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High Sierras Featured on USATravelPal.com
USATravelPal.com, a comprehensive travel website in progress, provides comprehensive travel information on over 1500 exciting destinations throughout the United States, including 20 in the High Sierras of California. The High Sierras includes three national parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, and King's Canyon. In addition, the region features Lake Tahoe, Mono Lake, and Bodie State Historic Park. The High Sierras are not to be missed!
Yosemite National Park, located about four hours east of San Francisco, is one of the most gorgeous spots on earth. Yosemite Valley, in the heart of the park, is graced by the splendor of Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. There are dozens of spectacular hiking trails throughout the park. While up there, be sure not to miss the Ahwahnee Hotel, a luxurious old hotel which has become a national historic landmark.
The other two national parks in the High Sierras, Sequoia National Park and King's Canyon National Park, are situated next to each other. Sequoia National Park boast hundreds of sequoia trees, the largest trees in the world. With a width of 35 feet, General Sherman's Tree is the widest in the world. Just north of Sequoia lies King's Canyon National Park, which features the majestic rocky King's Canyon. Visitors can enjoy many spectacular hiking trails through the canyon.
When touring the High Sierras, be sure to visit Lake Tahoe, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country. Lake Tahoe is well-known for its many ski resorts, which feature dozens of breathtaking and challenging slopes. Lake Tahoe is also a great place to visit during the summer, where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of fun activities, including camping, hiking, biking, fishing, and water sports.
