Buckle Up for Hot August Nights 2024: Bigger and Better Than Ever!

Hot August Nights Car Line up

Hot August Nights® Revs Up with More Cars, New Venues, Expanded Offerings, Added Top Entertainment Reno Nevada, June 28, 2024 – Gearheads, music lovers, and nostalgia buffs, rejoice! Hot August Nights®, the nation’s largest free classic car show, is roaring back to Reno, Nevada for 10 glorious days this summer, from August 2nd to 11th, … Read more

Summer Fun Awaits at Palisades Tahoe: Yoga, Bingo, and Sunsets!

Yoga Lake Tahoe

Calling all Lake Tahoe enthusiasts! Palisades Tahoe is gearing up for another epic summer season, and this year, they’re bringing back a lineup of exciting weekly events to keep you entertained every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Unwind with First Street Yoga: Breathe in the fresh mountain air and stretch your stress away with free outdoor … Read more

Big Win for Tahoe Trails and Transportation!

Boat on lake tahoe

$24 Million Grant Awarded for East Shore Corridor Improvements June 27, 2024 (Stateline, Nev.)– Great news for Lake Tahoe enthusiasts! The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) have secured a whopping $24 million RAISE grant to transform the State Route 28 (SR28) Corridor along the East Shore. This significant funding comes … Read more

Sand Harbor Says “Aloha… with Reservations” to Reduce Summer Crowds

Sand Harbor Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe’s beloved Sand Harbor State Park is implementing a new reservation system to tackle summer traffic congestion, according to the Nevada Division of State Parks. Starting August 17th, beachgoers aiming to snag a parking spot before 10:30 am on weekends and holidays will need to secure a reservation in advance. This initiative aims to … Read more

Virginia City celebrates Independence Day weekend on the Comstock

Virginia City Fireworks

Weekend events include firework show, parade and local merchant events Virginia City, Nev. – Virginia City celebrates Independence Day weekend with a series of events, from Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7, welcoming visitors to enjoy a full schedule of patriotic activities. The highlight of the festivities, the Fourth of July on the Comstock, will … Read more

King’s Canyon & Sequoia National Park Adventure

Join Charlie Pankey, publisher of Sierra Rec Magazine , on a virtual adventure through Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks! This week’s Sierra Rec Now Podcast dives deep into a recent six-day, five-night trip. The trip explored all the iconic landmarks before venturing on a challenging three-night backpacking adventure over Silliman Pass to Lost Lakes, … Read more

Beyond the Rapids: a Close up Look and Conversation with the Kern River Conservancy

Kern river Canyon

Sierra Rec Now Podcast Season # – Episode 25 – Our Guest Gary Ananian of the Kern River Conservancy 🎧 Welcome to Sierra Rec Now Podcast! 🌲 In this week’s episode, we are thrilled to have Gary Ananian, the passionate and dedicated director of the Kern River Conservancy. Join us as we dive deep into … Read more

More Plumas National Forest Recreation Sites Open This Weekend

Lake Davis

Plumas National Forest Gears Up for Summer Recreation Season Quincy, CA (June 14, 2024) – Just in time for Father’s Day weekend, the Plumas National Forest announces the opening of most recreation sites for the summer season. With sunny skies and comfortable temperatures expected, the forest offers a perfect escape for families looking to create … Read more

Barracuda Championship Returns To Tahoe Truckee with High-Stakes Golf

Golfer in Reno at Barracuda Championships

Get Your Clubs Ready for the 26th Annual Barracuda Championship! Calling all golf enthusiasts and fun-seekers in the Sierra Nevada! The 26th annual Barracuda Championship tees off this July 15-21, promising a week of world-class competition, scenic beauty, and family-friendly entertainment. This PGA TOUR event, held at Tahoe Mountain Club’s Old Greenwood course in Truckee, … Read more

Film premiere about climate change on the Inyo National Forest

Fisherman in Ownes River

Bishop, Calif., June 12, 2024— Inyo National Forest in partnership with Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA), are premiering a new short film, The Sierra Nevada: Adapting to our Changing Climate  on Thursday, June 27 at Mountain Rambler Brewery. Mountain Rambler Brewery is located­­ at 186 South Main Street, Bishop, CA. The event, organized by ESIA, will … Read more

Beyond the Rapids: How the Kern River Conservancy is Ensuring a Healthy Future for California’s Wild Rivers

We’re excited to bring you a brand-new episode of the Sierra Rec Now Podcast featuring Gary Ananian, the incredible director of the Kern River Conservancy! 🌊✨ Tune in as we explore the rich history of the Kern River and the amazing transformation it has undergone over the past decade. From a wild party spot to … Read more

Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood Gear Up For Summer 2024 Season

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As the snow melts and temperatures rise, three iconic Tahoe resorts prepare to welcome guests back for another summer of fun-filled activities and events. Lake Tahoe, Calif. – June 11, 2024 – After a dynamic 2023/24 winter season, Northstar California Resort and Heavenly Mountain Resort are targeting Friday, June 14, for their opening days with an … Read more

Cedar Grove to Reopen in Kings Canyon National Park

Cedar Grove vista Kings Canyon national Park

Cedar Grove Roars Back to Life in Kings Canyon National Park! Calling all Sierra adventurers! Mark your calendars for June 10th, 2024, because Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park is finally reopening its doors to the public! After a long closure due to significant road damage from winter storms in 2022-2023, this beloved wilderness … Read more

Yosemite’s High Country Playground Reopens: Buckle Up, Sierra Fam!

Tioga Mountain Reflections

Yosemite Announces the Opening of Tioga Pass 2024 – June 10th. Get ready to dust off your hiking boots and stock up on bug spray, Sierra Nevada adventurers, because HEAVEN OPENS on MONDAY, JUNE 10th! That’s right, folks, Yosemite National Park is THRILLED to announce the official HIGH COUNTRY SEASON KICKOFF with the reopening of … Read more

Keeping it Chill: A Weekend with the GoSun Chillito Rechargeable Cooler

GoSun Chillito Cooler

A Product Review From Sierra Rec Magazine Staff on the GoSun Chillito Cooler Let’s face it, packing for a camping trip can be a delicate balancing act. You want to bring enough food and drinks to last, but you also don’t want to be weighed down by a bulky cooler filled with ice. This past … Read more

Tahoe Bears Are Active

Yearling Bear in Lake Tahoe

Late spring is an active time for Tahoe bear cubs and yearlings LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., June 5, 2024 – As temperatures rise, bear cubs and yearling bears are emerging from winter dens. Some remain with their mothers, others are independent, and a few may show signs of illness. The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) urges the public … Read more

Maidu Summit Consortium Hosts Logging Jamboree

Axe throwing

The Cross Cut Saw Compettion Heats up in Chester Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future: A Celebration of Community in Chester, California On a sunny Saturday afternoon in Chester, California, a vibrant energy pulsed through the small community park. The Maidu Summit Consortium (MSC) hosted their annual “Big Time” Logging Jamboree, bringing together the tight-knit … Read more