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  • Mono Lake, California. Tufa formations with December snow. Christmas road trip from Napa, California to Sedona, Arizona and back.
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  • Route 395 runs through the town of Independence, California in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain region. Near Independence.
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  • Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Devil's Postpile National Monument was established in 1911 by presidential proclamation. It protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery. The Devils Postpile formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60 feet high and display an unusual symmetry. MODEL RELEASED.
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  • Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Bridgeport, Hot Spring. Jack and Evan Menzel and their friend Luke Sawyer enjoy the hot water with Luke's dad, Chris, who is drinking a beer. MODEL RELEASED.
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  • Mount Whitney, at 14,496 feet high, is the tallest mountain in the continental United States. It is one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the US. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Rainbow Falls at Devils' Postpile National Monument. Devil's Postpile National Monument was established in 1911 by presidential proclamation. It protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery. The Devils Postpile formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60 feet high and display an unusual symmetry. Another wonder is in store just downstream from the Postpile at Rainbow Falls, once called ?a gem unique and worthy of its name.? When the sun is overhead, a bright rainbow highlights the spectacular falls. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Mount Whitney, at 14,496 feet high, is the tallest mountain in the continental United States. It is one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the US. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Mount Whitney, at 14,496 feet high, is the tallest mountain in the continental United States. It is one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the US. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Mount Whitney, at 14,496 feet high, is the tallest mountain in the continental United States. It is one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the US. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Rainbow Falls at Devils' Postpile National Monument. Devil's Postpile National Monument was established in 1911 by presidential proclamation. It protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery..The Devils Postpile formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60 feet high and display an unusual symmetry. Another wonder is in store just downstream from the Postpile at Rainbow Falls, once called "a gem unique and worthy of its name." When the sun is overhead, a bright rainbow highlights the spectacular falls. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Mount Whitney, at 14,496 feet high, is the tallest mountain in the continental United States. It is one of the most frequently climbed mountains in the US. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Eureka Dunes, California - the tallest dunes in the United States. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. MODEL RELEASED.
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  • Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps at which Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World War II. Located at the foot of the imposing Sierra Nevada in eastern California's Owens Valley, Manzanar has been identified as the best preserved of these camps. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps at which Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World War II. Located at the foot of the imposing Sierra Nevada in eastern California's Owens Valley, Manzanar has been identified as the best preserved of these camps. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Eureka Dunes, California - the tallest dunes in the United States. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Alabama Hills, Owen's Valley, California. MODEL RELEASED. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Bouldering below Dead Man's Summit, on Route 395, Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Canoeing on Convict Lake. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. MODEL RELEASED.
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  • Convict Lake. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Ghost mining Town, Cerro Gordo, California - now a state historic park. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • June Lake Loop off Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Cowboy spurs. Mount Whitney pack trip - cowboys drive horse and mules to lower pasture. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Mount Whitney pack trip - drive to lower pasture. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Mount Whitney pack trip - cowboys drive horse and mules to lower pasture. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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  • Mount Whitney pack trip - cowboys drive horse and mules to lower pasture. Route 395: Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
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