The High Sierra

THE NATURAL SIDE OF CALIFORNIA

It’s no wonder California’s High Sierra is so well known to world travelers. There’s something here for everyone in all four seasons, whether it’s outdoor adventure, sightseeing, or just enjoying the natural beauty of this high altitude paradise. This is an adventurer’s playground. The Sierra Nevada mountain range is an expanse of majestic peaks offering seemingly limitless summer and fall activities and world-class winter snow sports. In addition to Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, there’s also Bodie, Grover Hot Springs, Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Devils Postpile National Monument. As a premier year-round destination, the High Sierra is home to historic sites, arts and culture, and a wide range of entertainment. Wonderful cuisine can be savored at countless unique restaurants, and in the morning, the grandeur of California’s High Sierra unfolds before your eyes. It’s not a bad way to start the day.

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About 6 weeks ago, Silver Lake was looking gorgeous and #spring worthy. Who`s been here lately? Has all the snow melted away yet?

📌 Silver Lake, CA
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Most of us go after #sunsets, but setting your alarm to catch a #sunrise is a whole different awakening. How early would you get up to see a day start like this?

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Who`s been #wildflower hunting in Bishop?

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A peaceful trail. A moving river. No reason to be in a hurry to get to the end. It’s as if Mother Nature laid out a perfect log bench for a snack break and to just listen to the water pass us by.

📌 South Fork Tuolumne River, on the Carlon Falls Trail
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A beautiful #spring sky casts its colors all across the landscape, blanketing even the rocks in a pastel glow. That`s our gorgeous High Sierra @traveltuolumnecounty . ...

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Sometimes you get lucky and a #spring storm rolls through right when you`re in #Yosemite at Tunnel View... and a rainbow 🌈 shares a special moment with you.

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Going up! Heavenly’s #gondola isn’t only for transporting you to winter fun. There’s a whole world of #summer shenanigans going on up there too. Who’s ready to dive into summer?

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Don`t forget to look up. 🌳 There`s a whole other world up there.

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When you think of Bass Lake, thoughts of frolicking on the water come to mind. But what about two-wheel fun? There’s so much #biking fun to be had too! Make sure your next visit to Bass lake involves plenty of water and land adventures. That will definitely get you the full Bass #lakelife experience.

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#Wildflowers aren`t the only blooms happening. Botanical gardens are also showing their colors. Enjoy all the 🌸 🌺 🌼 displays throughout the High Sierra. Because, let`s be honest... can you really see too many flowers? ⠀

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Who’s casting? Who’s wading? Who’s cheering for fishing season? 🎣 🐟 The waters are moving and so are the fish. Where will you throw your line in the High Sierra?

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Sometimes all you need is fresh air, a stroll down the trail, and running water to cleanse your mind.

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Wine & Craft Beer Country

The foothills on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada have deep roots in the wine industry, offering a quaint, relaxing version of California wine country with family-owned wineries and historic towns from the gold rush era. Meanwhile, the craft beer scene is exploding with new craft breweries setting up shop in towns across the region. 

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Lake Tahoe

World class skiing, 300 sunny days per year and endless activities to pursue, your vacation awaits you in California's beautiful Lake Tahoe, your all-season travel destination.

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Western Sierra

Lush Forests teeming with wildlife, glaciated granite domes, spectacular waterfalls, towering groves of Giant Sequoias, aquamarine pools, lakes, and two of California's three renowned National Parks.

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Eastern Sierra

California's High Sierra region's eastern kingdom is filled with some of the area's most rugged and magnificent terrain.

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Southern Sierra

Nestled between Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California’s Southern Sierra contains some of the most pristine wilderness suitable for camping, hiking, fishing and a myriad of other recreational opportunities.

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