Activities in Sierra Nevadas + Yosemite

Not only is Yosemite’s ski area appealingly low-key, it also offers Nordic ski gear, trails, and instruction.

Ten miles north of Mono Lake, this abandoned 1880s mining town was once so wild that, for 8,500 residents, it had 60 saloons.

First founded by gold miners in 1850, Columbia is now the Columbia State Historic Park, with everything from hotels to restaurants to schools (it’s st

The world’s largest living tree is estimated to be 2,100 years old.

Be sure to stop by the ecology exhibits.

At least five hikers have fallen to their deaths on the final pitch of Yosemite’s popular Half Dome formation. In the running as America’s most deadly

The shop has luxe cowboy-inspired furniture—just in case you’re in the market for a cowhide-upholstered couch.

The outfitters offer an all-day ride to the top of Mitchell Peak (elevation 10,365 feet) for experienced riders; shorter rides and multiday pack trips

The boutique stocks dozens of cult denim brands. Head there during Friday happy hour for discount prices and wine tastings—guaranteed to make any jean

The program offers everything from a two-hour dip-your-toes-in ($185) to five-day certification courses aboard 22- to 32-foot sailboats.

This park’s namesake giant redwoods are some of California’s oldest and most graceful natural treasures. Sequoia and adjoining Kings Canyon National P

Hike the four-mile trail at nearby Squaw Valley ski resort, which takes you through pine forests, chaparral, and alpine meadows backed by granite clif

The mountain is famous for its experts-only runs, and has long cornered the market on celebrity-driven fabulosity.

Arrange horseback rides through Yosemite.

Yosemite National Park is justifiably famous for its awe-inspiring, spiritually uplifting grandeur. Plan your trip with Yosemite Park Service. The mai