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Visalia California, long known as the gateway to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, was recently designated as the very first Certified Autism Destination in the county by IBCCES, a leader in cognitive training and certification. For travelers with autism and their families, this means having the ability to travel...

A Guide To Lake Vacations in Northern California's Plumas County Water. It has so much power in life. In California, water is a precious commodity. However, those looking to escape and discover water's beauty and healing power to the soul only need to drive into the Feather River basin. With...

The Perfect Spring Adventure Destination in the Eastern Sierra Load all your favorite outdoor toys, pack the bags and call all the buddies. Carson Valley is the perfect spring playground for a Guy's adventure, recreation and food weekend. Look no further than the Carson Valley for world-class golfing, mountain biking,...

The Sierra Nevada has hundreds of great spots to watch a beautiful sunrise. Like much of the exploring visitors do, perspective on a location is everything. Do you like first light while deep in a canyon, or do you prefer vista views of the horizon? This list includes 23 locations...

Kern River Outfitters Raft exploding through Rapid

Hidden Treasures of Twin Lakes Trail in Desolation Wilderness I have a story to warm the hearts of the most avid hikers as well as the first-time novice hikers entering the DesolationWilderness. By way of introduction … To set the stage … In the later part of my life …...

Snowshoeing to Big Meadow has been on my winter hiking bucket list for years. There's nothing quite like hiking out to a snow filled meadow surrounded by nature, mountains and views in every direction. Big Meadow Trailhead is located off of Highway 89 between Christmas Valley and Hope Valley, south...

(Family Features) Over the last few years, self-care has taken on heightened importance for moms across the country. That is why Mrs. T's Pierogies is partnering with actress, entrepreneur and mom JoAnna Garcia Swisher for its "All-Star Moms" campaign to spotlight the importance of finding ways to recharge and help...

Digital Passport Program to Broaden Access and Deepen Engagement Across Nation’s Largest State Park System Developed with OuterSpatial, app invites and informs visitors with an interactive challenge that prompts collection of badges across 200+ parks. California State Parks today enters a new era with its new digital Passport Program, driven...

Imagine, if you will, your first trip adventuring in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s the first time you’ve strapped on a backpack, and the first time you’ve dared to enter the mountains with the intent not to return home that night. You leave your friends and family behind, as well...

Overlanding can be a lot of fun, but the adventure could be derailed at any time. Here are some things to keep in mind so that you can enjoy yourself.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – With spectacular wildflower blooms expected this spring that may attract thousands of people into the outdoors, California State Parks is providing visitors with tips on how to explore the blooms safely and responsibly. In the interest of safety and conservation, visitors are asked to understand the area they...

Foundations of habit building What's that old saying, 'it takes 21 days to form a new habit'? I'll go ahead and call it for you right here and now. The essential foundation you need to build a habit is consistency; repetition, performing that habit repeatedly until it becomes something you...

MINERAL, Calif. – Due to overwhelming public support, Lassen Volcanic National Park, in conjunction with Lava Beds National Monument, Crater Lake National Park, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, will be implementing an agreement to honor each other’s annual passes beginning January 1, 2023. This will allow visitors to access all four...

There’s no better way to travel in style and comfort than with a 5th-wheel trailer. Large and luxurious, these trailers can still easily be towed by pickup trucks and allow you to bring modern amenities with you into the wilderness. However, with practically a small home in tow, there are...

Now and then, we all enjoy a little excitement. Some might be able to satiate that thirst by going to a movie or live event, but others prefer to do something that gets them more involved. Here are some of the top outdoor activities for thrill-seekers that will liven up your life....

One of the most current trends is people leaving their white picket fences behind for a life on the road. Converting a camper van is a cozy and sustainable way to explore the States and beyond, but how will you make money and survive? Don’t fret because we’ll explain how...

If you’re the adventurous type, you’ll love exploring the terrain of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. You must take certain precautions when driving through the mountains to ensure everything goes well on your journey. These tips will help you remain safe and prepare you for the climb. Wear Versatile Clothing...

Experience Explorer Clubhouse Cabin experience FISH CAMP, Calif.— January 2023 – Winter is for cozy cabin getaways, and the Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge are the perfect choice for visitors to Yosemite.   Vacationers planning a winter getaway, can cozy up in one of 50 new, two-bedroom, mountain-modern cabins set amid a forest of towering cedars...

Historic Sierra Lodges make for a Authentic Adventure Vacation Vacationing in the Sierra Nevada has many options for incredible adventures. Yet for some who dare to experience the Sierra with authenticity, discovering a Sierra Historic Lodge might be the recipe for an unforgettable vacation. There is something intriguing and relaxing...

Rising nearly 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley Half Dome is a Yosemite icon and a bucket list adventure to many hikers. Despite an 1865 report declaring it was "perfectly inaccessible, being probably the only one of the prominent points about the Yosemite which never has been, and never will be,...

Big Pine, Ca. - New adventure awaits on the Eastern sierra Front this year. And now visitors have a new resource to help them enjoy their trip. Eastern Sierra RV Rentals opened their doors this fall and are ready for seasonal reservations for fishermen, vacation travelers, or family campouts.  Keystone Hideout 28'...

Passionate Trail Visionary Lost Battle With Cancer just before the New Year. Truckee Ca. January 11, 2022 - It was sad to discover Yesterday that we had missed the news that Janet Phillips had passed away just before the New Year. Janet is the original Pioneer visionary of the Tahoe...

Plumas County 1-10-23 . . . Some believe that life is to be lived and frivolity is at the top of thelist. This frivolity can be seen every third Sunday from January through March at the LongboardSki Races at Johnsville Ski Bowl hosted by the Plumas Ski Club. “These races...

(StatePoint) While you may want to tone your abs, glutes and triceps in the new year, there’s one often-overlooked area of the body that deserves your attention too: your feet! “A lot of people hit the gym or dust off their home exercise equipment in January,” says Danielle Butto, DPM,...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2023 – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is pleased to announce the 2023 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Winter Trek is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, and will continue through the end of March, weather...

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – Researchers are looking at bighorn sheep in Death Valley National Park to study links between movement, genetics, and disease. Diseases pose one the largest threats to the survival of desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni). Bighorn sheep were exposed to new diseases when domestic sheep and...

Popular summer destinations off HWY 395 take on a cool vibe during winter in Eastern Sierra, where there’s much more to the snowy season than world-class skiing and adventurous snow sports. Enjoy a road trip to see favorite destinations that bustle with activity in the summertime transformed into quiet, peaceful...

How Community Collaboration is Impacting Youth Around the Tahoe Rim. Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA), known for its expertise in building and maintaining 200 miles of Tahoe trail bliss, doubles as a leader in facilitating outdoor experiences to youth through the Youth Backcountry Camp (YBCC) Program. This program,...

Living in or near the Sierra’s, we are fortunate to have many incredible areas to explore during the cold, winter months. Although downhill skiing takes up a good portion of my winter recreation, I always try to get out on my snowshoes and explore on foot as often as I...