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Lee Vining, CA

Lee Vining, CA

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Onward to Mammoth, Bishop and Lone Pine in the Eastern Sierra

Onward to Mammoth, Bishop and Lone Pine in the Eastern Sierra

It’s just 30-minute drive from Lee Vining to Mammoth Lakes, the major tourism hub in the Eastern Sierra. There’s giant ski resort here (dogs welcome on the Panoramic Gondola to the summit, but you’ll have to hike down) and tons of…

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Moving south in the Eastern Sierra

Moving south in the Eastern Sierra

Keep your eyes on the road, because the next major attraction is Mono Lake, a geological anomaly preserved as a natural reserve to protect its tufa towers, calcium carbonate knobs and spires formed by the interaction of freshwater springs and alkaline…

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Road trip! explore a scenic byway

Road trip! explore a scenic byway

Fall is a great time for a scenic drive, and California’s National Scenic Byways and Scenic Highways provide guaranteed enjoyment for the eyes plus limitless opportunities for hiking with your dog in gorgeous country. Study maps and guides before you…

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Fifth stop: Mammoth Lakes back to Sac via Yosemite

Fifth stop: Mammoth Lakes back to Sac via Yosemite

Allow a full day—or more, if time permits—for the long but scenic drive back to Sacramento via Highway 120 over Tioga Pass Road through Yosemite National Park.

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