Some of California's largest water reservoirs are not lakes but rather the snowpack in the High Sierras. This photo highlights the diverse terrain of the great state. California is not all sandy beaches and palm trees.

Stock photo: Some of California's largest water reservoirs are not lakes but rather the snowpack in the High Sierras. This photo highlights the diverse terrain of the great state. California is not all sandy beaches and palm trees. was taken by sbmdgn .