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The next leg of the Sierra Nevada Geotourism auction will be announced soon. If you'd like to participate in the auction, learn more, or donate to have your Sierra business highlighted, email Senior Program Director
Nicole Benter.
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
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The Sierra Nevada Geotourism Project is a partnership between Sierra Business Council and Sierra Nevada Conservancy, working with National Geographic to capture the history, heritage, and attractions distinctive to the Sierra Nevada Region in an interactive
website
, print map, and mobile app.
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Sierra Nevada Geotourism
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September 2015
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It's that time of year, that time when you feel yourself caught between the lingering echoes of summer fun and the rising calls of the winter ahead. Don't give in to the wintery temptress yet; if you're looking to get in one or two more summery adventures before road conditions force you to stay closer to home, we have the list for you!
Below you'll find incredible outdoor Sierra destinations that you may have missed over the last three months. If you want the chance to see them before the spring thaw though, you'd better get out there! This winter's going to be a big one - we just know it.
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Rainbow Falls at Mammoth Lakes
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Falling over a sharp 101-foot drop, Rainbow Falls is aptly named for the many rainbows that appear in its wake during sunny days. Accessing the falls can be as easy as a 2.5 mile walk from the trailhead at Devil's Post Pile National Monument (a must-see in itself!) in Mammoth Lakes, with more difficult trails available for hikers looking for a full-day experience.
Though the falls may not be in their full snow-melt splendor, autumn is a great time to visit with the diminished crowds, changing colors, and amazing geological features. Click
here to learn more.
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Highland Lakes, Alpine County
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Highland Lakes, located in picturesque Alpine County, are set in a spectacular high alpine valley, close to the top of the
Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway (Hwy 4)
at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Trails from around Highland Lakes, including the Pacific Crest Trail, lead into the beautiful Carson-Iceberg Wilderness and connect with the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River.
You can bask in the twilight of summer-like days while partaking in the outdoor summer standards of fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and camping.
Highland Lakes closes for the season in October, click
here to learn more!
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South Warner Wilderness Area, Modoc County
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Often called the Crown Jewel of northeastern California, t
he South Warner Wilderness Area includes towering snow capped mountains, volcanic uplifts, pristine creeks and alpine lakes filled with trout. All of Modoc County, much of Lassen County, and the Black Rock Desert in Northwestern Nevada are visible from the area's higher viewpoints.
The South Warner Wilderness Area is open year-round, however, many of the higher elevations are completely inaccessible during winter months. Don't miss your chance this year, click here to learn more!
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Lundy Canyon, Mono County
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It doesn't take an expert to know that Lundy Canyon is an incredibly breath-taking place to be this time of year.
It has some of the Eastern Sierra's best waterfalls, wildflowers and fall color. The abundant aspens turn bright hues of yellow and gold from late September through mid-October each year, making it well worth the trip down 395.
More adventurous travel is required once the snows hit, so take advantage of this window of simple-access, a dearth of summer crowds, and awe-inspiring foliage by getting yourself out there this weekend. Click here to learn more.
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