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While you are touring in the Yosemite Region, there are definitely some MUST SEE attractions.
Here are some of the attractions you MUST SEE:
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Castle
Air
Museum
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Merced County, one of the finest air museums west of the Mississippi River. Home to over 40 military aircraft dating back to World War II, the collection includes one of only nine SR 71 Blackbirds (the fastest plane in the world) in museums in the country.
Castle Air Museum website
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California Mining
&
Mineral Museum
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Mariposa is home to the breathtaking 13-pound Fricot Gold Nugget. Removed from the rock that surrounded it by using acid, this beauty is not just a lump of gold, but a piece of natural art.
California State Parks - Mining & Mineral Museum website
Fund for the Preservation of the California State Mining & Mineral Museum website
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Mono
Lake
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Directly adjacent to Lee Vining in Mono County is the austere and beautiful Mono Lake. Eerie tufa towers dot the shore of this salt lake, which provides a breeding ground for millions of birds that feed on the lakes tiny brine shrimp. Ancient volcanic structures near the lake add to the drama of this high desert jewel.
Mono Lake Committee website
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Sierra Vista
Scenic Byway
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Just north of Oakhurst in Madera County is one of the most beautiful drives in all of California, the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. This hidden treasure of scenic wonder is lightly traveled and offers vistas of California mountain scenery that many will miss in their hurry to the big name locations.
Sierra Vista Scenic Byway website
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Columbia State Historic Park
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Step into the past in Columbia State Historic Park, a gold rush era (1850's) town that has been preserved and includes operating businesses, static displays, and demonstrations of trades long forgotten and an operating gold mine. You can pan for gold there, but the real gold is in visiting this area.
California State Parks website
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