Calaveras Country Fair And Jumping Frog Jubilee

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

The world-renowned Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee has a rich heritage dating back to the 1800's. In the early Gold Mining Days, the Mother Lode Country was very prosperous. It attracted any industrious individuals looking for adventure. One such individual was Samuel Clemens who regularly ade the trip from San Francisco to a small mountain cabin near Angels Camp. It was during one of Mr. Clemens' trips that he heard a tale that inspired his first published work, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County". The story records the antics of a character named Jim Smiley and his frog Dan'l Webster. Mr. Clemens first published this story in 1865 and used his pen name, "Mark Twain", and so the legend began. Today the adventure continues, we still jump frogs as part of the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, which is held annually the 3rd weekend in May. This "Old-Fashion County Fair" features exhibits, entertainment, rodeo, horse events, livestock exhibits and the best little carnival in the west. Everyone is your neighbor and you are hosted by the friendliest people on earth.

Connecticut River Camping

Monday, September 1, 2008

Three public camps along the Connecticut River at Hurd, Gillette Castle and Selden Neck State Parks offer primitive, riverside sites with fireplaces and pit toilets for individuals traveling on the river.

The river campsites are available from May 1 through September 30. The length of stay is limited to one night. Use of river campsites at Hurd and Gillette Castle is restricted to canoers only.

Access

Campers must arrive and depart by boat. Vehicle access is not available.

Camping Permit

Reservations for river campsites can be made after January 14th for stays between May 1st and September 30th by mailing a written request at least two weeks before an intended stay to:
Supervisor
Gillette Castle State Park
67 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423


Posted by Futurecamping