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Sky Above, Earth Below, Peace Within National Forests In High Sierra
| by Alex Silgalis
Did you know that the Golden State is home to over 20 MILLION acres of wilderness? That makes California home to the 2nd most national forest land after Alaska. In fact, the Sierra itself contains one of the LONGEST stretches of protected wilderness in the lower 48 which includes EIGHTEEN national forests. While the national […]
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Waterfall Season In The High Sierra
| by Alex Silgalis
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 of them: Freedom. The ability to let go and enjoy the moment. With waterfall season upon us, it’s the perfect time to step away from […]
There’s Gold In Them Thar Hills… Best California State Parks Of The High Sierra
| by Alex Silgalis
Gold and silver run deep in the veins of California. This resource helped fuel the economy in the 1800’s. But as a consequence, this natural bounty of ore mined and lumber felled at an alarming rate cleared entire mountainsides. Many thought these resources would never end, but a few saw differently. This is when the […]
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Best Spots To Catch A Sunrise Or Sunset In The High Sierra
| by Alex Silgalis
From historic marvels to otherworldly landscapes, here’s a taste of some of the best spots to get a sunrise/sunset photo in the High Sierra. […]
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6 Unique Places To Visit In California High Sierra
| by Alex Silgalis
In an earlier article, we named four natural attractions that should be on anyone’s bucket list. But… what about taking the road less traveled? Well, here’s 6 unique places to visit in California High Sierra that may not get the spotlight but are just as amazing to see in person. Globe Rock (Oakhurst) Learn more […]
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8 Hidden Gems In The High Sierra To Visit In The Summer
| by Alex Silgalis
Considering that people have been flocking to the High Sierra & its surrounding area since the turn of the 20th century, it’s impressive that there’s still so many lesser-known ways to enjoy the region. Here’s a few great examples of hidden gems in California High Sierra to visit this summer. Bennet Juniper Estimated at 3,000 […]
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3-Day Road Trip in Lake Tahoe
| by Jackie Calvert
Looking for something to do for a 3-day Tahoe/Truckee getaway? Look no further, here’s the plan! My name is @hannahbrie and I’m going to take you on a 3-day adventure through some of my favorite parts of North Lake, Truckee and South Lake. This next visit you can enjoy our beautiful home as well as […]
3-Day Road Trip in Eastern High Sierra
| by Jackie Calvert
Day 1 | Bishop, California Bishop, CA is known as a small town with a big backyard. When you visit you’ll quickly understand why. Bishop is nestled between two mountain ranges, the Sierra Nevada’s to the west and the White Mountains to the east. Both hold some of the highest mountains in the state, over […]
4-Day Road Trip in Western & Southern High Sierra
| by Jackie Calvert
Pinecrest Lake, Tuolumne County Our adventure began at Pinecrest Lake in Tuolumne County. After a delicious lunch at Mia’s restaurant nearby, we parked our car and stepped off excitedly for our first hike of the trip. The loop trail around the lake is about five miles with a very small amount of elevation change, and […]
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