When Will Lake Tahoe Mountains See Snow Again South Lake Tahoe, Nov. 30, 2021 – Well November has been a month to forget if you are a ski / snow hound. the entire sierra region is experiencing a drought through November. But the weekly weather forecast is showing signs of promise early next week in … Read more
QUINCY, Calif. – November 17, 2021 – QUINCY, CA – The Forest Service announced that the Beckwourth Complex and Dixie Fire Area, Road, Trail, and Recreation Site Closure will be lifted for federally managed lands in the Plumas National Forest (PNF) effective November 19, 2021. The closure was originally planned through November 30, but due … Read more
Eldorado County – November 24, 2021 – There is now a new way to travel to South Lake Tahoe. Climb aboard Eldorado Transit, then sit back and enjoy a 2hr 30 min ride to the Stateline in South Lake Tahoe. Think about it 2.5 hours from City lights to the Slopes of Heavenly Mountain Resort … Read more
Where adventurists buy and sell the gear we love for the outdoors we need. Sierra Rec Magazine – Gear Review – in 1999 Gear Trade started with a simple concept of a marketplace that allowed outdoor enthusiasts to trade in their old gear instead of filling landfills with gear that had plenty of life. Three … Read more
Arsenic, lead, zinc, and antimony in a national park? DEATH VALLEY, CA – The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public feedback on a proposal to remove contaminated soils from Gold Hill Mill in Death Valley National Park. The mercury amalgamation mill was in use from the 1930s through the 1950s in Warm Springs Canyon in … Read more
Joshua Tree National Park – November 23, 2021 – Winter holidays and the spring months are the busiest times of the year at Joshua Tree National Park. Crowded conditions create limited parking, full campgrounds, and lines at park entrances. The three best ways to prepare for your visit to Joshua Tree National Park are: Buy … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – Reno Nevada – Did you know that you can cut your own Christmas tree if you live in the Reno Tahoe area? The holiday season is upon us. While the streets are adorned with twinkling lights and storefronts boast festive decorations, there’s a special joy that comes from selecting and cutting … Read more
Lake Tahoe, Calif., Nov. 18, 2021 – Heavenly and Northstar Resorts are providing an update today that recent warm temperatures experienced throughout the region will cause a delay to the resorts’ original targeted opening date of Friday, November 19. Both resorts are carefully monitoring conditions and will share an update on a new target opening day early next week. “Our top priority is to provide … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – November 18, 2021 – Yosemite National Parks Largest Campground has huge plans for renovations and recovery in 2022 and 2023. A major project to rehabilitate the Tuolumne Meadows Campground is underway. As a result, the campground will be closed until 2024 or 2025 (depending on length of construction season, weather delays, … Read more
Joshua Tree National Park – November 16, 2021- For three days, Tuesday, November 16; Thursday, November 18; and, Monday, November 22, 2021, Joshua Tree National Park managers will close a section of Odell Road north of Queen Valley Road for visitor and staff safety. This temporary closure will allow the park to continue to repair damage to vegetation and soils caused … Read more
STATE ROUTE 108/SONORA PASS & SR-4/EBBETTS PASS JOIN SR-89/MONITOR PASS STOCKTON – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) opened StateRoute 108/Sonora Pass at 1:00 p.m. and Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021, after a storm closure.Last week, District 10 opened Route 89/Monitor Pass.Crews removed snow, ice, fallen trees and debris … Read more
The first wave of Yosemite Wilderness Permits Early in November Each Year. Yosemite National Park, November 11, 2021 – Yosemite National Park features 1,200 square miles of iconic landscapes with millions of visitors traveling to Yosemite to experience the park and its wilderness each year. In 1984 Congress designated 95 percent of what is today … Read more
SACRAMENTO, Calif. , November 10, 2021 – California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from public government agencies for the purchase and deployment of floating restrooms on California inland lakes and reservoirs. Interested applicants should review the grant guidelines and submit a grant application to DBW by 5 p.m. (PST) … Read more
Image by Tyler Lillico from Unsplash Got love for the outdoors and cold weather? Then add winter camping in the Sierra Nevada to your bucket list! Cold-weather camping provides a great way to appreciate the beauty of nature only winter can provide—snow-blanketed mountains and landscapes, chilly mornings, the warmth of fires, and activities such as … Read more
Funds will be used to support giant sequoia conservation efforts in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Wilderness Permit Reservations for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Moving to Recreation.gov Featured hero image: shows a park manager in the midst of giant sequoias killed in the SQF Complex located in the Board Camp Grove, Sequoia National … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – Public Notice – Inyo National Forest – Nov. 10, 2021 -The Inyo National Forest announces that work on the Long Valley Exploration Drilling Project is expected to begin next week. The forest has received notification from the project proponent, KORE Mining, Ltd of their intent to begin exploratory drilling as early … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – Guest Post – November 10, 2021 – Many cities of Oregon were once considered statewide hubs like Portland, Oregon City, Salem, and Corvallis for a short period. But Baker city, situated in the high desert towards the east of Oregon was formerly a large and vibrant city similar to other cities. … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – November 3, 2021 – Are you going to be long-distance PCT hiking in 2022? Or taking an epic horseback adventure? The 2022 permit season opens on November 9, 2021, for northbound trips on the PCT starting next spring that are starting south of Sonora Pass. Permits for travel along the Pacific Crest Trail are required in … Read more
