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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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Why Fall Is The Most Romantic Season In The High Sierra

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In the High Sierra, it’s not difficult to see why fall is the most romantic season. Winter is about schussing down the slopes or snowshoeing. Summer, you want to get […]

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Bodie Ghost Towns of the High Sierra

Get Outside & Explore The Ghost Towns Of The High Sierra

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With Halloween on the horizon, the media blitz is gearing up towards “spooky” themes. You could just “veg” out on your couch but why? We all know seeing and experiencing […]

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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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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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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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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Railroading Family Vacation Ideas in the High Sierra

One Last Family Fun Extravaganza To Finish The Summer Weather Right!

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Like sand in an hour glass, so are disappearing the days of summer weather. With most kids already back to school, time is fleeting to get in one last “summer” […]

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Beat The Summer Heat With These Hikes

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There are a few options once the summer temps begin to swelter. The first is to stay inside and let the air conditioning cool you off. Second, find a pool […]

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