After receiving more than three feet of snow, the resort will spin the lifts nearly a month earlier than scheduled [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Oct. 26, 2021— Following a massive early-season storm that delivered 10.5 inches of...
Welcome to Sierra Rec Magazine. A journey of sharing the news, events and adventures that make the sierra Nevada one of the worlds most desired recreation destinations. From Lake Tahoe to Yosemite and Placerville to Mammoth, visitors stream in from around the world to capture a piece a place we call home.
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Sierra Nevada Welcomes Huge Snow Dump
With Temperatures dropping the California Bomb Cyclone Slams the sierra with Early Season Snow Dump. Lake Tahoe, October 25, 2021 – It was thought to only be the largest rain event in the history of California. however the...
Hazardous Conditions Exist For Weekend Recreation
Hazardous Conditions from Rain Events After Wildfires Plumas and Eldorado National Forest Issue Warnings of Hazardous Conditions Around Burn Scars With Weekend Storms in the Mountain. Sierra Nevada, October 22, 2021 – Heavy...
Updates On Inyo National Forest Access
The State of the Inyo, current as of 10/22/21 Bodie Rd ClosedTioga Pass Closed (120)Hwy 168 after Aspendell Closed Eastern Sierra , October 22, 2012 – Recreational Updates from Inyo National Forest. Popular recreational...
Our quarterly Sierra Rec Magazine is filled with recent adventures, photography, events and story lines that are targeted to the various season in the Sierra Nevada. the goal is to provide recreational tips and advice for visitors and locals looking for where to explore and play on their next mountain visit.
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Mental Health and the Power of Go!
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month Anger, loneliness, lack of motivation, lost mission...
New Traveler Responsibility Pledge Educates Visitors About...
The Lake Tahoe-Truckee region encourages visitors to be aware of stewardship expectations, how to...
National Park Foundation Provides Grants to Support National...
32 Parks Receive Funding to Pilot Hybrid Learning with Students WASHINGTON – Students...
Get Fishy In Mono County 2021
Something fishy is going on almost everywhere in the Eastern Sierra! Plan your trip to your...
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Yosemite Routes / Travel
Yosemite Lodging
Lodging Options at Yosemite National Park Looking for a place to stay in Yosemite National Park...
Explore Nevada’s Haunted Legends in Virginia City
View the full imageFormerly a hospital, St. Mary’s Art Center will host a paranormal...
Day Trip Itinerary – Carson City to Yosemite National Park...
Sierra Rec Magazine day Trip itinerary – Casual Visitor Itinerary Carson City to the East...
Spotify Podcast
Reno / Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe Moves Up Opening Day to Friday, October 29
After receiving more than three feet of snow, the resort will spin the lifts nearly a month earlier...
Interior Department Announces $348 Million for Conservation...
$50 million in investments for 15 projects that will address hazardous fuels reduction and wildfire...
Caldor Fire Closure Boundaries will be Adjusted as Conditions...
PLACERVILLE, Calif. – The boundaries of the Caldor Fire Closure, Forest Order 03-21...
Taylor Creek Visitor Center Fall Fish Festival canceled
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., Sep. 30, 2021 – Due to ongoing drought conditions and low water...
Genoa Candy Dance Returns in 2021
Candy, crafts and Outdoor Adventure this weekend in the Carson Valley The tradition returns this...
Forest Service Ending Regional Closure Order Two Days Early;...
Inyo National Forest is Open for all Recreation but still has Fire restrictions Sierra Nevada. Ca...
The Sierra Nevada Recreational Region has 4-5 National Parks depending on your view of "region". At Sierra Rec Magazine we will cover News, events and adventures we have taken at Yosemite, sequoia/Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Joshua tree and Death Valley National Parks. Planning a visit, check out our adventure tips and discover latest news on each park before your visit.
National Parks
Tioga Road (Hwy 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road...
Sierra Nevada Scenic Passes Temporarily Closed for Winter Storm Activity. Sierra Nevada –...
Sections of Lassen Volcanic National Park to Reopen October 4
MINERAL, CA – Portions of Lassen Volcanic National Park that are unaffected by the Dixie Fire...
Yosemite National Park Temporary Reservation System Ends October...
Fall Family Vacation or Day Trip to Yosemite Yosemite National Park’s temporary day-use vehicle...
Kings Canyon National Park Now Largely Closed due to KNP Complex...
Sequoia National Park Closure Still in Effect SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif...
Yosemite Facelift Is Back 2021
Yosemite Valley’s Largest Volunteer Clean Up Event September 22nd-26th 2021 Mariposa County Ca...
Past Lassen Volcanic Fuels Reduction Projects Helps Firefighters...
MINERAL, CA – September 4, 2021 – The Dixie Fire continues to actively burn within Lassen...
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