LONE PINE
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The main attraction of the Lone Pine area is undoubtedly Mt. Whitney.
With its summit elevation of 14,496, it is the highest peak in the U.
S. outside of Alaska. There is much more to Lone Pine than Mt. Whitney
however. The Alabama Hills offer the chance to get lost in a maze of beatiful
rock formations. These exquisite ramparts have provided many movie makers
with a unique and exciting setting for their films. The annual film
festival in Lone Pine pays homage to the history of film making in this
area. Trout fishing gets an early start in the Eastern Sierra with the opening
day in the Lone Pine area being the first Saturday in March. Mountain
biking is another enticing option during the spring. The endless dirt
roads which abound in the Owens Valley offer challenging rides as well
as meandering journeys through the sage and cacti. |
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CHINA LAKE
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Museum Online |
Ridgecrest boasts Metropolitan amenities with small town affordability...
dozens of natural and man made attractions... and the most consistent
great weather in North America. Ridgecrest, California, is the perfect
oasis for your next vacation! Located in the Mojave "High Desert" Ridgecrest is a blend
of old west and gold mining history combined with the contemporary high
technology of the Navy's top rated research and development facility,
China Lake:
http://www.chinalakemuseum.org/
Ridgecrest's 350 days a year of sunshine provide the perfect climate
for dozens of outdoor activities: hunting, fishing, boating, skiing
(snow and water), back packing, mountain climbing, rock hounding, horseback
riding, off road vehicle fun, land yachting... or just relaxing at one
of its hotels, motels, or bed and breakfasts. Breathtaking sunrises
and sunsets are a specialty. Located along the 178 Corridor, Ridgecrest is one of Tour 178's featured
cities. It is conveniently located just two hours from Death Valley
National Park, three hours from Los Angeles and four hours from Las
Vegas and San Diego. |
