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Get down tonight! Or any time you like, if you’re lucky enough to be visiting our little slice of heaven here in Bridgeport. Sharing a great recent blog post about our own Sierra Scenic Beer Trail!
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Get down tonight! Or any time you like, if you’re lucky enough to be visiting our little slice of heaven here in Bridgeport. Sharing a great recent blog post about our own Sierra Scenic Beer Trail!
We’re at or approaching peak fall color here in the High Sierra. Now that the heat of summer has past, it’s a glorious time to visit us here in Bridgeport for some leaf peeping. In this post, we’re highlighting some of the areas within an easy drive, where you can go to see Nature’s stunning annual show. All it’ll cost you is the price of a tank of gas and an afternoon, to witness the best our lovely wilderness has to offer!
This is the best site to visit if you only have time for one reference about our area’s leaf peeping. Updated weekly, it gives you tips on the best places to go to see the most spectacular autumn foliage. It calls out major areas with a percentage of peak description. As a bonus, it lists:
This is a great article over at California Crossings, about 22 forested locations along California’s State Highway 395 corridor, where you’ll find a diverse array of lovely leaves. It offers leaf peeping tips on
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The folks over at Explore Now or Never offer this great little tour of ten spectacular leaf peeping places to see this year. Each location receives star treatment, with
Whichever sites you decide to visit, let it whet your appetite for some scrumptious fall color, and make Bridgeport your home base in one of our clean, modern trailers set up just for you!
Though the Bridgeport area is—by local standards—relatively low in altitude at about 6,500 feet, some people may still experience some effects of high altitude living around here. Whether hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, or any number of other outdoor activities are on your agenda, we offer the following information to help you prevent or counteract anything that might detract from the enjoyment of the time you spend in our beautiful backyard during your vacation.
High altitude is generally considered those elevations between about 4900 and 11,500 feet. Anything above that is considered very or extremely high, so it’s not relevant to our purposes here.
If you’re a fairly healthy person under normal circumstances, at high elevations such as ours, the biggest changes you will notice will concern your breathing. You may experience any or none of the following conditions:
If you’re not in the best of shape, you may experience what’s “altitude stress.” Symptoms of this condition include
If your physical condition is moderately impaired, you may find yourself dealing with “Acute Mountain Sickness.” In addition to the previously mentioned symptoms, AMS can also cause you to deal with
Now obviously, that latter scenario is not only against the odds, but is completely unnecessary. All you really need to do is stay aware of your surroundings and pay attention to how you feel physically, and respond using common sense. Here are some tips to follow to stay safe and enjoy higher-altitude camping at its best:
We love our mountains here in the High Sierra, but we also know to respect them. If you’re unfamiliar with the way weather conditions can change rapidly at altitude, you need to learn what to expect. During the day, bright, sunny conditions may make you feel that the surrounding air is warmer than it actually is. But as soon as the sun begins to set, we guarantee you’ll begin to feel the difference. Mountain temperatures can drop rapidly, and you can experience high wind events in the peaks at any time, day or night…and often without warning.
Be prepared for whatever you might encounter by following these tips:
Cooking, eating and drinking is affected by altitude. Here are some ways to avoid any issues there:
Follow these tips, and your time in the High Sierra can be as rewarding and memorable as you hope!
It can be challenging to stay healthy while traveling for vacation. You’re likely adjusting to a new time zone, managing a hectic schedule and eating several meals out, at least while you’re on your way here to your rental trailer.
Getting away from clocks, social media, and the clutter of everyday life can be a great way to “reset” your life. There’s something about that sweet, clean, fresh air that city life doesn’t offer. Something about waking up to a few elk outside your door, or a gorgeous sunrise over the peaks convincing you to get out of bed that gives you a great mix of pleasant feelings.
Continue reading “Why You Should Spend Your Next Vacation in the Mountains”
Enjoy a high-altitude food tour with us in the Bridgeport area. You can find everything from casual burgers and fries, to a formal sit-down steak dinner, to pub style grub at our own local brew pub!