Go Off Trail And Explore This Stunning Chain of Lakes Near Lake Tahoe Desolation Wilderness, Ca – Desolation Wilderness whispers with hidden wonders, and Pyramid Creek stands as its vibrant artery. While Horsetail Falls’ fiery cascade steals the show from Highway 50, a chain of pristine lakes awaits those willing to delve deeper. This revised … Read more
North Lake Tahoe CA – Since its inception in 2009, Tahoe Paddle Racing (formerly known as Tahoe Cup) has been a combined effort of soulful paddlers, organizer, volunteers, sponsors, and exhibitors, who continue to enjoy, promote and enhance paddlesport activities and events in the Tahoe Basin. The proceeds from the Tahoe Paddle Racing series benefit … Read more
Lineup includes fireworks, live music and a headlining performance by pioneering DJ, Paul Oakenfold, on July 5 [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 26, 2019 – Coming off a record-breaking season—with a total of 682 inches of snowfall so far—Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is bringing a taste of winter to the Fourth of July. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows … Read more
The State of INYO Report: Spring Skiing, Fishing Season Openers, Campground Openings for Your Spring Adventures on The Eastern Sierra Sierra Rec Magazine, April 25, 2019 – As we prepare for a weekend of Adventure, many on the Eastern Sierra will be looking for access to the National Forest Lands as Fishing Season kicks off … Read more
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Transforms into the Spring Skiing Capital™ with Sunny Skies, Signature Spring Events and Skiing and Riding Through July 7 [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 23, 2019 – With the long-awaited onset of sunny skies and soft snow, the Spring Skiing Capital is coming alive at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. With a base of … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.– The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the process of opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Baldwin and Nevada beaches will be the first sites to open on Sat., Apr. 27, 2019. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center opens Sat., May … Read more
We treasure our National Parks in the Sierra and the Western Region, and creating a future generation of care takers and enthusiast is a project that we at Sierra Rec enjoy promoting. Saturday, April 20, 2109 National Parks around the country including Yosemite, Lassen, Death Valley, and Seqouia and Kings Canyon will kick off this … Read more
Lassen Volcanic National Park offers a unique experience in the spring months, with varying snow conditions creating opportunities for diverse activities. While the timing of snow removal operations is subject to fluctuations based on snowpacks and weather conditions, here’s a guide to enjoying the park and nearby attractions in April and May. Snow removal in … Read more
Camp 4 daily lottery to go into effect beginning on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Sierra REC Magazine – Nps New Release – Yosemite National Park announces that a new pilot lottery program for Camp 4 Campground will launch on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. This daily lottery system will be operated through Recreation.gov and will help improve the … Read more
Some seasonal roads on Stanislaus National Forest may remain closed past April 15 SONORA, Calif. – Stanislaus National Forest will open seasonal roads beginning April 15, but some forest roads will remain closed until forest crews can inspect them to ensure they were not damaged during this year’s winter storms. Jason Kuiken, Stanislaus National Forest supervisor, … Read more
A new decadent brunch at Squaw Valley is the perfect way to spend Easter Sunday with the family• The weekend will feature one-of-a-kind events including Snow Golf, Beacon & Eggs, and the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival, complete with a “Trashion Show” Sierra REC Magazine -Events – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 15, 2019–Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows … Read more
NOW IN ITS 11TH YEAR, AUTOMAKER’S ANNUAL PHILANTHROPIC EVENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR CRITICAL SUPPORT ACROSS THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM INCLUDING YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK WASHINGTON—The National Park Foundation announced Tuesday April 9, that Subaru raised $2.1 million for national parks through its 2018 Subaru Share the Love® Event . This donation enables the National Park Foundation … Read more
On April 11, 1958, U.S. Forest Service Chief Richard McArdle designated 27,000 acres of the Inyo National Forest as the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, with a section named the Edmund Schulman Memorial Grove. Photo of McArdle signing the order alongside Melville Bell Grosvenor.
Scotty’s Castle in Death Valley National Park to Remain Closed Until 2020. DEATH VALLEY, CA – The National Park Service (NPS) has completed its final environmental reviews of proposed projects to repair flood damage at Scotty’s Castle. Meanwhile, work has already started on projects approved earlier. The popular historic site could be partially open by … Read more
DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park will host a variety of programs April 14-22 for Earth Day and National Park Week. One of 419 national park sites, Death Valley is 3.4 million acres, the largest national park in the contiguous United States. Biologists and park rangers will present programs about wildlife, plants, geology, … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. April 11, 2019 – Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are releasing their 2018 fire year summary and 2019 prescribed burn and mechanical treatments to the public. Mechanical fuels treatments, prescribed burns, lightning-caused wildfires managed for multiple objectives, and full-suppression strategies and tactics all play a role in … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – News Release -SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, California (April 11, 2019) – Visitors and staff at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park have become accustomed to the light winters that the drought has produced. Recent snow surveys show that Sequoia and Kings Canyon is 153% of normal. There are areas … Read more
SANTA BARBRA COMPANY “AUTOCAMPS” INTRODUCES A RE-IMAGINED LODGING EXPERIENCE NEAR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK MARIPOSA CA, APRIL 2019 – Lodging near Yosemite National Park has taken a new turn into the world of luxury glamping experiences from the imaginations of a Santa Barbara Based company Autocamp. Located just miles from the gates of Yosemite National Park … Read more
Visitors should prepared for snowy conditions in the Lower and Upper Grove Sierra Rec Magazine – April 8, 2019 – Yosemite National Park announces that the Mariposa Grove Road will reopen to automobiles on Friday, April 12, 2019. The free visitor shuttle to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias will also resume service for the busy … Read more
Yosemite National Park, April 1, 2019 – Yosemite Conservancy is providing $15.3 million in support to Yosemite National Park to protect the rare Sierra Nevada red fox, revitalize wetlands and fund volunteer programs, among nearly 50 programs and grants it is backing in 2019. “With four million visitors each year, Yosemite needs to be nurtured to remain a … Read more
Tioga Road access llus our favorite Waterfall tour in Yosemite National Park in Spring.
Explore and Enjoy this Ebbetts Pass Scenic Trail With Local Trail Experts The Arnold Trail located off Hwy 4 just west of the Calaveras Big Tree State Park, is great location to explore the Western Sierra Region and experience a full moon sunset hike. The Arnold Trail Association leads several guided experiences each year and … Read more
First of its kind event will test the speed and skill of local men and women, both uphill and downhill Sierra Rec Magazine – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 1, 2019 – Red Bull is bringing a brand new event to Squaw Valley on April 13, 2019: Red Bull Raid . The event will be hosted in … Read more
