Sierra National Parks including Lassen Volcanic, Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Death Valley and other regional Parks with in driving distance.
Death Valley Search and Rescue Locate Missing Traveler DEATH VALLEY, CA, June 3, 2022 – Searchers located the body of John McCarry (69, from Long Beach) on June 1 in a remote section of Death Valley National Park. McCarry’s last contact with a family member was a text message sent on May 15 from Olancha, … Read more
Evergreen Lodge in Yosemite National Park Continues Celebrating 100 Years Of Family Adventures You know this place if you have ever driven to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir for a day hike or backpack trip. But did you know that for 100 years, it has been the secret sauce for family magic in Yosemite National Park? Hidden … Read more
Manzanita Lake Campground opens today Lassen Volcanic National Park – May 20. 2022 – Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway is now open to vehicles between the Loomis Museum and Devastated Area (10 miles). Manzanita Lake Campground opens today and the Manzanita Lake Area is snow-free. Reservations are highly recommended. First-come, first-served sites may be available … Read more
Tioga Pass Will Open to Vehicle Traffic Friday May 27, 2022 Tioga Road (the continuation of Highway 120 through the park) is scheduled to open to vehicular traffic on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 9 am. A reservation is required to drive into *or through* Yosemite between 6 am and 4 pm through September 30; … Read more
The summer Season officially kicks off today in Yosemite requiring all visitors from 6am till 4pm to have a reservation for entry into the park. Yosemite National Park- May, 20, 2022 – A reservation will be required to drive into or through Yosemite National Park from May 20 through September 30, 2022, for those driving into the … Read more
Transportation Into Yosemite National Park on YART is now Open for the Summer of 2022. Yosemite National Park Transportation – May 17, 2022 – Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) is pleased to announce the Summer 2022 schedules are now available for reservation for all YARTS services into Yosemite Valley. The Yosemite National Park entrance … Read more
Yosemite National Park announces the opening season for climbing the Half Dome cables in 2022 Yosemite National Park – May 17, 2022 – Exciting news! The Half Dome cables will be up for the season on Thursday, May 19, 2022. A permit is required to summit Half Dome. Most permits are available via a preseason … Read more
International Dark Sky Week April 22- 30 Death Valley National Park – April 22, 2022 – April 22-30 is International Dark Sky Week! This week we will be doing a series of posts to celebrate night skies and to bring awareness to the light pollution which threatens our enjoyment of dark places. To kick things … Read more
Traffic delays in Butte Valley and Goler Wash in Death Valley DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – The National Park Service will be working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to gather non-native burros from remote areas of Death Valley National Park from April 25 through mid-May 2022. Visitors to Death Valley National Park may experience … Read more
AMARGOSA VALLEY, NV – Fish biologists are excited to report increased numbers of one of the world’s rarest fishes. Scientists counted 175 Devils Hole pupfish, which is the most they’ve observed in a spring count in 22 years. This momentous count also marked the 50th anniversary of counting pupfish using SCUBA, dating back to April 6th, … Read more
Substantial Damage To Highway 180 Near Boyden Cavern Kings Canyon National Park – April 21, 2022 – Cal trans and the Sequoia Parks Conservancy to day announced that the opening of the Cedar Grove area in Kings Canyon National park will not be opening on Friday, April 22 as scheduled, due to a significant rockslide … Read more
Celebrate National Park Week 2022 April 16 to 24! National Parks USA- April 15, 2022 – The Kick off of the spring and summer season across the nation in our National parks will start Saturday April 16 with a Free Access Pass to all our National Parks. Each year across the nation the National Parks … Read more
SEQOUIA NATIONAL PARK – April14, 2022 – As travelers approach summer season and with next week visitors celebrating national Park week across the country, we want to get the info out that Crystal Cave will be closed in 2022. On Thursday September 9, 2021, the Cabin, Colony, and Paradise Fires were ignited by lightning and … Read more
See the biggest tree in the world, climb to spectacular views, and go caving as you discover the best of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Giant trees, deep canyons, and towering mountains: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks encompass some of the most majestic sights not just in California, but anywhere in the world. Ranging … Read more
Better Late than Never Lassen Prepping for Late Winter Storm Dump. Lassen Volcanic National Park – April 13, 2022 – Two weeks ago the roadways were well on their way to being snow free in Lassen Volcanic National Park . With limited snowfall the park services had already cleared over 1.5 miles of roadway past … Read more
DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park welcomed 1,146,551 visitors in 2021. This was about two-thirds of the park’s highest visitation level, set in 2019. Winter and spring visitation was close to pre-pandemic levels. January through April 2021 had visitation at 86% of record levels. Most of the drop in visitation was in the … Read more
(StatePoint) The spring camping season is here and it’s time to get ready. These five must-have items are not only compact, they’ll ensure you have fun and make the most of your trip: Rest and relaxation: After a day of vigorous activity, you deserve to put your feet up. And there is no better way … Read more
2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Conservancy’s art programs in the park Yosemite National Park – 2022 – Yosemite Conservancy will celebrate a 40th year of art programs in the park with a Celebrations that will commence with the grand reopening of Happy Isles Art and Nature Center in Yosemite Valley on April 4, … Read more
The Sequoia Shuttle is back this year, from May 26th through September 11th. Visalia Ca. March 23, 2022 – In the world of sky rocketing fuel costs and the push for sustainable and eco-friendly way to enjoy our National Parks, there may be no better service that the Sequoia Shuttle that runs from Visalia to Sequoia … Read more
Lack of Snowfall in 2022 Allows for an Early Start to Snow Removal in Lassen Volcanic National Park roads. Lassen Volcanic National Park – March 21, 2022 – The 30-mile Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway traverses avalanche-prone slopes with up to 2,000 foot drops and can hold a snowpack up to 40 feet deep. Snow clearing … Read more
Summer Camping Updates in Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park – March 21, 2022 – Are you considering a visit to Yosemite national Park in 2022? Several changes are in place for 2022 that can effect how you enjoy your stay. This is a quick post to get an update on Camping, Entry and Backpacking … Read more
How Can You travel To And In Yosemite National Park In Responsible Eco-friendly Ways? Yosemite National Park – March 2022 – Let’s face it we seem to be facing a very challenging time for travel to and from some of our favorite locations the United States. Not only are gas prices soaring making trips more … Read more
National Park Service Requests Public Input on Project to Plant Giant Sequoia Seedlings in Area Burned at High Severity in the 2020 Castle Fire within Sequoia National Park SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS,Calif. February 22, 2022 – The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a project to plant seedlings of giant … Read more
A Sierra Nevada Springtime Tradition Spring in the Sierra. A season of anticipation, new opportunities and the sound of roaring water deep in the canyons and off the mountainsides. It is a season of mixed opportunities for the outdoor explorer. In many areas you can still find incredible snow to ski and snowshoe. In other … Read more
A reservation will be required to drive into Yosemite National Park from May 20 through September 30, 2022 Yosemite National Park – February 16, 2022 – Yosemite National Park today announced it will once again return to a summer reservation travel system in the park starting May 20, 2022. A reservation will be required to … Read more
28 Grants Awarded Will Get Nearly 9,000 Kids Outside Washington, D.C /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The National Park Trust is pleased to announce the first round of grantees for the Every Kid Outdoors Transportation Grants Program. In partnership with the USDA Forest Service, the National Park Trust developed the Every Kid Outdoors grant to support schools and … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – February 2022 – Sometimes you just get lucky on who you know. I recently was invited by a friend who has rebuilt a International Scout from the 70’s and was going on a 4×4 adventure trip with other scout owners across the country into Death Valley. One of the biggest highlights … Read more
Attention Yosemite Campers The National Park Service in Yosemite has announced the North Pines Campground Early Access Lottery Pilot. The National Park Service is piloting a lottery system for North Pines Campground reservations for arrival dates from July 21 through September 14, 2022. Successful lottery applicants will have an opportunity to make a reservation for campsites … 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
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service will have five entrance fee-free days in 2022. The free admission days are designed to encourage discovery and visitation of the country’s variety of national parks. With at least one in every state, national parks are accessible places to visit to refresh body, mind and spirit. The free entrance dates for 2022 are: Monday, January 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day … Read more
Apply to hike Angels Landing in April and May SPRINGDALE, Utah – Planning a visit to Zion National Park this spring? Starting today and until 11:59 p.m. MT on January 20, you can apply for a permit to hike at Angels Landing between April 1 and May 31. Learn how at go.nps.gov/AngelsLanding . “We expect many … Read more
Check out a quick podcast review of our favorite 10 day hikes off Tioga Pass and Tuolumne Meadows . The Tuolumne area of Yosemite is kind of my special playground. I visit 3-4 times a year just to do another day hike and take photos My visits range from extremely easy strolls, enjoying a river … Read more
New Out Door Hospitality Experience for Joshua Tree Visitors Joshua tree National Park – Winter 2021 Edition – AutoCamp will open a new Joshua Tree location on Dec. 16, offering the unique outdoor hospitality experience amongst the famed Joshua Trees and subtle rock formations. The 25-acre property located adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park will … Read more
Arsenic, lead, zinc, and antimony in a national park? DEATH VALLEY, CA – The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public feedback on a proposal to remove contaminated soils from Gold Hill Mill in Death Valley National Park. The mercury amalgamation mill was in use from the 1930s through the 1950s in Warm Springs Canyon in … Read more
Joshua Tree National Park – November 23, 2021 – Winter holidays and the spring months are the busiest times of the year at Joshua Tree National Park. Crowded conditions create limited parking, full campgrounds, and lines at park entrances. The three best ways to prepare for your visit to Joshua Tree National Park are: Buy … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – November 18, 2021 – Yosemite National Parks Largest Campground has huge plans for renovations and recovery in 2022 and 2023. A major project to rehabilitate the Tuolumne Meadows Campground is underway. As a result, the campground will be closed until 2024 or 2025 (depending on length of construction season, weather delays, … Read more
Joshua Tree National Park – November 16, 2021- For three days, Tuesday, November 16; Thursday, November 18; and, Monday, November 22, 2021, Joshua Tree National Park managers will close a section of Odell Road north of Queen Valley Road for visitor and staff safety. This temporary closure will allow the park to continue to repair damage to vegetation and soils caused … Read more
The first wave of Yosemite Wilderness Permits Early in November Each Year. Yosemite National Park, November 11, 2021 – Yosemite National Park features 1,200 square miles of iconic landscapes with millions of visitors traveling to Yosemite to experience the park and its wilderness each year. In 1984 Congress designated 95 percent of what is today … Read more
Funds will be used to support giant sequoia conservation efforts in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Wilderness Permit Reservations for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Moving to Recreation.gov Featured hero image: shows a park manager in the midst of giant sequoias killed in the SQF Complex located in the Board Camp Grove, Sequoia National … Read more
A jewel of inland California, Joshua Tree National Park draws tourists from around the world. Here are some reasons why you should plan your visit.
