Eastern Sierra Earns Lonely Planets 2013 Top Ten Us Vacation Destinations

Explore and Experience Californias Secret Dream

Described as Californias Secret Dream by Lonely Planet travel author, Robert Reid, the Eastern Sierra made the cut for the 2013 top ten US travel destinations. If youve been a vacationer who has already experienced this unique, breathtaking part of California, then you fully know that there is no other place like it on the planet and why it won this coveted distinction. But if youve yet to explore the Eastern Sierra, you can trust the well-known Lonely Planets recommendation to deliver a travel destination guaranteed to delight with lifetime memories.

Reid writes in his recent December Lonely Planet article that the Highway 395 National Scenic Byway, running along the Eastern Sierra escarpment, is the overlooked flank of the Sierra Nevada range, with other-worldly natural attractions and surprises (Basque culture?), not to mention far fewer visitors.

The Lonely Planet world-known travel experts, editors and publishers of hundreds of articles and guidebooks annually reviews US travel destinations and then select that years top-ten winners for travelers to add to their wish lists. This year, the number six spot deservedly belongs to the quieter and wilder side of Californias Sierra Nevada mountain range. Just a few of the reasons why are:

Over 200 miles of scenic byway threading through one-of-a-kind geological wonders

Towering 14,000 granite peaks

Unbroken wilderness vistas with azure cloud-accented skies

Unique flora, fauna and landscapes a photographers dream

Natural hot springs, cascading waterfalls, pristine fishing and crystal-clear streams

A world-renowned ski resort with year-round activities and adventures for all ages

Rich cultural heritage: Gold Rush ghost towns, Native American, Basque and Japanese

Infinite camping, hiking, and biking opportunities, as well as famous Pacific Crest Trails

Great restaurants, relaxed and friendly mountain towns and even friendlier locals

Fortunately, if youre chomping at the bit to add the Eastern Sierra to your travel itinerary, there is a vast amount of quality lodging available for you all along the Eastern Sierra, especially lodging in Mammoth Lakes, one of the more popular year-round destinations with ample day-trip options. Campgrounds, hotels, condos, cabins and even luxury vacation homes in Mammoth are in abundance for you to choose from. Yet, even though the Eastern Sierra has fewer visitors than some California destinations, lodging can still fill up during holidays and school vacations.

One local Mammoth Lakes lodging reservation and concierge company, City Concierge, states that spur-of-the-moment vacation reservations are often possible on the Eastside; however, planning and booking in advance are the best ways to ensure youll have more and better lodging choices and available dates. That way you get to truly experience the marvels of the Eastern Sierra when and how you want to.

The Lonely Planet is right 2013 is the year for you to begin a first-hand exploration of Californias Secret Dream. Its also a vacation destination that draws many return visits, always offering some new discovery to experience. No matter what the varied tastes of each traveler are and with more generous choices of sights to see and activities to do than is possible in a single visit, boredom will never be an issue for you on the wilder side of California.

by: Sarah R. McClean

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