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NORTHSTAR, HEAVENLY, AND KIRKWOOD OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE WINTER 2022/23 SEASON EXTENSIONS
The three Lake Tahoe-area resorts will extend ski + ride season this year, thanks to near-record setting snow totals. LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – March 23, 2023 – With a wild winter season and near-record setting snowfall across the region, Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort will add additional days to ski...
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HIGHWAY CLOSED AT LARAMIE STREET IN MARKLEEVILLE ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of...
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Is Paid Parking the Solution For Crowded Tahoe Ski Resorts?
NORTHSTAR, HEAVENLY, AND KIRKWOOD TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC AND PARKING CHALLENGES NEXT WINTER SEASON Starting winter 2023/24, the resorts will create...
Atmospheric Chaos in the Sierra
California Record Snowfall brings Blessing and Curse to Sierra Nevada March 2023 - It all started in November 2022. Early...
Solitude with 1,100,000
Discovering Solitude in Death Valley National Park DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – Over 1,100,000 people visited Death Valley National Park last...
Spring Time Adventure Brings Blossoms and Big trees
Visalia California, long known as the gateway to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, was recently designated as the very...
Take Me to The Lake
A Guide To Lake Vacations in Northern California's Plumas County Water. It has so much power in life. In California,...
Bring All The Toys
The Perfect Spring Adventure Destination in the Eastern Sierra Load all your favorite outdoor toys, pack the bags and call...
23 Great Sunrise Adventures in the Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada has hundreds of great spots to watch a beautiful sunrise. Like much of the exploring visitors do,...
Kern River Ready for Wild & Rowdy River Season
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My Hidden Garden: A True Place, A True Wilderness Experience
Hidden Treasures of Twin Lakes Trail in Desolation Wilderness I have a story to warm the hearts of the most...
Snowshoeing the TRT to Big Meadow
Snowshoeing to Big Meadow has been on my winter hiking bucket list for years. There's nothing quite like hiking out...
Stress-Free Steps Toward Self-Care
(Family Features) Over the last few years, self-care has taken on heightened importance for moms across the country. That is...
California State Parks Launches Digital Passport Program
Digital Passport Program to Broaden Access and Deepen Engagement Across Nation’s Largest State Park System Developed with OuterSpatial, app invites...
16 Years of First Time Adventures on the Tahoe Rim Trail
Imagine, if you will, your first trip adventuring in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s the first time you’ve strapped on...
Important Things To Remember When Overlanding
Overlanding can be a lot of fun, but the adventure could be derailed at any time. Here are some things...
2023 Spring Season May Bring Spectacular Wildflower Blooms—and Crowds—to State Parks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – With spectacular wildflower blooms expected this spring that may attract thousands of people into the outdoors, California State...
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