Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park is located in the southern Sierra Nevada in the United States. This is one of California's well-visited destinations. Sequoia is mostly famous for its camping, hiking and crystal caves.
Los Angeles
Much of Los Angeles lies in a fairly flat basin, surrounded by mountains and ocean. Although the Santa Monica Mountains, one of the most unheralded of the city’s remaining natural treasures, splits LA between the familiar sights of La-La Land to the south and the charmless suburbs to the north, the metropolis is easily traversed. Places for visitors to explore include Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, the central strip of Wilshire Boulevard with faded Art Deco "Miracle Mile" zone and good museums, and the beach towns of Santa Monica and Venice, where visitors can stroll along the former’s remodeled pier and Third Street Promenade outdoor mall, or visit the latter’s famed Muscle Beach and oceanside Boardwalk. Lengthier trips to LA may include the old-fashioned charm of Old Pasadena, home of ever-popular Rose Parade and Bowl, Downtown, site of much city heritage and setting for what skyscrapers the area does have, the South Bay, the place to find the region’s second biggest city of Long Beach, and Malibu, where visitors can try to get a glimpse of movie stars and assorted celebrities.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park embraces a spectacular tract of mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada, which was set aside as a national park in 1890. The park harbors a grand collection of waterfalls, meadows, and forests that include groves of giant sequoias, the world's largest living things.
Highlights of the park include Yosemite Valley, and its high cliffs and waterfalls; Wawona's history center and historic hotel; the Mariposa Grove, which contains hundreds of ancient giant sequoias; Glacier Point's (summer-fall) spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country; Tuolumne Meadows (summer-fall), a large subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks; and Hetch Hetchy, a reservoir in a valley considered a twin of Yosemite Valley.
Mammoth Lakes, CA
The Mammoth Lakes area is notable because it gets an unusually large amount of snow compared to other peaks in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, which lies in the Inyo National Forest. This has made Mammoth Mountain one of the premier ski destinations on the West Coast.
The ski area is built on the north side of Mammoth Mountain, located in the volcanic Long Valley Caldera. Mammoth, as it is known to most, has more than 3,500 acres/1,400 hectares of skiable terrain, serviced by 28 lifts. The mountain rises to an elevation of 11,053 ft/3,368 m.
The top of the mountain has challenging chutes and open mogul runs. There are three main terrain parks branded "Unbound" at Mammoth. Unbound Main, located adjacent to Main Lodge, is one of the major attractions of the ski resort. Many of the top professional snowboarders practice and compete in the 18-ft/5.5-m and 22-ft/7-m super pipes. http://www.mammothmountain.com.
Mammoth Mountain also has one of the longest ski seasons in North America, which usually runs November-June. Mammoth receives an average of nearly 400 in/1,016 cm of snow per season. Cross-country skiers will find miles/kilometers of groomed trails from Tamarack Cross Country Center and the Mammoth Lakes Nordic Trail System. Other popular winter diversions include snowmobiles and tubing.
In the summer months, the ski gondolas are used by mountain bikers and tourists who wish to get a spectacular summit view of Long Valley Caldera directly to the east and Sierra peaks to the west, south and north. The area also draws golfers and fishermen looking to catch some of the lakes' trout.
When you're ready to take a break from activities, nearby attractions to explore include the Obsidian Dome—a huge dome of volcanic glass—and Devil's Postpile National Monument, featuring huge basalt columns. http://www.visitmammoth.com.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of the nation's hot spots. There are nightly shows, great dining, and world famous live entertainment to thrill and dazzle every visitor walking down the strip. Las Vegas is the largest city in the nation for gambling and entertainment. Casinos continuously amaze with their shows, attractions, and non stop gaming. Las Vegas has many local attractions and entertainment. World famous shows such as, Tom Jones, David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, and Steve and Eddie are here. Casinos offer live entertainment, fine dining, and all types of gambling to fit everyone's desire. Las Vegas also has great shopping, museums, and some of the nations best golf. Although Las Vegas is primarily known for gambling, everything else is worth offering here as well.
Sequoia National Park is located in the southern Sierra Nevada in the United States. This is one of California's well-visited destinations. Sequoia is mostly famous for its camping, hiking and crystal caves.
Much of Los Angeles lies in a fairly flat basin, surrounded by mountains and ocean. Although the Santa Monica Mountains, one of the most unheralded of the city’s remaining natural treasures, splits LA between the familiar sights of La-La Land to the south and the charmless suburbs to the north, the metropolis is easily traversed. Places for visitors to explore include Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, the central strip of Wilshire Boulevard with faded Art Deco "Miracle Mile" zone and good museums, and the beach towns of Santa Monica and Venice, where visitors can stroll along the former’s remodeled pier and Third Street Promenade outdoor mall, or visit the latter’s famed Muscle Beach and oceanside Boardwalk. Lengthier trips to LA may include the old-fashioned charm of Old Pasadena, home of ever-popular Rose Parade and Bowl, Downtown, site of much city heritage and setting for what skyscrapers the area does have, the South Bay, the place to find the region’s second biggest city of Long Beach, and Malibu, where visitors can try to get a glimpse of movie stars and assorted celebrities.
Yosemite National Park embraces a spectacular tract of mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada, which was set aside as a national park in 1890. The park harbors a grand collection of waterfalls, meadows, and forests that include groves of giant sequoias, the world's largest living things.
Highlights of the park include Yosemite Valley, and its high cliffs and waterfalls; Wawona's history center and historic hotel; the Mariposa Grove, which contains hundreds of ancient giant sequoias; Glacier Point's (summer-fall) spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country; Tuolumne Meadows (summer-fall), a large subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks; and Hetch Hetchy, a reservoir in a valley considered a twin of Yosemite Valley.
The Mammoth Lakes area is notable because it gets an unusually large amount of snow compared to other peaks in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, which lies in the Inyo National Forest. This has made Mammoth Mountain one of the premier ski destinations on the West Coast.
The ski area is built on the north side of Mammoth Mountain, located in the volcanic Long Valley Caldera. Mammoth, as it is known to most, has more than 3,500 acres/1,400 hectares of skiable terrain, serviced by 28 lifts. The mountain rises to an elevation of 11,053 ft/3,368 m.
The top of the mountain has challenging chutes and open mogul runs. There are three main terrain parks branded "Unbound" at Mammoth. Unbound Main, located adjacent to Main Lodge, is one of the major attractions of the ski resort. Many of the top professional snowboarders practice and compete in the 18-ft/5.5-m and 22-ft/7-m super pipes. http://www.mammothmountain.com.
Mammoth Mountain also has one of the longest ski seasons in North America, which usually runs November-June. Mammoth receives an average of nearly 400 in/1,016 cm of snow per season. Cross-country skiers will find miles/kilometers of groomed trails from Tamarack Cross Country Center and the Mammoth Lakes Nordic Trail System. Other popular winter diversions include snowmobiles and tubing.
In the summer months, the ski gondolas are used by mountain bikers and tourists who wish to get a spectacular summit view of Long Valley Caldera directly to the east and Sierra peaks to the west, south and north. The area also draws golfers and fishermen looking to catch some of the lakes' trout.
When you're ready to take a break from activities, nearby attractions to explore include the Obsidian Dome—a huge dome of volcanic glass—and Devil's Postpile National Monument, featuring huge basalt columns. http://www.visitmammoth.com.
Las Vegas is one of the nation's hot spots. There are nightly shows, great dining, and world famous live entertainment to thrill and dazzle every visitor walking down the strip. Las Vegas is the largest city in the nation for gambling and entertainment. Casinos continuously amaze with their shows, attractions, and non stop gaming. Las Vegas has many local attractions and entertainment. World famous shows such as, Tom Jones, David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy, and Steve and Eddie are here. Casinos offer live entertainment, fine dining, and all types of gambling to fit everyone's desire. Las Vegas also has great shopping, museums, and some of the nations best golf. Although Las Vegas is primarily known for gambling, everything else is worth offering here as well.
