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High in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this all-seasons adventure base camp re-
volves around the USA's second-deepest lake (
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). In summer, startlingly
clear blue waters lead to splashing, kayaking or even scuba diving. Meanwhile,
mountain-bikers careen down epic single-track runs and hikers stride along trails
threading through thick forests. After dark, retreat to a cozy lakefront cottage and
toast s'mores in the firepit. When the lake turns into a winter wonderland, gold-
medal ski resorts keep downhill fanatics, snowboarders and Nordic traditionalists
more than satisfied.
