Kern County's mountains, rivers, streams and lakes beckon visitors to enjoy anything from water recreation to romantic picnics by a mountain stream. Winter brings snow to the higher elevations with downhill skiing in the Sierras and cross-country skiing in the Los Padres National Forest.
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| For breathtaking vistas, follow the area's back roads. Tehachapi Mountain Park boasts elevations from 4,000-7,000 feet and is ideal for summer escapes. Nearby activities include soaring, farmer's markets, a wind farm driving tour and the world famous Tehachapi Loop - a favorite with railroad buffs. |
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Surrounded by the Sequoia National Forest, the Kern River Valley is an outdoorsman's paradise. Hundreds of campsites border the river and Isabella Lake with fishing, swimming and boating activities moments away. Mountain biking, hiking and backpacking are other popular pastimes in the valley.
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