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Snow-covered peaks in winter, gushing waterfalls in spring, wildflower meadows and glistening lakes in summer, vibrant colors in fall—this is a land of dramatic and wild beauty. World-class mountain resorts circle turquoise-blue Lake Tahoe. Mammoth Lakes offers epic skiing and endless high-altitude delights. Yosemite National Park, a World Heritage Site, is more beautiful than you can imagine and absolutely worth a visit. Whether you hike a mountain, ski the steeps, or lounge in a hot tub beneath a canopy of stars, you’ll find your perfect getaway.
- Ways to Play in Lake TahoeFind all-season fun on the lake and in the mountains
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- Ways to Play in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksExperience all the superlatives—from the largest tree to the highest peak—at this duo of parks
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- What’s New at California Ski Resorts for Winter 2023–2024Skiers and riders can look forward to fresh lines and thrilling drops as slopes open
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- Things to Do in Yosemite National ParkMust-see sites at California's iconic park in the Sierra Nevada mountains
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- Inyo CountyWhere desert and mountains meet, Inyo County beckons outdoor explorers, history buffs, and fans of topographical extremes
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- 5 Amazing Things to Do in Lake TahoeFind year-round fun in Lake Tahoe, from summer waterskiing and kayaking to winter skiing and après nightlife
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- The High Sierra's Craft BreweriesAprès-ski or après-hike, chill out at high-country taprooms
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- Mount WhitneyThe highest peak in the contiguous United States lures sightseers and summit trekkers to Lone Pine's Whitney Portal
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- Summer Fun in MammothDiscover high-mountain beauty
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- Insider’s Guide to Inyo CountyFrom ghost towns to movie sets to spirits with a local spin, this High Sierra destination is full of unexpected charms
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- Discoveries on the Way to YosemiteGold Rush history, epic high-country landscapes, hidden wine country, and charming country towns
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- Truckee RiverJoin the summer fun at Lake Tahoe with a laid-back party float
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Travel Stories
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Yosemite National Park
Visit a natural wonder framed by towering cliffs, polished granite, and free-leaping waterfallsThe Ahwahnee
Visit a noble lodge and monument to 1920s luxuryYosemite's Gateway Towns
Historic sites, booming wine country, and delicious foodAhwahnee Winter Events
Spirited celebrations brighten the frosty monthsGolfing in Lake Tahoe
Putt and drive surrounded by alpine beautyKings Beach
Visit the North Shore’s kick-back-and-relax destinationWinter in Mammoth Lakes
Ski into summer on mountains of snowTuolumne Meadows
The solitude-seekers' high-country escapeMadera Wine Trail
Relax—sometimes with the winemaker—at a dozen low-key wineries just south of YosemiteHeavenly
Ski, board, and play on the edge of Lake Tahoe
California 101
Yosemite National Park
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Epic Winter Road Trip: Lake Tahoe to Sacramento
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Gateways to Yosemite: 5 Amazing Things
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Highway 395 Road Trip
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Shasta Cascade Road Trip
You are Here. A California Love Letter
ZOOM: A Magical Ride Around California
California Dream Eater
Groveland’s Wild West Saloon
Hidden Gems
Drive the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
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Lake Tahoe: 5 Amazing Things
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Curtis Stone’s Culinary Tour, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley
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Culinary Gems, Hidden Beaches, Napa Valley Wine
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Rock Climbing, Best Campgrounds, L.A. Shopping
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Jonny Moseley, Orange County, Museum Hack
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California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
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California Cuisine, Sonoma County, Yosemite
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