Category: Adventures Travel

Set back from Tioga Road, it feels like a private hideaway with two dozen canvas tents and four en-suite cabins that have heating and electricity. White Wolf Lodge and Tuolumne Meadows Lodge are your only lodging option in the Sierra Nevada high country off Tioga Road.

Convict Lake and Creek are so named as the result of an AMBUSH encounter here September 17, 1871, where a group of inmates escaped from prison in Carson City. Sheriff George Hightower eventually caught up with the convicts and a shoot out took place. Robert Morrison a Benton Merchant, Mono…

The pinnacle of Kings Canyon National Park lodging, the John Muir Lodge is a stone and timber retreat located in Grant Grove Village, just minutes from the historic Grant Grove with its tower forest of giant sequoias, including the famed General Grant tree. The lodge features rough-hewn open beam ceilings,…

The Grant Grove Cabins are available in both timber and tent cabin styles. They are all within walking distance of the Grant Grove and world-famous General Grant Tree, soaring skyward some 274 feet, making these accommodations among the most requested lodging options in Kings Canyon National Park. Guests keen on…

A Sequoia tradition for more than 75 years, Bearpaw is set 11.5 miles into pristine national park backcountry, high atop a 7,800-foot granite saddle overlooking the Great Western Divide. After hiking in to Bearpaw Camp and experiencing it firsthand, you’ll walk away with unforgettable alpine memories. Bearpaw High Sierra Camp…

Nestled in a glaciated canyon, Cedar Grove Lodge is located in the heart of Kings Canyon National Park at Cedar Grove, a breathtaking 35-mile drive from Grant Grove through the Sequoia National Forest. Open May through mid-October, the lodge serves travelers keen to explore Kings Canyon’s alluring wilderness attractions, including…

The Wuksachi Lodge is Sequoia's signature motel with a spectacular view of Sequoia National Park and surrounded by the giant, awe-inspiring sequoia trees for which the national park gets its name. Activities – Since Wuksachi Lodge is located within the park, all your activities are right at your fingertips. From…

The wilderness of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks protects one of America's most superlative scenic landscapes. An extraordinary continuum of ecosystems is arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,505 feet in elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. Magnificent glacial canyons, broad lake basins,…

Established in 2013. Mammoth Tavern presents a blend of gastronomy and pub at 8000 feet. We strive to provide a casual bar and dining environment with the best views Mammoth has to offer. We have combined chef inspired cuisine with hand-crafted specialty cocktails to create a gathering spot for locals…

Kayaking and snorkeling are easy and fun ways to experience the natural beauty of Catalina Island. Our staff will show you the basics with each rental, and you’ll be on your way. First-timers will find kayaking easier than riding a bicycle and will enjoy attaining even more skill as the…

The Napa Valley Wine Train is a wonderful Napa restaurant, on par with (and above) other well known eateries. Our chef is locally celebrated and prepares fresh, environmentally-sustainable cuisine in one of the most unique kitchens in California (if not the nation). The food surprises and delights. The Napa Valley…

Want to ride the Zip Line? Want to see real buffalo? How about relaxing on our Mediterranean Style Resort Island. The Catalina Flyer takes you to all this and so much more. Every day we take our guests on the largest passenger ferry to Catalina Island.

In everything we do, from fishing tours to our gallery of local artists, we strive to show off the beauty and fun that can be found just offshore. Our luxurious boats cruise around Catalina, and we let our customers run the show by letting them choose the route. Flying fish,…

Convict Lake Campground is situated near Convict Lake amidst the beautiful scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake and surrounding national forest provide many opportunities for family fun, outdoor recreation, and relaxation. The campground and nearby resort offer many amenities for a convenient and enjoyable camping experience. The facility…

Catalina Island has some of the best Scuba Diving on the West Coast. Offering vast, thick kelp forests and an abundance of aquatic life, Catalina is a World Class Destination. We are proud to offer some of the easiest shore diving on the coast at the Avalon Underwater Park, located…

The Catalina Landing at Downtown Long Beach is located in the heart of the city, along the waterfront beside the Pike and the Aquarium of the Pacific near Shoreline Village. The port is easily accessible from Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego. The Catalina Bistro offers a sit down,…

Sightseeing tours by and or by sea. Visit the undersea gardens aboard the Glass Bottom Boat or the SS Nautilus semi-submarine equipped interactive fish feeding opportunities. Guided Inside Adventure bus tours to the Airport-in-the-Sky offer breathtaking views from the canyons and chance encounters with the wild and exotic bison roaming…