Month: May 2017

Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park will be in Place for Visitors on June 2, 2017

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The Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park will be in place for visitor use this Friday, June 2, 2017. The trail will be wet and icy in places and visitors planning to ascend Half Dome are encouraged to be prepared for winter hiking conditions. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/half-dome-cables-in-yosemite-national-park-will-be-in-place-for-visitors-on-june-2-2017.htm Source: Yosemite National Park News

Parks to Incorporate Traditional Techniques in Upcoming Prescribed Burn

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SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. May 30, 2017 – Firefighters at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are preparing for an upcoming prescribed burn adjacent to the Sequoia National Park entrance station and headquarters, known as the Ash Mountain area. Scheduled to begin June 7, 2017, with four to five burning days, this burn will incorporate … Read more

June is Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month

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Events Planned Throughout The Basin Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – The snow is melting, water is flowing, and wildfire fuels are growing.  Despite all the moisture, the wildfire threat remains a concern. Preparing your home and community now is more important than ever.  June is “Wildfire Awareness Month” in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and members of … Read more

Breaking News: Cables For Half Dome Will Not Be Up For Memorial Day Weekend

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Winter 2017 Takes Its Toll On Yet Another Annual Summer Ritual Sierra Rec Magazine, May 25, 2017  – Yosemite Announced today that Due to lingering snow, the installation of the Half Dome cables will be delayed until at least June 2 this year (instead of May 26). If you have a Half Dome hiking permit for the … Read more

Great Camping and Fishing Areas this Memorial Day Weekend Plumas National Forest

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Plumas National Forest Has Access To Many Great Camping and Fishing Areas this Memorial Day Weekend Plumas National Forest – Quincy Ca – May 23, 2017 – Searching out your favorite recreation areas in Plumas National Forest over the coming Memorial Day Weekend can be as simple as knowing the elevation.  Speaking with the team … Read more

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center open for the Memorial Day Weekend.

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Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Weekend Inyo National Forest ~ May 23, 2017– Memorial Day Weekend is viewed as the start of summer and visitors can have a beautiful visit to the Eastern Sierra this weekend. The wildflowers have been spectacular in the Owens Valley, Inyo and the White Mountains and the Sierra Nevada capped … Read more

SQUAW VALLEY KT-22 CHAIR TO CELEBRATE ITS LATEST CLOSING EVER AT 7PM ON SATURDAY, MAY 20

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May 20 will mark the latest in Squaw Valley history that KT-22 has ever operated [Olympic Valley, Calif.] May 12, 2017 — Voted best chairlift in North America, KT-22 Express chair at Squaw Valley will celebrate its latest closing in history on Saturday, May 20 at 7pm. The lift will run continuously from 9am to … Read more

Campground hosts needed for 2017 season -Little Grass Valley Reservoir

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Plumas National Forest Seeks Campground hosts – Little Grass Valley Reservoir OROVILLE, Calif – May 17, 2017 – The Plumas National Forest is seeking campground hosts for Running Deer & Red Feather Campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley Reservoir near LaPorte, California. The volunteer positions will likely begin in late May and last into September, … Read more

Arnold Trail Association Releases Dates for 2017 Guided Cougar Rock Hikes

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Arnold Trail – 2017 – Guided Sunset Hikes to Cougar Rock, scheduled near or on the date of full moon: May 10, June 9, July 8, Aug 5, Sept 5, Oct 5Watch the sunset from the top of Cougar Rock on this moderate hike led by members of the Arnold Rim Trail Association. Distance is about … Read more

DBW Provides Cold Water Survival Guide for the 2017 Summer Season

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the view from the top of a cliff overlooking the ocean

Cold-water immersion is dangerous. Not wearing a life jacket while recreating in cold water makes it even more perilous. Education is the key. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – 2017 – The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) urges recreational boaters and water enthusiasts to take the necessary precautions this summer, starting with life jacket wear, to keep … Read more

Updates on Road and Campground Openings in Inyo National Forest, Mammoth and Whitney portal areas.

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New Campground Openings in Inyo for the weekend. Sierra Rec Magazine ~ National Forest Access Updates – May 18, 2017 – The sun is out and the weekend ahead looks great in the Sierra, so here are the important facts on current openings for camping or exploring in the Inyo National Forest region.  Updates include Lundy … Read more

Park Rangers Make Arrests in Major Marijuana Operation

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SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. (May 17, 2017) – This spring there was a joint operation between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and eight other law enforcement agencies to disrupt the cultivation of marijuana in Sequoia National Park and adjacent public lands. This effort lasted approximately ten days and involved up to … Read more

Kings Canyon’s Sunset Campground Closed Until Further Notice

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KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Calif. May, 15, 2017 – Sunset Campground in the Grant Grove area of the Kings Canyon, will have to remain closed until further notice. It was scheduled to open on May 24 but many trees killed by drought, insect activity, and a heavy winter created far more hazards than expected. https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/kings-canyon-sunset-campground-closed-until-further-notice.htm … Read more

Yosemite National Park Announces One Night Closure on Big Oak Flat Road

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Yosemite National Park will close the Big Oak Flat Road to all vehicular traffic from 9:00 pm on Monday, May 15, 2017 to 5:00 am on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-announces-one-night-closure-on-big-oak-flat-road.htm Source: Yosemite National Park News

Yosemite National Park to Increase Half Dome Permit Fees

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Yosemite National Park will increase the permit fees for ascending Half Dome to a $10 application fee and a $10 permit fee. These fee increases will take effect when weather and snow conditions allow the Half Dome cables to be installed, at the end of May or early June 2017. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/hdincrease.htm Source: Yosemite National Park … Read more

Stanislaus National Forest Suffers Extensive Storm Damage, Some Roads Closed Until 2018

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Stanislaus National Forest Suffered Extensive Damage Closing Four Popular National Forest Access Roads SONORA, California – Roads on Stanislaus National Forest suffered extensive damage from winter storms and many will remain closed until at least 2018, including four popular roads. Forest officials warn all the damage has yet to be assessed. Cottonwood Road (1N04) on … Read more

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Announce Two Public Meetings on 2018 Commercial Use Permitting Season

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SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. May 9, 2017 – The Parks will hold two public information meetings to discuss the implementation of Commercial Service Day (CSD) allocations for commercial operations in wilderness under the direction of the Wilderness Stewardship Plan / Final Environmental Impact Statement (WSP/FEIS) signed May 27, 2015 https://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/news/sequoia-and-kings-canyon-national-parks-announce-two-public-meetings-on-2018-commercial-use-permitting-season.htm Source: Sequoia … Read more

Yosemite National Park Continues Search For Missing Person

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Yosemite National Park Rangers continue to search for Alexander Joseph Sevier, who was last seen in Yosemite Valley on Wednesday morning, May 3rd. Sevier, an active member of the U.S Navy, traveled to Yosemite alone, and arrived in the park on Monday, May 1. He was staying at Housekeeping Camp and neighbors in the camp … Read more

Lunker Point Boat Ramp Re-Opens at Frenchman Lake

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Rising Lake Levels Have Given Greater Access To Frenchman Lake QUINCY, CA – The Lunker Point boat ramp on the west shore of Frenchman Lake in eastern Plumas National Forest is now open. The facility has been closed for the past three years due to drought related, low water levels. Water levels are expected to … Read more

Update on Forest Service Campground Opening Dates at Lake Tahoe 2017

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Fallen Leaf Lake Campground to Open May 12th with Limited Access Lake Tahoe, May 3, 2017 – Forest Service campgrounds in the Lake Tahoe Basin are scheduled to open May 12, 2017. However, campgrounds on the West Shore still have a large amount of snow at lake level, which will delay their opening. Meeks Bay … Read more