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Discover the stunning beauty of the Sierra Nevada, a 400-mile-long mountain range in California and Nevada. Home to iconic landmarks like Lake Tahoe and Yosemite Valley, this range boasts diverse landscapes, including national parks and wilderness areas. Experience the majesty of Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, and marvel at the ancient granite formations shaped by glaciers. Uncover the natural wonders and scenic vistas of the Sierra Nevada.
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The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in the U.S. states of California and Nevada, between the Central Valley and the Basin and Range Province. The Sierra runs 400 miles (640 km) north-to-south, and is approximately 70 miles (110 km) across east-to-west. Notable Sierra features include Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America; Mount Whitney at 14,505 ft (4,421 m),[1] the highest point in the contiguous United States; and Yosemite Valley sculpted by glaciers out of 100-million-year-old granite. The Sierra is home to three national parks, 20 wilderness areas, and two national monuments. These areas include Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks; and Devils Postpile National Monument.
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