Trekking and hiking have gained global popularity, attracting enthusiasts seeking both physical challenge and the tranquility of nature. This rising interest is evident in market projections. GlobeNewswire reports that the global trekking and hiking market is expected to reach $182.9 million by 2028, with a 6% CAGR from 2023. Driving this growth are heightened health … Read more
Bishop, CA – May 7, 2025 — If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the remote beauty of Monache Meadows, one of the most pristine high-elevation valleys in the southern Sierra Nevada, it’s time to hit pause—but only temporarily. As part of an ongoing effort to protect fragile habitats, ensure public safety, and preserve long-term recreational … Read more
An Interview with Withanee Milligan Co Author of Walk of Ages Today on the Sierra Rec Now podcast, host and Publisher Charlie Pankey welcomes Withanee Milligan, the co-author of Walk of Ages, an inspiring memoir that captures one of the most challenging yet meaningful adventures of her life. This extraordinary tale began as a tribute … Read more
2nd Fatality For Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks This Year SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS – A somber shadow looms over the towering majesty of Mt. Whitney in Sequoia National Park, as the year 2023 witnesses the dark stain of tragedy for the second time within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This iconic … Read more
Recreation.gov Reservation System Will start Accepting Applications Tuesday Feb. 1 2022 MT. Whitney, Ca, – January 11, 2022 – Are you ready to scale the Highest Summit in the Lower 48? We’ll like it or not you will need to enter a lottery run by recreation.gov. There are many varied opinions on the process of … Read more
Bishop Ca- The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA) has hired two climbing rangers to patrol the increasingly popular climbing and bouldering areas in the Bishop area. This is the third year of the program. Climbing in the Eastern Sierra is an interagency activity, so the climbing rangers are supported by numerous partners: the Bishop Area … Read more
Movie Rd and Movie Flat Now Day Use Only October 2021 – Alabama Hills has been experiencing a slow “loved to death” for many years. For this reason a new management plan had to implemented this year by the BLM. The new Management plan which was rolled out earlier this summer included new restrictions on … Read more
Apply to the 2021 Mt. Whitney Lottery between February 1 and March 15 Are you ready to tackle the highest point in the lower 48 states? Mt. Whitney lottery application opened today on recreation.gov. With over 6,700 feet of elevation gain on the trail, Mt. Whitney stands at 14,505 feet and is the highest point in … 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
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
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
Southern area of Whitney Portal remains closed, Most Trails to Re-open Whitney Portal, (above Lone Pine), CA, June 30, 2020 – The Whitney Portal emergency evacuation will be lifted on July 2, 2020.by 5:00 pm. The area was evacuated in response to the June 24 5.8 earthquake near Lone Pine, CA and subsequent rockslide at Whitney Portal. … Read more
All visitors should avoid the Mt. Whitney area, including for exiting hikes. The area is unsafe. Whitney Portal Evacuation Remains in Effect US Forest Service Geologists Assessing Whitney Portal UPDATE- Mt. Whitney area, (above Lone Pine), CA, June 26, 2020 – The Whitney Portal emergency evacuation will remain in effect at least through Monday, June … Read more