SIERRA FOOTHILLS - Jackson, San Andreas, New Melones Lake & Sonora, California #vanlife

Today we're heading south through the Sierra Foothills on HWy 49 toward the town of Sonora, California. Along the way we'll pass through the towns of Jackson, San Andreas and check out the New Melones Lake, lots of drone fun including a flyover of Sonora itself.

Exploring Sonora, CA | One of California's Last Remaining Gold Rush Era Towns
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Exploring Sonora, CA | One of California's Last Remaining Gold Rush Era Towns

California's Foothills - Outside Beyond The Lens
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California's Foothills - Outside Beyond The Lens

Things To Do Near Sonora, CA
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Things To Do Near Sonora, CA

10 California Towns With No Traffic, No Crime, and No Crowds
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10 California Towns With No Traffic, No Crime, and No Crowds

Spectacular Sonora Pass, California Highway 108. Steep grades, hairpin curves, narrow, and gorgeous!
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Spectacular Sonora Pass, California Highway 108. Steep grades, hairpin curves, narrow, and gorgeous!

California’s Gold Country: Living Ghost Towns & Movie Trains
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California’s Gold Country: Living Ghost Towns & Movie Trains

Sightseeing 3 gold rush towns, Angels Camp, Murphys, Sonora CA
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Sightseeing 3 gold rush towns, Angels Camp, Murphys, Sonora CA

Sonora California after Sunset, Downtown Scenic Drive Gold Country Weekend. #gopro #scenicviews HDR
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Sonora California after Sunset, Downtown Scenic Drive Gold Country Weekend. #gopro #scenicviews HDR

15 INSANELY Underrated Places To Visit In California | Hidden Gems You've Never Heard of!
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15 INSANELY Underrated Places To Visit In California | Hidden Gems You've Never Heard of!

Explore a California Gold Rush | Columbia State Historical Park
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Explore a California Gold Rush | Columbia State Historical Park

Pacific Coast Highway: The Top 25 stops for your Highway 1 California Road Trip (2025)
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Pacific Coast Highway: The Top 25 stops for your Highway 1 California Road Trip (2025)

This Town is Off the Chain...Let's Visit Sonora, CA
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This Town is Off the Chain...Let's Visit Sonora, CA

California's Forgotten Mountain Road - Horseshoe Meadows Road
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California's Forgotten Mountain Road - Horseshoe Meadows Road

Rare 1910s Footage: How Everyday Americans Lived and Worked | Restored Archival Film
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Rare 1910s Footage: How Everyday Americans Lived and Worked | Restored Archival Film

California Highway 49 North: Coulterville to Sonora
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California Highway 49 North: Coulterville to Sonora

10 California Towns So Beautiful They Don't Look American  — And You Can Still Afford Them
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10 California Towns So Beautiful They Don't Look American — And You Can Still Afford Them

Big Sur, California: 1 Day Road Trip to Beaches, Waterfalls, Bridges and Elephant Seals
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Big Sur, California: 1 Day Road Trip to Beaches, Waterfalls, Bridges and Elephant Seals

Historic Columbia: 1850s Town used as Movie Location
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Historic Columbia: 1850s Town used as Movie Location

10 California Towns So Cheap You Won't Believe They're in California (2026)
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10 California Towns So Cheap You Won't Believe They're in California (2026)

Top 10 Places in Northern California + NorCal Road Trip Itinerary (2023)
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Top 10 Places in Northern California + NorCal Road Trip Itinerary (2023)