Inyo National Forest – News Updates- October, 28, 2021 – The Inyo National Forest announces that fire restrictions put into place for the forest earlier this summer are rescinded, effective immediately. Recent rain and snow, combined with increased humidity, shorter days, and cooler nighttime temperatures have reduced fire risk and prompted the forest to lift … Read more
Participate by submitting the completed adoption application today ELK GROVE, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, is offering six saddle-trained wild horses for adoption. The virtual competitive-bid event will start at 6 p.m. Pacific Time via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 28. The BLM gathered the wild horses … Read more
Plumas National Forest – October 28, 2021 – Plumas National Forest Christmas tree cutting permits can now be purchased online or through the mail. Two permits are allowed per household; Trees may be cut from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Online permits may be purchased at www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/plumas . Mail-in requests must be received by Dec. 1 … Read more
After receiving more than three feet of snow, the resort will spin the lifts nearly a month earlier than scheduled [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Oct. 26, 2021— Following a massive early-season storm that delivered 10.5 inches of precipitation in just 24 hours—and dropped three and a half feet of snow at upper elevations— Palisades Tahoe will open almost … Read more
With Temperatures dropping the California Bomb Cyclone Slams the sierra with Early Season Snow Dump. Lake Tahoe, October 25, 2021 – It was thought to only be the largest rain event in the history of California. however the Bomb Cyclone event which has indeed brought historic rain is also slamming the Sierra Nevada with Early … Read more
Hazardous Conditions from Rain Events After Wildfires Plumas and Eldorado National Forest Issue Warnings of Hazardous Conditions Around Burn Scars With Weekend Storms in the Mountain. Sierra Nevada, October 22, 2021 – Heavy rain, snow and wind can cause issues even under normal circumstances, but in areas where a wildfire has occurred significant rainfall and … Read more
The State of the Inyo, current as of 10/22/21 Bodie Rd Closed Tioga Pass Closed (120) Hwy 168 after Aspendell Closed Eastern Sierra , October 22, 2012 – Recreational Updates from Inyo National Forest. Popular recreational sites and roads are being closed from the approaching storms this weekend. Expected poor road conditions on many roads … Read more
Mammoth Ca – Oct. 20, 2021 – The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Road at Minaret Vista has closed for the season. The Inyo National Forest is also closing the Lakes Basin Road and the Old Mammoth Road to the Lakes Basin for the season. A series … Read more
$50 million in investments for 15 projects that will address hazardous fuels reduction and wildfire prevention in Lake Tahoe Basin WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior announced today it will commit more than $348 million for 62 projects throughout Nevada and the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin dedicated to recreation improvement, wildlife habitat conservation, … Read more
Movie Rd and Movie Flat Now Day Use Only October 2021 – Alabama Hills has been experiencing a slow “loved to death” for many years. For this reason a new management plan had to implemented this year by the BLM. The new Management plan which was rolled out earlier this summer included new restrictions on … Read more
BISHOP, Calif., October 18. 2021 – The Bureau of Land Management has eased seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office in the Eastern Sierra effective immediately, due to cooler weather and more moderate wildland fire danger. The updated fire prevention order lifts the ban on open flames to allow for campfires … Read more
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Desolation Wilderness Access Increases Starting Today PLACERVILLE, Calif. , October 15, 2021 – The Caldor Fire Closure Area on the Eldorado National Forest will be reduced beginning Friday, October 15 now that fire containment has increased, weather has moderated and some areas of fire suppression repair and hazard tree removal have been completed. Also beginning Friday, camping … Read more
Lake Tahoe Basin ski resorts Post Expected Opening Dates for 21-22 Season Lake Tahoe Ca – October 14, 2021- With the latest winter storms that blew through most of Lake Tahoe Ski resorts collected a little snow and turned on the snow machines to take advantage of early season weather. They also updated their expects … Read more
Mammoth Ca – October 14, 2021 – The Lakes Basin Rd. re-opened today. Visitors should expect snow and ice. The Reds Meadow Rd. and the Old Mammoth Rd. to Lakes Basin remain temporary closures. Please advise visitors that travel on high elevations on all open roads includes ice and snow. Please travel with chains, know … Read more
Fall in the Sierra is a special season. Fall color hikes or just a day drive into the mountains to see the colors can be relaxing and so beautiful. Fall color days in Alpine County provide an easy opportunity to explore, take pictures, set out a picnic or hang a hammock and relax. These are … Read more
EID’s Hwy 88 Recreation Areas – Closed for the Season Calples Lake Ca, October9, 2021 – El Dorado Irrigation district announced today that they have officially closed the Caples Lake and Silver Lake recreational facilities for the 2021 Season. EID’s recreation facilities along Hwy. 88 are closed for the season. We hope to see you … Read more
Inyo National Forest is rescinding Stage II fire restrictions effective October 9th (order is rescinded October 8 at 11:59 pm). This decision is based on reduced fire risk, the recent shift in weather, and cooler and shorter days. None the less, fire danger remains high due to extended drought conditions. Therefore, Stage I fire restrictions remain in … Read more
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Sierra Nevada Scenic Passes Temporarily Closed for Winter Storm Activity. Sierra Nevada – Yosemite National Park News Updates – Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road will temporarily close on Thursday, October 7, at 5pm, due to an incoming storm. Tioga Pass will join other Scenic Routes through … Read more
With seasonal Snow forecasted this weekend in the sierra Nevada, Mountain passes are closing, fall color hikes are exploding and we offer up our tip for a great recreation hiking experience in the Hoover and Ansel Adams Wilderness near lee vining. Also recaps of what we are seeing from Caldor and Dixie fires in regards … Read more
STATE ROUTE 4/EBBETTS PASS, SR-89/MONITOR PASS AND SR-108/SONORA PASS TO CLOSE IN ADVANCE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER STOCKTON – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will temporarily close State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass, SR-89/Montior Pass and SR-108/Sonora Pass in advance of inclement weather expected to arrive in the area later this week.With snowfall predicted to impact … Read more
Tackling Ansel Adams and Hoover Wilderness Lakes hikes on a Fall Day Hike Excursion near Yosemite Lee Vining Ca- Hoover and Ansel Adams Wilderness Hikes – Mono County Fall Hikes – With summer in the rear view mirror me and my hiking buddies have been discussing how little we have been able to get out … Read more
PLACERVILLE, Calif. – The boundaries of the Caldor Fire Closure, Forest Order 03-21-18 will be adjusted to reflect changing fire conditions and other hazards associated with the fire area. The closure area is expected to become smaller as fire containment increases and the forest receives rain and snow. Removal of hazard trees and suppression repair activities are also … Read more
Join the Oct. 9 Division celebration and Oct. 16-24 OHV Safety Awareness Week SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management kicks off October by celebrating the California State Parks, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division’s 50th anniversary of work in creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation, preserving the state’s extraordinary biological diversity and protecting its most valued natural … Read more
MINERAL, CA – Portions of Lassen Volcanic National Park that are unaffected by the Dixie Fire will reopen on Monday, October 4. Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway will be open eight miles from the Southwest Entrance to Lassen Peak parking area and one mile from the Northwest Entrance to Loomis Plaza. The highway will remain closed … Read more
