Sierra Nevada
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St. Francis of the Mountains: Fallen Leaf Lake’s historical church
St. Francis of the Mountains, also known as Fallen Leaf Lake church or chapel, is a quaint church steeped in…
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The Angora Lakes: a magnificent family hike to a perfect summer destination
The Lake Tahoe Basin is filled with many exciting trails that lead to breathtaking destinations. One such trail that fits…
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Angora Fire Lookout: a historic lookout with epic views
The Angora Fire Lookout, also known as Angora Ridge Lookout or Angora Lookout, is perched on the Angora Ridge above…
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Glen Alpine Falls: one of Tahoe’s most popular waterfalls
Glen Alpine Falls is an impressive waterfall during peak season. At roughly 65 to 70 feet high, this waterfall is…
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Kyburz Flat Interpretive Area: three historic eras in one scenic location
The Kyburz Flat Interpretive Area is Sierra County’s little known historic site that’s actually listed on the National Register of Historic Places for…
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The Maiden’s Grave: A story of hope, loss and mistaken graves
Located on Highway 88 a few miles west of Silver Lake and Tragedy Spring, is a grave that symbolizes “broken…
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The Underwater Forest of Fallen Leaf Lake
At 6,300 feet in elevation, and located at the base of Desolation Wilderness, sits a forest unlike any other. I’m…
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The Bullion Bend Robbery: El Dorado County’s infamous stagecoach robbery
From 1856 to 1913, there were roughly 460 reported stage coach robberies in California. Perhaps, none more memorable or significant…
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Convict Lake: A Stunning Eastern Sierra Lake with an Infamous Past
The story behind Convict Lake’s infamous history is like something out of an old western film or a dime store…
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The historic Forest City schoolhouse in Sierra County
Located at an elevation of 4,500 feet, in the foothills of the Tahoe National Forest, Forest City is Sierra County’s…
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