The National Park Service awarded Sierra Institute the Wes Henry Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Award, in the “External Partner” category, for our Wilderness Fuels Module Crew’s work in Lassen National Park Mineral, CA – A partner of Lassen Volcanic National Park, Sierra Institute for Community and Environment, is the recipient of the National Park Service (NPS) … Read more
Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar Will Open With Reservation Restrictions in 2020-21 Season Tahoe Ca – August 27, 2020 – As summer starts to wrap up in the Tahoe Region in 2020 many residents and visitors have turned their attention and questions about what ski season may look like in the new Covid pandemic culture that … Read more
Voluntary Evacuation Order for Camp Nelson and Ponderosa As Fire threatens Golden Trout Wilderness Region SPRINGVILLE, CALI. August 24, 2020 – The Castle Fire on the Western Divide Ranger District, northeast of the mountain community of Ponderosa, has grown to approximately 5,000 acres. The fire continues to move further into the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Sequoia National … Read more
Highway 120 west of Groveland (outside Yosemite) is closed due to a fire Yosemite national Park – August24, 2020 – The Moccasin Fire has resulted in the closures of Highways 120 west of Groveland and 49 south of the Hwy 120 junction. Yosemite remains open and is accessible from Groveland. Visitors coming from west of … Read more
California’s Oldest State Park, Big Basin Redwoods, Extensively Damaged SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks issued full or partial closures today for more than two dozen parks due to the ongoing wildfires burning across much of the state. Camping reservation holders impacted by the wildfires are being contacted with cancellation information. Some parks remain partially open but … Read more
Death Valley is breaking records and living up to reputation this week View this post on Instagram Keeping our reputation for being the Hottest Place on Earth! Preliminary data puts yesterday's high temperature at 130°F (54.4°C)! If verified, this would be the hottest temperature officially recorded on Earth since 1913 (also recorded in Death Valley)! … Read more
Tahoe RCD would like to hear from South Lake Tahoe residents and visitors about how they use the meadow and answer question about the project South Lake Tahoe, CA – August 12, 2020 – Tahoe Resource Conservation District invites you to attend a virtual field tour for the Johnson Meadow Restoration Project on August 18th from … Read more
Keep Tahoe Bears Wild! Agencies Encourage Use of Bear Resistant Canisters LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As a reminder, backcountry visitors should practice proper food and garbage storage and behave appropriately when hiking and backpacking in Bear Country. This summer, wilderness rangers report bears are successfully taking down food-hangs in Desolation Wilderness. And over the last several … Read more
Red Flag Warning (VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER) for the Lake Tahoe Basin Zone CA-272 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from noon to 9:00p.m. Tahoe City, Calif. August 11, 2020 – The National Weather Service (NOAA) has determined that fuel moistures and atmospheric conditions warrant a Red Flag Warning (VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER) for the Lake Tahoe … Read more
Temporary Big Stump Picnic Area Closures Began Monday 8/10 SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. August 11, 2020 – Temporary weekday closures of Big Stump Picnic Area in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park began Monday, August 10 in connection with a trail improvement project. This project will modify the existing … Read more
Free Entrance to National Parks and Public lands for August 5, 2020 WASHINGTON – In celebration of President Trump signing the Great American Outdoors Act, Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced free entrance to national parks and public lands for August 5, 2020, and he designated August 4th as the “Great American Outdoors Day.” … Read more
Hikers and Backpackers Can Expect Helicopter and Remote workers at Gem Lake Dam Staring August 10. June lake Ca, August 5 2020, – SCE will replace the Gem Lake gate valve assembly with a new valve to maintain the safe operation of the dam. The new valve will allow for greater control over outflow and … Read more
Carson Canyon Railbike Tours deliver an experience unlike any other in Nevada Starting August 8, 2020 Carson City, Nev. , August 3 2020,– All aboard! Visit Carson City , in partnership with the V&T Railway Commission, have announced an all-new attraction unlike any other in northern Nevada. It’s not a train, it’s not a bike, but it … Read more
Bi-Partisan Support For Great American Outdoors Act Provides A New Era For Conservation and Recreation in this Country. washington, August 3, 2020 – Heralded as the most significant conservation bill in a generation, President Trump today signed the Great American Outdoor Act today in Washington.. The bill passed the House and Senate with historic bipartisan support … Read more
