On the dramatic eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Lakes is a four-season mountain town. Summer brings hiking and mountain biking among dozens of alpine lakes; winter brings one of California's biggest ski resorts.
Stories from High Sierra
Places to Visit
10 Beautiful Places in California You Need to Visit
From granite valleys to cliff-top highways and alpine lakes, these are the California places that belong on every bucket list.
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Hidden Gems
Hidden California Gems Most Tourists Never Discover
Skip the crowds. These beaches, waterfalls and ghost towns show a side of California most visitors drive right past.
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California Facts
California Facts That Will Surprise You
The world's tallest trees, the hottest temperature ever recorded and a name borrowed from a 500-year-old novel. California is full of surprises.
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