Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is a favorite of Sierra Rec Magazine Staff. This is a page dedicated to all the news, updates, and features we have posted about Yosemite. Find your Favorite places to stay, Explore and experience.

Snowshoeing Yosemite National Park

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Snowshoeing Yosemite

Snowshoeing and Cross  Country Ski  Trails in the Crane Flats Region of  Yosemite National Park Sierra Rec Magazine – Snowshoe Guides –  Yosemite National Park – Yosemite National Park like so many place in the Sierra is a completely different place from the summer destination that many know.  A great way to explore the park … Read more

Tioga Pass and Glacier Point Will Close Tuesday Nov. 20 In Preparation of Winter Storm

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TRAVEL UPDATES: TIOGA PASS, Glacier Point, Sonora Pass and Ebbets Pass Thanksgiving Weekend Sierra Rec Magazine, Yosemite National Park, November 19th 2018, – Each year we arrive at today with mixed emotions. Yosemite National Park has announced The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at … Read more

EnerPlex 1200 Power Center by Sierra Wave The Perfect Lightweight Companion For Every Roadtrip Adventure

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The New EnerPlex 1200 Provides Needed Power Supply for Camera and Drone Batteries on Road Trip Adventures Sierra Rec Magazine- Product Review – August 2018 – The bigger the adventure the bigger the needs or desire for more conveniences and an increased need for alternative power solutions. We are honored to introduce to you the … Read more

Yosemite Valley to Reopen to Visitors on Tuesday, August 14th, at 9:00 a.m.

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The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias to reopen on Monday, August 13th Yosemite National Park is pleased to announce that Yosemite Valley will reopen to visitors on Tuesday, August 14th, at 9:00 a.m. Yosemite Valley has been closed to visitors since Wednesday, July 25th, due to impacts from the Ferguson Fire. Visitors can access Yosemite … Read more

The Opening Of The Mariposa Grove In Yosemite National Park Will Demand Traffic Controls

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Yosemite National Park Announces Bus Parking Reservations for the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Reservations will be available May 15, 2018 on Recreation.gov  Yosemite National Park announces that parking reservations will be required for all buses over 20 feet in length, including commercial tour buses, non-commercial buses, and mini-buses, to park and visit the Mariposa Grove of … Read more

Yosemite Valley to Close Today at Noon Due To Potential Flooding

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Yosemite Valley is closing on Friday afternoon due to potential flooding Due to anticipated flooding, visitors will no longer be able to enter Yosemite Valley beginning at noon on Friday, April 6, and the Valley will be closed to visitation at 5 pm on Friday. All other areas of the park will remain open, conditions … Read more

Tioga and Glacier Point Roads Closed for the Season in Yosemite National Park

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Public Notice:  Tioga Pass Closed For the 2017/2018 Winter Season Sierra Rec Magazine – Dec, 4, 2017 – In Case you missed it last weekend, one of the annual “saddest days of the year” for us on the Eastern Sierra front happened. The Closing of Tioga Pass for winter. Now we either drive around to … Read more

Breaking News: Cables For Half Dome Will Not Be Up For Memorial Day Weekend

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Winter 2017 Takes Its Toll On Yet Another Annual Summer Ritual Sierra Rec Magazine, May 25, 2017  – Yosemite Announced today that Due to lingering snow, the installation of the Half Dome cables will be delayed until at least June 2 this year (instead of May 26). If you have a Half Dome hiking permit for the … Read more

20 Cant Miss Places To Explore For National Parks Week In The Sierra

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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

"Bike Your Park Day" Rides Planned in All 50 States

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National Parks, September 6, 2016 —  Get ready to take over Your Sierra National Parks via two-wheel Peddle Power, September 24th 2016.  The First Ever Bike Your Park day will be a National event with over 1,300 rides & with nearly 10,000 participants in all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and several countries are already registered for the … Read more

National Park Service Selects National and State Park Concessions El Portal, LLC for El Portal Market Concession Contract

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The National Park Service (NPS) has selected National and State Park Concessions El Portal, LLC for the concession contract to provide visitor services at the El Portal Market, located within the El Portal Administrative Site in Yosemite National Park. The 10-year contract is expected to begin on November 1, 2016, and will include grocery, retail … Read more

Yosemite National Park Expands American Sign Language Services

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Yosemite National Park expands the American Sign Language (ASL) Program offered to Deaf and hearing impaired visitors. The park’s Deaf services program offers trip planning, park orientation at the visitor center, and interpretive services for Deaf and hearing impaired visitors. The program also focuses on employee training in Deaf/disability awareness and outreach to the Deaf … Read more

Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park to Open on Wednesday, May 18

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The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park will open for all vehicular traffic tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at noon. The Tioga Road, bounded on both sides by State Highway 120, is the popular east-west crossing of the Sierra Nevada. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/tioga-road-in-yosemite-national-park-to-open-on-wednesday-may-18.htm Source: Yosemite National Park News

Updates on Tioga Pass and Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park

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Yosemite National Park , May 6th 2016 –  Yosemite National Park has been working since mid-April to open full access to the park. With the early May Storms that are sitting int he Sierra right now, here are some quick updates on expected road closures and delayed openings you can expect. Tioga Road Updated May … Read more

Will The "Firefall" show in Yosemite this winter?

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Yosemite National Park, February 2016 – With the heavy snow pack this season and the warm stretch we have felt in February to date,  the waterfalls in Yosemite National Park are putting on their typical awesome show of power and elegance in Yosemite Valley. Which begs the question, will the Yosemite “Natural Firefall” show its … Read more

Sierra National Parks Prepare For Fee Free Day Monday Jan18th

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Bring the Snowshoes, Skis and Sleds as Monday in Fee Free Day in the Sierra National Parks National Parks, USA-  Fee Free Day for Martin Luther Kings Birthday January 18th, provides everyone the opportunity to take a day and enjoy our national parks. In the Sierra, we are blessed with Four National Parks, Yosemite, Lassen … Read more

15' in review – 16 Great Adventure Trips into the Sierra

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Vernal Falls Yosemite National Park Clarks Point

Our Top Adventure Locations Visited in the Sierra in 2015

Sierra Mountains 2015 –  What a great year of exploring in the Sierra. The Low 2015 snow pack gave us access to greater areas earlier and Sierra REC had a blast exploring new areas and sharing our adventures.  As we sit and look into 2016 and the various places we look forward to seeing for the first time, here is an end of the year review of the top 16 places we explored in 2015!

Gold Lake
Mist Trail
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Nevada-Falls-from-JMT-Yosemite
Shealor Lake
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Highland_lakes Stanislaus National forest
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Heavenly Resort Ropes Course
Sonora Pass
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Elizabeth Lake Yosemite
Devils Post Pile
Devils Post Pile

Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Rim Trail

Access to the Tahoe Rim trail in 2015 gave us great Views of Lake Tahoe

2) Grovers Hot Springs in Alpine County

Grovers Hot Springs in Alpine County was a great Winter Hike in 2015

3) Horsetail Falls Trail off HWY 50


 



2) Grovers Hot Springs in Alpine County

Grovers Hot Springs in Alpine County was a great Winter Hike in 2015
Grovers Hot Springs in Alpine County was a great Winter Hike in 2015


 

3) Horsetail Falls Trail off HWY 50

Horsetail Falls - HWY 50 West of Lake Tahoe
Horsetail Falls – HWY 50 West of Lake Tahoe


 

4) Family trip to The Gold Lakes Area in the Central Sierra

Golds Lake Hwy and the Graeagle Recreational area
Golds Lake Hwy and the Graeagle Recreational area


 

5)Yosemite National Park – Mist Trail & Vernal Falls

Vernal Falls along the Mist Trail
The Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park and Vernal Falls


 

6) Nevada Falls


7) Donner Lake and the Old Train Tunnels

Donner Lake from the old Train tunnels
Donner Lake from the old Train tunnels


8)Shealor Lake in Alpine County

Shealor Lake
Shealor Lake in Alpine County


 

9)Emigrant Lake in the Central Sierra.

Emigrant Lake
Emigrant Lake Hike .


10) Winnemucca Lake

Winnemucca Lake
Winnemucca Lake and Woods Lake – Kickoff to the start of Lifepoint Expeditions


11)Highlands Lake

Highlands Lake
Day Trip into Highlands Lakes on Ebbett’s Pass


 

12)Family Day on the Ropes at Heavenly Mountain Resort and Views of Lake Tahoe

a person riding on a ski lift over a mountain
Lake Tahoe From Heavenly Mountain – Family day on the Ropes at Heavenly


 

13)Sonora Pass – Many Recreational Stops

Sonora Pass
A great Day exploring Sonora Pass.


 

14)Devils Postpile and Rainbow Falls National Monument

Devils Postpile National Monument and Rainbow Falls.
Devils Postpile National Monument and Rainbow Falls.


 

15)Yosemite’s Elizabeth Lake Hike with Lifepoint Expeditions

Elizabeth Lake - Yosemite National Park
Elizabeth Lake – Yosemite National Park


16)The Great Tenaya Lake in Yosemite is one of my favorite places to just sit and enjoy the view.

Tenaya Lake – Yosemite National Park


So many great Adventures in 2015. And So many photos that did not make the list. Look forward to bringing you new places and new photos f the Sierra and all its great recreational adventures in 2016. Hope you are able to get out and explore for yourself. Send us your favorite adventure photos from the sierra or Hashtag us at #goexplore or #sierrarec.

Sierra REC Magazine is dedicated to sharing the events, news and adventure opportunities that exist in The Sierra Mountains. From Lassen Volcanic National Park to the North down through the Central Sierra and the Lake Tahoe Basin through the rugged eastern slopes of the Mono county and Yosemite National park to the southern tips near Sequoia National Park and the PCT trail. We invite you to share stories, trips and photos from your adventures in the  Sierra. Please join us on Facebook, Twitter Google +  and You-Tube or email us your events and photos at sierrarecinfo@gmail.com  #goexplore

Yosemite National Park Expects Busy Holiday Weekend

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Yosemite National Park is expecting to welcome an increase in visitors this upcoming holiday weekend. Recent storms have left ample snow for visitors to enjoy the many winter recreation activities Yosemite National Park has to offer. Below are a few tips and guidelines to follow if you are planning a trip for the upcoming New … Read more

Yosemite National Park Partners with Google Maps on “Google Street View”

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Explore and Discover Yosemite National Park 24/7 from the comfort of your own device. Yosemite National Park , October 2015 – Yosemite National Park and Google Maps have partnered on a groundbreaking project that uses cutting-edge technology to allow visitors to explore Yosemite National Park’s iconic features. This program allows people to explore Yosemite’s features, … Read more

Yosemite National Park and Ansel Adams Gallery to Sponsor Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest

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Winning Artwork will be Featured in Ansel Adams Gallery Yosemite National Park and Ansel Adams Gallery announce the fifth annual Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest. The Gateway Expressions Student Art and Poetry Contest celebrates the creativity of youth in Yosemite’s gateway communities.   The contest is open to all students, grades K-12, who … Read more

Ready to Explore the High Sierra Camps of Yosemite?

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Tunnel View view of the Yosemite Valley from the tunnel entrance to the Valley

Yosemite National Park – Every year the Sierra High Country provides visitors and explorers in Yosemite some of the most memorable moments. In 2015, Yosemite has already upped the anty a bit with the reintroduction of the Big Horn Sheep and the exclusive chance of catching a peak is sure to drive hikers in to … Read more

Book a Yosemite Trail Ride for your next adventure

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horseback ride Yosemite

Yosemite Trail Rides Since the 1850s, when the first vacationers were attracted to the legendary valley of Yosemite, horses and mules have provided a means of transportation that takes visitors to some of the most scenic vistas in the world. Today, the Yosemite Stables, operated by Delaware North at Yosemite, continues to guide visitors to these same spectacular … Read more

Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Restored to Sierra National Parks

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Endangered Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Restored to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks Recently Completed Cooperative Effort Included California Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service A multiagency operation was recently concluded that returned two herds of endangered bighorn sheep to locations in Yosemite and Sequoia … Read more

10 Yosemite Hikes within 3-hours of Carson City

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a river flowing through a forest

Best Yosemite National Park Hikes off HWY 120 from Hwy 395 Yosemite National Park – East Entrance – Dreaming of a Yosemite adventure, but short on time? Look no further than the park’s eastern entrance, accessible from Carson City in under 3 hours! Here, you’ll find a treasure trove of day hikes offering stunning scenery, diverse … Read more

Bucket list Time in Yosemite

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Half Dome: A Bucket-List Hike in Yosemite Half Dome is more than just an iconic rock formation in Yosemite National Park; it’s a symbol of adventure and a rite of passage for avid hikers. With its imposing granite face and a summit that seems to touch the sky, Half Dome draws hikers from around the … Read more

Day Trip to Sunrise Lakes in Yosemite

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Sunrise Lakes Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park – Veteran’s Day, National Free Forest Service, and National Park day always prompt me to think of Yosemite National Park. Yosemite continues to capture my spirit and call me to try new trails, view new heights and challenge my will to complete the climb. On Veterans Day, I skipped the parades. Instead, … Read more