IT’s The Annual Fishing Season Launch on the Eastern Sierra Starting Saturday June Lakes CA – April 29, 2022 – The Lakes are stocked, the Skies look clear and the late season snow has draped the mountains. What else could you ask for on the opening weekend of fishing on the Eastern sierra front. Welcome … Read more
The State of the Inyo, current as of 10/22/21 Bodie Rd Closed Tioga Pass Closed (120) Hwy 168 after Aspendell Closed Eastern Sierra , October 22, 2012 – Recreational Updates from Inyo National Forest. Popular recreational sites and roads are being closed from the approaching storms this weekend. Expected poor road conditions on many roads … Read more
Mammoth Ca – Oct. 20, 2021 – The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Road at Minaret Vista has closed for the season. The Inyo National Forest is also closing the Lakes Basin Road and the Old Mammoth Road to the Lakes Basin for the season. A series … Read more
BISHOP, Calif., October 18. 2021 – The Bureau of Land Management has eased seasonal fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office in the Eastern Sierra effective immediately, due to cooler weather and more moderate wildland fire danger. The updated fire prevention order lifts the ban on open flames to allow for campfires only … Read more
Mammoth Ca – October 14, 2021 – The Lakes Basin Rd. re-opened today. Visitors should expect snow and ice. The Reds Meadow Rd. and the Old Mammoth Rd. to Lakes Basin remain temporary closures. Please advise visitors that travel on high elevations on all open roads includes ice and snow. Please travel with chains, know … Read more
Inyo National Forest is rescinding Stage II fire restrictions effective October 9th (order is rescinded October 8 at 11:59 pm). This decision is based on reduced fire risk, the recent shift in weather, and cooler and shorter days. None the less, fire danger remains high due to extended drought conditions. Therefore, Stage I fire restrictions remain in place. … Read more
Inyo National Forest staff know that’s this is affecting people’s vacations and plans as well as our local businesses and we truly appreciate your flexibility and patience. Answers to common questions regarding Forest Closure Are Inyo National Forest campgrounds closed? Yes, all campgrounds on the forest are closed. Can I dispersed camp? The forest closure … Read more
Growing and developing fires in multiple regions of the Sierra Cloud the region in smoke and concern Sierra Nevada – July19, 2021 – As summer has progressed and warnings of drought have been continually issued, matched with record heat in June and dry conditions heading into July. We all expected fire season to arrive sooner … Read more
Dexter Fire Update July 16 Mandatory evacuations for campers have been implemented in the Bald Mountain area. The Big Springs and Bald Mountain Springs Campgrounds have been evacuated and are currently closed. Roads in the immediate vicinity are also closed to the public: North of the Owens River Rd. (2S07), east of Highway 395, west … Read more
Reds Meadow area update – Opens Thursday BISHOP, CA June 15, 2021 — Reds Meadow Road (Hwy 203) will be opening this Thursday, June 17, providing public access to Devils Postpile National Monument, Rainbow Falls, Reds Meadow Resort and recreation sites, trailheads and campgrounds in the Reds Meadow Valley. The Reds Meadow Shuttle Service, provided by Eastern … Read more
OWN THE STOKE WITH YOUR 21/22 IKON PASS – Access available starting April 12, 2021: Mammoth Mountain, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Winter Park Lake Tahoe, Ca, March 5, 2021 – Ikon Pass invites skiers and riders across the globe to commit to future adventures when the Ikon Pass goes on sale at its lowest pricing for the 21/22 … Read more
Bishop, Calif. — Effective Jan. 6, the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is easing seasonal fire restrictions on all BLM-managed public lands extending from the southern Owens Valley in Inyo County, north to Topaz Lake and the Nevada border in Mono County. The year-round statewide Fire Prevention Order remains in effect. The BLM is easing fire restrictions … Read more
Now 49 Days Old The Creek Fire Is 60% Contained And Has Burned 357,656 To Date. Mammoth Lakes Air quality still in dangerous stages but poses no threat to Mammoth Lakes or Devil’s Postpile October 23, 2020 Update: Current Situation: The Creek fire continues to burn in the Ansel Adams Wilderness and produce large amounts … Read more
Inyo National Forest is Will Remain Closed to All Activities Heading into Sept 25th Weekend 2020 Inyo National Forest – Mammoth Ca – Sept 23, 2020 – Over the past few days, the Inyo National Forest has been looking at options to re-open the Forest in a modified manner and we have shared that tentative … 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
Mammoth Ca, June 24, 2020 – Inyo National forest and Mammoth area announced that the Lakes Basin Road will open on June 25. Visitors should be advised that hazard tree work continues along the road corridor and that there may be delays while this work is ongoing. The following campgrounds are scheduled to open on … Read more
Mono County and Inyo National Forest Still Struggling to Open For Summer From Covid-19 Restrictions He is the latest from Mono county and Inyo National Forest for weekend travel and camping trips to the Eastern Sierra. With Access Fishing season starting last week in June Lake and Tioga Road opening on June 15th, not sure … Read more
ALTERRA MOUNTAIN COMPANY ANNOUNCES $223 MILLION IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 2020/2021 WINTER SEASON Terrain Expansion, Lodging Renovations, Snowmaking 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. … Read more
Enhance the On-Mountain Experience with Stat Tracking, Friend Groups, and Pass Management DENVER, CO, November 22, 2019 – The new Ikon Pass mobile app is available now in app stores, expanding the on-mountain experience for skiers and riders at 41 global Ikon Pass destinations. At Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, the Ikon Pass mobile app will complement the existing Squaw Alpine app. Ikon Pass holders … Read more
Starting October 15, there is no overnight parking in the Reds Meadow Valley Sierra Rec Magazine – Mammoth Ca, October 10, 2019- The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument are planning for winter on the Reds Meadow Road. The road will close at the Minaret Vista for the season on Sunday, October 27 at … Read more
California’s Family Mountain June Mountain, Mammoth’s sister to the north, opens for its 18/19 winter season on Saturday, December 15. Join the June crew for a day of family fun on the slopes with a first chair ceremony and toast to the season. Events Schedule 7:30AM Ticket Office Opens 8:00AM Chair J1 Opens to the … Read more
NEW Mammoth Improvements: New Flights, Restaurants, Deals and Experiences Expanded Air Service Options Make Mammoth Lakes Easier to Get to Than Ever Before Sierra Rec Magazine- October 2018 – Mammoth Lakes, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2018) — With a new slate of flights, several new restaurants, new on-mountain experiences and over $20M in improvements to Canyon Lodge, … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – Forest Service Announcement – August 30, 2018 – The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument are planning for winter on the Reds Meadow Road. The road will close at the Minaret Vista Gate on October 9, 2018 at noon. The Inyo National Forest’s engineering staff has had to complete … Read more
The Reds Meadow Road to open June 15 Sierra Rec Magazine – June 14, 2018 – The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Valley Road will open on Friday, June 15 at 5:00 pm. The road received damage in two sections of the road, where the sub-grade … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine Featured Event 2017 – Are you looking for that Can’t-miss event in the Sierra this December? How does Fireworks in December sound? Ok let’s one up that… How About Fireworks in December on a base of the Largest Snowpack in the Sierra sound? On Saturday, December 16th travel to Mammoth for the … Read more
Mammoth Lakes: California’s Winter Olympics Launching Pad Sierra Rec Magazine – Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Dec. 5 2017 — Spend any amount of time in Mammoth Lakes and the chances are you’ll bump into an Olympian. From the icons to the up-and-comers, the small Eastern Sierra resort town produces an astonishing number of elite athletes, several … Read more
Inyo NF Campground updates, Road updates and visitor center updates below for some of the regions favorite recreational visits. Sierra Rec Magazine, October 12, 2017 – As fall color explodes on the Eastern Sierra Range. The team in Inyo National forest are busy preparing for a long fun winter. But the fall recreation season is … Read more
Crystal Clear Waters Combined With High Alpine Peaks That Will Stop You In Your Tracks Sierra Rec Magazine Adventure Review – September 2017 – Visiting and Exploring 20 Lakes Basin was so much more than I had expected. Have you ever heard a review of a location and it just didn’t do it for you, so … Read more
The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Valley Road will open on Friday, July 21 at 8:00 am. Sierra Rec Magazine – Sierra Access Updates- July 20, 2017 – The Road to Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls and Reds Meadow will open Friday, July 21, at 8:am to the public. … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine- National Monument Updates – June 27, 2017 – Forest engineers are assessing storm damage to the Reds Meadow and Devils Postpile Road and there is no estimated opening date for the road at this time. Crews have only recently been able to get into the Reds Meadow Valley after plowing operations were completed.The … Read more
The Reds Meadow Valley Road is closed for the 2016 season. The Inyo National Forest makes every effort to keep the Reds Meadow Valley Road open through October 15th. After October 15th, the road remains open until natural conditions such as snow or ice warrants closure of the road. The road temporarily closed for a … Read more
Inyo National Forest Receives National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant for June Mountain Whitebark Pine Restoration Mammoth Ca, Oct 5, 2016 – The Inyo National Forest, in partnership with Cal Trout and the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (MMSA), received one of the first round of National Fish and Wildlife (NFWF) grants as part of the recently … Read more
Eastern Sierra Color Is Starting To Show Mammoth Ca, Sept 1. 2016 – Reports out of the Eastern Sierra for this Labor Day Weekend are reporting that fall color is just starting at various spots around the Eastern Sierra. the Eastern Sierra, the Mammoth Area has long been celebrated for its renowned skiing and … Read more
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with Devils Postpile National Monument! View from the top of the Devils Postpile formation Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with Devils Postpile National Monument! Five years after celebrating the centennial of the designation of Devils Postpile National Monument, we are celebrating another … Read more
The Oldest Continuous Running Motocross in the USA Set to Kickoff Friday in Mammoth Mammoth Ca, June 6, 2016 – Every summer racers have flocked to Mammoth Mountain for the Mammoth Motocross . It is the oldest continuous running motocross in the USA. The track has changed a little over the years, but the fun hasn’t. … Read more
Mammoth Resorts Excels at Terrain Parks and Summer Camps So with Five New Trails to Unveil This Summer, Move Over Skiers Mammoth Ca- Bear Mountain and Mammoth Mountain, both under the Mammoth Resorts umbrella, finished one and two in TransWorld SNOWboarding’s 2015 Resort Poll Park Rankings. That alone might be all you need to know … Read more
World Class Mountain Bike Parks of The Sierra Are Ready For Summer Riders Sierra Mountains Ca – Memorial Day weekend will be a great weekend for recreation in the Sierra. Not only can you bring your ski’s and catch some late snow runs at Squaw Valley, but you can bring your Mountain Bike and bike … Read more
Work to Begin to Open Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow Roads The Inyo National Forest, in cooperation with the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Cal Trans, is beginning work to open the Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow roads. These areas are popular recreation destination for visitors and locals alike and provides access to the Devils … Read more
Off Limits Snowmobile action raises concerns in INYO National Forest. Inyo National Forest, February 2016 – Based upon reports from rangers and visitors alike, the Inyo National Forest is reminding snowmobilers to respect off-limit areas of the forest that are closed to snowmobiles. Forest Service rangers are patrolling closed areas for illegal snowmobile activity; … Read more
Think a position with the National Forest is in your future? Bishop Ca, Dec 30, 2015 – The Inyo National Forest is preparing for the summer season and may fill seasonal positions in Lee Vining, June Lake, Mammoth Lakes, Tom’s Place, Bishop, Independence and Lone Pine. Positions include forestry technicians (fire, wilderness/trails), visitor services, maintenance, … Read more