Fishmass 2022 Set to Launch With Perfect Conditions

IT’s The Annual Fishing Season Launch on the Eastern Sierra Starting Saturday June Lakes CA – April 29, 2022 – The Lakes are stocked, the Skies look clear and the late season snow has draped the mountains. What else could you ask for on the opening weekend of fishing on the Eastern sierra front. Welcome … Read more

Yuba Expeditions Changes Gears For Future of SBTS

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Closing of Downieville, CA Store location after nearly 30 years of business Allows for Future Vision to Grow Downieville Ca, April 27, 2022 – I was doing a little research this morning on the current status of the Sierra Buttes Trail projects and discovered an announcement on the Yuba expeditions Website that caught me by … Read more

Athletic Brewing Company to sponsor American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®

Silver Spring, MD/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – American Hiking Society, a national nonprofit organization empowering all to enjoy, share and preserve the hiking experience, is proud to announce a $225,000 three-year partnership agreement with Athletic Brewing Company as the Premier Beer Sponsor of National Trails Day® for 2022 and 2023, and the Exclusive Beer Sponsor in 2024. “As an … Read more

Sawyer Products Launches Personal Water Filtration Bottle

The Industry Leader in Water Filtration Delivers its Most Portable, Convenient Solution To-Date SAFETY HARBOR, FL – April 21, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Sawyer , the leader in technologically advanced outdoor solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from topical insect repellents to the top-of-the-line water filters, officially launches the Sawyer Bottle Water Filtration System. Now available … Read more

Updated: Caldor Fire Trail and Campsite Closures 2022 Eldorado National Forest

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Forest Order Closures Issued for 2022 in Eldorado National Forest due to Caldor Fire Recovery Eldorado National Forest – Calif – April 2022 – Eldorado National forest has its hands full in 2002 recovering from the Caldor fire which last summer wrecked havoc on the HWY 50 corridor and the Caples Lake Area of HWY … Read more

Stanislaus and Tahoe National Forests selected as first California high-risk landscapes

Forest Service Identifies California Landscapes at High Wildfire Risk to Receive $80.7M in Funding – Stanislaus and Tahoe National Forests selected as first California high-risk landscapes Vallejo, Calif. — April 2022. As part of the Forest Service’s strategy for Confronting the Wildfire Crisis , two landscapes within the Stanislaus and Tahoe national forests will receive targeted investments … Read more

Introducing Nevada’s First Astro-tourism Dark Sky Route

International Dark Sky Week April 22- 30 Death Valley National Park – April 22, 2022 – April 22-30 is International Dark Sky Week! This week we will be doing a series of posts to celebrate night skies and to bring awareness to the light pollution which threatens our enjoyment of dark places. To kick things … Read more

Death Valley National Park partners with BLM on non-native burro gather beginning April 25

Traffic delays in Butte Valley and Goler Wash in Death Valley DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – The National Park Service will be working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to gather non-native burros from remote areas of Death Valley National Park from April 25 through mid-May 2022. Visitors to Death Valley National Park may experience … Read more

Rock Slide in Kings Canyon National Park Closes Access to Cedar Grove

Substantial Damage To Highway 180 Near Boyden Cavern Kings Canyon National Park – April 21, 2022 – Cal trans and the Sequoia Parks Conservancy to day announced that the opening of the Cedar Grove area in Kings Canyon National park will not be opening on Friday, April 22 as scheduled, due to a significant rockslide … Read more

Arnold Rim Trail Launches 2022 Guided Experiences

Guided Nature Hikes starting on Sunday April 24th! We are back in 2022 with a full schedule of activites including wonderful guided nature hikes, guided sunset hikes to Cougar Rock, trail work days, and a new Bike Event. Please mark your calendars.  • Guided Nature Hikes starting on Sunday April 24th!   Apr 24, May 15, & Jun 4by Mary Anne Carlton, … Read more

BOTE’s New WULF Aero Paddle Board Defines Fun on the Water

Entry-Level Inflatable SUP Offers Superb Construction, Stability and Style at an Unbeatable Price Point MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ April 19, 2022 – BOTE, the longstanding lead er of innovation and style in the paddleboard, kayak, and water lifestyle space, is proud to introduce the all-new WULF Aero 10’4” inflatable paddle board, the perfect vessel … Read more

West Slope Unveils New Line of Innovative Packs Designed for Outdoor Adventure

New Slim Design Front-Facing Packs and First Backpack to Convert to a Hydration Vest Offer Versatility and Comfort for Any Adventure STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (April 19, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ West Slope, the company dedicated to reimagining how to make spending time outdoors better, today introduced a new line of packs that gives outdoor adventure enthusiasts unrivaled … Read more

Celebrate Tahoe Truckee Earth Day at Palisades Tahoe

Learn more about sustainable practices, dispose of used lithium-ion batteries and enjoy local entertainment at the area’s largest Earth Day celebration on April 23 New environmental programs and partnerships continue to push Palisades Tahoe’s commitment to sustainability Olympic Valley, Calif. [April 18, 2022]— Tahoe’s largest Earth Day celebration returns to Palisades Tahoe on Saturday, April 23 with … Read more

Bear Proof Your Backpacking Experience in Desolation Wilderness

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How to Best Ensure You are Not sharing Your Food With Bears in Desolation Desolation Wilderness – Backpackers flock to Desolation Wilderness Spring thru till winter. There really are few places like it on earth. Over generations of use however many things have changed in desolation wilderness. What was once acceptable has become illegal and … Read more

Californians Can Now Use Their Library Cards to Visit State Parks for Free

CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY PARKS PASS ALLOWS FREE VEHICLE DAY USE ENTRY AT OVER 200 PARTICIPATING STATE PARKS UNITS. California State Parks and the California State Library today announced an additional opportunity to advance safe and equitable outdoor access to all Californians. Starting this week—National Library Week—California State Parks will be distributing the California State Library … Read more

Backpacking Hyatt Lake in Emigrant Wilderness

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Backpacking Hyatt Lake in Emigrant Wilderness Like much of the Sierra Nevada, the Emigrant Wilderness is a land of endless granite landscapes carved out by glaciers and water over millions of years. It is a place where the pines, cedars, and firs of the Stanislaus National Forest gradually thin as granite cliffs, mountain tops, and … Read more

NATIONAL PARKS WEEK FOCUS ON SPARK CONNECTIONS

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Celebrate National Park Week 2022  April 16 to 24!  National Parks USA- April 15, 2022 – The Kick off of the spring and summer season across the nation in our National parks will start Saturday April 16 with a Free Access Pass to all our National Parks. Each year across the nation the National Parks … Read more

SEQOUIA’S CRYSTAL CAVE CLOSED FOR 2022

SEQOUIA NATIONAL PARK – April14, 2022 – As travelers approach summer season and with next week visitors celebrating national Park week across the country, we want to get the info out that Crystal Cave will be closed in 2022. On Thursday September 9, 2021, the Cabin, Colony, and Paradise Fires were ignited by lightning and … Read more

Watch: FREESTYLE SNOWMOBILE ICON LEVI LAVALEE PUSHES LIMITS TO COMPLETE INVERTED LOOP

American legend rides custom course culminating upside down loop built in the birthplace of snowmobiling, Québec City, Canada QUÉBEC CITY, CANADA (April 14, 2022) – Snowmobile legend Levi LaVallee embarks on a mission to accomplish a lifelong dream of riding an inverted loop feature on a sled, only ever conquered by few. He revisits history … Read more

Mizu Announces its Beach and Park Clean-Up Program

Today, Mizu, producer of reusable stainless steel products for an adventure-rich lifestyle announced its new no-cost program to inspire non-profits to organize beach or park clean ups as summer approaches. Carlsbad, California, April 13th, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, Mizu, producer of reusable stainless steel products for an adventure-rich lifestyle announced its new no-cost program to … Read more

Athletic Brewing Opens Submissions For 2022 Two for the Trails Program on Earth Day

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Leading Non-Alcoholic Brewery To Donate $1MM To Grantees For Trail and Outdoor Space Maintenance and Protection Stratford, CT and San Diego, CA (April 12, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Athletic Brewing , the leading non-alcoholic craft brewer in the U.S., honors upcoming Earth Day by announcing the opening period for submissions into its outdoors-focused give back program, Two for the … Read more

Lassen Volcanic National Park Forecasted to Receive up to 6 Feet of Snow by Saturday.

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Better Late than Never Lassen Prepping for Late Winter Storm Dump. Lassen Volcanic National Park – April 13, 2022 – Two weeks ago the roadways were well on their way to being snow free in Lassen Volcanic National Park . With limited snowfall the park services had already cleared over 1.5 miles of roadway past … Read more

Spring Wine Weekend – Calaveras Wines

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The Calaveras wine community invites you to discover our hand-crafted wines and unique varietals Calaveras County Ca – April13, 2022 – A Spring Wine Weekend in Calaveras County, April 23rd & 24th, 2022 Explore Calaveras Wine Country, sample wine at 27 tasting rooms w a commemorative wineglass, catch spring blooms and bud break in the … Read more

Inspired By Dog and Human Connections Outdoors

Ruffwear Launches New 2022 Spring Collection BEND, OR (April 11, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Ruffwear , the leading manufacturer of performance dog gear built to inspire dog and human connections outdoors, is excited to launch two new collections for Spring 2022. The Camp & Hike and Backpacking Collections offer gear that provides durability for camp life and … Read more

Performance Gear For the Backcountry

Outdoor Vitals’ Spring/Summer 2022 Line Highlights the Brand’s Commitment to Designing Performance Gear for the Backcountry CEDAR CITY, Utah (April 07, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Outdoor Vitals, the Utah-based performance outdoor apparel and gear brand, today announced its new product releases for Spring/Summer 2022. Outdoor Vitals is a direct-to-consumer company selling sleep systems, apparel, packs, and more, … Read more

Over one million people enjoyed Death Valley in 2021

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DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park welcomed 1,146,551 visitors in 2021. This was about two-thirds of the park’s highest visitation level, set in 2019.  Winter and spring visitation was close to pre-pandemic levels. January through April 2021 had visitation at 86% of record levels. Most of the drop in visitation was in the … Read more

Wildflower season is off to a dry start on some BLM lands 

The ongoing drought throughout the state has reduced wildflowers on public lands  BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management advises wildflower enthusiasts to Know Before You Go  and plan ahead. As the Golden State’s rainfall is at historic lows, blooms may not be as bountiful, so assessing the situation before you head out is even more … Read more

Palisades Tahoe Enters Its Favorite Season and Transforms Into the Spring Skiing Capital

Signature spring events return, along with a new live music event Construction on a new Red Dog lift begins New spring lift ticket deals for first responders, ski industry employees and passholders at other resorts Olympic Valley, Calif. [April 1, 2022]—Warm weather and sunshine is here to stay in the Sierra and spring conditions are … Read more

CALTRANS OPENS MONITOR PASS FOR SPRING/SUMMER SEASON

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ALPINE COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will openMonitor Pass on State Route 89 at noon on Friday, April 1, 2022.Crews removed snow and ice, cleared debris, and made necessary repairs to safelyreopen the highway.Caltrans’ goal is to have all winter passes open to the public no later than the Fridayprior to Memorial … Read more

Dirt roads reopen April 1 in the Eldorado National Forest

PLACERVILLE, Calif. April 1, 2022 – The seasonal closure of native surface roads (also known as dirt roads) in the Eldorado National Forest will be lifted beginning Friday April 1, 2022. However, damage could still occur from using dirt roads in wet areas and visitors will be responsible for any damage caused by inappropriate use.   Due to … Read more