Lake Isabella, CA on a Hot Summer Day

Lake Isabella, CA, located on the southern edge of the Sequoia National Forest, offers a refreshing break from the summer heat with swimming, boating, camping and fishing.

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.

Lee Vining, CA

Lee Vining, CA offers civilization near Mono Lake and the eastern side of the Tioga Pass.

Walker, CA

Located along Highway 395, south of Topaz Lake, the small town of Walker, CA.

Lundy Lake, CA

Not far from Highway 395, just north of Mono Lake, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is Lundy Lake.