Reds Meadow Road closure planned October 9 for necessary repairs 

Sierra Rec Magazine – Forest Service Announcement – August 30, 2018 – The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument are planning for winter on the Reds Meadow Road.  The road will close at the Minaret Vista Gate on October 9, 2018 at noon. The Inyo National Forest’s engineering staff has had to complete … Read more

The Inyo National Forest to Re-open Fern/Beck Trails

Sierra Rec Magazine – Forest Service News Update – August 29, 2018 – The Inyo National Forest is pleased to announce that the forest order closing the Fern Lake and Beck Lake Trails due to the Lions Fire will be terminated on Thursday, August 30. The trails will be open for recreation on Thursday. Lions … Read more

EnerPlex 1200 Power Center by Sierra Wave The Perfect Lightweight Companion For Every Roadtrip Adventure

The New EnerPlex 1200 Provides Needed Power Supply for Camera and Drone Batteries on Road Trip Adventures Sierra Rec Magazine- Product Review – August 2018 – The bigger the adventure the bigger the needs or desire for more conveniences and an increased need for alternative power solutions. We are honored to introduce to you the … Read more

Yosemite Valley to Reopen to Visitors on Tuesday, August 14th, at 9:00 a.m.

The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias to reopen on Monday, August 13th Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that Yosemite Valley will reopen to visitors on Tuesday, August 14th, at 9:00 a.m. Yosemite Valley has been closed to visitors since Wednesday, July 25th, due to impacts from the Ferguson Fire. Visitors can access Yosemite … Read more

Alpenglow Expeditions to Open Via Ferrata at Lake Tahoe’s Squaw Valley Resort

Sierra Rec Magazine – Olympic Valley, Calif., August 9, 2018 – Alpenglow Expeditions , a North Lake Tahoe area-based guide service, will soon begin construction of two Via Ferrata climbing routes up Tram Face at Squaw Valley Resort. The routes will allow even those with no climbing experience the opportunity to safely scale the iconic rock face, exploring … Read more

The Ferguson Fire Continues To Engulf The Sierra and Endanger Firefighters and Local Residents. Updated Road Closures

Additional Road Closures for the Ferguson Fire in Yosemite National Park include the West HWY 120  Crane Flat region Awahanee, CA, August 2, 2018 – On Sunday, July 29, 2018, Brian Hughes, 33, Captain of the Arrowhead Interagency Hotshots lost his life battling the Ferguson Fire on the Sierra National Forest. An official memorial website  has been … Read more

Notice: Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center Closed today, August 2, 2018 (severe weather)

Sierra Rec Magazine- August 2, 2018 – The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Visitor Center will be closed today. The area has experienced flash flooding, hail, and mudslides. Hwy 168 (Westgard Pass) is closed from Death Valley Road to the junction at Nevada State Route 266 due to heavy flooding. This will affect access for visitors (as … Read more

Yosemite Valley and Other Areas Will Remain Closed through Sunday, August 5

Yosemite National Park Announces Yosemite Valley and Other Areas Will Remain Closed through Sunday, August 5, 2018 Due to Continued Unhealthy Smoke Impacts and Active Firefighting Operations Conditions and closures to be assessed over the weekend Sierra REc Magazine – August 2, 2018 – Yosemite National Park announces Yosemite Valley, Wawona Road, the Mariposa Grove … Read more