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Sierra Nevada - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Sierra Nevada are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Bakersfield
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Population: 175,000
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Bakersfield is a surprisingly old-fashioned community just two hours
away from glitzy Los Angeles. You’ll find stock car races and downtown
murals, honky-tonk bars and working farmers here, as well as great
live music and Basque cuisine. |
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Cascade Mountains
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The Cascades are an immense West Coast mountain range, containing
some of the most beautiful terrain in the West. Beginning in northern
California, the range stretches north through Oregon and Washington to
the Canadian border. The section in California is known as the Shasta
Cascades, so called because the prominent Mount Shasta is visible
throughout much of north central California. |
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Fresno
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Population: 430,000
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Fresno is located in the center of California, in the fertile inland
San Joaquin Valley. Surrounded by farm country, Fresno is a relatively
young city with a diverse population. While the city isn’t a prime
tourist destination, easy access to the beautiful Sierra Nevada range
and three national parks (Yosemite and Sequoia/King’s Canyon) have
made Fresno a frequent stop for area travelers. |
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Lake Tahoe
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Lake Tahoe is one of California’s most famous destinations. The
largest alpine lake in North America, Tahoe’s cold clear waters
collect the runoff from more than 600 inches of snow which dust the
surrounding peaks each season, attracting skiers from around the
world, and in summer, the deep blue waters attract boaters, anglers,
cyclists, and hot air balloonists. |
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Beneath Lassen Volcanic National Park's peaceful forests and gem-like
lakes lies evidence of a turbulent and fiery past. The collision of
continental plates here led to violent volcanic eruptions and the
creation of twisted, hauntingly beautiful scenery. |
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Modesto
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Population: 200,000
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Modesto is located in the heart of California’s central San Joaquin
Valley. Surrounded by fertile farmlands that produce dairy products,
fruits, nuts, and other resources for the country, Modesto is a small
town at heart, with a growing population that appreciates the escape
from the larger urban areas nearby. |
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Mojave Desert
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Rose-colored sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests,
and mile-high mountains are found along the scenic roadways in the
Mojave Desert. Mule deer and bighorn sheep roam among pinyon pine and
juniper in the many mountain ranges here, and a network of dirt roads
provide year round opportunities to explore by four-wheel drive vehicle. |
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Sacramento
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Population: 1.7 million (metro population)
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Sacramento is California’s state capital, located in the middle of the
central Sacramento Valley. Visitors can check out a basketball game
from hometown team the Kings, or take in the zoo, some theater, or
fine cuisine in historic Old Sacramento. |
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Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park
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Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park are home to
giants: immense mountains, deep canyons, and huge trees. Together with
Giant Sequoia National Monument and vast stretches of federal
wilderness, a significant portion of the Sierra Nevada range is
encompassed in this beautiful area. |
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Truckee
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Population: 13,864
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Pleasant, small and much it was in the 1800s, Truckee has a timeless,
relaxed feel any day of the year. |
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Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite National Park encompasses a spectacular tract of
mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada. The park harbors a
grand collection of waterfalls, meadows, and forests that include
groves of giant sequoias, the world's largest living things. Most
famous is the awe-inspiring Half Dome, a massive granite rock face
that juts dramatically out of the glacially-carved valley. |
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