Yosemite National Park continues to repair the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West) leading to Yosemite Valley. Severe winter storms that have given new life to an underground spring caused saturated, heavy soils under the road to slide downhill. Over 200 feet of roadway has been impacted. As a result of the slide, the … Read more
Yosemite Conservancy is providing $12 million in support to Yosemite National Park for 34 projects in 2017 including building a new trail to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias along a historic stage-coach route, restoring bee, butterfly and hummingbird habitat, and studying species in Ackerson Meadow, the newest area of the park. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yc2017.htm Source: Yosemite … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. March 20, 2017 – The National Park Service (NPS) has approved a plan to improve the visitor services in the Crystal Cave area of Sequoia National Park. National Park Service Pacific West Regional Director Laura Joss approved the project by signing a finding of no significant impact statement … Read more
The Inyo National Forest is seeking input for the proposed Shady Rest Fat Bike Grooming project. Fat Bikes are non-motorized bicycles that have a tire tread width of at least 3.7 inches and are propelled by human effort. The proposed action would add six miles of groomed trail and temporarily allow fat bikes on the … Read more
New, Faster, Easier To Use Reservation System Is The Goal For California State Parks Reservations SACRAMENTO, Calif. March 17, 2017 – — Starting this August, Californians will make their state parks camping and tour reservations through a new, faster, easier to use reservation system that features more open access to data. ReserveCalifornia will go live … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. March 16, 2017 – Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Sequoia Parks Conservancy are happy to announce that a new Executive Director for the Conservancy has been chosen. After an intensive search, Karen Dallett, will lead the organization into summer 2017 and forward. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/sequoia-parks-conservancy-selects-a-new-executive-director.htm Source: Sequoia & … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. March 15, 2017 –There are 13 more reasons to enjoy these national parks in 2017! The parks will offer free admission to all on 13 days in 2017. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/additional-2017-fee-free-days-announced.htm Source: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park New
Yosemite National Park continues work to repair the Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 ) leading to Yosemite Valley. Severe winter storms have impacted the road and it has been unsafe for vehicular travel since late February. The park is working with Federal Highway Administration officials and contractors to completely assess the situation … Read more
Highway 89 Emerald Bay Road and Interstate 80 are open without restrictions. All roads are accessible to Lake Tahoe. Mar. 8, 2017 (LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – With Lake Tahoe experiencing a winter of epic proportions – summit snow totals are approaching 680 inches since November (yearlong averages are typically 400-500 inches) – travel safety … Read more
Clovis, CA March 06, 2017– The Sierra National Forest is requesting public input for the 2016/2017 State Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) grant funding application cycle. As part of the grant process, the Sierra National Forest is requesting public input or project ideas for what individuals and organizations would like to have included in this application … Read more
A woman was struck and killed by a falling tree in Yosemite National Park on Sunday morning March 5, 2017, The tragic accident occurred in Half Dome Village, in Yosemite Valley, at around 10:00 a.m. yesterday morning, amid heavy snow and high winds. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/treefallincident.htm Source: Yosemite National Park News
Audi FIS Ski World Cup Squaw Valley Hosts the 2017 World Cup March 9-12, 2017 by placing the long history and reputation of the famed Red Dog Run up against the world’s best in Alpine Skiing. This is an exciting week in Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley as the world comes to watch the best … Read more
Yosemite National Park is moving forward with repairs to the damaged Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120 West) leading to Yosemite Valley. Severe storms have impacted the road and it continues to be unsafe for vehicular travel, and has been closed since late February. The Federal Highways Administration has selected a contractor to repair the … Read more
Dustbowl Revival, Rusted Root and HoneyHoney to play free concerts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, respectively David Garibaldi returns to Squaw Valley to perform at Thursday Community Kickoff Race viewing, fireworks, bib draw, F-18 fly overs, poster signing, parade, welcome party, California Way and Vendor Village all free to the public Olympic Valley, Calif., March … Read more
Premium 48-Passenger Amador Stage Lines Coach Buses will run regularly from Truckee Tahoe Airport and Tahoe City Transit Center 6am — 9:30pm on March 10 & 11 • Carpooling incentivized with POW Parking, free premium parking for vehicles with four or more passengers [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Feb. 28, 2017 – As the 2017 Audi FIS … Read more
