Calavera - Wikipedia
A calavera (Spanish – pronounced [kalaˈβeɾa] for "skull"), in the context of the Day of the Dead, is a representation of a human skull or skeleton.
Calaveras County
Sep 22, 2023 · This is the official local government website of the County of Calaveras, California. Home of the Jumping Frog Jubilee and Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
Calaveras Visitors Guide - the official travel planner for Calaveras
The Calaveras Visitors Guide has information on hiking, cave exploration, mountain biking, fishing, camping, shopping, the Calaveras Big Trees State Park, and more!
Calaveras Big Trees State Park - California State Parks
4 days ago · Calaveras Big Trees SP was created to protect two groves of giant sequoias, some of the world’s largest & most magnificent trees. It includes pines, flowing rivers & creeks, …
CALAVERAS COUNTY - Gold Country Visitors Association
A hidden gem in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Calaveras County beckons travelers seeking adventure. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking landscape where giant sequoias have …
The Role of Calaveras in Day of the Dead Festivities
Calaveras hold profound symbolic meaning within Mexican culture, embodying various concepts that reflect the beliefs and values of the society. At the core, calaveras symbolize death, but …
25 Best & Fun Things to Do in Calaveras County
Nov 4, 2025 · Calaveras County is filled with experiences that celebrate its natural beauty and unique history. Whether you’re hiking among giant sequoias, exploring old gold mining towns, …
Calaveras: Celebrating Life and Death Through the Arts
Oct 25, 2023 · These intricately crafted and vibrantly decorated representations of human skulls epitomize the beauty, richness and complexity of a tradition deeply ingrained in the Mexican …
What Do Calaveras Symbolize in Mexican Culture and …
Jan 28, 2025 · Calaveras, or colorful skulls, are traditional Mexican symbols that embody the celebration of life and death, especially during Día de los Muertos. They are created from …
Time’s shadow: Calaveras Sheriff’s detectives and their community …
Dec 19, 2025 · Calaveras Sheriff's detectives opening a crypt full of human remains - all unknown victims of the serial killers Leonard Lake and Charles Ng in the mid-1980s. Photo courtesy of …