Facts About California High Sierra – 5 Important Dates In History
| by Alex Silgalis
When it comes to mountain ranges, the Sierra Nevada in California are arguably the wealthiest for their place in history. They were a challenge to cross, provided access to wealth, […]
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Tales From The Past In The Sierra Range
| by Alex Silgalis
Dead men may tell no tales, but the Sierra Range continues to speak loudly of its interesting past. Here’s a few fun examples of stories that will intrigue, possibly insight, […]
History Of The Names Of Places In California High Sierra
| by Alex Silgalis
Have you ever sat back and wondered where the name of that mountain came from? Or how someone named that lake you’re floating on? What about the vista you’re enjoying […]
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The Latest High Sierra COVID-19 Travel News & Resources
| by Alex Silgalis
A question we keep hearing is, “What’s open in California’s High Sierra?” Since the “range of light” is over 400+ miles long, it’s a very broad question. So, instead of […]
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The High Sierra In John Muir’s Eyes
| by Alex Silgalis
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 […]
Three Awesome Day Hikes On The California Pacific Crest Trail Sections
| by Alex Silgalis
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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5 Ways To Find Serenity In The High Sierra
| by Alex Silgalis
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 […]
Mark Twain In California’s High Sierra – From Mining To Story Telling
| by Alex Silgalis
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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Go A “Little” Hollywood In The High Sierra
| by Alex Silgalis
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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