Smithsonian Institution Shelter
Smithsonian Institution Shelter, Mountain hut in the United States of America
The Smithsonian Institution Shelter is a stone hut on the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Built in 1909, this structure is among the earliest high-elevation mountain huts in the United States.
Serves as a historical testament to early mountaineering endeavors in North America.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offering shelter to hikers and climbers.
Located in Tulare County, it is a solitary reminder of the human desire to explore nature.
Location: Tulare County
Inception: 1909
Architectural style: rustic architecture
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The Smithsonian Institution Shelter is a stone hut on the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The Mount Whitney Trail is a trail that climbs Mount Whitney. It starts at Whitney Portal, 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine, California.
Mount Langley is one of the highest peaks in the Sierra Nevada range.
