Mammoth Lakes Ski Resort
The Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is a large ski resort located in eastern California on the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Inyo National Forest. The ski area, commonly called simply Mammoth, is ranked the best resort in North America, the best terrain park according to Transworld Snowboarding Magazine, and is consistently ranked in the top ten ski resorts by Ski Magazine. Find Lodging in Mammoth Lakes Area!

Mammoth Mountain Inn
Stay right next to the mountain. Enjoy this charming, full-service, year around quality resort. You'll find everything you need to help make your visit a special event! Located across the snow from Mammoth's Main Lodge and Panorama Gondola, the Mammoth Mountain Inn is the ultimate alpine resort experience... more info

Yosemite Valley represents only one percent of the park area, but this is where most visitors arrive and stay. El Capitan, a prominent granite cliff that looms over the valley, is one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in the world because of its diverse range of climbing routes in addition to its year-round accessibility. Granite domes such as Sentinel Rock and Half Dome rise 3,000 feet and 4,800 feet (900 and 1,450 m), respectively, above the valley floor. Find Lodging in Yosemite National Park Area

Nevada Fall at Yosemite Valley
Yosemite is famous for its high concentration of waterfalls in a small area. Numerous sheer drops, glacial steps and hanging valleys in the park provide many places for waterfalls to exist, especially during April, May, and June (the snowmelt season). Find Lodging in Yosemite National Park Area

Half Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, located at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley - possibly Yosemite's most familiar sight. The granite crest rises more than 4,737 ft (1,444 m) above the valley floor. Half Dome is nearly as whole as it ever was. The impression from the valley floor that this is a round dome which has lost its northwest half is an illusion. Thousands of hikers reach the top each year by following a trail from the valley floor. The trailhead is only 2 mi (3.2 km) from Half Dome itself, but the circuitous route is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) long. The final ascent is accomplished by following a pair of metal cables raised on posts up the peak's steep but somewhat rounded east face.

Tuolumne Meadows is a gentle, dome-studded meadowy section of the Tuolumne River, in the eastern section of Yosemite National Park. Excellent hiking and rock climbing are accessible from Tuolumne Meadows, which tends to be less crowded than Yosemite Valley. The John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail run through Tuolumne Meadows. Downstream, the Tuolumne River cascades over Waterwheel Falls, near Glen Aulin, eventually pooling at Hetch Hetchy.

Meysan Lake
The stark, high desert of the Eastern Sierra contains perhaps as many natural wonders as any other region in California. The steep, sometimes barren eastern slope is almost completely covered by the Inyo National Forest. There are number of beatiful glacial lakes including popular Cottonwood Lakes, Consultation Lake, Meysan Lake, Lake Helen of Troy, and those within the dramatic Palisades Basin out of Big Pine.

Sequoia National Park
The park is most famous for its Giant Sequoia trees, including the General Sherman tree, the largest tree on Earth. The General Sherman tree grows in the Giant Forest, which contains five out of the ten largest trees in the world, in terms of wood volume. The Giant Forest is connected by the park's Generals Highway to Kings Canyon National Park's Grant Grove, home to the General Grant tree among other sequoias. Find Hotel in Sequoia Park Area

Mount Whitney at 14,505 feet (4,421 m), is the highest point in the contiguous United States. The most popular route to hike to the summit of Mt. Whitney is the main Mount Whitney Trail whose trailhead originates in Whitney Portal at 8,360' (2,548 m), 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine, CA. The hike is about 22 miles (35.4 km) round trip with an elevation gain of 6,100 ft (1,859 m). Most will take between 2 and 4 days to complete this trip, although many people attempt to summit as part of a very long dayhike.

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains, located along the border between California and Nevada at its major bend west of Carson City. The lake is known for the clarity of its water and the panorama of surrounding mountains on all sides. The area, often referred to as Tahoe, is home to a number of ski resorts and summer outdoor recreation. Find Lodging in Lake Tahoe Area