The discovery of gold in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada launched the California Gold Rush of 1849.
The area includes the mountainous counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra and Tuolumne, and the eastern two-thirds of El Dorado and Placer counties.
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- Donaldson Eye Care Associates Ophthalmology practice including outpatient surgery center and optical center with offices in Sonora and Angels Camp.
- Eastern Sierra Information about the towns and attractions of the Eastern Sierra from Bridgeport to Death Valley.
- YubaNet Community service website for the Gold Country and Northern Sierra Nevada. Includes regional website directory, events calendar, chathouse, information, road conditions, weather.
- Sierra Foothill Magazine Articles and photographs about life and recreation in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
- Gold Country Visitor's Association Historical and tourism information on California's Gold Country.
- Sierra Art Trails Annual fine art open studio tour at locations in Mariposa and eastern Madera counties. Includes information for and about the artists, and ticket sales.
- Inyo/Mono County Animal Resources and Education Non-profit organization providing for the welfare of companion animals. Provides low-cost spay/neuter and adoption assistance, and raises funds for shelter improvements. List of events and information on becoming a member.