Rebuilding Forests and Transforming Teens: A Conversation with the Sierra Institute
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Now PodcastListen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts Last...
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Reno’s Newest Hot Spot: The Barrelhouse at The Depot Fires Up the Nightlife Scene
Reno, NV – If your summer travels take you anywhere near Reno, Nevada, there’s a new nightlife...
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How Keep Tahoe Blue Reduced Tahoe Beach Trash by 27 Percent
Keep Tahoe Blue: How Local Cleanups Are Redefining Lake Stewardship By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec...
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Gear Spotlight: The Ombraz Refugio
Performance-Driven Sunwear Without the Weak Links By Sierra Rec Magazine Staff If you’ve spent any...
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Pavelski for the Win! NHL Star Eagles 18 to Walk Off with American Century Championship Title
South Lake Tahoe, CA — July 14, 2025The Sierra sizzled this weekend—and we’re not just talking...
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Carving New Lines: Stewardship in Action at Lover’s Leap
Fifty Volunteers, One Shared Passion, and a Trail Worth Saving By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec...
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Trail-Tested Review: Zamberlan Devero Mid GTX Hiking Boots
Field-Tested by Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Overview Handcrafted Italian quality meets...
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The Death Ride Returns to the California Alps This Weekend
For over four decades, the Death Ride has stood as the premier cycling challenge in the Sierra...
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Join the Bear Valley Trail Work Day: Give Back to the Trails You Love This Saturday
If you love hiking, biking, or exploring the beautiful trails around Bear Valley, here’s your...
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Discover Lake Almanor: Fishing, Community, and Light Tackle Secrets with Captain Rob
Looking for a fishing adventure in the Sierra that offers trophy browns, crystal-clear water, and...
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Tahoe Bike Month Breaks Records, Inspires Tahoe Riders to Keep Rolling All Summer
Lake Tahoe’s bike community just proved what many of us know: biking in the Sierra isn’t just...
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Love Tahoe? Let’s Keep It Clean After the Fourth
Each year, the Fourth of July brings celebration, fireworks, and crowded beaches to Lake Tahoe....
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Carson City Ranks Among America’s Sunniest Lakeside Destinations
Nevada’s Carson City crowned America’s fifth-sunniest lakeside destination Did You Know...
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July Trout Magic: Lahontan Cutthroat and Sierra Summer Fishing Kicks Off
July in the Sierra Nevada means early morning casts, shimmering trout, and a reminder that we live...
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Sherwin’s Trail Network: Mammoth’s New High Desert Playground Opens
Mammoth Lakes, CA — July 2025 | This weekend, the Mammoth Lakes community marks a milestone long...
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Reclaim Your Wild Self at the 2025 Wild Lotus Yoga Festival — July 11–13 at Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, CA – July 2, 2025 — Ready to align your breath with mountain air and your spirit...
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Trail Comfort and Merino Performance: Testing Minus33 Socks in the Sierra
When it comes to hiking in the Sierra, comfortable, moisture-wicking socks can make or break your...
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Discovering True Nature in the Sierra with Lisa Michelle
A Journey of Hidden Gems, Remarkable Stories and Healing Landscapes in the Sierra What does it...
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Trail-Tested Gear Review: EXPED Sleep System
Field Notes by Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec MagazineTested during our Highland Lakes boondocking...
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Celebrate National Aviation Week in the heart of the Sierra skies.
Discover Aviation, Vintage Cars, and Community Spirit at Minden-Tahoe’s Airport Discovery Day...
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Safe Summer Fun in the Sun
(Family Features) Summer is the season of sun-kissed memories – backyard barbecues, sandy...
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2025 American Century Championship
Who’s Playing, When to Go, and How to Watch in Lake Tahoe Edgewood Tahoe Prepares to Welcome...
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Discover Tahoe’s Wild Side This Saturday
South Lake Tahoe, CA – If you love birds, nature walks, and hands-on outdoor fun, don’t miss the...
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Highland Lakes Dispersed Camping & Gardner Meadow Loop Hike
Words & Photos by Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Sponsored by Mountain House, EXPED, and...
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When Millions Spoke, Washington Listened: How the Public Voice Altered a Land Bill in Days
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Something remarkable happened this week. In the middle of...
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Exploring the Legendary Cliffs and Climbing Culture of Lover’s Leap
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Tucked along Highway 50 just west of South Lake Tahoe,...
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Firecracker Mile Returns to Truckee this 4th of July
A Spirited Start to a Mountain Town Celebration Every year, as the flags wave and parade crowds...
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Could Your Favorite Public Lands Be Up for Sale?
A Commonsense Look at the Proposed Sale of Public Lands—And What It Means for the Sierra We Call...
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Trail-Tested: Lake Almanor Recreation Trail
Ride, Paddle, and Savor the West Shore By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine If you’re searching...
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Fourth of July in the Sierra Nevada: Where to Celebrate, Watch Fireworks, and Find Small-Town Charm
Fourth of July in the Sierra Nevada is more than just a day of fireworks—it’s a multi-day...
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One Night. One Stage. Infinite Beauty: Music in Motion Comes to Lake Tahoe This July
Discover ‘Music in Motion’—A Summer Evening of Art Beneath the Pines Date: July 26, 2025Time: 7:00...
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Dreaming Big in Small Towns: The Story Behind Dare to Be a Cowboy
Sierra Rec Now Podcast | Episode Feature: Hanna Beth Bryce There’s something magical about a dream...
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Late Day, High Reward: Exploring Gaylor and Granite Lakes Without a Yosemite Reservation
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec MagazineTrip Date: Saturday, June 15, 2025 This past weekend, after...
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Field Tested: LifeStraw Peak Series Solo Water Filter
An ultralight, trail-tested solution for simple, safe hydration in the Sierra. As someone who’s...
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Field Tested: CLIQ Portable Chair Review
Small Footprint, Big Comfort: A Go-To Chair for Sierra Lake Days, Trail Breaks & Backyard...
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