California Road Trips 2014 - (Page 18)
ROAD TRIPS 2014-15 | THE HIGH SIERRA
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Yosemite Valley
Lake Tahoe
Granite peaks, alpine valleys, towering trees-the High
Sierra is nature's playground all year-round
TOTAL DISTANCE: 930mi/1,494km
START: SAN FRANCISCO
TRUCKEE (186mi/300km; 2hr
59min). Fuel up with pesto green
eggs and ham at Full Belly Deli. Peruse
Tahoe/Sierra photos at Carmel Gallery.
Enjoy outstanding dining at Trokay.
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SQUAW VALLEY (12mi/18km;
16min). In summer, take the
Aerial Tram to High Camp for dining,
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swimming, and wildflower walks; enjoy an art or music festival practically
every weekend. In winter, ski Julia's
Gold run, named for local Olympian
Julia Mancuso.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
(37mi/59km; 1hr). Take a lesson
on the lake with South Tahoe Standup
Paddle. At Stateline, ride the Heavenly
Gondola for big lake views and grilled
ribs at Tamarack Lodge.
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BEAR VALLEY (67mi/108km; 2hr
18min). Tour an alpine meadow
by bike with Bear Valley Adventure
Company. In winter, board and sled
family-friendly Bear Valley Mountain.
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ARNOLD (30mi/48km; 44min).
Learn about sequoia habitat at
Calaveras Big Trees State Park's new
visitor center, then walk the North and
South Groves. Sample award-winning
ales at Snowshoe Brewing Co.
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GROVELAND (57mi/92km; 1hr
20min). See how gold mining
influenced the region at Groveland
Yosemite Gateway Museum. Visit beautiful Mountain Sage Nursery. Dine at
historic Groveland Hotel.
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YOSEMITE VALLEY (48mi/77km;
1hr8min). Celebrate Yosemite's
150th anniversary with special photo
and history exhibits at the valley's visitor center. Lunch at El Capitan Picnic
Area to watch climbers scaling the
towering granite face.
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OAKHURST (54mi/86km; 1hr
14min). Zoom through the pines
on a canopy tour with Zip Yosemite.
Splurge on a Champagne brunch
in country-estate splendor at Erna's
Elderberry House.
SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON
NATIONAL PARKS (129mi/207;
2hr30min). Take the dramatic drive
to Mineral King valley (ranger-guided
walks in summer). Explore on horseback with Cedar Grove Pack Station.
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GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL
MONUMENT (124mi/200km;
3hr). Stroll the Trail of 100 Giants, a
leisurely loop dotted with info-packed
signs, or visit pristine Freeman Grove.
Sleep under the stars and sequoias at
Belknap Campground.
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END: LOS ANGELES (186mi/299km;
3hr8min)
Mark Your Calendar
STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Labor Day weekend brings 21 bands and
their sweet melodies to Camp Mather,
between Groveland and Yosemite
National Park. Aug 31-Sep 2;
strawberrymusic.com
Local Resources
CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTERS
San Francisco
PIER 39, #B12, 2nd Level; 415/981-1280
Auburn
1103 High St., Ste. 150; 530/887-2111
Truckee
10065 Donner Pass Rd.; 530/587-2757
TUNE IN WITH SPOTIFY
Get inspired with a song
custom picked for this drive.
SONG 7
visitcalifornia.com/playlist
HARRIOT MANLEY; ALEX FARNUM
MOUNTAIN MAJESTY
http://www.strawberrymusic.com
http://www.visitcalifornia.com/playlist
http://www.visitcalifornia.com
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