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Three Awesome Ideas To Spend New Year’s In The High Sierra

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Visiting the mountains any time of year is cause for celebration, but New Year’s brings it up a notch. Bubbly celebrations, eye-catching fireworks displays and record-setting parades welcome any that […]

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Time To Get Into The Spirit – Christmas Traditions In The High Sierra

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Crispness in the air. Angelic voices singing carols. Snow blanketing the upper peaks. Simply put, Christmas in the Sierra Nevada is a very special time. And for those wanting something […]

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Spook-tacular Fun For Halloween In The High Sierra

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Want to make the most of the upcoming Halloween season? Instead of knocking the dust off your costume & buying candy, why not be a brave soul and plan a […]

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Awesome Oktoberfest Celebrations To Enjoy In The High Sierra

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When someone utters the word “Fall”, a lot of things come to mind. Maybe it’s the High Sierra’s autumn foliage of carrot oranges, crimson reds, and amber yellows. Or possibly […]

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5 Things To Do In October In The High Sierra

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There is no month that lends itself to festivals and events like October. You can feel the change in the air as winter is fast approaching. It won’t be long […]

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Funtober Fall Festivals In The High Sierra

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As the sun begins its trek further south onto the horizon, you begin to feel a change approaching. The mid-summer’s heat is starting to lose its grasp. And the mornings […]

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The Foothills Are Alive With The Sound of Music

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The High Sierra sets the perfect stage to celebrate the coming of fall with a final encore of live outdoor performances. Dive into this September’s Sierra sampler and let the music be the soundtrack to your autumnal adventures! […]

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Four Epic Bike Tours Of The Sierra Any Serious Cyclist Should Try

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Want to test your mettle? Here are four epic bike tours from sublime to true tests in endurance that will leave you feeling accomplished. […]

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High Sierra Summer Music Festivals

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The question is how do you celebrate a summer day well played? For us, there’s nothing better than hearing live music while sipping a cold beverage. Fortunately, the Sierra Nevada range is home to many High Sierra Summer Music Festivals happening all season long. […]

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