![High Sierra](http://drupal8-prod.j-freestyle.com/sites/drupal8-prod.j-freestyle.com/files/styles/fluid_1920/public/2021-10/VC_High-Sierra-Landing-gty-466045287-RF-1280x640.jpg.webp?itok=7hY21hNd)
![High Sierra](http://drupal8-prod.j-freestyle.com/sites/drupal8-prod.j-freestyle.com/files/styles/fluid_1920/public/2021-10/VC_High-Sierra-Landing-gty-466045287-RF-1280x640.jpg.webp?itok=7hY21hNd)
- Summary
- Official Resources
- Places to Visit
- Things to do
- Gallery
- Events
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.
- 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
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- Things to Do in Yosemite National ParkMust-see sites at California's iconic park in the Sierra Nevada mountains
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- Inyo CountyWhere desert and mountains meet, Inyo County beckons outdoor explorers, history buffs, and fans of topographical extremes
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- 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
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- The High Sierra's Craft BreweriesAprès-ski or après-hike, chill out at high-country taprooms
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- Mount WhitneyThe highest peak in the contiguous United States lures sightseers and summit trekkers to Lone Pine's Whitney Portal
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- Summer Fun in MammothDiscover high-mountain beauty
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- 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
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- Discoveries on the Way to YosemiteGold Rush history, epic high-country landscapes, hidden wine country, and charming country towns
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- Truckee RiverJoin the summer fun at Lake Tahoe with a laid-back party float
- Category 1
- Category 2
- Category 3
- Inyo CountyBishopLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut ipsum elit, tempor sed luctus sed, dapibus a nunc.
- Madera CountyBass LakeLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut ipsum elit, tempor sed luctus sed, dapibus a nunc.
- Placer CountyNorth Lake TahoeLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut ipsum elit, tempor sed luctus sed, dapibus a nunc.
- El Dorado CountySouth Lake TahoeLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut ipsum elit, tempor sed luctus sed, dapibus a nunc.
- Mono CountyMammoth LakesLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut ipsum elit, tempor sed luctus sed, dapibus a nunc.
- Inyo CountyLone PineLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut ipsum elit, tempor sed luctus sed, dapibus a nunc.
- Tuolumne CountyGrovelandLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut ipsum elit, tempor sed luctus sed, dapibus a nunc.
- Nevada CountyTruckeeLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut ipsum elit, tempor sed luctus sed, dapibus a nunc.
Travel Stories
Things to do
Events in this Region
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 monthsHeavenly
Ski, board, and play on the edge of Lake TahoeNorthstar California Ski Resort
Choose from a wide array of winter fun at this family-friendly Tahoe resortPalisades Tahoe
It’s ski and sun at a premier Lake Tahoe resortSierra-at-Tahoe
Strike gold at this under-the-radar Olympian favoriteSugar Bowl
Discover this sweet and snowy Lake Tahoe treasureWinter in Mammoth Lakes
Ski into summer on mountains of snow
California 101
Yosemite National Park
California Dream Eater
Epic Winter Road Trip: Lake Tahoe to Sacramento
California 101
Gateways to Yosemite: 5 Amazing Things
California 101
Highway 395 Road Trip
California 101
Shasta Cascade Road Trip
You are Here. A California Love Letter
ZOOM: A Magical Ride Around California
California Dream Eater
Yosemite’s Bucket List Brunch Buffet
California 101
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
California Dream Eater
Groveland’s Wild West Saloon
Big Sur, Waterfalls, Oakland
23min
Curtis Stone’s Culinary Tour, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley
34min
Culinary Gems, Hidden Beaches, Napa Valley Wine
37min
Rock Climbing, Best Campgrounds, L.A. Shopping
35min
Jonny Moseley, Orange County, Museum Hack
33min
California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
37min
California Cuisine, Sonoma County, Yosemite
34min
Culinary Greatest Hits
34min
Spas, National Monuments, Mission San Juan Capistrano
32min
California Surfing Day, Ryan Robinson, Glamping
48min
![California Winery](http://drupal8-prod.j-freestyle.com/sites/drupal8-prod.j-freestyle.com/files/2022-08/GettyImages-1164052842.jpeg)
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Sign up and get weekly travel inspiration and ideas
Thank you for signing up
Get ready to Dream Big!