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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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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The High Sierra is the perfect recipe of water and land; flora and fauna; awesome and serene.

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As the sun warms the air and water, #beach time starts to come into focus. Where will you lap up some waves this year? From the looks of it, these Canada geese 🪶 have the shore all to themselves.

📌 Donner Lake
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Have you been to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest? We think it sounds like a great 2025 bucket list adventure! Seeing pictures like this is always amazing... but what if your own eyes got to experience it? 👀⠀

📌 Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains CA⠀
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Have your feet started thinking about where they want to explore this summer? Hitting the open road for Kennedy Meadows may be just what they’re 🥾 looking for.

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If this doesn`t say #springtime, what does? Hiking trails are coming into their spring primetime and the wildflowers are starting to sprout. What a great time for some fresh air.⠀

📌 New Melones Lake⠀
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With vibrant blooms, light breeze, and a smile like that, how can you resist visiting #Bishop this spring?

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The roads are melting and the passes are starting to open across the High Sierra. Any #springtime #roadtrip plans?⠀

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Who’s ready for #waterfall season?

📍 Grizzly Falls, Kings Canyon National Park
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We`re not the only ones enjoying the change of seasons.⠀

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The snow is melting and the colors are beaming. Here comes spring!⠀

📌Donner Lake; 4/7/25⠀
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Are you ready for #wildflower season? Things are about to get bright out there.

Lupine - @elliotmcgucken
Poppy - @gocalaveras
Dogwood - @tenayaatyosemite
Eastern Sierra landscape - @samantha_lindberg
New Melones Lake - @gocalaveras
Mule Ears - @scottshotsphoto
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We love when nature stacks layers of color and texture.

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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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