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THE California Road Trip – SF to Yosemite to Lake Tahoe

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7-day High Sierra itinerary showcasing the “wilder” side of California. Starting from SF to Yosemite to Lake Tahoe and back to San Francisco. […]

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Maximize Your Leaf Peeping In The High Sierra

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After Labor Day weekend has come and gone, it’s a magical time to be in the Sierra Nevada range. The large assortment of fall festivals will keep you entertained while […]

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SF To Yosemite – 7 Day Summer Itinerary for First Time Visitor

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The reason you’re visiting might be Yosemite National Park but don’t rush to get inside the park. Plan your trip so that you can immerse yourself in all the culture […]

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Hot Spots For Birdwatching In The High Sierra

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From the massive peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the luscious marshes in the western foothills & the arid high desert on its eastern flanks, it comes as no surprise […]

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Waterfall Season In The High Sierra

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Why do we enjoy traveling into the mountains? Is it for the scenery? Adventure? Solitude? There are so many reasons to visit, but we feel a major one overlaps all […]

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A Salute To National Park Week In The High Sierra

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The United States is very fortunate that past citizens had a vision to protect our most beautiful places. If it wasn’t for people like John Muir and many others, the […]

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7 High Sierra Bucket List Items To Do This Winter

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It should come as no surprise that the Sierra Nevada is perfection when it comes to winter weather. At the higher elevations, we get copious amounts of snow, but it […]

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Most Beautiful Lakes In California High Sierra To Visit This Summer

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The snow’s melted and nature has transitioned into summer. There’s nothing more symbolic in late spring or summer then visiting one of the “great lakes” in the Sierra Nevada. Here’s […]

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Most Underrated Landmarks In The High Sierra

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Be it a skyscraper, sign, or a mountain top, the High Sierra is a mountain range filled with tall tales and even taller peaks. The land of -EST some might […]

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