Posts tagged lakes
June Lake Loop - Eastern Sierra Fall Colors

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel blog about driving the June Lake Loop north of Mammoth Lakes in the California Eastern Sierras. If you're looking for places to see Fall colors, the Autumn foliage along this drive pop every October. Along this scenic road trip you'll discover 4 lakes (June Lake, Silver Lake, Gull Lake and Grant Lake) surrounded granite peaks and groves of quaking aspen trees.

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Hiking to Yosemite’s Mirror Lake in Winter

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide about hiking to Mirror Lake in Yosemite National Park during Winter. This Yosemite Valley trail is a popular hike during snowy months. The pristine seasonal lake offers reflective views of Half Dome and many other granite formations in the Tenaya Canyon. This is an easy to moderate hike that is dog friendly and perfect for families near Curry Village.

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Best California Trips for 2023 Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for the best trips in California to take in 2023. Listed out in this article are 6 top road trips to take during each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. We'll explore mountain adventures in Yosemite and Lassen Volcanic National Park, as well as beach destinations in Big Sur. We'll head to the desert to discover unique landscapes in Death Valley.

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Firehole Lake Drive in Yellowstone National Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie Yellowstone travel guide to visiting Firehole Lake Drive. This loop features several geothermal highlights, including White Dome Geyser, Hot Lake, Black Warrior Lake, Steady Geyser, and Great Fountain Geyser. If you're looking for things to do in Yellowstone National Park without the crowds, this is short drive from Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic and less crowded.

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Rock Creek Lake - Eastern Sierra Fall Colors

Read this Fall color travel guide to Rock Creek Lake in the Eastern Sierra mountains. Rock Creek Canyon is home to dozens alpine lakes and hiking trails, but today we'll be hiking the easy trail around Rock Creek Lake and enjoying the autumn colors as we stroll through groves of aspen trees. The Fall colors are peaking along Highway 395, so download the free photo guide to my top spots.

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Lake Sabrina - Eastern Sierra Fall Colors

Today we're soaking in the Eastern Sierra Fall colors around Lake Sabrina near the small mountain town of Aspendell. This High Sierra lake along the middle fork of Bishop Creek is a great destination for fishing, boating, and hiking.

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Convict Lake - Eastern Sierra Fall Colors

Just south of Mammoth Lakes tucked away in the Eastern Sierra, we're exploring the beautiful mountain destination of Convict Lake. We'll be hiking the trail around the rim, but this is also a great spot for fishing, camping, kayaking, and enjoying multiple restaurants at the Convict Lake Resort.

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Lake Tahoe - Top 12 Attractions

This week we're taking a trip around Lake Tahoe to the top spots to visit. We'll be exploring state parks, historic sites, and beautiful viewpoints from both the California and Nevada sides.

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Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

Welcome to the pristine waters of North Lake Tahoe at Sand Harbor Nevada State Park. The turquoise waters of this top Tahoe attraction is a popular Instagram spot and destination for photographers. Take a swim in the clear blue water, capture pictures, and rock hop from boulder to boulder.

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Best Lakes In & Around Mammoth

Today I'm sharing my list of top lakes in and around Mammoth. Whether you enjoy birdwatching, hiking, fishing, kayaking or swimming, you won't want to miss these incredible lakes, such as Convict Lake, Lake Mary, Twin Lakes, Mono Lake, Crowley Lake and June Lake.

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