Parks near Yosemite National Park, California

When snow occasionally blankets the Yosemite Valley and wedges in the stark and vertical granite walls, a s... More on Trails

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This paved trail climbs 60 feet along the west side of Tenaya Creek to the aptly named Mirror Lake, where overhanging rock formations reflect in the lake's still surface. This ... More on Frommers

Beautiful trail in the winter. The snow and ice add so much to the views. T More on Trails

Tired after a long day of hiking? When your muscles are aching, but you're not ready to head indoors, stop along Northside Drive ... More on igougo

El Capitan, the largest single granite monolith in the world, towers over 3000 feet above the valley floor. It is very popular with ... More on igougo

This hike sounds long, but there's a one-way option in the summer that uses the Wawona shuttle bus for the return trip. The trail climbs through a forest and then ... More on Frommers

Any visit to Yosemite National Park is incomplete without a trip through one of the parks three groves of giant sequoias. The Mariposa Grove is the largest of the three, with over 200 big trees tha... More on Trails

If youve seen the Dachsteingruppe of the Austrian Alps, youll recognize the similar terrain at June Mountai... More on Trails

Leave your ego in LA if you are going to ride at June Mountain. More on GeckoGo

This hike approaches Yosemite Falls from behind and ends up at the same place as the Upper Yosemite Fall hike described earlier in this chapter, without the steep climb up from the valley floor. After hiking 2 miles, you'll see ... More on Frommers

June Lake Loop consists of four lakes just off of highway 395. Grant Lake is the largest with 1,100 surface acres. Gull Lake is the smallest with 64 acres situated on the eastern slope of the High ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Early October brings the glorious golden color to the aspens surrounding the lake. There are a series of Lakes along the Loop Road. ... More on igougo

Hot jazz in the cool Sierra. Experience the spectacular Sierra to the sounds of some of the world's finest musicians! This event is ... More on VisitMammoth.com

Mammoth Lakes Basin. 760/934-2712. Longest ski season; fishing, hiking. More on Visitcalifornia.com

Photo Gallery of the Long Valley Caldera and Mono-Inyo Craters volcanic chain, California Click on one of the small images below to learn more about that area. The original size image is available ... More on Volcanoes.usgs.gov

This ride combines a fun single-track leaving from a Mammoth Lakes neighborhood with a satisfying loop around the mesmerizing Inyo Craters. Easier than the neighboring Knolls Trail, its an ideal ri... More on Trails

The fifth tallest waterfall in the world, Yosemite Falls is the ... More on TripAdvisor

This store is enjoying to at least browse through. In the window is a large cut amethyst. It must be 2ft. T... More on insiderpages.com