Sierra Nevada Travel Information
The Sierra Nevada of eastern California is one of the country’s most
astounding treasures. These mountains are wild: wild geology, with
glaciers and volcanoes, wild animal life like the state bear and the
golden eagle, and even wild plant life in the immense sequoia forests.
Encompassing three national parks, six national forests, and thousands
of square miles of other protected areas, the Sierra Nevada is one of
the largest islands of scenic wilderness remaining in the United
States. The Sierra Nevada, a Spanish phrase meaning "snowy
range," is home to some of California's best-known ski resorts. From
Mammoth Mountain just south of Yosemite, to the ski resorts of Lake
Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada is the skiing destination of California. But
the peaks call out to more than just snowbunnies. Hikers and climbers
converge on Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the Lower 48,
year-round. Other great peaks call to outdoor enthusiasts, like the
Palisades or Devils Crags, which contain some of the range's most
stunning scenery and challenging climbs. From here, you can
find general information about the
Sierras as a whole. For more specific information, visit our separate
coverage of Lake
Tahoe, Yosemite
National Park, and Sequoia/King’s
Canyon National Park. The Sierra Nevada roughly follow the
east border of California, forming the eastern boundary of the central
California valley. For more information, please choose an area of
interest from the left.
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