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HOMEWOOD

Homewood Mountain Resort. Find more than 2,000
acres of mountain terrain. Stay slopeside in one of
the guest rooms or go big and reserve a spectacular
villa that sleeps up to six people. 530/525-2992;
skihomewood.com

HUNTINGTON LAKE

Huntington Lake. Surrounded by mountains on three
sides, enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, horseback riding,
windsurfing and more at 7,000 feet. 559/877-7173;
fs.usda.gov

INDEPENDENCE

Eastern California Museum. Find information related
to the local area. 760/878-0258; inyocounty.us/ecmsite
Independence Chamber of Commerce. 139 N.
Edwards St. 760/878-0084
Inyo County. Inyo County offers a variety of outdoor
fun in the beautiful Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains,
Mt. Whitney and Death Valley. Vast opens spaces and
small towns let visitors step back in time and enjoy life.
theothersideofcalifornia.com See ad, p. 143
Manzanar National Historic Site. Learn about the
experience of Japanese American s interned here during
World War II. 760/878-2194, ext. 3310; nps.gov

JUNE LAKE

June Lake Loop. Take a 16-mile scenic drive off of
Highway 395. 760/648-4651; junelakeloop.org

KINGS BEACH

Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Find a sandy
beach and picnic tables. 530/583-3074; parks.ca.gov

KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Boyden Cavern. Get in touch with your "inner
caveman." 888/965-8243; visitsequoia.com
Grant Grove Village. See General Grant, the secondlargest tree in the world. 866/807-3598; visitsequoia.com
Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. Take a scenic drive and
traverse 50 spectacular miles. 559/565-3341; nps.gov

Saddlebag Lake Resort. Located in the beautiful
Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, find an atmosphere
of relaxing tranquility. saddlebaglakeresort.com

MARKLEEVILLE

LONE PINE

Grover Hot Springs State Park. Find an open pine
forest, sagebrush, and meadows in addition to a
complex with swimming pool hot springs, campground,
picnic area, and hiking trails. 530/694-2248;
parks.ca.gov

Alabama Hills Recreation Area. Roam a filming
location for TV shows and movies since the 1920s, then
hike the Mobius Arch Loop. blm.gov
Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center. Stop by to
view Mt. Whitney. 760/876-6200; fs.usda.gov
Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce. Lone Pine is
golden trout headquarters. Gateway to Mt. Whitney
and Death Valley. Home to the Lone Pine Film
Festival. 760/876-4444; info@lonepinechamber.org;
lonepinechamber.org
See ad, p. 143
Mt. Whitney. Summit the highest peak in the lower 48
states; permit required. 760/873-2485; nps.gov
The Museum of Western Film History. Explore an
extensive collection of costumes and other film memorabilia. 760/876-9909; lonepinefilmhistorymuseum.org

MAMMOTH LAKES

Devils Postpile National Monument. Enjoy unique
geology or day-hike along the John Muir or Pacific Coast
trails. Camping, backpacking, fishing, photography-
there's something for everyone.
760/934-2289; nps.gov

China Peak. Ski and snowboard in the winter or mountain
bike in summer. 559/233-2500; skichinapeak.com

North Fork Chamber of Commerce. Learn about local
recreation. 559/877-2410; northforkcommerce.com
Cedars Interpretive Trail. Hike from the Bass Lake Road
Office to Observation Point. 559/877-2218; fs.usda.gov
Sierra Mono Indian Museum. View examples of taxidermy
and artifacts. 559/877-2115; sierramonomuseum.org
Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway. Tour 100 miles of
scenic beauty. 559/877-2218;
sierravistascenicbyway.org

OAKHURST

Discover Yosemite. Relax with a guided tour that
includes lunch. 559/642-4400;
discoveryosemite.com

Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail. Discover
this beautiful and peaceful trail that boasts stunning
waterfalls. 559/877-2218; fs.usda.gov

Mammoth Mountain Bike Park. With 3,500 acres and
over 80 miles of single track, there's errain for every
ability level. 800/MAMMOTH; mammothmountain.com

Mono County Tourism. Bridgeport. Explore
California's Eastern Sierra along Scenic Byway
US 395. Visit Yosemite's east entrance, Bodie ghost
town, Mono Lake's tufa towers. Hiking, fishing, skiing,
brilliant fall colors. Free Visitors Guide. 800/845-7922;
MonoCounty.org See ad, p. 137

LAKESHORE

NORTH FORK

Mammoth Lakes Tourism. 2510 Main St. Official visitor
information. A year-round adventureland of legendary
proportions. Home of Mammoth Mountain, Rainbow
Falls, and Devils Postpile National Monument.
888/466-2666; visitmammoth.com
See ad, p. 137

Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Rock climb and bike in
summer; ski in winter. 800/967-7500; kirkwood.com
Lake Isabella. Hike, camp, windsurf, and more in the
heart of the Kern River Valley. lakeisabella.net

Donner Ski Ranch. Find a simpler skiing experience
and a relaxing atmosphere. donnerskiranch.com

Fresno Yosemite International Airport. 5175 E. Clinton
Way. Central CA's Premier Airport. Your gateway to
adventure and 3 majestic National Parks! 559/6214500; flyfresno.com. See ad, p. 133

Mammoth Ski Museum. Pore over a treasure trove of
skiing history, including vintage posters.
760/934-6592

LAKE ISABELLA

NORDEN

Mammoth Lakes Basin. Hike or bike the 5.3-mile
paved multi-use Lakes Basin Path, which connects the
North Village to Horseshoe Lake and other popular
destinations. 760/934-2712; mammothtrails.org

KIRKWOOD

Caples Lake Resort. Find summer lodging and kayak
rentals. 209/258-8888; capleslakeresort.com

Alpine County Museum. Artifacts from early settlers
and more. 530/694-2317; alpinecountymuseum.org

MARIPOSA

California State Mining & Mineral Museum. View
breathtaking gems and minerals from around the world;
experience mining history. 209/742-7625; parks.ca.gov

Madera Wine Trail. A must-do for wine enthusiasts.
California's oldest wine region features award-winning
wines from family-owned wineries. 800/613-0709;
MaderaWineTrail.com See ad, p. 133
Majestic Mountain Loop. Visit 3 of California's National
Parks in as little as 3 days: Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and
Yosemite. Take a plane, take a car, or take a guided tour.
559/683-4636; MajesticMountainLoop.com See ad, p. 133
Visit Yosemite | Madera County. 40343 Highway
41. Oakhurst. Madera County: California's Gateway
to Yosemite. Affordable lodging, wine trail, Bass Lake,
historic railroad, casino, arts, and more. 559/683-4636;
yosemitethisyear.com See ad, p. 133

OLYMPIC VALLEY

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Ski, shop, ice-skate,
and more in a beautiful, laid-back mountain setting.
800/403-0206; squawalpine.com

PINECREST

LEE VINING

Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area. Stop by
the Visitor Center for permits. 760/873-2400;
fs.usda.gov

Mariposa Museum & History Center. Exhibits include
an extensive Miwok Indian display, a view of a miner's
cabin, an authentic saloon, a one-room schoolhouse,
and more. 209/966-2924 ; mariposamuseum.com

Dodge Ridge. Camp and learn to ski or snowboard at
the Snowsports School. 209/965-3474;
dodgeridge.com

Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve. Hike, swim, boat,
and cross-country ski. 760/647-6331; parks.ca.gov

Merced River. Find wave trains and exhilarating rapids;
ideal for rafters of all levels. 209/736-4677; oars.com

Sly Park Recreation Area. Enjoy a day or weekend of
sunshine and water at Jenkinson Lake. slyparklake.com

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