A beautiful Late Fall hike in the Lakes Basin

Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake Loop in the Lakes Basin Recreational Area of Plumas County Late October hiking can be so spectacular in the Sierra Nevada. October is my & my son’s favorite hiking month, sometimes because of the fall colors, but often just because we enjoy that cold air on the lungs when climbing in the … Read more

Plumas National Forest Christmas tree permits on sale

christmas tree humboldt toiyabe

Permits for Plumas National Forest Available in Person and Online QUINCY, Calif. – With the holiday season underway, Christmas tree permits for the Plumas National Forest are now available at local Forest Service offices or online through www.Recreation.gov/ .  Permits cost $10 and are nonrefundable.  A maximum of two permits can be purchased per household and … Read more

RETURNING TO HEAVEN

MY ADVENTURE BACK TO THE SIERRA FOR A LITTLE HORSEBACK RIDING WITH GOLD LAKE STABLES I grew up triangled between 3 small towns in the northern Sierra, Portola, Clio, and Graeagle, California. If you were passing through in your car & if you blinked, you would miss seeing the small scenic town amongst the tall … Read more

Plan Appropriately For Plumas National Forest Recreation this week

Plumas National Forest Recreation Conditions Varied this Weekend After Severe Weather QUINCY, CA – June 17, 2022 — After a week that included hot weather, widespread rain and thunderstorms, landslides and gusty winds, area residents and visitors planning to recreate on the Plumas National Forest this weekend are encouraged to plan their trip and be … Read more

Plumas Eureka State Park Fully Open For Season

Graeagle Ca – June3, 2022 – Plumas Eureka State park announced today that they have opened campgrounds, the museum and all interpretive programs for the summer season. Plumas-Eureka State Park is open year-round for day use. Hiking trails and unpaved roads are open for visitor exploration. The Upper Jamison Campground is open for 2022 camping season. Camp Lisa … Read more

A Growing Lure of Black Garlic in Graeagle

How Generational Visitors to Plumas County Turned One Covid Shutdown Into A Thriving Local Family Business and Mountain Lifestyle. Graeagle Ca – When I stumbled upon the Pinecone Kitchen on Social channels, I must confess the first works that I said were “Black what?” It was just such an odd item to see come across … Read more

A Weekend Get Away in Graeagle California

Early Spring Weekends in the Mountains Are Refreshing Graeagle California, March 2022 – North of Truckee Ca. on HWY 89 is a stretch of country that screams mountain life. Fresh clear water streams, Large Alpine Meadows, thick forest landscapes, wildlife around just about every bend and small yet robust local mountain towns filled with people … Read more

Fern Falls Trail Bridge – Temp. Closure

a wooden bridge over a stream

Public Safety Alert – Plumas National Forest Sierrra Rec Magazine – QUINCY, CALIF. June 2, 2020 – The Fern Falls Trail Bridge is closed to protect the visiting public, until it can be demolished and removed, likely in summer 2020. Lower Fern Falls (non-motorized) Trail (#12E41) remains open and may be accessed by fording Graeagle … Read more

New Multi-use Single Track Trail Approved From Portola to Gold Mountain

The Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger district, Tahoe National Forest and Sierra Buttes Range District approve project to connect approx 19.79 miles of multi-use single track from the city of Portola to then recreational community of Gold Mountain. Giving recreational opportunity to the Beckwourth peak region. The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship posted this release on … Read more

Plumas NF fire use restrictions lifted forest-wide

Plumas Tracks

Fire restrictions lifted on federally-managed land QUINCY, CA – The Forest Service announced that fire restrictions will be lifted for federally managed lands in the Plumas National Forest (PNF) effective Monday, Sept 23, 2019.Restrictions on private land remain in place and are managed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (http://calfire.ca.gov). Forest visitors … Read more

Trout Unlimited Sponsors Free Junior Fishing Derby at Graeagle June 9th

Grab your fishing pole for the Graeagle Junior Fishing Derby happening Saturday, June 9th at the Graeagle Mill Pond. Cast off at 7:00 am for this free event. For kids 16 and under, there’s no fishing license required. Bait and tackle are limited, so come early.   This event is sponsored by Trout Unlimited.   Camping … Read more

Plumas National Forest Seeking Campground Hosts for 2018 season

Little Grass Valley Reservoir & Gold Lake Are in Need of Campground Hosts for 2018 Season QUINCY, Calif – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs near La Porte, California and for Gold Lake Campground in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area near Graeagle, … Read more

Plumas National Forest Adds Camping Opportunities in Little Grass Valley

Little Grass Valley reservoir campsites available for reservation Release Date: Jun 26, 2015 Visitors now have more opportunities to reserve their favorite campsites at Little Grass Valley reservoir located just outside LaPorte, CA within the Plumas National Forest . Little Beaver campground sites in loops A & B may now be reserved by visiting www.recreation.gov or by … Read more

8 Great Recreation Day Trips to Sierra Valley & Sierra County CA

Yuba river fall colors

Explore Sierra County with these great day trips Sierra County Ca,-  A trip to this Central Sierra region can often capture your imagination, as the central Sierra does not seem to have changed much from the days of the California gold rush, when gold seeking argonauts worked the rivers and mountains in search of their fortune. Sierra … Read more