The morning mist clearing over a pond at the Saddlecreek Resort in Copperopolis, Calaveras County California. The historic and picturesque gold rush town offers antique shops, museums, wine tasting, art galleries and shopping in a small town setting, and the Sierra Foothills offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and activity. Photograph by George C. Thomas. (For more information, see www.saddlecreek.com)The morning mist clearing over a pond at the Saddlecreek Resort in Copperopolis, Calaveras County California. The historic and picturesque gold rush town offers antique shops, museums, wine tasting, art galleries and shopping in a small town setting, and the Sierra Foothills offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and activity. Photograph by George C. Thomas. (For more information, see www.saddlecreek.com)