Day Trips

Exploring the Smokies: Newfound Gap Road to the Appalachian Trail and Clingman’s Dome

November 20, 2011
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If you are visiting Smoky Mountains National Park, Clingman’s Dome and the Appalachian Trail are two must-see day hikes along Newfound Gap Road.

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Exploring the Smokies: A scenic drive through historic Cades Cove

November 12, 2011
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No first time visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is complete without a scenic drive through the Cades Cove Historic District.

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Kayaking on Big Bear Lake

October 5, 2011
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Big Bear Lake is a beautiful spot, within close proximity to most Southern California metro areas, to escape for a weekend a do a little kayaking.

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Day Trip: Dog-friendly historic Virginia City, Nevada, off Highway 395

September 24, 2011
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Take a day trip over to scenic historic Virginia City, Nevada — a silver mining boom town that sprung up after the Comstock Lode was discovered in 1859.

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Exploring Mammoth: A trip back to the lawless wild west at Bodie State Historic Park

September 19, 2011
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Pictorial highlights from Bodie State Historic Park, a fascinating day trip back in time located off Highway 395.

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Day Trip: Alabama Hills and Movie Flats Road on Highway 395

September 7, 2011
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A short driving tour off Hwy 395 in Lone Pine will take you into a geological wonderland that has been used as the backdrop for hundreds of movies.

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Exploring Mammoth: Visiting the Yellowstone-like Hot Creek Geologic Site

September 2, 2011
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A fascinating short little side-trip off historic Highway 395, just outside of Mammoth, to a beautiful geothermal hot spring and bubbling pools.

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Exploring Mammoth: Convict Lake Overlook — some dirt road fun!

August 17, 2011
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If you have a high clearance vehicle with good tires, you’ll want to spend a couple hours on your next visit to Mammoth off-roading to a scenic overlook above Convict Lake.

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Exploring Mammoth: Boating on Convict Lake

August 16, 2011
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No trip to the Mammoth area is complete without taking in one of the many breathtaking crystal blue lakes in the area. Our family — including the dog — loved spending an afternoon boating on gorgeous Convict Lake.

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Exploring Mammoth: Scenic gondola ride to the top of Mammoth Mountain

August 11, 2011
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A super scenic kid-friendly and dog-friendly gondola ride up to the top of Mammoth Mountain. Offers stunning 360 degree views of the High Sierras.

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Exploring Mammoth: Inyo National Forest Earthquake Fault walking trail

July 30, 2011
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This super short easy scenic walking trail just outside of Mammoth provides a close up look at a deep growing fissure being cut into the earth through tectonic activity.

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Exploring Mammoth: Mono Lake and tufa towers

July 19, 2011
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A kid and dog-friendly outing to Mono Lake to learn about the geological wonder known as as the Tufa Towers. A must-do short stop off Highway 395.

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Exploring Mammoth: Obsidian Dome

July 13, 2011
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Obsidian Dome is a mile-long 300 foot black glass high lava dome located near Mammoth Lakes and June Lake, California. A short detour, but a quick fun climb.

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