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SONORA, Calif., – Forest Supervisor Jason Kuiken signed Forest Order STF-16-2020-04, which replaces the current area and road closure order. The order identifies the high-elevation roads on Calaveras and Summit Ranger districts that remain under seasonal closure. The order is effective from May 2, 2020 through June 30,2020. View a copy of Forest Order STF-16-2020-04 and the … Read more
Kaiser Pass Road to VVR will open to the public June 1st 2020 Sierra Rec Magazine – May 2020 – Feeling safe to get out in explore in 2020? Does beautiful high country scenery, record brown trout fishing, pine trees and camping sound like your jam for the summer? Vermilion Valley resort located at the … Read more
TDVA Cancels July 4th Fireworks Show – Labor Day show possibility to be determined May 14, 2020 (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – The annual award-winning Fourth of July “Lights of the Lake” display has been cancelled to follow safety measures for large-scale events. The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority, the fireworks sponsor, will evaluate a possible Labor Day display … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – Minden NV – May 5, 2020 – The Minden Airport – Aviation round -up announced today that the regional favorite air show has been canceled for 2020. The Aviation round-up featured acts such as the Thunderbird and the Blue Angels over the past several years and has hosted over 30,000 visitors … Read more
Just seven miles north of Portola, California, Lake Davis is one of those Northern Sierra destinations where the pace of a trip can change as soon as you arrive. Surrounded by pine forests, open meadows and mountain views, the lake has long been a favorite of anglers, camping families and visitors looking for a quieter … Read more
Inyo National Forest Cancels Wilderness Permits including MT Whitney Thru May 15th. National Forest Service News Release – Vallejo, Calif., April 30, 2020– The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, announced that most developed recreation sites will remain closed through May 15. The order does not close trails, trailheads, and general forest areas; these areas remain … Read more
Movement Towards Re-Opening The National Parks Starts With Alaska’s Denali Limited Access for Summer Month’s National Parks, Alaska – April 29, 2020 – The National Park Service announced today that Denali National Park will once again be accessible to the public as it has opened a portion of the Denali Park Road effective immediately. The … Read more
Alternative selected under Finding of No Significant Impact approves fireworks celebrations in a way that protects the memorial, the environment and park visitors. MOUNT RUSHMORE, S.D. , April 29, 2020 – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the return of Independence Day Fireworks to Mount Rushmore National Memorial after an 11-year absence. Following an … Read more
Order includes year-round campfire permit requirement and maintaining a five-foot diameter clearance around campfires on BLM-managed public lands in California SACRAMENTO April 29, 2020 –With the 2020 wildfire year upon us, the Bureau of Land Management has issued a statewide Fire Prevention Order to help prevent the risk of wildfires igniting in California. The Fire Prevention Order serves as … Read more
Electrical Work and Upgrades to be Completed During Closure Sierra Rec Magazine – Yosemite National Park – April 27, 2020 – The Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park will remain closed for the upcoming visitor season in order to complete necessary electrical repairs and upgrades. The Wawona Hotel is generally open to visitors March through … Read more
With A Hopeful Eye Toward The Future, Courage Worldwide Calls Out to Sponsors And Volunteers For the 6th Annual Courage Triathlon. Sierra Rec Magazine – Community Support – April 27, 2020 – In a time when we all are seeking sources of hope in our lives, there are organizations which are continuing to build bridges … Read more
April 20, 2020 (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – By a 3-2 vote last Thursday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved bond issuance for the Tahoe South Event Center, the final step in the project’s approval process. Tahoe Township proponents cited the expected annual economic impact to Douglas County’s south shore of $40-$60 million, an estimated tax surplus … Read more
South Tahoe Beach Cooridor Closed til at least May 15th Covid -19 Shut down already claims 4th of July Fireworks show in Incline Village “The mountain town you love needs you to love it from a safe distance,” said Chaplin. “Stay home, stay healthy and we’ll see you when it’s safe to travel again.” Sierra Rec … Read more
To be able to continue to maintain the accessibility of public lands, it is the responsibility of all of us who visit to do our part and follow CDC and local public health guidance. Washington – April 20, 2020 – America’s public lands belong to the American people. In normal times, many of us regularly … Read more
With Sierra National Parks Officially Closed – Digital Experience Offers Virtual Escape Form Home WASHINGTON– April 18, 2020 – Celebrate National Park Week from April 18 through 26 with fun and innovative digital experiences. While parked at home, journey to national parks through a variety of online activities including virtual tours, scavenger hunts, trivia contests and junior … Read more
Yosemite National Park, April 16, 2020 — Yosemite National Park’s webcam views doubled in the last month as people flocked to the park’s iconic scenes of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan and the High Sierra on Yosemite Conservancy’s website. The webcams are one of several ways Yosemite Conservancy is helping people experience the park from home … Read more
Fines up to $5000 Per individual Possible for Violations IN South Lake TahoeClosures in the South Shore Recreation Corridor will be in effect through April 30, 2020. Correction: Closures in the South Shore Recreation Corridor will be in effect through April 30, 2020 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., April 15, 2020 – In alignment with current federal, … Read more
Preventing Human-Caused Fires and Keeping Firefighters Safe: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Announces Restrictions on Campfires and Smoking, Effective April 15 Sparks, NV., April 14, 2020 – The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is implementing fire restrictions earlier than usual this year to reduce the number of human-caused fires and reduce firefighter exposure to COVID-19 during the current pandemic. The Humboldt-Toiyabe … Read more
Discover the Hidden Gem of Lake Tahoe: DL Bliss State Park Hiking Tours Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in one of the most captivating corners of Lake Tahoe? DL Bliss State Park is your gateway to nature’s wonders, offering a plethora of scenic hiking trails that will leave you in awe … Read more
Alpine county CA, April 8, 2020 – Many have been waiting, probably with expectations of the worst, but the officials in Alpine county and the Death Ride planners officially announced today view their social media pages that this years 40th Anniversary event is canceled and moved to next year. View this post on Instagram We … Read more
PCT ADVENTURES FOR TAHOE GUESTS Are you planning a visit to Lake Tahoe this summer? Seeking a Pacific Crest Trail Adventure in the Tahoe area that won’t break the bank or require you to quit your job and get really extreme? The PCT trail has obviously gained some popularity since the movie “Wild” showed in … Read more
Death Valley is the largest U.S. National Park outside Alaska at 3.4 million acres. Nearly 1000 miles of paved and dirt roads provide access to locations both popular and remote. Even so, 91% of the park is protected as officially designated Wilderness. That wild country includes low valley floors crusted with barren salt flats, rugged … Read more
WOLF CREEK TRAILHEAD ~ CARSON ICEBERG WILDERNESS ~ ALPINE COUNTY CA. Wolf Creek Trail is a well know horseback trail but I seldom see other hikers on the trail. This is one of our favorite quick trip wilderness escapes in the central Sierra. Wolf Creek is one of those out and back day trips that can … Read more
NOBEL LAKE TRAIL IS ACCESSED OFF HWY 4 IN ALPINE COUNTY ENTERING INTO THE CARSON ICEBERG WILDERNESS. “Life is a journey and not a destination” –Dr. Lynn H. Hough 10 – 10.5 miles round trip- Rated Moderate Hike Sierra Rec Trail Review – By Tom Trelenberg – Looking for a hike with diverse landscape including … Read more
Yosemite National Park is an annual spring trip for thousands of families in California and from around the world. The sound of roaring waterfalls filled with ice cold snow melt plummeting to the valley floor and cascading down towering rock fields and along the Merced River valley is a time of harmony in the Sierra. … Read more
Broomfield, Colo. – March 30, 2020 – As individuals and communities contend with the severe impacts of COVID-19, Vail Resorts’ CEO, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Elana’s Pantry, today announced a donation of more than $2.5 million to provide immediate support for both Vail Resorts employees and … Read more
Discovering the Beauty of Vernal and Nevada Falls on the Mist Trail Welcome to the breathtaking world of Yosemite National Park, where nature’s majesty and beauty are on full display. Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite is home to some of the most stunning waterfalls in the world, including the Vernal … Read more
As a Yosemite high country enthusiast (Ok passionate addict), I can talk about locations and make them all seem like they are the best location, hands down in the world to explore. I am un apologetic about this with my friends and readers. I love Yosemite and all that it offers. May Lake and Mt. … Read more
YOUNG LAKES – YOSEMITE HIGH ALPINE HIKE A perfect beginner backpacking experience in Yosemite National Park Back country. This Three lake destination is a Sierra Rec Magazine favorite in Yosemite National Park. Three unique and beautiful high alpine lakes perched on a ridge line between Ragged Peak and White Mountain, and neighboring the popular climbing of Mt … Read more
Gaylor and Granite Lakes on Tioga Pass Provide Yosemite Visitors a Great Day Hike Yosemite National Park Day Hikes – A great day hike in Yosemite Wilderness, with little traffic, sounds almost like an oxymoron in today’s Yosemite National Park experience. Yet just inside the gates of Yosemite’s Tioga Pass entrance is a small trailhead … Read more
Welcome to one of the least visited Jewels in the Sierra. Matthes lake is one of the scenic icons in Yosemite National Park and yet getting to Matthes lake prohibits crowds from gathering at it shores through out the summer. The Matthes Crest is a popular rock climbing destination in Yosemite as the Peaks seem … Read more
GLEN ALPINE TRAILHEAD GIVES HISTORIC ACCESS TO DESOLATION WILDERNESS Desolation Wilderness Trails – Glen alpine trailhead is located at Lilly Lake approx a mile behind Fallen Leaf lake. The Trailhead is a paved parking that gives visitors direct access via rock road to the Historic Glen Alpine Spring Resort. Desolation Wilderness Access from this trailhead … Read more
A GREAT DAY HIKE OR SHORT BACKPACKING DESTINATION SPRING, SUMMER OR FALL AT LAKE TAHOE’S SOUTH SHORES Hiking and Backpacking – Dardanelles Lake in our opinion is the prettiest of the lakes in the Meiss Country of South Lake Tahoe. Located off Hwy 89’s Luther Pass the Christmas Valley trailhead is a less popular starting destination … Read more
The Good News you are headed to Yosemite National Park. the Bad news you only have one day in one of the most photographic national parks int he world. So what is good one day itinerary for Yosemite national park if you want to hike a little but also want to see as much of … Read more
Ebbett’s Pass for those who choose to drive along its skinny mountain lanes provides some of the regions best high mountain lake fishing access. Mosquito Lakes Plop your chair down right next to the highway (if you dare) and fish through the Lilly pads and grasses for Sierra Rainbows. A great place to take the … Read more
Sierra Stays Strong: A Look Back at Unprecedented Times (Spring 2020) In the early days of the global pandemic (Spring 2020), fear gripped the world, and the Sierra Nevada mountains were no exception. Nestled amongst towering pines and majestic peaks, small communities that had thrived for generations on tourism faced a heart-wrenching decision: their very … Read more
Just north of the Sierra and Lassen Volcanic National Parks is a location once described as the eighth wonder of the world. McArthur-Burney Falls State Park in California is one of those destinations that should be on everyone’s bucket list and if you travel state route 89 from Shasta to Lassen Volcanic National Park regularly, I just don’t know … Read more
DENVER, CO, March 10, 2020 –Alterra Mountain Company announces its plans to invest $223 million in capital improvements across its 15 North American mountain destinations for the upcoming year, continuing the company’s commitment to enhancing the guest experience. This year’s $223 million plan includes $50 million for base area facility development, $48 million towards new lifts and … Read more
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK IS MODIFYING OPERATIONS TO IMPLEMENT LATEST HEALTH GUIDANCE Yosemite National Park – March 21, 2020 – Well this would be considered a very dark day for us and many national park enthusiasts across our region. Last night in ligth of the California Shut down bacause of the Covid-19 virus outbreak we received … Read more
