Highway 155, from Alta Sierra to the San Joaquin Valley, CA

Starting in the mountains near Alta Sierra, CA Highway 155 descends through farmland, into rolling hills, and finally, into the San Joaquin Valley.

Lake Isabella as seen from Alta Sierra, CA

Alta Sierra, CA provides spectacular views of Lake Isabella from above.

Alta Sierra Ski Resort at Shirley Meadows, CA

Located in Sequoia National Forest, the Shirley Meadows Ski Area in Alta Sierra, CA.

Kernville, CA

Located along the banks of the Kern River and just north of Lake Isabella, Kernville, CA (formerly Rogersville and Whiskey Flat) provides a great weekend getaway from southern California cities for water sports enthusiasts. It is also a gateway to the Sequoia National Forest and features views of the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Above: an arts and crafts festival comes to town.

Above: an historic cemetery.