Aaron's personal suggestion is the Indian Trading Post in Squaw Valley. It is his regular stop.

September has brisk mornings and evenings, but is warm when the sun is out. Keep an eye on your weather app as the day approaches.

No. Hume Lake is up in King’s Canyon National Park where there’s not a bar in sight. However, the venue will have day access wifi available for purchase if you’d like, or you can choose to go off grid for the evening.