Project will Improve Parking and Traffic Circulation for Visitors to Yosemite Valley Yosemite National Park will close a day use parking area in Yosemite Valley on the evening of Monday September 5, 2016 to improve parking and traffic circulation. The parking area, also known as the Village Day-Use Parking Area (south) or Camp 6, will … Read more
The World Cup Returns to Squaw Valley California In 2017 OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA (Aug. 26, 2016) – Did you hear that the 2017 AUDI FIS SKI WORLD CUP is going to be held at Squaw Valley in 2017? Thats right the best in the world are heading back to Squaw Valley for a world cup event … Read more
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected National and State Park Concessions El Portal, LLC for the concession contract to provide visitor services at the El Portal Market, located within the El Portal Administrative Site in Yosemite National Park. The 10-year contract is expected to begin on November 1, 2016, and will include grocery, retail … Read more
Back Country Horsemen Partner with Lassen National Forest to Clear Caribou Wilderness Trails Susanville, Calif., August 18, 2016 – The High Country Unit of Back Country Horsemen of California (BCHC) recently partnered with Lassen National Forest to clear trails and build corrals. This past July, more than 20 volunteers gathered at the Cone Lake Trailhead … Read more
Park Hosting Special Centennial Programs to Celebrate Yosemite National Park will celebrate the Centennial, 100 years of the National Park Service, on August 25, 2016. In honor of this historic milestone, park entrance fees will be waived Thursday August 25 through Sunday August 28, 2016. Camping fees and all other fees will still be applicable. … Read more
Eastern Sierra Ghost Town Comes to Life After Dark Bodie Ca, August18, 2016 August 27 2016, – Seeking one last family event before summer comes to a close in the Sierra? How about a late night trip to the just off the edge of the Eastern Sierra to the Historic Ghost Town of Bodie? Saturday, August … Read more
Yosemite National Park expands the American Sign Language (ASL) Program offered to Deaf and hearing impaired visitors. The park’s Deaf services program offers trip planning, park orientation at the visitor center, and interpretive services for Deaf and hearing impaired visitors. The program also focuses on employee training in Deaf/disability awareness and outreach to the Deaf … Read more
Dog-friendly festival rolls out docent-led hikes, specialty products from pet vendors, live bluegrass music, Fetch Fest at Cushing Pond, an Ultimate Flying Dog Show, and Yappy Hour drink specials [Olympic Valley, Calif.] August 12, 2016 – The Village at Squaw Valley pays tribute to our four-legged friends with the 7th Annual Peaks and Paws … Read more
California State Parks Issues Low Water and Speed Limit Change Advisory for Folsom Lake FOLSOM, Calif. August 12, 2016 – California State Parks asks visitors to be cautious while enjoying Folsom Lake, as low water levels have left four of the five boat ramps dry. There will also be a 5 mph maximum speed limit established … Read more
Each year, hundreds of people run or hike from the base of Squaw to High Camp for the Squaw Mountain Run. Twenty-sixteen marked the 36 th annual SMR, with around 350 participants. The ASC Training Center, a non-profit based on Donner Summit, is the event organizer and puts on the Squaw Mountain run as a fundraiser … Read more
Meyers Ca, August 10 2016 – The 4th Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival will take place on August 13 & 14, 2016. A fundraising event to support the TAMBA, the local Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association, this exciting mountain bike event is a great place for the entire family this weekend. Ride hard, have fun and help … Read more
Horseshoe Fire Grows to 110 Acres overnight Lone Pine Ca, August 10, 2016 – Inyo National Forest – The Horseshoe Fire started yesterday afternoon towards the top of the Horseshoe Meadow Road, just east of the developed recreation campgrounds, near Last Chance Meadow. It is estimated to be 110 acres and 10% contained. The fire grew … Read more
Sequoia and Lassen Volcanic National Parks Celebrate Centennial Events with Dark Sky Festivals in August August 2016 – The dark skies of the Sierra mountain range are one of the true treasures to be explored when visiting. As a resident, I enjoy the night sky near Lake Tahoe nearly every night for just a few … Read more
Sequoia National Park Starts to Reopen Trails Affected by Goliath Prescribed Burn SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. August 3, 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, … Read more
Due to delays in completion of a necessary waterline replacement and an emergency infrastructure repair of the wastewater system, the monument’s 20 site campground will not open until the 2017 summer season. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-campground-will-not-open-until-2017.htm Source: Devils Post Pile National Monument News
Devils Postpile National Monument Superintendent Deanna Dulen announces the trail to base of Rainbow Falls is temporarily closed in order to complete needed trail work on the popular route to the base of the waterfall. The trail to the top of Rainbow Falls remains open, and visitors have access to the two viewpoints of the … Read more
