Month: August 2021

THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT NEVADA STATE OFFICE SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSALS FOR UPCOMING COMPETITIVE OIL AND GAS LEASE SALE

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wild horses in the desert

RENO, Nev. – In compliance with a recent district court decision (Louisiana v Biden), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is asking for public feedback on parcels that were previously under consideration for competitive auction at the deferred 2021 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 lease sales. To the extent parcels had already been deferred from those … Read more

BLM APPROVES RANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN EASTERN INYO COUNTY

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RIDGECREST, Calif. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Ridgecrest Field Office, approves range improvements within the Piper Mountains and Fish Lake Valley in eastern Inyo County. The projects will increase hydration options for grazing cattle and reduce the impacts to existing watering sites, protect resources, and allow for a more even distribution of … Read more

Devils Postpile National Monument Closes for 2021

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Devils Post Pile

Public Safety Closure Mammoth Ca, August 31, 2021 – Devils Postpile National Monument will close for the entirety of 2021 after National Forest closure notice yesterday. Under the authority of 54 U.S.C. Section 100751(a) and Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations §1.5 (a) (1) the Superintendent is closing the following portion of the park to … Read more

Bizz Johnson National Trail Reopens

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Bizz Johnson Trail Tunnel

BLM Re-opens National trail SUSANVILLE, Calif. – Hikers, mountain bikers and runners can again use the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail near Susanville, as the Bureau of Land Management has rescinded a temporary emergency closure associated with the Dixie Fire. Also reopened are the Hobo Camp and Devil’s Corral trailheads and all other BLM-managed lands … Read more

Caldor Fire Morning Update Aug. 31 2021

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South Lake Tahoe, Ca – August 31 -2021 – The Caldor fire, driven by high winds and high fuel, blazed through Echo summit yesterday, down the slopes into Christmas Valley and late in the evening Jumped Highway 89 and started multiple spot fires on the Eastern edge of Christmas Valley. Red flag warnings for today … Read more

Caldor Fire Update – Douglas County NV now on Alert

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After 6pm tonight the Caldor Fire did Cross HWY 89 in Lake Tahoe (Christmas Valley near Myers). South Lake Tahoe NV, August 30, 2021 – 10:00pm – The Worst case scenario has played out tonight in south Tahoe. The Caldor fire driven by high winds and plenty of fuel today crested the Echo summit and … Read more

High Wind Warnings and Red Flag Fire Conditions Adding to South Lake Tahoe Evacuations.

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RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY South Lake Tahoe Ca., August 30, 2021 – With the unexpected South Lake Tahoe Evacuation order that come about 11 am today, Mandatory Evacuation for all residents up to Nevada Stateline. This also includes area as far north on … Read more

South Lake Tahoe Under Mandatory Evacuations

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Community Alert – Eldorado Sherriff Department has Posted an Immediate Evacuation for South Lake Tahoe up to the Nevada State Line Emergency Alert – South Lake Tahoe – August 30, 2021 – The south Lak eTahoe Sherriff’s office has poste don Facebook and Twitter an immediate alert for the residents and visitors in south Lake … Read more

Caldor fire Expands Evacuation into South Lake Tahoe

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Christmas Valley residents told to Evacuate now as Caldor Fire Jumps several lines. South Lake Tahoe NV, Aug 30, 2021 – Evacuation orders for the Caldor Fire expanded into the Tahoe Basin Sunday as firefighters struggled to keep the wildfire from spreading further east along Highway 50. The new evacuation orders include Desolation Wilderness, Christmas … Read more

RESPONSIBLE RECREATION ON PUBLIC AND TRIBAL LANDS

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WINNEMUCCA, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management, Black Rock Field Office, in coordination with the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (PLPT) wants to remind visitors headed to Black Rock Playa and Pyramid Lake to recreate responsibly.  In typical years, most event participants travel to the Black Rock Desert via State Routes 445, 446, and 447 that … Read more

Plumas National Forest Campgrounds Available for Dixie Fire Evacuees During Regional Forest Closure

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QUINCY, Calif. – August 26, 2021 – Several National Forest campgrounds will continue to be available for Dixie Fire evacuees while the Regional Forest Closure Order No. 21-04 is in effect. These campgrounds are located in close proximity to Quincy in the areas of Meadow Valley and La Porte Road.The campgrounds are free of charge … Read more

Reno Gets Set for Three of the Biggest Events in the Sierra

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Best in West Rib Cookoff, Reno Balloon Races and National Championship Air Races Make September in Reno a Can’t Miss Event Reno Nevada -When fall comes knocking at the door in the Sierra Reno Nevada will take front stage with three of the worlds most exciting events. Travelers and regional visitors will flock to the … Read more

V&T Railway Returns to the Tracks for Guests

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Carson City Nevada – August 24, 2021 – After 18 months since its last excursion, the V&T Railway, one of Carson City’s favorite attractions, returns to the tracks for exciting and memorable roundtrip rides from Carson City to Virginia City starting Saturday, Aug. 28, departing at 10 am. The abbreviated season returns with ceremony and festivities at … Read more

Desolation Wilderness and Other High traffic hiking Areas Closed till mid September

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hiking desolation

Desolation Wilderness, Meiss Country, Barker Pass and McKinney/Rubicon are all Temporarily closed to visitors because of the fire danger until Sept. 19th. The closure is in effect from Aug 19 to Sep 19, 2021. View the closure order at https://go.usa.gov/xF7RS #CaldorFire Add onto this the National forest is closed from Hwy 88 North through most … Read more

A Return to Young Lakes in Yosemite

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Backpacking Adventure to Yosemite National’s Park North East Borders to Visit Young and Roosevelt Lakes. Tuolumne Meadows – Yosemite National Park – 2021- Four years ago I took my first backpacking trip into Yosemite National Park to Young lakes. This first visit was magical and drove me to dive into backpacking and I have since … Read more

Inyo National Forest Announces Pine Creek Trail Re-opened, Gable Lakes Trail Repairs underway

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Bishop Ca, August 2, 2021 – Hikers and Backpackers rejoice today on the Eastern Sierra. Inyo National Forest announced that the Pine Creek trail is re-opening after being closed down on July 21 from damage caused by heavy rains. Update July 22: The damaged trail area was surveyed by trail crews and is passable for … Read more