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Tahoe National Forest Overview Located in California, in the north-central Sierra Nevada Range, the Tahoe National Forest lies between Lake Tahoe on the east and the Sacramento Valley in the west. The land rises from 1,500 feet on the west … Continued
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Overview The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit sits on the border of California and Nevada in the high Sierra Nevada. The area is very popular year-round as there are several ski resorts that draw in … Continued
Sierra National Forest Overview Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. Yosemite National Park is located just north of the forest and Kings … Continued
Los Padres National Forest Overview Los Padres National Forest is located just north of Santa Barbara, CA and stretches 220 miles from north to south. Below Los Padres is Channel Islands National Park. The forest consists of two non-contiguous areas. … Continued
Stanislaus National Forest Overview Named for the Stanislaus River in 1897, Stanislaus National Forest is one of the oldest national forests in the country. It is sandwiched between Eldorado National Forest and Yosemite National Park and offers some good backcountry … Continued