Hydro Flask is excited to introduce the new Limited Edition Timberline Collection and is giving back to help make our forests healthy again DISCOVER THE LETS HELP MAKE OUR FORESTS HEALTHY AGAIN Ahead of a highly emotional election season and amidst a global pandemic and wildfire season, Hydro Flask stands for spreading positivity. Through our Parks … Read more
Updated Forest Restrictions and Closures in California Sept 30, 2020 VALLEJO, Calif. September 30, 2020 – The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has revised closure orders and fire prohibitions in California. These decisions will continue to be evaluated daily. The revisions include: 1. Easing fire restrictions – Propane and gas stove use is now … Read more
Yosemite National Park announces Operation modifications including Day Use Reservation System to End on November 1, 2020 Yosemite National Park – September 29, 2020 – 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 public health authorities, … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. , September 29, 2020 – The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is offering $1.6 million in competitive grants to local public agencies, colleges, universities and organizations that offer on-the-water training to the public. The deadline to apply for the Aquatic Center Education Program is Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 at noon. Funded by the U.S. … Read more
Lake Users Advised to Avoid Water Contact at Red Lake and IndianCreek Reservoir Again in 2020 Public Health Advisory – September 27, 2020 – The Alpine County Health Department has been working with The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Red Lake), South Tahoe Public Utility District (Indian Creek … Read more
Inyo National Forest is Will Remain Closed to All Activities Heading into Sept 25th Weekend 2020 Inyo National Forest – Mammoth Ca – Sept 23, 2020 – Over the past few days, the Inyo National Forest has been looking at options to re-open the Forest in a modified manner and we have shared that tentative … Read more
Additional Campgrounds Opening This week. Nevada City, Calif. –The Tahoe National Forest is reopening additional campgrounds for the upcoming weekend after two weeks of unprecedented, emergency closures due to California wildfires and wildfire risk. While popular activities such as hunting, hiking, boating, and other types of general recreation are now allowed, several prohibitions are still … Read more
Visitor services to incrementally reopen over the weekend Yosemite National Park continues to require day use reservations to enter the park. For more information and to secure a day use reservation, please visit www.recreation.gov . Yosemite – September 23, 2020 – Yosemite National Park will reopen to all park visitors on Friday, September 25, 2020 … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, California September 22, 2020– Kings Canyon National Park will reopen to all visitors on Wednesday, September 23 as air quality improves. This includes the park entrance station on Highway 180 into Kings Canyon, Kings Canyon Visitor Center, trails, facilities and parking areas. Sequoia National Park and Sequoia National Forest … Read more
As we approach the final weekend in September 2020 Calaveras Big Tree State Park prepares for fall color season and welcomes visitors to still enjoy the park this fall. Campgrounds are open at this time, although campfires are prohibited. and the Visitor Center book store is open as well as the trails. Discover your new … Read more
Saturday September 26th – National Public Lands Day in USA Sierra Rec Magazine -Sept. 22, 2020- National Parks and Public Lands discussion – This Saturday on Sept. 26th 2020 we celebrate National Lands Day in the USA. A Day that we at Sierra Rec have often promoted as a day to go to your favorite … Read more
The 2020 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations. The length of the pine nut harvest season varies depending on crop quality and … Read more
Carson City, NV., September 21, 2020 – – The Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is spraying trees to protect them against bark beetles in the Scotts Lake dispersed camping area near Hope Valley in Alpine County, California. For public safety, this dispersed camping area will be closed starting on Wednesday Sept. 30 and … Read more
September 18, 2020 – National Forest trails, trailheads, beaches and interpretive areas in the Lake Tahoe Basin will re-open for day-use only beginning tomorrow, Sep. 19, 2020. Camping and overnighting will not be permitted, and campgrounds will remain closed. Emergency Fire Restrictions will remain in effect through Nov. 30. Additionally, some National Forests across California will re-open, while others … Read more
Campfires, Dispersed Camping, and Target Shooting Still Prohibited Nevada City, Calif. —The Tahoe National Forest is reopening this weekend after nearly two weeks of unprecedented, emergency closures due to California wildfires and wildfire risk. The forest remains closed until 8:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020. Along with the general reopening this Saturday, a new Forest Closure … Read more
Lake Tahoe Part of Nine National Forests that may open to varying degrees. This is a Developing story.. we will keep you posted as individual forests open Update: 7pm – The Tahoe National Forest is reopening this weekend after nearly two weeks of unprecedented, emergency closures due to California wildfires and wildfire risk. The forest … Read more
All park facilities and services to close at 5:00 p.m. tonight, Thursday, September 17, 2020 SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS,California September 17, 2020– Kings Canyon National Park announces that the park will close to all visitors due to significant smoke impacts and hazardous air quality throughout the park. The park entrance station, facilities and … Read more
South Lake Tahoe, Calif.—September 17, 2020—At its virtual meeting today, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board awarded $523,500 in grants to support programs and projects that will improve forest health and reduce the threat of wildfire to Lake Tahoe Basin (Basin) communities, and to accelerate adaptation to climate change. “At a time when western states are … Read more
All park facilities and roads to close at 5:00 pm tonight, Thursday, September 17, 2020 Yosemite National Park announces that the park will close to all visitors and vehicular access due to significant smoke impacts and hazardous air quality throughout the park. All park entrance stations and roads will close beginning at 5:00 pm tonight, … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – September 15, 2020 – The notion of play runs deep at Sierra-at-Tahoe, and as we eagerly await the start of the 2020/21 Winter Season, keeping the essence of play alive via skiing and riding is more important to us than ever. Over the summer months our team has been working tirelessly … Read more
Temporary National Forest Closure Extended past Original Sept 14th Date to the 21st of September. VALLEJO, Calif., September 15, 2020 – UPDATE on National Forest Closures in California . Regional Order No. 20-11 prohibiting building, maintaining, attending orusing a fire, campfire, or stove fire, or smoking on National Forest System lands under myjurisdiction. This order will … Read more
DEATH VALLEY, CA – Due to high fire danger, Death Valley National Park is increasing fire restrictions and prohibiting all campfires and most other uses of open flame within Death Valley National Park effective Saturday, September 12th. These new restrictions are in addition to regular annual restrictions on campfires at higher elevation campgrounds in the park. … Read more
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Extends Temporary Closure Through Monday Only- Still No Campfire Are Allowed anywhere Minden NV , September 14, 2010 – Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest system lands located in California on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts will reopen to the public on Tuesday morning after a temporary emergency closure went into place on September … Read more
No Reservations Needed in Lake Tahoe’s Alpine meadows and Squaw valley Ski Resort Sierra Rec Magazine- Lake tahoe – September 14, 2020 – As Winter approaches and Lake tahoe residents and visitors anticipate an active ski season resorts have been forced to evaluate business models and covid safety measures before opening. Earlier this month vail … Read more
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management reminds recreationists that target shooting is prohibited on all BLM-managed public lands throughout the Central California District due to extreme wildland fire danger. This restriction will remain in effect until further notice. The ban includes all forms of recreational shooting. The only exception is those … Read more
Covid-19 has Not Claimed One of the Sierra Regions Favorite Annual Events – restrictions are in place, but they are open Camino, CA – As we enter into the busiest time of year, the Apple Hill Growers look forward to welcoming visitors this harvest season. While this year will be different thanyears past, guests will … Read more
Explore A New Route To South Lake Tahoe During the partial and full closures, take advantage of the beautiful alternate route to get to Lake Tahoe. The alternate route to South Lake Tahoe unfolds a surprising new adventure of history, scenery and discovery. When travelling remember to practice safe social distancing and wear a face … Read more
Due to dangerous fire conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Regional Forester, Randy Moore, has just announced (see attached) that ALL National Forests in California will close today at 5 p.m. until further notice. This order includes the CA/NV sides of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. VALLEJO, Calif., September 9, 2020 – Due … Read more
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation for Volcanoeville, Quintet and Stumpy Meadows last night, Updates 9/9/2020 11:30 am The Fork Fire in the Pacific Ranger District is now •2,500 acres, 0%-containment – Acreage is an estimate only; perimeter mapping is in progress •Overnight Fire behavior: There was active fire behavior on the … Read more
Update: 8:55 am Sept 8, 2020 ***NEW*** The Pacific Southwest Regional Forester has signed another Forest closure order (attached) closing backcountry areas to camping, including Luther Pass, Watson Lake and Blackwood Canyon campgrounds and camping along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Overnight camping will still be allowed in Desolation Wilderness and within 500ft of the Pacific … Read more
Forest Service Temporarily Closes Southern California National Forests, Adds Prohibitions in Others VALLEJO, Calif., September 7, 2020 – Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit. Due to these conditions, the USDA … Read more
Forest Closure Order Revised for SQF Complex Fire; Includes Monache Meadows Sierra REc Magazine – Public Notice – Fire Update Sept 4, 2020 – The Inyo National Forest has revised the forest closure order due to the SQF Complex (Castle Fire and Shotgun Fire) for firefighter and public safety. This encompasses additional areas of the … Read more
September 7, 2020 (Labor Day) will be the last day Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) will run the Bishop Creek Shuttle for this season. Bishop Calif. , Sept 3, 2020 – Attn All hikers, Backpackers and Campers Visiting South Lake region of the Sierra. Significant progress has been made this summer on the South Lake … Read more
Public Notice of BLM Closure Near Walker Ca. BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office has issued a temporary emergency closure for BLM-managed public lands on the western slope of Antelope Valley, and all of Little Antelope Valley and Slinkard Valley in Mono County, due to wildland fire suppression operations within and … Read more
You have discovered one of our Archived reports. for the latest news on these resort openings please click here : Sierra Rec Magazine- Vail resorts – Lake Tahoe – Sept 3, 2020 – Ski season may look and feel a bit different in 2020 but it will indeed happen! This week Heavenly, NorthStar and Kirkwood, … Read more
