Discover the pristine beauty and captivating wonders of Sierra Nevada’s National Forests. Immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes, ancient trees, and abundant wildlife. From the towering peaks to serene lakes, experience outdoor adventures and find tranquility amidst nature’s grandeur. Explore the Sierra Nevada’s National Forests and create unforgettable memories in this remarkable haven of natural splendor.
Hoover Wilderness Backpacking From Leavitt Meadow Sonora Pass – Leavitt Meadow Ca, – Sonora Pass is known for its rugged steep drive over the Sierra. The vista-view points, access to the PCT and various backcountry lakes and hikes. However, for a true experience of Sonora pass a backpacking trip into the Hoover Wilderness provides an … Read more
Events Planned Throughout The Basin Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – The snow is melting, water is flowing, and wildfire fuels are growing. Despite all the moisture, the wildfire threat remains a concern. Preparing your home and community now is more important than ever. June is “Wildfire Awareness Month” in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and members of … Read more
Plumas National Forest Has Access To Many Great Camping and Fishing Areas this Memorial Day Weekend Plumas National Forest – Quincy Ca – May 23, 2017 – Searching out your favorite recreation areas in Plumas National Forest over the coming Memorial Day Weekend can be as simple as knowing the elevation. Speaking with the team … Read more
Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Weekend Inyo National Forest ~ May 23, 2017– Memorial Day Weekend is viewed as the start of summer and visitors can have a beautiful visit to the Eastern Sierra this weekend. The wildflowers have been spectacular in the Owens Valley, Inyo and the White Mountains and the Sierra Nevada capped … Read more
Plumas National Forest Seeks Campground hosts – Little Grass Valley Reservoir OROVILLE, Calif – May 17, 2017 – The Plumas National Forest is seeking campground hosts for Running Deer & Red Feather Campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley Reservoir near LaPorte, California. The volunteer positions will likely begin in late May and last into September, … Read more
New Campground Openings in Inyo for the weekend. Sierra Rec Magazine ~ National Forest Access Updates – May 18, 2017 – The sun is out and the weekend ahead looks great in the Sierra, so here are the important facts on current openings for camping or exploring in the Inyo National Forest region. Updates include Lundy … Read more
Stanislaus National Forest Suffered Extensive Damage Closing Four Popular National Forest Access Roads SONORA, California – Roads on Stanislaus National Forest suffered extensive damage from winter storms and many will remain closed until at least 2018, including four popular roads. Forest officials warn all the damage has yet to be assessed. Cottonwood Road (1N04) on … Read more
Rising Lake Levels Have Given Greater Access To Frenchman Lake QUINCY, CA – The Lunker Point boat ramp on the west shore of Frenchman Lake in eastern Plumas National Forest is now open. The facility has been closed for the past three years due to drought related, low water levels. Water levels are expected to … Read more
Fallen Leaf Lake Campground to Open May 12th with Limited Access Lake Tahoe, May 3, 2017 – Forest Service campgrounds in the Lake Tahoe Basin are scheduled to open May 12, 2017. However, campgrounds on the West Shore still have a large amount of snow at lake level, which will delay their opening. Meeks Bay … Read more
National Parks Week Is a Great Time to Explore Some Place New With The Family April 2017- National Park Week is the time to discover national parks and the wonders found inside national parks, National Park Week is April 15 to 23, 2017. The Sierra is blessed with four fantastic Parks to explore and so many wonders, there is … Read more
The Inyo National Forest is seeking input for the proposed Shady Rest Fat Bike Grooming project. Fat Bikes are non-motorized bicycles that have a tire tread width of at least 3.7 inches and are propelled by human effort. The proposed action would add six miles of groomed trail and temporarily allow fat bikes on the … Read more
New, Faster, Easier To Use Reservation System Is The Goal For California State Parks Reservations SACRAMENTO, Calif. March 17, 2017 – — Starting this August, Californians will make their state parks camping and tour reservations through a new, faster, easier to use reservation system that features more open access to data. ReserveCalifornia will go live … Read more
Clovis, CA March 06, 2017– The Sierra National Forest is requesting public input for the 2016/2017 State Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) grant funding application cycle. As part of the grant process, the Sierra National Forest is requesting public input or project ideas for what individuals and organizations would like to have included in this application … Read more
CHESTER, Calif., February 16, 2017 – Several of the trails in the Jonesville-Butte Meadows Snowmobile Area have been compromised by heavy rain and snow. Water is tunneling beneath the snow, making it unsafe to groom the trails where this is occurring. Additionally, smaller creeks are overflowing their banks, making travel across them difficult. Visitors should … Read more
Heavy Rains Topple Iconic Pioneer Cabin Tree at Calaveras Big Trees State Park You know I often just repost a lot of the public service announcements from the Forest Service or our National parks. But today I find myself a little mournful of a treasure I will never get to visit. I live only … Read more
Mudd Lake Recreational Area Snowshoeing Adventure New Years Day 2017, a beautiful bluebird ski and great temperatures before the next storm rolls into the Sierra. Time to strap on the snowshoes with my oldest son Brandon and try out a new area in the Sierra. The Silver Lake region on HWY 88 is one of my favorite summer … Read more
Snowshoeing Adventure at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe Stir crazy would be an appropriate word to use for me this week. Many hours at the computer working on our plans for 2017 and finalizing Christmas details and notes. So today when I awoke to snow falling from the sky, I just had to go, get some … Read more
Forest to Sell Christmas Tree Cutting Permits Beginning November 14. For the first time in several decades, the Eldorado National Forest will sell Christmas tree cutting permits. Permits for pine, fir or cedar trees up to 6 inches in diameter at the base will be available beginning November 14, 2016. “The goal of this program … Read more
Christmas tree permits to go on sale in the Lake Tahoe Basin SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. –The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin the sale of Christmas tree permits on Monday, November 7, 2016. Permits cost $10 each (cash or check preferred on South Shore, cash or check only on … Read more
Markleville Ca, Oct. 6, 2016 – The Apline Aspen Fall Festival is set to kick off this weekend as the fall colors peak in the Central Sierra. Two full days of festival events on October 8-9, 2016. Music, exhibitors, and speakers run from 10am to 4pm. We took a drive up to Hope Valley and Red … 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
Back Country Horsemen Partner with Lassen National Forest to Clear Caribou Wilderness Trails Susanville, Calif., August 18, 2016 – The High Country Unit of Back Country Horsemen of California (BCHC) recently partnered with Lassen National Forest to clear trails and build corrals. This past July, more than 20 volunteers gathered at the Cone Lake Trailhead … Read more
Plumas National Forest adds Historic Facility to Recreational Opportunities List QUINCY, California – July 27, 2016 – The historic Crocker Guard Station will open to the public as a recreation rental on August 1, 2016. Located near the Lake Davis Recreation Area on the east side of the Plumas National Forest, this one-of-a-kind venue provides a … Read more
Public Notice: Inyo National Forest Announces Further Fire Restrictions Inyo National Forest , Mono County Ca July 27, 2016 – The Inyo National Forest is expanding fire restrictions to include wilderness areas of the Inyo National Forest. Previously, certain wilderness areas had been exempted. Beginning on Friday, July 29, the following restrictions will be in effect: … Read more
The Annual Death Ride in Alpine County will Run Saturday Closing Several Recreation Highways for Several Hours Alpine County Ca – June 9th, 2016 – The Annual Death Ride, this iconic event is back again in Alpine County California this Saturday. 129 Miles, 5 Central Sierra Passes, and 15,000′ of climb await each rider taking on the … Read more
Fourth Of July Weekend Has increased Fire Restrictions Because of Hot Dry Conditions Bishop Ca, June 30, 2016 – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bishop Field Office and the Inyo National Forest are implementing fire restrictions. The restrictions are in effect on all BLM public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office and Inyo … Read more
Fallen Leaf Campground to close briefly for pesticide treatments SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – As a public safety precaution, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, under direction from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), will temporarily close Fallen Leaf Campground next week to allow county and state public health and vector … Read more
Forest Service Waives Fees for National Get Outdoors Day – June 11 The Sierra is home to 9 National Forest and 22 Wilderness Areas plus four National Parks, There in unlimited area to explore on special days like this Saturday. National Get Outdoors Day is a new annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. … Read more
The Mt. Hough Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest will be conducting an understory burn on the Corridor Underburn project. Planned ignition will begin on Tuesday May 31, 2016 and last one to two days contingent on favorable weather conditions. This project is within the Wildland Urban Interface Area and a Defensive Fuel Profile … Read more
Bears Are Very Active Currently in the Sierra Meaning Increased Importance to Practice Proper Food Storage While Camping and Visting Memorial Day Weekend LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – With the busy summer season quickly approaching, agencies are asking residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal when living in or visiting bear country.There are an … Read more
Multiple Sierra Based California State Parks Take Part in Honoring Our Veterans, Active and Reserve Military Personnel SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks invites veterans, active and reserve military personnel to spend this year’s Memorial Day at one of 142 participating state parks offering free admission. Begun in 1868, Memorial Day is a day to reflect … Read more
SUSANVILLE, Calif., March 2016 – The local nonprofit land conservation organization Lassen Land and Trails Trust has received $9,000 in grant funding from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. These grants are part of the Foundation’s Open OutDoors for Kids program, which supports the White House youth initiative Every Kid in … Read more
CHESTER, Calif., March 30, 2016 – In preparation for the seasonal opening, Lassen National Forest’s Almanor Ranger District has returned the Almanor North boat ramp to the water. However, recreation staff emphasize that all other facilities at this site and throughout the Almanor District remain closed until further notice. For more information, contact Almanor Forestry … Read more
