If you fly into Reno and have extra time, Lake Tahoe is a worthwhile stop. This iconic alpine lake is the largest in North America.

Easily accessible along highway 395, the Travertine Hot Springs offer a stunning view of the Sierra while you soak in the hot pools.

Walk down the deserted streets of a town that was once home to 10,000 people. A small piece of California’s boom-town history, Bodie State Historic Park has been preserved just as it was when the last residents left.