California is a great place for spelunking -- aka exploring caves. While you might think one cave is like another, each one ...

CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — In their quest for California gold, miners found the opening to Moaning Caverns in 1840. With only ropes and candles, they made their descent into a ...

With high temperatures continuing for the rest of summer, plans typically include a day at the beach or lake. But, some wise travelers are taking their weekend excursion underground to escape the heat ...

The isolation of Mitchell Caverns, the only limestone caves in California’s state park system, has proved both a blessing and a curse. Hidden in a narrow canyon in the eastern Mojave Desert, the ...

Not all fun in the Gold Country occurs in the great outdoors. There are some remarkable adventures to be had below ground. All you need is a miner’s helmet and a dauntless spirit. Rappeling down one ...

A trip to California wouldn't be complete without a visit to one of the state's beautiful bodies of water. Sure, the Pacific Ocean is probably the most obvious choice. However, the Golden State offers ...

VALLECITO, Calif.VALLECITO, Calif. — Oak trees and vineyards dot the rolling hills of Calaveras County, tucked away between Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe, a place with four distinct seasons ...

The road to Mitchell Caverns was paved but rough, and I slowed my Prius to a crawl to avoid constant giant potholes and washouts. Luckily, I was the only car on Essex Road that Saturday morning. It ...

For you adventurous souls who like to get your sightseeing thrills underground, California has a wealth of caves open to the public — offering everything from walking tours to mud-caked spelunking.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — In their ...