California High Sierra Day Trips Things to do

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The high Sierra region of California contains three of the nations most treasured National Parks. This area of the Golden State best known for it's majestic peaks, world-class ski resorts and giant sequoias. Summer months are best for sight-seeing, hiking and fishing. Winter you can enjoy skiing and snow boarding. There are many off the beaten paths places to visit including ghost towns, hidden lakes, and small historic towns. Whatever time of year you travel to the High Sierra you will always find the perfect day trip.

		Manzanar National Historic Site - Located 9 miles north of Lone Pine along California Highway 395. Excellent musuem and self driving tour of the camp where Japanese American's were held during world war 2.
		Laws Museum - Laws Southern Pacific railway station dating from 1883, as well as a post-office more than 100 years old and other artifacts from that period have been restored.
		Mono Lake - Mono Lake now covers an area of about 70 square miles east of the towering slope of the Sierra Nevada. The Visitor Center has exhibits and a friendly staff to help you.
	Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Land of the giants: immense mountains, deep canyons, and huge trees. The Generals Highway climbs over 5000 feet from the foothills to the awe-inspiring sequoia groves.	Bishop - Experience the adventure of the Eastern Sierra in and around Bishop California. Crisp, clean, big and beautiful skies plus majestic granite mountains. Mule days festival every Memorial Day Weekend.
	Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - You will find Earth's oldest living inhabitant "Methuselah" at 4,767 years. spectacular panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada along with the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest are attractions for tourists.	Mammoth Lakes - located in the center Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. Mammoth boasts one of the largest ski resorts in the world. More than 100 lakes and streams for world-class trout fishing.
	Bodie State Park - An original ghost town from the late 1800's. Bodie stands today in a state of "arrested decay". Bring your camera there is a new photo opportunity at every corner. Bodie Ghost Town is an amazing place to visit.	Mount Whitney - The tallest mountain in the "lower 48" states. A trail leads to the summit of Mount Whitney, registration is required to climb the mountain, and daily restrictions have now been placed on the number of climbers allowed.
	Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is one of the deepest (1645 feet), largest and highest 6229 feet, and bluest lakes in the United States. Boating, fishing, hiking, and winter skiing.	Donner Lake - Donner Memorial State Park is located at the lake. the lake also offers public boat docks along the North shore and swimming, sailing and water skiing in the summer months.
	The Tahoe Maritime Museum -The Museum is home to the largest collection of outboard motors on the west coast. On display a vast collection of photographs and objects that span Lake Tahoe's maritime history	Yosemite National Park - Yosemite Valley is world famous for its impressive waterfalls, meadows, cliffs, and unusual rock formations. Yosemite Valley is accessible by car all year. Fall and spring are the best time to visit the park.