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Visit The Only Bi-State Park, Dive Into Truckee’s Wild History, & Peek At California’s Mining Heritage

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State parks might be a bit less known than their national park cousins, but they’re definitely worth a visit. Offering up mountain bike trails to campsites & even dipping into […]

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Bass Lake Fishing Derby

Best Fishing Derby In The High Sierra

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Tradition. Be it an annual summer trip to the mountains or opening day to fishing season in the High Sierra, it’s a way to add some spice into our daily […]

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Webber Lake High Sierra Lake Fishing

Come Back With A Legendary Fish Tale

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While certain sports or activities require becoming an expert to enjoy, fishing isn’t one of them. One pole, one net, and one tackle box is enough to make an outing […]

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3 Amazing Bucket List Festivals In The High Sierra

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The sun is shining brightly, and the snow is beginning to melt. It’s definitely spring and that means festival season is starting to ramp up! This year, why not skip […]

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Merry Fishmas – Trout Fishing Season in the High Sierra is Upon Us

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Wildflowers are sprouting and the water is running deep in creeks and streams which means only one thing. Fishing Season is upon us! This is your chance to catch trout […]

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Kid Friendly Activities In The High Sierra

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The old saying goes “Start ‘em young & they’ll be hooked for life.” Whether you realize it or not, you play a significant role in helping your kids fall in […]

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Majestic Yosemite Hotel Historic Lodges In The High Sierra

Historic Lodges In The High Sierra

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The word “lodge” out West invokes an image of luxury, comfort, and most of all a place to rest your weary body after a long day of exploring. And when […]

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Pavement – Shmavement – Off Roading In The High Sierra

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As Doc Brown from Back to the Future once said, “Roads?!? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!!!” What we mean is get off the asphalt covered highways and explore […]

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Christmas Festivals In The High Sierra

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For those feeling a bit like Mr. Scrooge or the Grinch, it might be high-time you checked out one of the many Christmas festivals in the High Sierra. These get-togethers […]

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