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HIGH SIERRA BONUS road trip trip idea | NORTH SIERRA DISTRICT Pristine mountain lakes and towering peaks make this one of California's most inspiring and dramatic regions. INFO California Welcome CentersSM, Truckee, 530/587-8808; Mammoth Lakes, 760/924-5500 SQUAW VALLEY. In summer, ride the Squaw Valley Aerial Tram to 8,200-foot elevation High Camp for swimming, dining, hiking, and geocaching (in winter, it's a favorite place to take a ski break). (B3) CARNELIAN BAY. See vintage wooden Chris Crafts and other elegant watercraft at Sierra Boat Company. Have sliders for lunch lakeside at Gar Woods Grill & Pier, then head for the beach (easy access just down the road in Tahoe Vista, across from Rustic Cottage Resort). (B3) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. In summer, take a docent-led tour of restored mansions at Tallac Historic Site. Visit Taylor Creek Visitor Center for interpretive programs and nature walks, then ride the gondola at Heavenly Mountain Resort for bird's-eye views of the lake. (C4) BRIDGEPORT. Follow twisting Highway 89 over Monitor Pass (elev. 146 | VISITCALIFORNIA.COM 8,300 feet), then descend to this true Western town. Join Virginia Lakes Pack Outfit for horseback rides ranging from 2-hour trail rides to all-inclusive gourmet camping excursions. (F6) LEE VINING. Walk the loop trail around Mono Lake's South Tufa Area, where surreal rock formations jut from the shallow saline water (naturalist-led walks offered in summer). Sip mango margaritas and enjoy lake views at surprising Whoa Nellie Deli. (H7) YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Climb Tioga Road to Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows, then descend to Yosemite Valley. Walk the unforgettable Mist Trail (closed in winter) to Vernal Fall. Reserve a table in the rustic-elegant dining room at The Ahwahnee. (H5) BASS LAKE. Cast a line for the lake's namesake fish. In spring and summer, search for regal-looking bald eagles nesting along the pinetrimmed shore. (K5) More ideas at visitcalifornia.com/high-sierra http://www.visitcalifornia.com/high-sierra http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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California Vacation Guide 2014
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Travel Planning Info & Extras
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The Years of Living Playfully
Down on the Farm
Califashionistas
Chef's Favorites
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Why We Love California Snow Resorts
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Theme Parks at Night
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California Visitors Guide 2014