Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir at Glacier Point in Yosemite Valley

The High Sierra In John Muir’s Eyes

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When it comes to poetically describing nature and its beauty, John Muir has a vast compendium of quotes. He was the man that came up with the iconic term “Range […]

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Tuolumne Meadows

Three Awesome Day Hikes On The California Pacific Crest Trail Sections

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The birds are chirping. The bees are beginning to buzz. Butterflies are fluttering away. Summer’s here and there’s nothing better than by heading out for a hike. And what’s the […]

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fly fishing at Convict Lake

5 Ways To Find Serenity In The High Sierra

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You set your out of office in your email. Hop into the car and rush out of the city. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. To escape the […]

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Mark Twain

Mark Twain In California’s High Sierra – From Mining To Story Telling

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There are many legends who’ve left their imprint in the forests, meadows, and peaks of the Sierra Nevada, but besides John Muir, no other has waxed so eloquently as Mark […]

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Obscure & Weird Things To See In California’s High Sierra

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Main attractions are like a main dish. It’s what puts a place on the map. Literally! On the other hand, oddities and curiosities are the spice of life. These are […]

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Hollywood in the High Sierra Historic Downtown Truckee

Go A “Little” Hollywood In The High Sierra

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Los Angeles might be the beating “heart” of the movie industry, but when production companies venture out into the High Sierra, something magical happens. It might be the impossibly deep […]

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Yosemite el cap view

Fun High Sierra Zoom Virtual Backgrounds & More

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No matter if you’re a “techie” or just a social person, one of the only ways to stay in touch with humanity nowadays is video-conferencing. When you’ve been stuck at […]

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Snowy Eastern Sierra looking from downtown Bishop California

How To Honor The “Spirit Of Travel” During National Travel & Tourism Week

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As we all can attest, the Coronavirus pandemic is having a profound effect not just on our daily lives but in everything we look forward to. And that includes trips […]

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Lunar Rainbow at Upper Yosemite Falls

Come With Us… On A Virtual Carpet Ride Through The High Sierra

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No matter who you are, it feels like the days are floating from one to the next. Is it Monday? Friday? Wednes-turday? Nevertheless, we’re here to help! These virtual vacations […]

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