold on Highway 4.
	www.go-california.com /Calaveras-Big-Trees-State-Park (543 words)

	Whitewater Rafting in Calaveras Big Tree State Park
		Calaveras Trees State Park is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada about 20 miles east of Angels Camp off California Highway 4.
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park provides sanctuary to one the few remaining groves of Sierra redwoods.
		The Northern Sierra Miwok lived peacefully among the big trees of what is now Calaveras Big Trees State Park until the middle of the 19th century.
	www.stanislaus-river.com /nfs-calaveras.htm (185 words)

	Calaveras Bigtree National Forest, a California State Park
		Congress passes "An Act To create the Calaveras Bigtree National Forest," authorizing the acquisition of lands in California to protect stands of Sequoia...
		Gymnosperm Database: Topics: Big Trees, and a Field Trip - Gymnosperm Database: Topics: Big Trees, and a Field Trip...
		In 1909 the land was finally set aside as the Calaveras Bigtree National Forest.
	www.stateparks.com /calaveras_bigtree.html (237 words)

	Calaveras Big Trees SP
		Calaveras became a State Park in 1931 to preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias.
		An alternate route is to take State Hwy 16 southeast to State Hwy 49 South through the goldrush towns to Angel's Camp, making a left turn on the far side of town on State Hwy 4 to the Park.
		Please call Calaveras Big Trees SP prior to arrival as conditions may change.
	www.parks.ca.gov /?page_id=551 (665 words)

	Calaveras County California Gold Country, Wine Country, Big Trees, Sierra skiing, Yosemite vacations
		Calaveras County is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains - 133 miles east of San Francisco and 135 miles west of Lake Tahoe.
		Midway along State Highway 49, which links the towns of the Gold Country, Calaveras County is filled with natural and historic diversity.
		In the spring, summer, and fall, enjoy biking and hiking trails that criss-cross through the giant Sequoias at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and the Stanislaus National Forest.
	www.gocalaveras.com (446 words)

	Speleo-Ed 2006 - Western Region NSS
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park, the Western Cave Conservancy, California State University Sacramento, California Native Bat Conservancy, Modesto Junior College, the Cave Research Foundation, Applied Earthworks, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Live-Art International - USA, SierraNaturePrints.com and the Executive Board of the Western Region of the National Speleological Society
		Located at the mid-elevation level of the western Sierra Nevada, Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a prime example of a mixed conifer forest in the yellow pine belt.
		The turn-off is approximately 200 yards east of the main park entrance on Highway 4.
	www.caves.org /region/western/se2006/index.html (1086 words)

	Columbia Historic State Park, a California State Park near Modesto, Sonora, Turlock
		Henri took five of his compatriots in the Cherokee Six/300 to explore Columbia Historic State Park, 80 nm east in the Sierra foothills.
		Dams, Big Trees State Park, Columbia Historic State Park, Rail Town, Moaning and Mercer Caverns...
		Park docents in period attire lead programs throughout the park.
	www.stateparks.com /columbia_historic.html (543 words)

	STATE PARKS
		Trees cling precariously to the very edges of these towering cliffs, seeming to defy the forces of gravity.
		The park encompasses some 784 acres, approximately 750 of which are forested backcountry complete with trails and a self-guiding brochure for hikers.
		Donner Memorial State Park - The history and tragedy of the Donner Party.
	malakoff.com /stpk.htm (909 words)

	Calaveras Big Trees State Park
		So I somehow settled on Calaveras Big Trees State Park, a place I'd never heard of before.
		Calaveras Big Trees sits in the western Sierra, around 4800 feet elevation, right off Highway 4, about 21 miles east of Angel Camp.
		Calaveras Big Trees is only about 2 hours, 45 minutes from the Bay Area.
	kevingong.com /Hiking/200206CalaverasTrip1.html (406 words)

	Calaveras County Parks - City, County, State Parks - day use, picnics & camping
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park features two giant groves of some of the oldest living redwoods trees in California.
		Yosemite National Park embraces a spectacular tract of mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada, which was set aside as a national park in 1890.
		The park harbors a grand collection of waterfalls, meadows, and forests that include groves of giant sequoias, the world's largest living things.
	www.greenstoneinn.com /thingstodo/parks.php (663 words)

	CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK
		Big Trees offers no crowds & an unparalleled nature experience.
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park is open year round.
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park is open year round and is easily accessible.
	www.yosemitegold.com /bigtrees (293 words)

	Big Trees State Park in Calaveras County
		Although the Native Americans in the area had known about the Giant Sequoias, at what is now Calaveras Big Trees State Park, for thousands of years and had thought them sacred, it was A. Dowd, who in 1850 "stumbled" over them and made their existence known to the world.
		Campgrounds, picnic areas, and many miles of hiking and bicycling trails make Calaveras Big Trees one of the county's most popular destinations for all ages.
		The park is open year round and offers a variety of options for each season.
	www.gocalaveras.com /htdocs/todo/bigtrees.htm (343 words)

	Wildernet - Calaveras Big Trees State Park
		Redwoods of Calaveras Big Trees SP Description - Calaveras Big Trees State Park features two giant groves of some of the oldest living redwoods trees in California.
		The park is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada.
		The two groves of Big Trees survived heavy 19th century logging.
	areas.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaid=CASPCALABIGT&cu_id=157 (524 words)

	Calaveras Big Trees
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park: Home to Some of the World’s Largest Living Things
		At several spots along the trail one can view fallen trees and marvel at the extensive root system.
		The park is about 20 miles from Murphys.
	www.sierrafoothillmagazine.com /calaver1.html (805 words)

	County of Calaveras - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Calaveras County is a general law California County located in the heart of the California Gold Country.
		With its rich, colorful history, its place in literature (Mark Twain's Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and author Bret Harte), its beautiful scenery and fantastic recreational opportunities, Calaveras County is a wonderful place to live or visit.
		The Mission of Calaveras County Government is to provide service, infrastructure and leadership necessary to advance a safe community, maintain a high quality of life, and to protect personal liberties for all of its citizens.
	www.co.calaveras.ca.us (111 words)

	Calipidder.com: X-Country Skiing in Calaveras Big Trees State Park
		We spent last weekend among the giant sequoia trees of Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
		When they were first discovered, one of the trees had the first 100 ft of its bark stripped and shipped to New York.
		It was reassembled there to prove to the general public that the tales of the giant trees were true.
	www.calipidder.com /mt/archives/2006/04/xcountry_skiing.html (264 words)

	A1 Dorrington Ca Real Estate
		Calaveras County is located on the West Slope of the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
		Calaveras County has many different elevations and climates throughout - Please check our weather page for live forcasts and road condition reports before traveling through the mountain areas.
		Good fishing in July and August from shore or small boats (Note: a 10 MPH speed limit is enforced on the main body of the reservoir with the eastern "arm" closed to motorized boating).
	www.dorringtonproperties.com (1913 words)

	Calaveras County's Gold Country Historic Sites, Towns & Museums
		Operated by the California State Railroad Museum, Railtown encompasses a 26-acre steam locomotive facility offering steam powered excursion train rides every Saturday and Sunday, departing on the hours from 11 am to 3 pm, April through October, and Saturdays only in November.
		Park hours are 9:30 to 4:30 daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
		The primary purpose of Calaveras Big Trees State Park is to make available to the people the two groves of Sierra redwoods within the park boundaries in a condition of ecological integrity.
	www.greenstoneinn.com /thingstodo/museums.php (1024 words)

	CA State Park Latitude/Longitude, Area, & GIS Maps - Calaveras Big Trees SP
		Return to Calaveras Big Trees SP State Park's webpage
		It's very scenic, but so steep and tortuous that trailers and large motorhomes are ill-advised to use it.
		Please refer to the park brochures and call the park office prior to visiting Calaveras Big Trees SP State Park for specific location of park features, such as, Visitor Center, Campground, etc.
	www.parks.ca.gov /lat_long_map/default.asp?lvl_id=190 (454 words)

	Sierra Giants and Spring Blossoms: Calaveras Big Trees State Park \| CA: Northern California Nature Tours
		Preview: The largest trees in the world, the Sierra redwoods almost demand quiet and respect in two groves found in Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
		The Calaveras big trees have been a popular tourist destination since the giant sequoias were first discovered here in 1852 by August T. Dowd, who was hunting in the area.
		The park was later expanded to its current 6,500 acres to encompass and protect the South Grove.
	www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=XFA064-021 (265 words)

	Murphy's Itinerary, Ironstone Vineyards, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Murphys & Route 4, Ebbetts Pass
		Calaveras Big Trees State Park is just an hour and a half away from Groveland and makes a great day trip.
		Big trees, Murphys for a bit of wine and Lunch, Columbia for a swirl of the Gold Pan and certain riches then back to the Charlotte for a steak and glass of Cabernet.
		Since you are as far as Murphy's, why not travel a bit further up the road (15 minutes) to Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
	www.hotelcharlotte.com /murphys.html (861 words)

	CLV CBC Region 1
		REGION 1 CALAVERAS BIG TREES STATE PARK Enter Park at Highway 4 and cover all areas accessible in the park to the count circle boundary.
		Amount of area and time depends on the amount of snow on the ground but park statistics should be kept separate from rest of count statistics for future park records.
		Please keep an eye and ear open for spotted owls and goshawks as they both breed in the park and are assumed to be residents but we need to find them in the winter.
	members.aol.com /PbowenD6/region1.html (139 words)

	GABA - Area Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		These magnificent trees range in size to 325 feet in height, 24 feet in diameter and are believed to be up to 2,000 years old.
		The fossil remains of the massive trees indicate they are descendants of the forests dominated by these massive giants millions of years ago.
		This is accomplished through the raising and distribution of funds to augment Calaveras Big Trees State Park's interpretive budget.
	www.greaterarnold.org /areaattr.htm (706 words)

	Calaveras County, home to Angels Camp camping and camping in Columbia State Park and Big Tree State Park
		Calaveras County is home to some of the best camping in central California.
		Stay at one of the local RV Parks or in Columbia State Park, Stanislaus National Forest, or Big Tree State Park.
		The Calaveras Ranger District of the Stanislaus national Forest manages 15 developed camgrounds with individual tent and/or trailer sites along the Highway 4 corridor from Dorrington to the Sierra Crest.
	www.visitcalaveras.org /htdocs/todo/camping.htm (543 words)

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