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All park facilities and roads to close at 5:00 pm tonight, Thursday, September 17, 2020 Yosemite National Park announces that the park will close to all visitors and vehicular access due to significant smoke impacts and hazardous air quality throughout the park. All park entrance stations and roads will close beginning at 5:00 pm tonight, … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – September 15, 2020 – The notion of play runs deep at Sierra-at-Tahoe, and as we eagerly await the start of the 2020/21 Winter Season, keeping the essence of play alive via skiing and riding is more important to us than ever. Over the summer months our team has been working tirelessly … Read more
Temporary National Forest Closure Extended past Original Sept 14th Date to the 21st of September. VALLEJO, Calif., September 15, 2020 – UPDATE on National Forest Closures in California . Regional Order No. 20-11 prohibiting building, maintaining, attending orusing a fire, campfire, or stove fire, or smoking on National Forest System lands under myjurisdiction. This order will … Read more
DEATH VALLEY, CA – Due to high fire danger, Death Valley National Park is increasing fire restrictions and prohibiting all campfires and most other uses of open flame within Death Valley National Park effective Saturday, September 12th. These new restrictions are in addition to regular annual restrictions on campfires at higher elevation campgrounds in the park. … Read more
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Extends Temporary Closure Through Monday Only- Still No Campfire Are Allowed anywhere Minden NV , September 14, 2010 – Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest system lands located in California on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts will reopen to the public on Tuesday morning after a temporary emergency closure went into place on September … Read more
No Reservations Needed in Lake Tahoe’s Alpine meadows and Squaw valley Ski Resort Sierra Rec Magazine- Lake tahoe – September 14, 2020 – As Winter approaches and Lake tahoe residents and visitors anticipate an active ski season resorts have been forced to evaluate business models and covid safety measures before opening. Earlier this month vail … Read more
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management reminds recreationists that target shooting is prohibited on all BLM-managed public lands throughout the Central California District due to extreme wildland fire danger. This restriction will remain in effect until further notice. The ban includes all forms of recreational shooting. The only exception is those … Read more
Covid-19 has Not Claimed One of the Sierra Regions Favorite Annual Events – restrictions are in place, but they are open Camino, CA – As we enter into the busiest time of year, the Apple Hill Growerslook forward to welcoming visitors this harvest season. While this year will be different thanyears past, guests will still … Read more
Explore A New Route To South Lake Tahoe During the partial and full closures, take advantage of the beautiful alternate route to get to Lake Tahoe. The alternate route to South Lake Tahoe unfolds a surprising new adventure of history, scenery and discovery. When travelling remember to practice safe social distancing and wear a face … Read more
Due to dangerous fire conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Regional Forester, Randy Moore, has just announced (see attached) that ALL National Forests in California will close today at 5 p.m. until further notice. This order includes the CA/NV sides of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. VALLEJO, Calif., September 9, 2020 – Due … Read more
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation for Volcanoeville, Quintet and Stumpy Meadows last night, Updates 9/9/2020 11:30 am The Fork Fire in the Pacific Ranger District is now •2,500 acres, 0%-containment – Acreage is an estimate only; perimeter mapping is in progress •Overnight Fire behavior: There was active fire behavior on the … Read more
Update: 8:55 am Sept 8, 2020 ***NEW*** The Pacific Southwest Regional Forester has signed another Forest closure order (attached) closing backcountry areas to camping, including Luther Pass, Watson Lake and Blackwood Canyon campgrounds and camping along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Overnight camping will still be allowed in Desolation Wilderness and within 500ft of the Pacific … Read more
Forest Service Temporarily Closes Southern California National Forests, Adds Prohibitions in Others VALLEJO, Calif., September 7, 2020 – Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit. Due to these conditions, the USDA … Read more
Forest Closure Order Revised for SQF Complex Fire; Includes Monache Meadows Sierra REc Magazine – Public Notice – Fire Update Sept 4, 2020 – The Inyo National Forest has revised the forest closure order due to the SQF Complex (Castle Fire and Shotgun Fire) for firefighter and public safety. This encompasses additional areas of the … Read more
September 7, 2020 (Labor Day) will be the last day Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA) will run the Bishop Creek Shuttle for this season. Bishop Calif. , Sept 3, 2020 – Attn All hikers, Backpackers and Campers Visiting South Lake region of the Sierra. Significant progress has been made this summer on the South Lake … Read more
Public Notice of BLM Closure Near Walker Ca. BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office has issued a temporary emergency closure for BLM-managed public lands on the western slope of Antelope Valley, and all of Little Antelope Valley and Slinkard Valley in Mono County, due to wildland fire suppression operations within and … Read more
Educational campaign works to create a balance between recreational uses and wildlife protection STATELINE, Nev., 2020. – Lake Tahoe organizations working to harmonize wildlife protection and responsible recreation reported today a successful effort to protect fledgling peregrine falcons while still allowing access to popular hiking and climbing routes near the birds’ nesting sites. For the second … Read more
You have discovered one of our Archived reports. for the latest news on these resort openings please click here: Sierra Rec Magazine- Vail resorts – Lake Tahoe – Sept 3, 2020 – Ski season may look and feel a bit different in 2020 but it will indeed happen! This week Heavenly, NorthStar and Kirkwood, all … Read more
Rainbow Canyon, commonly called Star Wars Canyon will pay tribute to the pilot, Lieutenant Commander Charles Z. Walker DEATH VALLEY, CA –On July 31st, 2019, a Navy Super Hornet jet crashed near Rainbow Canyon in Death Valley National Park, killing the pilot and injuring several visitors who were viewing the aircraft training at low altitudes … Read more
The National Park Service awarded Sierra Institute the Wes Henry Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Award, in the “External Partner” category, for our Wilderness Fuels Module Crew’s work in Lassen National Park Mineral, CA – A partner of Lassen Volcanic National Park, Sierra Institute for Community and Environment, is the recipient of the National Park Service (NPS) … Read more
Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar Will Open With Reservation Restrictions in 2020-21 Season Tahoe Ca – August 27, 2020 – As summer starts to wrap up in the Tahoe Region in 2020 many residents and visitors have turned their attention and questions about what ski season may look like in the new Covid pandemic culture that … Read more
Voluntary Evacuation Order for Camp Nelson and Ponderosa As Fire threatens Golden Trout Wilderness Region SPRINGVILLE, CALI. August 24, 2020 – The Castle Fire on the Western Divide Ranger District, northeast of the mountain community of Ponderosa, has grown to approximately 5,000 acres. The fire continues to move further into the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Sequoia National … Read more
As a seasoned backpacker with over 10 years exploring Yosemite’s trails, I’ve always craved adventure. But my 2020 trip to Vogelsang Pass via Rafferty Creek was unlike any other. It wasn’t just about the destination; it was the journey filled with unexpected solitude and breathtaking scenery. In February 2020 when I booked this trip to … Read more
Highway 120 west of Groveland (outside Yosemite) is closed due to a fire Yosemite national Park – August24, 2020 – The Moccasin Fire has resulted in the closures of Highways 120 west of Groveland and 49 south of the Hwy 120 junction. Yosemite remains open and is accessible from Groveland. Visitors coming from west of … Read more
California’s Oldest State Park, Big Basin Redwoods, Extensively Damaged SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks issued full or partial closures today for more than two dozen parks due to the ongoing wildfires burning across much of the state. Camping reservation holders impacted by the wildfires are being contacted with cancellation information. Some parks remain partially open but … Read more
Death Valley is breaking records and living up to reputation this week View this post on Instagram Keeping our reputation for being the Hottest Place on Earth! Preliminary data puts yesterday's high temperature at 130°F (54.4°C)! If verified, this would be the hottest temperature officially recorded on Earth since 1913 (also recorded in Death Valley)! … Read more
Tahoe RCD would like to hear from South Lake Tahoe residents and visitors about how they use the meadow and answer question about the project South Lake Tahoe, CA – August 12, 2020 – Tahoe Resource Conservation District invites you to attend a virtual field tour for the Johnson Meadow Restoration Project on August 18th from … Read more
Keep Tahoe Bears Wild! Agencies Encourage Use of Bear Resistant Canisters LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As a reminder, backcountry visitors should practice proper food and garbage storage and behave appropriately when hiking and backpacking in Bear Country. This summer, wilderness rangers report bears are successfully taking down food-hangs in Desolation Wilderness. And over the last several … Read more
Red Flag Warning (VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER) for the Lake Tahoe Basin Zone CA-272 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from noon to 9:00p.m. Tahoe City, Calif. August 11, 2020 – The National Weather Service (NOAA) has determined that fuel moistures and atmospheric conditions warrant a Red Flag Warning (VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER) for the Lake Tahoe … Read more
Temporary Big Stump Picnic Area Closures Began Monday 8/10 SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. August 11, 2020 – Temporary weekday closures of Big Stump Picnic Area in the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park began Monday, August 10 in connection with a trail improvement project. This project will modify the existing … Read more
Free Entrance to National Parks and Public lands for August 5, 2020 WASHINGTON – In celebration of President Trump signing the Great American Outdoors Act, Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced free entrance to national parks and public lands for August 5, 2020, and he designated August 4th as the “Great American Outdoors Day.” … Read more
Hikers and Backpackers Can Expect Helicopter and Remote workers at Gem Lake Dam Staring August 10. June lake Ca, August 5 2020, – SCE will replace the Gem Lake gate valve assembly with a new valve to maintain the safe operation of the dam. The new valve will allow for greater control over outflow and … Read more
Carson Canyon Railbike Tours deliver an experience unlike any other in Nevada Starting August 8, 2020 Carson City, Nev. , August 3 2020,– All aboard! Visit Carson City, in partnership with the V&T Railway Commission, have announced an all-new attraction unlike any other in northern Nevada. It’s not a train, it’s not a bike, but it is … Read more
Bi-Partisan Support For Great American Outdoors Act Provides A New Era For Conservation and Recreation in this Country. washington, August 3, 2020 – Heralded as the most significant conservation bill in a generation, President Trump today signed the Great American Outdoor Act today in Washington.. The bill passed the House and Senate with historic bipartisan support … Read more
Forest Service Cancels Taylor Creek Visitor Center Programs SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., July 31, 2020 – After much discussion and deliberation, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has made the difficult decision to cancel planned interpretive programs and visitor services at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center through the end of October, including second- … Read more
Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev., July 30, 2020 – Agencies unveiled a plan last week to address congestion and improve the recreation experience along the Emerald Bay corridor on Lake Tahoe’s south shore, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Tahoe Transportation District, and TRPA invite public comment on … Read more
FOREST SERVICE REMINDS VISITORS OF CALIFORNIA STATE-WIDE CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS VALLEJO, Calif. – In May, National Forests in California enacted state-wide campfire restrictions, until further notice, to protect the health and safety of communities and firefighters. Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a campfire on National Forests in California remain prohibited, except for developed campgrounds and certain … Read more
NPS proposes improvements to visitor service program Members of the public are invited to share their comments on the proposed rule. Comments can be submitted online. WASHINGTON – Today, the Trump Administration announced that for the first time in twenty years, the National Park Service (NPS) is proposing long overdue improvements to the regulations that govern contracts … Read more
Wildfire in Ahwahnee Meadow one of Seven Human Caused fires in Yosemite for July. Yosemite National Park – National Park Service (NPS) firefighters and investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify those responsible for igniting a wildfire in Ahwahnee Meadow on the night of July 15, 2020 in Yosemite National Park. The fire was extinguished … Read more
National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service working together to support birds’ recovery SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. July 2020 – Recently reintroduced endangered California condors continue to reoccupy parts of their historic range, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and adjacent foothills. Condors were seen atop Moro Rock, a … Read more