Field Tested: IBEX Goat Tee
Your New Favorite Base Layer for Sierra Adventures When it comes to Merino wool base layers, I’ve...
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Author: Charlie Pankey
Yosemite Camping Returns in Full for Summer 2025: All Campgrounds to Open for First Time Since 2019
Camping in Yosemite Just Got a Whole Lot Better For the first time in six years, Yosemite National...
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Introducing Our New Partner: KÜHL Clothing — Summer Just Got Cooler
At Sierra Rec Magazine, we’re always on the lookout for brands that match the spirit of the Sierra...
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Lavender, Blueberries & Sierra Vibes: Why Lavender Blue Harvest Days in Apple Hill Belong on Your Summer Calendar
June 21–22 & June 28–29, 2025 | Camino, CA When it comes to sensory-rich summer adventures in...
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BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions Across Eastern Sierra: What It Means for Summer Adventure
By Sierra Rec Magazine StaffJune 12, 2025 As the Sierra summer season heats up and dry conditions...
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Reno BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival Fires Up Downtown This Weekend
Why June Is the Perfect Time to Explore Reno and the Sierra’s Northern Edge When it comes to...
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Celebrate Carson Valley Days 2025: Jurassic Fun in Our Hometown
June 12–15, 2025 | Minden & Gardnerville, Nevada There’s something special about a town that...
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A Smarter Way to Explore the Sierra AllTrails Peak Membership
AllTrails Peak Membership Launches June 11 Sierra Rec Magazine is excited to announce the arrival...
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Discover Alpine County California
Two people per square mile! in a time of solitude and social distancing is there a better visitor...
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Into the Wild Heart of Alpine County: A Summer Escape Guide with Owen White
Podcast Feature: Sierra Rec Now – Episode with Owen White, Visit Alpine County If there’s one...
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Hiking to Leavitt Lake: A Hidden Sierra Adventure off Sonora Pass
By Charlie Pankey, Sierra Rec Magazine Escape the crowds and experience one of the Eastern...
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Three Iconic Trail Running Events. One Legendary Mountain.
Olympic Valley Becomes the Epicenter of Trail Running This June with Broken Arrow, TrailCon, and...
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Trail-Tested – The Sun Hoodie That Does It All
Helly Hansen’s Shine Solen Half-Zip proves its versatility in both high Sierra hikes and multi-day...
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Answering the Call: Help Rebuild Bear Valley’s Trails This Summer
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine There’s a saying that echoes through the backcountry this...
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Field Tested: Danner Boulder Ridge Pants
Built for granite scrambles and brewery patios—your spring-to-fall Sierra trail pant has arrived....
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Lake Almanor in June: Where Mayflies Rise and Big Rainbows Follow
The Power of Hex Hatch Fishing By Captain Rob Ayers | Adapted for Sierra Rec Magazine There’s a...
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Part of Wyandotte Campground to Remain Closed Through July 15 to Protect Nesting Bald Eagles
By Sierra Rec Magazine Staff | June 6, 2025 LA PORTE, CA — As summer recreation ramps up in the...
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Chasing the Ghosts of the Sierra’s Native Giants
By Charlie Pankey, Sierra Rec Magazine Every June, just as the last snowfields retreat from the...
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The Great Reno Balloon Race Lifts Off with New Features for 2025 – Sept. 5–7
Event organizers mark National Hot Air Balloon Day with reveal of this year’s balloon race...
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Celebrate Sierra Traditions at the Big Time Logging Jamboree – June 7 in Chester, CA
CHESTER, CA — The smell of pine, the sound of chainsaws, and the cheers of the crowd—summer in...
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California OHV Commission Heads to Tahoe National Forest for Public Tour and Meeting – June 11–12
KINGS BEACH, CA — Off-road enthusiasts, land stewards, and outdoor access advocates take note: the...
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Inside Crystal Cave and Sequoia National Park
Sierra Rec Now Podcast Interview: An Insiders view of the Opening of Crystal Cave and how it...
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10 Best Pet-Friendly Sierra Nevada Campgrounds (You and Your Dog Will Love)
Summer is here and so is National Camping Month – the perfect time to plan an outdoor adventure...
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A Close Call at Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Inspectors Intercept Vessel with Golden Mussels At first glance, watercraft inspections...
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Trusted on the Trail: Our New Affiliate Partnership with Gregory Packs
At Sierra Rec Magazine, we believe in putting gear to the test—and when it earns our trust, we...
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High and Mighty: Your Guide to Climbing California’s 14ers in the Sierra Nevada
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine – Summer Issue 2025 Where Legends Are Forged: The Allure...
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Where the Light Lingers: Reflections on Alpenglow in the Sierra
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine There’s a moment in the Sierra when the light...
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Experience the Reno River Festival 2025
Experience the Reno River Festival 2025 A Thrilling Weekend Adventure Near Lake Tahoe As the...
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Tahoe Bike Month Returns This June
Celebrate 20 Years of Pedal-Powered Adventure: Tahoe Bike Month Returns This June By Charlie...
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Highway 395’s Greatest Hits: 12 Jaw-Dropping Adventures in the Eastern Sierra
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine The Road That Never Stops Giving There’s a moment—usually...
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Planning the Ultimate Dog-Friendly Hiking Adventure
Key Takeaways Discover the essentials for a successful dog-friendly hike. Learn from expert hiking...
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How to Plan a Smarter Yosemite Trip in 2025: Insider Tips from Visit Mariposa County
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine | Trail-Tested Stories Podcast Thinking about visiting...
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Chasing Waterfalls on Deer Creek: A Trail Experience Through Canyon Gorges, Fish Ladders, and Spring Runoff Magic
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine There’s something ancient about the sound of a fast-moving...
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Lake Tahoe Forest Sites for Memorial Day 2025: What’s Open, What’s Not, and How to Stay Safe
By Sierra Rec Magazine Staff As Memorial Day Weekend 2025 approaches, many of us are preparing for...
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TRIBUTARY WHITEWATER LAUNCHES IMMERSIVE GOOGLE STREET VIEW EXPERIENCE OF FOUR ICONIC WHITEWATER RIVERS
LOTUS, Calif. (May 21, 2025) – Tributary Whitewater announces the launch of Google...
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