Forever golden: Everybody strikes it rich in Calaveras County

The seminal event in California history lasted just a few years, but in Calaveras County, the Gold Rush never quite died.Photo gallery The new gold, wine grapes: a Stevenot Vineyardsplot, one of many vineyards in the area producing mostly red wines. Here's a cool - literally - way to find Mother Lode adventure - a visit to Moaning Cavern in Vallecito.