 A year-round outdoor paradise.  Vikingsholm Visit a Scandinavian mansion in Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay.  Countless adventures in the Eastern Sierra.  Witness towering trees and booming rivers.  Summer splashing and winter skiing in the Sierras.  Hike through nature's stronghold.
The hard part, when thinking about California’s High Sierra, is deciding what to do during your visit. The options include Yosemite, King’s Canyon and Sequoia National Parks where John Muir was inspired by breathtaking scenery, now famous mountains, and the majestic sequoias, the oldest trees on earth. Farther north on the Nevada border is Lake Tahoe, surrounded by world-famous ski resorts with legendary snow in winter, and arts, music, and festivals in summer. The options for outdoor activity are endless. See the High Sierra Association website  for more details about the area.
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If you’re looking for arts and culture in the High Sierra, the area around Lake Tahoe has museums displaying artifacts from California’s Native American cultures and the Gold Rush. You’ll also find galleries dedicated to local arts and crafts. Mountaintop and beachfront amphitheaters host the performing arts including live music, dinner theater, and a Shakespeare festival. Annual events include arts festivals and local artist studio tours. |
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Lake Tahoe is most famous for the ski resorts that surround it, but
summertime brings the warm, dry weather that allows you to play in and
on the impossibly blue, incredibly clear lake itself. The many beaches
around the edges range in character from family friendly, to party, to
clothing optional. |
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California has family-friendly fun for every member of your brood, young or old. From theme parks galore with the latest rides and roller coasters, to up-close encounters with animals and history alike, grab the relatives and hit the road for a groovy California getaway! |
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With Yosemite, King’s Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, Lake Tahoe
and Mono Lake, California’s High Sierra is full of outdoor adventures
just waiting for you. Summer brings hiking, camping, rock climbing, road
and mountain biking, plus all manner of recreation in and around Lake
Tahoe. In winter, it’s world-class snowboarding, and downhill and
cross-country skiing. |
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The High Sierra has a fantastic spread of culinary options waiting for you. Annual food and wine festivals at Mammoth Mountain and Squaw Valley make an event of it, but throughout the year, local wines pair nicely with the Asian fusion, upscale California, and “Sierra Latino” cuisine, the newest arrival on the Tahoe food scene. Low-key options abound too, including fish tacos, hearty breakfasts, and make-your-own s’mores. |
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With its legendary snow, breathtaking scenery and famous resorts, the
area around Lake Tahoe is one of the premier ski and snowboard
destinations in the world. Nordic ski and snowshoeing fans will find
miles and miles of groomed trails at North American’s largest cross
country resort. Visit Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National parks
in the winter to beat the crowds and enjoy skiing, camping, ice climbing
and sledding in some of the most beautiful places on Earth. |
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