Quirky Calaveras

From jumping frogs to jackalopes, the world’s most-tattooed man, and caverns that moan eerily when it rains

Laurie McAndish King
BATW Travel Stories
7 min readFeb 21, 2023

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They’re everywhere! A jumping frog adorns the wall at Baldi’s Cafe in Copperopolis

Story and photos by Laurie McAndish King

Calaveras County, California, may be best known for its jumping frogs, and that’s definitely a reason to visit — especially the third weekend in May when the…

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Laurie McAndish King
BATW Travel Stories

Award-winning travel writer and photographer specializing in nature and culture.