The Mt. Hough Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest will be conducting an understory burn on the Corridor Underburn project. Planned ignition will begin on Tuesday May 31, 2016 and last one to two days contingent on favorable weather conditions. This project is within the Wildland Urban Interface Area and a Defensive Fuel Profile … Read more
Cooperative Effort by the National Park Service, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, Yosemite Conservancy, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, and NatureBridge Includes a New Permanent Breeding Center at the Zoo The federally threatened California red-legged frog has not been seen in the Yosemite National Park in a half century. … Read more
World Class Mountain Bike Parks of The Sierra Are Ready For Summer Riders Sierra Mountains Ca – Memorial Day weekend will be a great weekend for recreation in the Sierra. Not only can you bring your ski’s and catch some late snow runs at Squaw Valley, but you can bring your Mountain Bike and bike … Read more
Bears Are Very Active Currently in the Sierra Meaning Increased Importance to Practice Proper Food Storage While Camping and Visting Memorial Day Weekend LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – With the busy summer season quickly approaching, agencies are asking residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal when living in or visiting bear country.There are an … Read more
Visitors are advised that severe traffic congestion is expected and will result in delays getting into and moving about the park Yosemite National Park anticipates an extremely busy Memorial Day Weekend. Visitors in personal vehicles arriving late morning through mid-day should expect extensive delays getting into and moving about the park, particularly in Yosemite Valley … Read more
Multiple Sierra Based California State Parks Take Part in Honoring Our Veterans, Active and Reserve Military Personnel SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks invites veterans, active and reserve military personnel to spend this year’s Memorial Day at one of 142 participating state parks offering free admission. Begun in 1868, Memorial Day is a day to reflect … Read more
Revolutionary new sleep pad not only great for backcountry camping but is set to change lives around the world May 2016, Gear Review by Sierra REC Staff – Ok remember back to that first camping trip when mom and dad rolled out the egg crate mattress pad in the tent and you thought your world of camping … Read more
Plan your Summer Fishing Derbies in In The Sierra for 2016 Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, which as we know is the official start to summer. Vacations, outdoor adventures, family campouts etc.. In the Sierra another season is just hitting its stride after a fast and furious opening last month, Fishing Derbies! Fishing … Read more
The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for all vehicular traffic tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at noon. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides by State Highway 120, is the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-on-wednesday-may-18.htm Source: Yosemite National Park News
Enjoy this short video of our team exploring the Ebbett’s pass scenic byway. Pacific Creek discovery
Sonora, Calif., (May 10, 2016)…The boat ramp at Pinecrest Lake will be closed to the public due to required inspections and maintenance on Strawberry Dam on May 16 and 26. Click to view map. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. divers will be performing work on the tower outlet gates of Strawberry Dam, which feeds Pinecrest … Read more
WIN DETERGENT BATTLE TESTED IN A HOUSEHOLD OF ACTIVE MEN May 2016, Product Review by Sierra REC Magazine Staff – The dirty truth about outdoor recreation is that you will get dirty, you will sweet and your outdoor gear will eventually fade and smell. And if you are anything like me you have always hated how … Read more
Premier Men and Women Cyclists Return To Lake Tahoe in Eleventh Annual Amgen Tour Event South Lake Tahoe Ca – May 11,2016 – The 2016 Amgen Tour of California kicks off this weekend (May 15-22, 2016) in San Diego California, with the Men event set to head North and visit South Lake Tahoe on May 19th. … Read more
Arnold Ca, May 2016 – Calaveras Big Tree State Park in Arnold CA, off HWY 4 is a great place to visit year round. However, the spring brings about a delicate beauty that is worth the visit. If your looking for the a nice Mother’s Day location to get out and explore this weekend, you … Read more
Yosemite National Park , May 6th 2016 – Yosemite National Park has been working since mid-April to open full access to the park. With the early May Storms that are sitting int he Sierra right now, here are some quick updates on expected road closures and delayed openings you can expect. Tioga Road Updated May … Read more
[Olympic Valley, Calif.] May 6, 2016 – Just in time for the 2016-17 ski and ride season, travelers from Atlanta will have nonstop access to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows on Delta Air Lines via Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Delta will fly nonstop between Reno-Tahoe and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, offering passengers connection opportunities to 90 destinations … Read more
Yosemite National Park, through Yosemite Conservancy, recently received a donation of 26 examples of Julia Parker’s basketry. These pieces were collected through the years by Elvira “Ellie” Nishkian, from San Francisco, who was active in many charitable causes and was instrumental in the formation of the Yosemite Fund, which is now known as Yosemite Conservancy. … Read more
On-mountain summer adventure features “learn through play” activities in the National Forest Epic Discovery to debut at Heavenly this June South Lake Tahoe, CA. – May 4, 2016 – Do you want to soar like an eagle? Travel through the forest canopy at high speeds like a goshawk? Find out if you’re as … Read more
