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Eastern Sierras

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Turquoise waters of Big Pine Lakes in the Eastern Sierras, California, with dramatic snow-capped mountains reflecting in the pristine lake.
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US travel destinations offer European ambiance

Forget the expensive flights and passport queues: California's Big Pine Lakes offer the turquoise waters and mountainous grandeur of Switzerland, right in America's backyard.

Adrian Vale·August 17, 2026