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Winter Is the Sierra’s Most Honest Season—Here’s H...

Posted by Charlie Pankey | Dec 16, 2025 | Lifestyle, Snowshoeing, Travel, Winter REC | 0 |

Top 20 Fall Color Destinations in the Sierra Mount...

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Winter Is the Sierra’s Most Honest Season—Here’s How I’ve Learned to Experience It Safely

by Charlie Pankey | Dec 16, 2025 | Lifestyle, Snowshoeing, Travel, Winter REC | 0 |

By Charlie Pankey After 18 years of exploring the Sierra Nevada, I’ve come to see winter not as a...

A New Mountain Home and Sierra Winter Update

by Charlie Pankey | Nov 25, 2025 | Lifestyle, Podcasts, Travel | 0 |

A New Mountain Home and Sierra Winter Update By Charlie Pankey, Sierra Rec Magazine In this week’s...

Exploring the Sierra Nevada: Trails, Events, and History

by Sarah Bell | Oct 6, 2025 | Fall Travel, Lifestyle, Travel | 0 |

California’s Sierra Nevada isn’t just another mountain range—it’s the kind of...

Planning a Sierra Nevada Trip With Teens: A Practical, Place-Based Guide

by Jack Harrison | Sep 22, 2025 | Destination reviews, Destinations, Fall Travel, Lifestyle, Travel | 0 |

Families and youth groups love the Sierra Nevada for good reason. In a single weekend you can...

What to Do in the Sierra This Weekend: Balloons, Bass, and Chili

by Charlie Pankey | May 15, 2025 | 2-3 day Itineraries, Destinations, Lifestyle, Travel | 0 |

May 16–18, 2025 If spring in the Sierra had a calling card, this would be the weekend it delivered...

South Lake Tahoe to Ebbetts Pass: A Spring Adventure Full of Waterfalls, Snowmelt, and Sierra Magic

by Charlie Pankey | May 12, 2025 | Destinations, Lake Tahoe, Lifestyle, One day Itineraries, Scenic Route 4 - Ebbett's Pass, Scenic Routes, Travel | 0 |

By Charlie Pankey, Sierra Rec Magazine There’s a moment in every Sierra spring where you can feel...

Field Tested: Pelican Aegis 32″ Rolling Hybrid Duffel

by Charlie Pankey | May 8, 2025 | Field Tested Gear, Gear Guides & Industry News, Lifestyle, Travel | 0 |

Finally, a gear-hauling suitcase that does it all—and still looks like it belongs on an adventure....

5 of the best routes for a Sierra Nevada road trip

by Zack Tyler | Nov 21, 2024 | Lifestyle, RV Travel, Travel | 0 |

The Sierra Nevada offers the perfect blend of rugged natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a rich...

Fun Frozen Dog Treats

by Charlie Pankey | Oct 30, 2024 | Food & Tap, Lifestyle, News and Events | 0 |

(Culinary.net) After a long day at work or an eventful weekend, don’t just treat yourself to...

Three of California’s Most Stunning Natural Wedding Locations

by Gwyneth Tyler | Sep 30, 2024 | Destinations, Lake Tahoe, Lifestyle, National Parks, Yosemite National Park | 0 |

The venue where you tie the knot holds a special significance. It’s the place that sets the...

Tahoe Living: New Hope for Affordable Housing in the Basin

by Charlie Pankey | Aug 7, 2024 | Lake Tahoe, Lifestyle, North Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe | 0 |

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV (Sierra Rec Magazine) – Good news for those who love Lake Tahoe but...

Scrumptious Ways to Simplify Summer Meals

by Charlie Pankey | Aug 7, 2024 | Food & Tap, Health | 0 |

Make weekday dining a breeze with easy, delicious recipes (Family Features) From everyday...

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