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HOMEWOOD
Homewood Mountain Resort. The 7,880-foot summit
off ers stunning views of the Lake Tahoe region. This
family-friendly resort has runs for all skill levels. Visit in
the summer for hiking and mountain biking.
530/525-2992; skihomewood.com
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KIRKWOOD
Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Rock climb, bike, and fi sh
in summer; ski, snowboard, and snowshoe in winter. The
base elevation of 7,800 feet makes snowfall plentiful
and consistent. 209/258-6000; kirkwood.com
LAKESHORE
China Peak Mountain Resort. Skiers will fi nd a
variety of terrain via seven lifts. Visit in summer for the
mountain-bike park, scenic chair rides, and disc golf.
559/233-2500; skichinapeak.com
LEE VINING
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve. See the " tufa
towers, " unique geological features that were formed by
the interaction of freshwater springs and the ancient,
alkaline lake. 760/647-6331; parks.ca.gov
MAMMOTH LAKES
Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort. Covering more
than 3,500 acres, this large four-season resort boasts
dramatic views of the Eastern Sierra Nevada range. Take
a gondola ride up to the 11,053-foot summit.
800/626-6684; mammothmountain.com
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BASS LAKE
Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce. Nestled among
the tall pines and only 14 miles to Yosemite National
Park, this alpine mountain lake is the perfect warm
water recreation lake, and was named one of the " West's
Best Lakes " by Sunset magazine. 559/642-3676;
basslakechamber.com See ad, p. 135
BEAR VALLEY
Bear Valley Mountain Resort. Find an array of activities,
from serene to adventurous. Visit in the winter to
ski down 75+ runs accessible through nine lifts. Explore
cross-country and snowshoe trails. 209/753-2301;
bearvalley.com
BISHOP
Bishop Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.
Bishop is the new entrance gate to California. Fly
seasonally to Bishop Airport. Take the Eastern
Sierra tour-the highest, lowest, oldest, earliest, and
wildest 555-mile road trip in America. 760/873-8405;
bishopvisitor.com See ad, p. 141
BRIDGEPORT
Bodie State Historic Park. Walk the deserted streets
of a gold-mining ghost town. Two hundred abandoned
wooden buildings stand in a state of arrested decay.
760/616-5040; parks.ca.gov
FISH CAMP
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. Highway
41, north of Oakhurst. An exciting steam train ride at
Yosemite's south gate. Groups welcome. April-October.
Info at ymsprr.com or call 559/683-7273. See ad, p. 135
FRESNO
Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Fresno Yosemite
International Airport. 5175 E. Clinton Way. Central
California's premier airport. Your gateway to adventure
and three majestic national parks. 559/621-4500;
fl yfresno.com See ad, p. 135
GROVELAND
Visit Tuolumne County. Wander freely in Tuolumne
County. Explore uncrowded Yosemite, authentic Gold
Country, and scenic High Sierra in one amazing road
trip, 2.5 hours east of the San Francisco Bay Area. Find
lodging for all budgets. 209/533-4420; visittctoday.com
See ad, pgs. 27, 149, 153.
Mammoth Lakes Tourism. 2510 Main St. Offi cial
visitor information. Welcome to nature at its most
unreal-Mammoth Mountain, Rainbow Falls, and Devils
Postpile National Monument. It's the real UNREAL.
888-466-2666; visitmammoth.com See ad, p. 143
Mono County Tourism. Bridgeport. Explore California's
Eastern Sierra along Scenic Byway U.S. 395. Visit
Yosemite's east entrance, Bodie ghost town, Mono
Lake's tufa towers. Hiking, fi shing, skiing, brilliant fall
colors. Free visitors guide. 800/845-7922; monocounty.
org See ad, p. 141
MARIPOSA
Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau. Mariposa
County, home to Yosemite National Park-a year-round
destination! Outdoor recreation, adventure, history and
natural beauty are all here. Visit yosemite.com, the #1
Yosemite planning site. See ad, pgs. 57, 149, 153
NORDEN
Donner Ski Ranch. A family-owned resort that has
operated since 1937, Donner Ski Ranch has provided
aff ordable adventures and instruction to generations of
California skiers. 530/426-3635; donnerskiranch.com
Sugar Bowl Resort. Steeped in history as well as a high
annual snowfall, this resort dates back to 1939 and is
one of the closest places to hit the slopes from the San
Francisco Bay Area. 530/426-9000; sugarbowl.com
JUNE LAKE
June Mountain Ski Resort. Visit in the winter for
1,500 acres of skiable slopes, beginner-friendly terrain,
and views of the Eastern Sierra Nevada range. Family
atmosphere with free skiing for children under 12.
888/586-3686; junemountain.com
KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Kings Canyon Scenic Byway. Take a scenic drive and
traverse 50 spectacular miles. Explore sights including
Roaring River Falls, General Grant Grove, Hume Lake,
and Boyden Cavern. 559/565-3341; nps.gov
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