Discover Twain Harte In Sierra Nevada Mountains

High among the Sierra Nevada Mountains, nestled among soaring pine trees along a deep mountain lake, is the picturesque town of Twain Harte, California. The glories of Nature provide the backdrop for delightful year-round fun. Come find out for yourself by staying in one of the Twain Harte vacation rentals you'll find online. Located in east central California, Twain Harte offers wonderful weather to the traveler year-round. Winters here are mild, and the remaining seasons of the year are nearly dry, so your vacation ought not be ruined by rain.

You may wish to stay in one of the Twain Harte vacation rentals tucked away in the woods, so that you can set off on hikes right outside your door. Perhaps you can enjoy some rock climbing or spelunking. If you visit during warmer weather, you might want to swim, fish or sail in one of the area lakes. The Tuolumne River running through this region provides opportunities for every level of white-water rafting. After such full days, you'll appreciate the privacy and comfort ofthe Twain Harte vacation rentals at night.

A number of day trips can be made from your rental. Just up the road is the Columns of the Giants national recreation trail, where you can hike and climb among striking rock formations and columnar cliffs made from basalt lava flow. Or perhaps you'll simply wander into town, for its quaint shopping district with restaurants and art galleries. Another way to discover the beauty of the area is by taking a guided bike tour.

One of the main attractions of all the Twain Harte lodgings is the proximity of Yosemite National Park. The town is actually less than 15 miles from the park, but that's as the crow flies. If you're not a crow, you'll need to take the hour-long drive around to the park entrance. It is well worth the trip. You can venture into the National Park for incredible vistas. The cliffs, waterfalls, steep mountains and deep lakes in this area were all formed over millions of years by earthquakes, glaciers and other forces of nature. The resulting brilliance almost makes it seem as if Mother Nature is showing off. One of the most famous sights is the granite face of El Capitan, which juts 3000 feet into the clear blue skies. During your time in Yosemite, keep an eye out for adventurous rock climbers scaling its massive heights.

Be sure to leave your Twain Harte hotel well prepared for a day of hiking or biking. And bring your camera! You won't want to miss the spectacular waterfalls which drop hundreds of feet, including the famous Bridal Veil falls and Yosemite Falls. Your excursion may also take you by giant sequoias, mountain lakes and grand meadows. One of the first wilderness parks established as a National Park in the United States, this stretch of wilderness high in the Sierra Nevadas will leave you in awe of its beauty. And you can be a part of it by staying in one a rental tucked away in this amazing part of the country.

If you visit in the wintertime, you'll be thrilled with the outdoor winter activities. You can cross-country ski through Calaveras Big Trees Park, or down ski or snowboard at Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, right near Twain Harte. Dodge Ridge covers 800 acres with a vast array of terrain for skiers of all abilities. And the mild winter weather will keep you outside day after day. Won't it feel nice, though, to return to the seclusion of your Twain Harte lodging for a cup of hot chocolate at the end of all that activity?

All of this natural wonder can open up to you when you choose one of the Twain Harte vacation rentals online. There you can sort through Twain Harte hotels or other types of Twain Harte lodging based upon their price, accessibility, and number of vacationers they can accommodate. You are sure to find this an easy route to reserving your lodging.