GLEN ALPINE TRAILHEAD GIVES HISTORIC ACCESS TO DESOLATION WILDERNESS Desolation Wilderness Trails – Glen alpine trailhead is located at Lilly Lake approx a mile behind Fallen Leaf lake. The Trailhead is a paved parking that gives visitors direct access via rock road to the Historic Glen Alpine Spring Resort. Desolation Wilderness Access from this trailhead … Read more
A GREAT DAY HIKE OR SHORT BACKPACKING DESTINATION SPRING, SUMMER OR FALL AT LAKE TAHOE’S SOUTH SHORES Hiking and Backpacking – Dardanelles Lake in our opinion is the prettiest of the lakes in the Meiss Country of South Lake Tahoe. Located off Hwy 89’s Luther Pass the Christmas Valley trailhead is a less popular starting destination … Read more
The Good News you are headed to Yosemite National Park. the Bad news you only have one day in one of the most photographic national parks int he world. So what is good one day itinerary for Yosemite national park if you want to hike a little but also want to see as much of … Read more
Ebbett’s Pass for those who choose to drive along its skinny mountain lanes provides some of the regions best high mountain lake fishing access. Mosquito Lakes Plop your chair down right next to the highway (if you dare) and fish through the Lilly pads and grasses for Sierra Rainbows. A great place to take the … Read more
Just north of the Sierra and Lassen Volcanic National Parks is a location once described as the eighth wonder of the world. McArthur-Burney Falls State Park in California is one of those destinations that should be on everyone’s bucket list and if you travel state route 89 from Shasta to Lassen Volcanic National Park regularly, I just don’t know … Read more
DENVER, CO, March 10, 2020 –Alterra Mountain Company announces its plans to invest $223 million in capital improvements across its 15 North American mountain destinations for the upcoming year, continuing the company’s commitment to enhancing the guest experience. This year’s $223 million plan includes $50 million for base area facility development, $48 million towards new lifts … Read more
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK IS MODIFYING OPERATIONS TO IMPLEMENT LATEST HEALTH GUIDANCE Yosemite National Park – March 21, 2020 – Well this would be considered a very dark day for us and many national park enthusiasts across our region. Last night in ligth of the California Shut down bacause of the Covid-19 virus outbreak we received … Read more
March 2020- Plumas National Forest has closed offices and implemented virtual services to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak, in accordance with guidance from federal and state authorities. Customers needing information, permits and maps are encouraged to call local offices at the numbers below, during … Read more
Yosemite National Park is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance Yosemite National Park – March 21, 2020 – Well this would be considered a very dark day for us and many national park enthusiasts across our region. Last night in ligth of the California Shut down bacause of the Covid-19 virus outbreak we received … Read more
My thoughts on the panic and widespread concern in our small mountain communities as well as a couple family friendly/ corona virus safe Adventure ideas in the mountain near the Carson Valley. #besafe #adventuretogether
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under … Read more
Deadline s March 31, 2020 to apply for Summer Grants for your kids. Volcano Adventure Camp will operate June 12 through September 20, 2020 MINERAL, CA– Lassen Volcanic National Park and its partner Lassen Park Foundation invite youth groups to apply for a grant to stay at Volcano Adventure Camp (VAC) this summer season. Lassen … Read more
Yosemite NP, California – Yosemite National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, 2020 park visitor centers, the Yosemite Valley Theater, the Yosemite Museum, along with all restaurants … Read more
Yosemite, Lassen, Sequoia, Kings Canyon And Death Valley Could Be Fee Free During The Corona Virus Shutdown WASHINGTON – After careful consideration, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt directed the National Park Service (NPS) to temporarily suspend the collection of all park entrance fees until further notice. “I’ve directed the National Park Service to waive entrance fees … Read more
ALTERRA MOUNTAIN COMPANY ANNOUNCES $223 MILLION IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 2020/2021 WINTER SEASON Terrain Expansion, Lodging Renovations, Snowmaking DENVER, CO, March 10, 2020 – Alterra Mountain Company announces its plans to invest $223 million in capital improvements across its 15 North American mountain destinations for the upcoming year, continuing the company’s commitment to enhancing the guest … Read more
Offering Expanded Access and New Ikon Session Pass – Including Squaw Alpine, Mammoth and June Mountain In The Sierra DENVER, CO, February 27, 2020 – Ikon Pass invites skiers and riders across the globe to unlock adventure and the lowest pricing for winter 20/21 on Thursday, March 5, 2020 when the Ikon Pass will go on sale. … Read more
Popular Alabama Hills Trailhead Road Access Compromised. Foot Traffic Only Alabama Hills, CA – March 3, 2020 – The Granite View Road is closed to vehicles at the Inyo National Forest boundary until further notice due to substantial safety concerns. The closure is at the mouth of the Tuttle Creek Canyon on Inyo National Forest … Read more
