The Sierra Mountains

The Sierra mountains are beautiful.  The Stanislaus National Forest is scenic.  The Yosemite National Park with its noisy rivers and tributaries is stunning.  These are some of the country's and perhaps the world's most scenic places.  The old growth trees stand in some of the largest tracts in the country.  These places are precious.  See them as soon as you can.  Return to them if you are able.