Reno Nevada, September 30, 2016 – Lake Tahoe and Reno have long been a destination for adventure. But this weekend may just be the most extreme, dirty adventure weekend in history. Ok maybe that is a little extreme, but there is a lot of exciting competition this weekend in the Sierra that will guarantee to … Read more
Exclusive Sierra REC Magazine Product Review – Sept 28, 2016 – Ok who loves coming back from a long day hike to a cold beer or bottle of water? I know I do, so when given the opportunity to review the Seattle Sports Cool Pak, one of the products from its FrostPak™ Soft Cooler Line, I … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. , Sept 28, 2016 – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) in collaboration with the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) will host a field trip for interested members of the public on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. to observe progress on the Upper Truckee River Reach 5 … Read more
On the morning of Tuesday, September 20, 2016, park dispatchers were notified by the Inyo County Sherrif’s Department of a missing person presumably in Kings Canyon National Park. Alfred Kwok, a 50-year-old male from Claremont, CA, was reported overdue from a solo wilderness trip that was planned to conclude on Sunday, September 18, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/fatality-at-deerhorn-mountain-in-kings-canyon-national-park.htm … Read more
Donner Summit, CA , Sept 21, 2016– ASC Training Center, one of the few combined Alpine, Nordic, Biathlon and Snowboard training centers in the country, is sponsoring two upcoming running events guaranteed to be fun for the whole family and competitive runners alike. The inaugural “Run the Runway” event at Truckee Tahoe Airport takes place … Read more
Yosemite National Park hosts the 6th Annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest. This annual event celebrates the creativity of local youth artists and poets living in the gateway communities bordering Yosemite National Park. This year’s contest features a special anniversary category in celebration of the National Park Service Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-accepts-submissions-to-the-6th-annual-gateway-expression-student-art-and-poetry-contest.htm Source: Yosemite National … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS – Weekday visitors to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks should be especially careful—be observant and stay in designated traffic lanes—while visiting the parks through October 12, 2016. Up to 25 large dump trucks with trailers will be traveling through the parks on weekdays from sunrise until approximately 3 … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS – Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will offer free entrance to the public on Saturday, September 24, 2016, in honor of National Public Lands Day , which is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Visitors who celebrate the service-oriented day by volunteering in the morning … Read more
Lassen Volcanic National Park has numerous events planned to celebrate Lassen’s and the National Park Service Centennials during the months of July and August. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/centennial-events.htm Source: Lassen Volcanic National Park News
Extensive Yosemite National Park Clean-Up Event to Occur September 21 – 25, 2016 Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Climbing Association invite the public to participate in the Yosemite Facelift, an annual event held to clean up trash and debris from around the park after the busy summer season. Volunteers will be working throughout Yosemite … Read more
National Parks, September 6, 2016 — Get ready to take over Your Sierra National Parks via two-wheel Peddle Power, September 24th 2016. The First Ever Bike Your Park day will be a National event with over 1,300 rides & with nearly 10,000 participants in all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and several countries are already registered for the … Read more
EXCELLENCE IN CUISINE, CULINARY TECHNIQUE DEMONSTRATIONS & SAVORY TASTES CONVERGE AT THE 31ST ANNUAL AUTUMN FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 9 – 11, 2016 Northstar Ca, Sept 7, 2016, – The 31st Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival returns to Northstar California Resort from Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11, inviting foodies spanning Northern … Read more
[Olympic Valley, Calif.] September 7, 2016—The Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Race Team announced today that Ron Kipp will be joining the team in the newly created position of Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager. Kipp will be working with the Ski Team coaches to continue to develop, augment, and enhance their coaching skills. He … Read more
2016 National Championship Air Races, to be held September 14 – 18 RENO, Nev. – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is ready for a great show starting next week on the edges of the Eastern Sierra. This year the 2016 National Championship Air Races, to be held September 14 – 18, 2016 at the … Read more
Overnight backcountry users are not required to store their food and other scented items in an approved food storage container (bear canister). https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/bear-canisters-required.htm Source: Lassen Volcanic National Park News
Lassen will celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service on August 25 with free entrance, a special showing of This America, and special ranger-led programs. https://www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/news/nps-centennial.htm Source: Lassen Volcanic National Park News
California State Parks invites outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy this Labor Day weekend safely. SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept 1, 2016 – California State Parks invites outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy this Labor Day weekend safely. So whether you are walking/hiking a trail, operating an off-highway vehicle, viewing historical sites, relaxing on a beach or exploring California’s waterways in … Read more
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks encourage all fourth graders to visit for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 federally-managed lands and waters. Visit www.EveryKidinaPark.gov to download the pass and obtain more … Read more
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend and fall at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Before you arrive, check the parks’ website at www.nps.gov/seki for updates. Here are a few tips for a fun and safe visit to the parks… https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/celebrate-labor-day-and-fall-at-sequoia-and-kings-canyon-national-parks.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
Yosemite National Park encourages all fourth graders to visit the park for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park (EKIP) program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 federally managed lands and waters. Visit www.EveryKidinaPark.gov to download the pass and obtain … Read more
Eastern Sierra Color Is Starting To Show Mammoth Ca, Sept 1. 2016 – Reports out of the Eastern Sierra for this Labor Day Weekend are reporting that fall color is just starting at various spots around the Eastern Sierra. the Eastern Sierra, the Mammoth Area has long been celebrated for its renowned skiing and … Read more
Approximately 25 cords of surplus wood is available by permit to the public on a first-come, first-served basis in the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park starting on Friday, September 2, until the supply is gone or through October 26 at 12 noon, when this area closes for the season… https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/limited-firewood-available-by-permit-at-sequoia-national-park-mineral-king-2016.htm Source: Sequoia & … Read more
