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A Charming Weekend Getaway Through Historic Towns In The High Sierra

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Visit these historic towns in northern California for a charming weekend getaway in the Western High Sierra. […]

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An Epic Hiking and History-Packed Eastern Sierra Road Trip

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Highway 395 makes for an epic eastern sierra road trip with sky-high peaks, steamy hot springs, hiking trails galore, and a plethora of historic mining and railroad towns. […]

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Sky Above, Earth Below, Peace Within National Forests In High Sierra

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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 […]

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There’s Gold In Them Thar Hills… Best California State Parks Of The High Sierra

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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 […]

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Best Spots To Catch A Sunrise Or Sunset In The High Sierra

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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

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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 […]

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8 Hidden Gems In The High Sierra To Visit In The Summer

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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 […]

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3-Day Road Trip in Lake Tahoe

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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 […]

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3-Day Road Trip in Eastern High Sierra

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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 […]

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