SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. July 29, 2016 – Effective Monday, August 1, 2016, some of the trail closures associated with the Goliath Prescribed Burn in Redwood Canyon will be lifted. At that time, the Redwood Canyon Trail, the Sugarbowl Trail, and the Big Springs Trail will be reopened for visitor use. This … Read more
Approximately 30 or more cords of surplus wood in Kings Canyon National Park will be made available by permit to the public beginning Wednesday, August 3, 2016, on a first-come, first-served basis until the supply is gone or snowfall hinders access to the Grant Grove woodlot (typically in mid-November). https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/firewood-available-by-permit-at-kings-canyon-national-park.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon … Read more
Plumas National Forest adds Historic Facility to Recreational Opportunities List QUINCY, California – July 27, 2016 – The historic Crocker Guard Station will open to the public as a recreation rental on August 1, 2016. Located near the Lake Davis Recreation Area on the east side of the Plumas National Forest, this one-of-a-kind venue provides a … Read more
Public Notice: Inyo National Forest Announces Further Fire Restrictions Inyo National Forest , Mono County Ca July 27, 2016 – The Inyo National Forest is expanding fire restrictions to include wilderness areas of the Inyo National Forest. Previously, certain wilderness areas had been exempted. Beginning on Friday, July 29, the following restrictions will be in effect: … Read more
Hot August Nights Offers Free Concerts During Main Event Reno Nevada, August 2016, Rock the night away to the unforgettable sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s during Hot August Nights’ 30th anniversary with a lineup of musical headliners and tribute bands performing for free from Aug. 2—6, 2016. Musical legends America and The Monkees … Read more
Lassen Volcanic National Park, July 26 2016 – The Centennial celebration of our National Park system has brought many new visitors to our parks in the Sierra this summer. Lassen Volcanic National Park this year has welcomed guests with a great summer landscape that includes remnants of the snow pack left behind from the winter storms, active … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. July 24, 2016 – Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, are on the rise in our nation’s airspace. While most drone operators are recreating privately, the Federal Aviation Administration recently passed legislation to simplify the process of getting licensed as a commercial drone operator. Drones are increasingly popular … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS – On Saturday, July 23, 2016, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks’ and Inyo County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with other partners, continued searching in the vicinity of Mt. Whitney for missing hiker John Lee, a 68-year-old male from Mentone, CA. Other partners involved in the search include Inyo … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. July 22, 2016 – As the one year anniversary of the Rough Fire approaches; the National Park Service has released an interactive map along with a series of videos to share the story of the Rough Fire. The eight videos will be released one a week for the … Read more
Northstar Resort, Truckee, California, July 2016 – Straddling the borders of Nevada and California, the Sierra Nevada is a mountain biker’s dream. And this Weekend at NorthStar Resort many of the nation’s best endurance athletes & trail riders will converge on Lake Tahoe to challenge themselves for a coveted title and chance to participate in … Read more
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with Devils Postpile National Monument! View from the top of the Devils Postpile formation Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with Devils Postpile National Monument ! Five years after celebrating the centennial of the designation of Devils Postpile National Monument, we are celebrating … Read more
The Annual Death Ride in Alpine County will Run Saturday Closing Several Recreation Highways for Several Hours Alpine County Ca – June 9th, 2016 – The Annual Death Ride, this iconic event is back again in Alpine County California this Saturday. 129 Miles, 5 Central Sierra Passes, and 15,000′ of climb await each rider taking on the … Read more
