Start your morning beside Mono Lake, follow the road into the Sierra Nevada, and spend the day exploring Yosemite’s granite peaks, mountain lakes, and open meadows. When Tioga Road is open, Lee Vining makes a convenient base for discovering the park’s high country. The appeal of a Lee Vining Yosemite gateway stay is the variety…
Death Valley to Yosemite, with Mountain Towns and Memorable Stays Desert landscapes, Hollywood history, ancient trees, creekside cabins, and mountain lakes make a Highway 395 road trip one of California’s most varied journeys. Start in Death Valley, explore the country around Lone Pine, and spend a night at the Winnedumah Hotel in Independence. Continue through…
A morning beside a mountain creek. A picnic on the lakeshore. A few casts beneath granite peaks before returning to town for dinner. Fishing around Lee Vining offers several ways to enjoy the Eastern Sierra, whether you’re introducing children to the sport or planning a trip around time on the water. This Lee Vining fishing…