The Sierra Nevada Mountains are one of California's most beautiful mountain ranges, stretching between the state's Central Valley and Great Basin regions. The mountains are home to three national parks, including the famed Yosemite National Park, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its gorgeous waterfalls.

Just to the north, Lake Tahoe is home to world-class resorts, casinos, and skiing districts. The contiguous United States' tallest mountain peak, Mount Whitney, climbs more than 14,500 feet above the region's skyline. At Sequoia National Park, visitors can hike through groves of the world's most massive old-growth trees. Famed hiking and horseback riding experiences are offered along the John Muir Trail, a section of the cross-continental Pacific Crest Trail.

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