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Winter is Here in California's High Sierra

2023 Is A Winter Not-To-Miss In The Sierra Nevada

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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Bright vibrant #winter colors fill the sky over #DonnerLake for another spectacular #sunrise in the High Sierra.

📸: Thanks to @scottshotsphoto for capturing such a precious moment.
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We may be biased... but we totally have the best skies around!

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It's like the colliding of two seasons, except it's not. It's #Bishop! One of the many features that make it so cool. It's an all-season destination to play outdoors.. all season long. 🤔

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Our gorgeous #Giants sure look good sprinkled in white. 😉 #giantsequoias

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This winter sure had made a name for itself. ☃️ Old Man Winter's had a lot of energy!

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Winter sunsets don't get much better than this.

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The perfect winter hike. 🥾 A little snow. ❄️ A little dirt. And surrounded by #awesomeness.

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Bishop's landscape lets you dress to match your surroundings. 😎 Who knew you could go for a run and glow like the sky!

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We just love winter #marshmallows. No preservatives. No sugar. Just pure natural goodness.

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If you don't like bright colors, Lake Tahoe may not be for you. 🤣 The High Sierra really does know how to use all the crayons in the box.

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How about a #winter #picnic? Seems like a gorgeous spot to stop and take in the sights!

📍 Dewey Point
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Who's ready to start their #hikingadventures? The Westside Railroad Trail in Tuolumne County is a unique outdoor experience with lots of history along the way, tree covered trails, railroad tracks, valleys & mountains, and cool rock faces with #wildflowers if you time it right. Not to mention a few wild turkeys! 🦃

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A perfect #bench for a perfect winter afternoon. We don't see any footprints 🦶 in the snow either... so it looks like the view could be all yours.

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The perfect place to run in the winter... without actually running IN winter. 😊

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Just another #backyard kind of day in the High Sierra. What does your backyard look like?

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Sometimes Old Man Winter gets a bit zealous and lets the snow fly even in places we don't see it vey often. But when it does, you get landscape views that truly 'WOW' your senses.

📍 Owens Valley
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Over frosted peaks and through its foggy winter air, the water flows across #Yosemite. A bit mysterious in this setting, don't you think?

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Lake Tahoe is a magical place where the colors are hard to imagine until you see them with your own eyes.

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The dawn breaks and so does the ice... spring is approaching but winter is still here for now. Frosty landscapes are beautiful but so is the warmth of the sun as it begins to melt away the winter chill.

📸 @scottshotsphoto ; Regram @visittruckeetahoe
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When spring arrives, so does your chance to mosey around and enjoy the views. #GiddyUp

📸 @maddie_maney ; Regram @traveltuolumnecounty
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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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