The Sierra has an abundance of places to enjoy the water besides the obvious choice of Lake Tahoe. The region is dotted with alpine lakes that, like Tahoe, have clear blue water and stunning vistas, ...

From South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 50 toward Sacramento, turning east onto Highway 89 (Luther Pass). Follow Highway 89 until it T’s into Highway 88. Turn right onto 88 and head over Carson Pass. Just ...

You don't simply watch and enjoy the passing of dusk at Caples Lake in the Sierra. It's better than that. Many call it "The Witching Hour." When the evening shadows hit the water at Caples Lake is ...

What you’ll see: You can extend your Sunday Drive to an overnight experience at Caples Lake and the Carson Pass area on Highway 88 in the high Sierra Nevada. Cabins and great trout fishing are ...

Inspired by Tom Courtney”s book “Walkabout Northern California,” we planned to spend four days in Alpine County hiking inn to inn, over Sierra passes criss-crossing the Emigrant Trail. Looking at the ...