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Bigger Than Beer Mindset The goal was simple when we started: make incredible beer. As you can see from the map above, although the main attractions are concentrated in the eastern section of California, it is a very large region and it is virtually impossible to explore the entire area in a single trip, considering that there are also other places of interest on the California coast and in nearby states, such as Nevada , Arizona , and Utah.
The western side of the Sierra Nevada has 3 of the most famous national parks in all of California. The top choice is definitely Yosemite National Park with its immense and smooth monoliths that the park is famous for.
The entire area, full of alpine lakes, waterfalls, and forests, is a true paradise for hikers and mountaineers, but also for those who love road trips. Tioga Road is a wonderful scenic road and it is just as fascinating as the drive to Glacier Point , which will reward you with one of the most stunning views in the entire park. Those who prefer to relax can make use of the free shuttle, which makes stops at various points of interest. You can find all the necessary information on how to visit the park in our section about Yosemite National Park.
A second particularly popular park in California is Sequoia National Park, another mountainous park whose most famous attractions are undoubtedly the large sequoias, above all, the General Sherman Tree. But to limit yourself to visiting these gigantic trees and not exploring the rest of the park would be unfair. Just think of the Moro Rock monolith, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view, Crescent Meadows , a green clearing, or the beautiful mountain views that can be admired from various vista points.
Also in this case, I recommend that you read to our in-depth guide to Sequoia National Park. These big California trees are not just found in Sequoia National Park. They are actually also present in Yosemite to learn more, read our article on how to visit Mariposa Grove , but is not the only other place.
One of the most famous sequoias, General Grant , is located in Kings Canyon National Park, the park bordering Sequoia where, in addition to the large trees, you can take the scenic route through the wooded canyon that gives the park its name, enjoy elevated viewpoints, waterfalls, endless green meadows and admire the wildlife, including bears, mule deer and a wide variety of birds. Kings Canyon is rarely visited in depth and usually people choose to only visit a part of it, mainly the sequoias, in conjunction with the more popular Sequoia National Park.
To learn more about what this park has to offer, I refer you to our guide to Kings Canyon National Park in California. While I am still on the subject, as you can see, sequoias abound in the western section of the Sierra Nevada. Near Sequoia National Park there is the Sequoia National Forest , a natural area that is wilder than the national park of the same name, and the Giant Sequoia National Monument , a protected area with the largest concentration of sequoias and the home of the Boole Tree, a sequoia that is ft wide.
However, these areas are much less frequented by tourists also because they are not as easy to visit and to be included in an itinerary. If you are on your first trip to California , it is very unlikely that will visit these 2 areas, since there are also the national parks mentioned above.
The itinerary along the eastern ridge of the Sierra Nevada is marked by a sequence of natural wonders, a route framed by beautiful snow-capped peaks that allow you to admire some of the highest mountains in America, crystal clear lakes and extraordinary natural beauty created by volcanic activity.
In this area you will find 2 national monuments, the Devils Postpile National Monument , with its peculiar hexagon-shaped rocky pillars, and the Manzanar National Historic Site , the concentration camp where thousands of Japanese Americans were sent during World War II. In addition to the two national monuments mentioned, this area has much more to offer, such as the surreal Mono Lake , with its striking tufa formations emerging above the surface, Bodie , one of the best preserved western towns in the United States, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest , the forest with the oldest trees in the world, the rounded hills of Alabama Hills near Lone Pine which was used as a film set for many western movies or the many hot springs framed by the mountains for example, Hilltop Hot Springs.
For a full list, see my article about the Eastern Sierra. This area of the Sierra Nevada is crossed in order to travel from Yosemite to Death Valley , so if you plan to visit the two parks in your itinerary, you will definitely pass through it.
In the northernmost part of Sierra Nevada , you will find the fourth national park in the mountain range, Lassen Volcanic National Park , the lesser-known park full of surprises where lava pools, calderas and fumaroles await you, creating a magnificent contrast with the clear blue lakes and the surrounding green conifer forests. This national park is named after Lassen Peak , one of the largest domed volcanoes in the world. The road through the park allows you to visit the area effortlessly, but you have to pay attention to road closures, because Lassen Park Rd closes when the first snowfall of the season comes.
I suggest you read carefully our guide on how to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park in order not to run into unpleasant surprises. Another gem on the northern side of the Sierra Nevada is Lake Tahoe , one of the most popular lakes in the United States.
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