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Avoid Tahoe Crowds At California's Nearby Dazzling Recreation Lake To Hike, Fish, And Camp Year-Round

Located not too far from Lake Tahoe, this stunning mountain lake provides all the fun you'd ever want from a Californian ...
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Big Bear Lake, California: A (Sky) Island Paradise for Outdoor Adventure

You may already know Big Bear Lake as Southern California’s accessible all-season outdoor playground. What you might not know is that it’s also a sky island ecosystem. Soaring above the surrounding ...
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California's Tucked-Away Park In The San Bernardino Mountains Brims With A Pristine Lake And Trails

Trade beach crowds for calm mountain air at a hidden Southern California haven known for its glassy lake, walking paths, and ...
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Mono Lake, California, is a bird-watcher’s paradise

Mono Lake is just east of the Sierra Nevada Range near the small town of Lee Vining, California, the eastern gateway to Yosemite National Park. Seeing it is a uniquely Western experience, and summer ...