Forest Service Cancels Taylor Creek Visitor Center Programs SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., July 31, 2020 – After much discussion and deliberation, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has made the difficult decision to cancel planned interpretive programs and visitor services at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center through the end of October, including second- … Read more
Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev., July 30, 2020 – Agencies unveiled a plan last week to address congestion and improve the recreation experience along the Emerald Bay corridor on Lake Tahoe’s south shore, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Tahoe Transportation District, and TRPA invite public comment on … Read more
FOREST SERVICE REMINDS VISITORS OF CALIFORNIA STATE-WIDE CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS VALLEJO, Calif. – In May, National Forests in California enacted state-wide campfire restrictions, until further notice, to protect the health and safety of communities and firefighters. Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a campfire on National Forests in California remain prohibited, except for developed campgrounds and certain … Read more
NPS proposes improvements to visitor service program Members of the public are invited to share their comments on the proposed rule. Comments can be submitted online . WASHINGTON – Today, the Trump Administration announced that for the first time in twenty years, the National Park Service (NPS) is proposing long overdue improvements to the regulations that govern … Read more
Wildfire in Ahwahnee Meadow one of Seven Human Caused fires in Yosemite for July. Yosemite National Park – National Park Service (NPS) firefighters and investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify those responsible for igniting a wildfire in Ahwahnee Meadow on the night of July 15, 2020 in Yosemite National Park . The fire was … Read more
National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service working together to support birds’ recovery SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. July 2020 – Recently reintroduced endangered California condors continue to reoccupy parts of their historic range, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and adjacent foothills. Condors were seen atop Moro Rock, a … Read more
Mineral Ca – Lassen Volcanic National Park – July 13, 2020 – An area in Lassen Volcanic National Park is closed to backcountry camping due to black bear(s) obtaining food from campers. The closure extends one mile in all directions from the following lakes frequently accessed from Summit Lake Trailhead: Echo, Upper Twin, Lower Twin, … Read more
National Forest Week July 13-19, 2020 – Get Involved, Get connected via Virtual Social Events. National Forest 2020 – National Forest Week is an annual celebration of the NationalForest System and all it provides and has to offer. Hear in the Sierra we have 9 National forest regional head quarters and management areas. We use … Read more
There are many different ways to spend a 4th of July holiday in America. For the past two years I have choose to spend most of the day by myself on a solo hiking experience in Yosemite National Park. This year I chose to explore one the furthest east trail experiences and to discover more … Read more
SIX WAYS TO ENJOY LAKE TAHOE-TRUCKEE OVER JULY 4 HOLIDAY WEEKEND Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lake Tahoe and Truckee communities appeal to travelers to wear masks to help keep businesses open and outline how to prepare in advance to make the most of time in the mountains this summer LAKE TAHOE-TRUCKEE, Calif./Nev. (July 1, 2020) – Ahead of … Read more
Bridgeport Annual Fireworks Show Scheduled As Planned in 2020 Bridgeport Ca. July 1, 2020 – Leave it to the wild west region of California to provide a bright spot in our 4th of July traditions. The Gateway to Bodie and numerous outdoor recreation opportunities, Bridgeport California is adapting some of its annual programs because of … Read more
Popular Eastern Sierra Hiking and Backpacking destination Access Road Closed July 6-25, 2020 Inyo National Forest – Bishop Ca., July 1, 2020 – Stating on July 6, and anticipating effective through July 25, the South Lake Road Reconstruction Project will implement no overnight parking in the South Lake area. This will include the Bishop Pass … Read more
Southern area of Whitney Portal remains closed, Most Trails to Re-open Whitney Portal, (above Lone Pine), CA, June 30, 2020 – The Whitney Portal emergency evacuation will be lifted on July 2, 2020.by 5:00 pm. The area was evacuated in response to the June 24 5.8 earthquake near Lone Pine, CA and subsequent rockslide at Whitney … Read more
