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CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN VACATIONS: BIG BEAR, MT. SHASTA, LAKE TOHOE AND MOREThe United States boasts numerous spectacular mountain regions for mountain enthusiasts to explore. Some states and regions really stand out as alpine wonderlands. The state of California is one of the nation's elite mountaintop playgrounds. While California has plenty of other attractions to offer as well (read: sun, surf, beaches, etc…) the state is also popular for skiers, snowboarders, and vacationers who like to holiday at high altitudes! Some of California's most popular mountain resort destinations include Big Bear, Mt. Shasta and the Shasta Cascade Range, and Tahoe and the Sierra-Nevada Range. California mountain vacationers can choose from a myriad of recreational options and a wide variety of accommodation forms. Among them: mountain cabins, alpine lodges, bed and breakfast establishments, first-class hotels, resort inns, and more. One of the most popular California mountain destinations (in winter and summer) is the Big Bear region. Big Bear Mountain Resorts boasts 26 lifts for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. Big Bear is a combination of two separate ski hills, as well as various accommodations and area restaurants. Recent heavy snowfall has allowed for nearly all of these lifts to work at full capability. Big Bear also has snow-making machines and the almost endless source of Big Bear Lake to draw from. This guarantees that almost every week of the year is a good one for skiers and snowboarders at Big Bear Resort. A halfpipe is a popular attraction for those snowboarders of the more daring variety. Beyond being a top ski and snowboard destination, the Big Bear region is also popular for vacationers looking for some R&R-; alpine style. The greater Big Bear region is home to hundreds of mountain cabins, lodges, alpine inns, and more. Big Bear Lake is a vacation wonderland in itself; offering fishing, boating, and area hiking to California visitors. If you're planning on a Big Bear family vacation, every member of your clan will enjoy the Magic Mountain Recreation Area. At 7,000 feet plus, the Big Bear region offers clean air and over 300 days of sunshine per year. The Lake Tahoe area is another top California mountain vacation destination. Tahoe is a part of the Sierra-Nevada mountain range. The Lake Tahoe region boasts a wide variety of top ski and snowboard resorts. These include: Alpine Meadows, Bear Valley, Boreal, Diamond Peak, Donner Ski Ranch, Mammoth Mountain, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Heavenly, Homewood, Kirkwood, Squaw Valley, among others. No matter what you're ski and snowboard ability, between these various resorts you will find the slope conditions suited to your skill level. As with the Big Bear region, the Lake Tahoe region offers much more than skiing and snowboarding resorts. The area is recreation paradise, hosting millions of California mountain visitors each year. Some of the most popular mountaintop activities here include: Squaw Valley hiking, white-water rafting, mountain-biking, scenic driving, backwoods camping, hunting, boating, and canoeing/kayaking. No matter what your recreation preference, and whether or not you're planning to head to the Tahoe area to get some rest and relaxation in a stunning alpine setting, or you're coming to hot the slopes at Squaw Valley (a huge ski resort area boasting over 4000 acres of terrain and two separate levels of facilities and a quaint and entertaining village at the base), this region of California has a plethora of recreational opportunities for you to explore and enjoy. For those who like to ride the wild-side then over 50 miles of premium dirt is available on the Rubicon Trail; perhaps the most challenging four-by-four trail in all of North America. No matter what your accommodation preference, the Lake Tahoe region offers a wide variety of lodging options, including: mountain log cabins, condo rentals, bed and breakfasts, mountaintop inns and lodges, and more. For those planning a California mountain vacation that prefer a less hectic pace and atmosphere, Mt. Shasta and the Shasta-Cascade Range might prove the perfect fit. This magnificent alpine region offers spectacular, jaw-dropping views of surrounding volcanoes, glaciers, raging rivers, glimmering lakes, and evergreen forests. The Shasta-Cascade region features seven separate national forests, as well as multiple state and national parks. The dormant volcano of Mt. Shasta may be the highlight of the entire area; soaring to over 14,000 feet above sea level. California mountain enthusiasts who choose Mt. Shasta and its greater region as their destination of choice enjoy recreational activities such as skiing and snowboarding, mountain climbing, backcountry camping, spelunking, old-time gold panning, golfing, hunting and fishing, kayaking and canoeing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding and scenic driving. When one considers the vast array of world-class mountain vacation destinations available to California visitors, it's no surprise that this part of the country plays host to tens of millions of alpine enthusiasts each and every year. Some of these vacationers are day-trippers from the California Coast (who are ready to trade in their surf board for a snowboard), while others come from all across North America. California is one of those rare regions that offers not one, but several top mountain resort destinations. Whether you plan a California mountain vacation to the Lake Tahoe area, to the Big Bear area, or to Mt. Shasta and the Northern California Cascades, this state offers a brand of alpine vacation recreation that puts it in very elite company indeed. Click here for a comprehensive list of California mountain vacation resorts and accommodation resources... |
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