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Sports & Recreation
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Fall Colors
The Bishop area offers a remarkable contrast of fall color. From huge cottonwood trees in the Owens Valley, to shimmering aspens draping the high country, you'll be delighted by the range of color at various elevations. Hues of gold begin to show in the higher canyons in September, and typically last through October along the Owens Valley floor.
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Boating in Lake Tahoe
Boating enthusiasts - those who rent as well as those who bring their own - enjoy the calm morning water and wind, which ensure that motorboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes and even rowboats are easily launched from the Lake's many piers and marinas. Visitors can set out from Cave Rock, the Anchorage at Camp Richardson, Lakeside Marina, Tahoe Keys Marina, Ski Run Marina, Timber Cove Marina and Zephyr Cove Marina.
With boating comes the high-speed thrill of waterskiing, as well as its trendy new cousin, scurfing. Like waterskiing, scurfing involves being towed by a motorboat across the water's surface. But instead of distributing their weight between water skis, scurfers plant both feet on a piece of equipment resembling a small surfboard.
When conditions are right, the colorful array of the windsurfers' sails add yet another dimension to Lake Tahoe's spectacular beauty. The wind and waves challenge but do not daunt the lovers of this sport.
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Grover Hot Springs
Grover Hot Springs
One of the Alpine Sierra region's most popular attractions is the Grover Hot Springs State Park. Situated west of Markleeville, the Hot Springs have attracted people for years for what many believe to be their soothing and curative powers.
Hot springs are common along the eastern escarpment of the Sierra Nevada, formed by the recent uplift of the range and the volcanic activity associated with the earth's movement. As ground water seeps into the earth, it is heated by hot magma, returning to the surface as steam laden with dissolved minerals. At the surface, it bubbles from the ground at about 150 degrees F.
Bathing facilities include a hot pool, maintained at 102-104 degrees F., a cool lap pool, changing rooms and showers. Nearby, the State Park maintains a beautiful 76 space campground, a portion of which is open all year.
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Rafting
Every Spring, the East Fork of the Carson River offers an exciting whitewater rafting and kayaking experience. Fed by winter's melting snows from about May to July, twenty eight miles of this state designated 'Wild & Scenic River' are suitable for rafting and kayaking.
The 'East Fork' is a land of contrasts, from the mountainous pine covered slopes near it's headwaters to rolling sage and juniper covered hills east of the crest. Along the way, an abundance of wildlife can be observed, including bald and golden eagles, deer, coyotes and an occasional bear.
The seven mile run above Hangman's Bridge makes an ideal half day trip, while the twenty one mile stretch below the bridge is a great full day or overnight float. Numerous camping sites and several natural hot springs at the river's edge provide a refreshing break along the river
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Off Highway Vehicles
Alpine County has numerous trails and roads located on public lands open to OHV use.
Popular areas include the Monitor Pass region, with many miles of dirt and gravel roads, the Blue Lakes area, including the Forestdale Road, and the region south and west of Bear Valley and Lake Alpine. Motorized vehicles and bikes are not allowed in the County's two Wilderness areas. For a current map of OHV routes, contact the U.S. Forest Service or the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce.
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Golfing the High Sierra
Placer County is the ideal site for golf, and the popularity of the sport is reflected in the number of new courses found here. Throughout the area, public and private courses range from short, par-three courses for the occasional golfer, to world-class courses designed by some of the greats such as Robert Trent Jones, Tom Weiskopf and Johnny Miller. One special attraction, a Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament, is hosted each spring by Twelve Bridges Golf Course in Lincoln.
With over twenty courses to choose from, whether you want to play a round in the Foothills, Gold Country or North Lake Tahoe, there is a beautiful course in Placer County waiting for you and your clubs.
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Horseback Trail Rides
Several private stables in Placer County have horses available for rent and offer private trail rides. Remember that the stables at North Lake Tahoe are seasonal.
Horse owners worldwide laud the trails throughout Placer County for their beauty and ruggedness — including the famous Western States Trail that hosts the 100 Mile Tevis Cup Ride (it’s the 46th anniversary in 2000!). Contact Auburn State Park Recreation at (530) 885-4527, or the U.S. Forest Service at (530) 367-2224 for staging areas, horse campgrounds, and equestrian trail access.
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Hunting in the High Sierra
Big Pine has long been renowned for Big Game, Waterfowl, and Upland Bird hunting. A major deer migration area of the Sierra front country, Big Pine has and continues to provide deer hunters with bucks worth bragging about. Fall Dove, Quail, Chukar, and Sage Grouse seasons also draw their share of sportsman. Winter brings Duck, Canada Goose and Snow Goose to the area and this season has it's own enthusiastic following. Many Hunters take advantage of all three seasons and participate in rabbit season as well. It is possible to hunt for something anytime of the year here
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Mountaineering the High Sierra
Independence is the gateway to a number of world class mountain climbing experiences. The skyline to the West of town is dominated by several well known "Fourteeners". The most obvious is Mt. Williamson. Often mistaken for Mt. Whitney by the unfamiliar due to the fact that it is the highest visible point for many miles around, Williamson rises to an impressive 14,375 ft. making it a scant 121 ft. shorter than Mt. Whitney. Not recommended for beginners due to the lack of a maintained climbing route, Williamson is nonetheless a desirable challenge to Mountaineers. Be sure to check out many of the other mountaineering opportunities in the area.
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Skiing the Eastern Sierra
Mammoth Mountain is unquestionably one of the finest Alpine Skiing Mountains in the world. An average of over 353 inches of snow falls onto the 11,053 foot summit, making the entire 3,500 acres of skiable terrain enjoyable for all. Choose from heart-pumping steep chutes, wide open bowls, tree skiing, bumps, gullies, or wide open, well groomed, intermediate and beginner trails.
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