Highway 50: The Loneliest Road in America
Embark on a legendary road trip along Highway 50, often called the “Loneliest Road in America.” This scenic route traverses the Sierra Nevada, offering stunning mountain vistas, historic towns, and diverse landscapes.
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Plan your scenic drive along Highway 50 and experience the beauty of the Sierra Nevada.
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Tucked along Highway 50 just west of South Lake Tahoe, Lover’s Leap rises like a storybook cliff out of the pine-covered canyon. With its towering granite face and layered climbing routes, it draws climbers from around the world—and legends from long ago. But to truly understand what makes … Read more
CalTrans Announced this morning that HWY 50 is now open for residents and Local business between Kyburz and Meyers The Caldor Fire burning near Lake Tahoe is 219,060 acres and now 72% contained as of Monday morning. Highway 50 in the #CaldorFire evacuation zone between Kyburz and Meyers is open for commerce and local residents only … Read more
Christmas Valley residents told to Evacuate now as Caldor Fire Jumps several lines. South Lake Tahoe NV, Aug 30, 2021 – Evacuation orders for the Caldor Fire expanded into the Tahoe Basin Sunday as firefighters struggled to keep the wildfire from spreading further east along Highway 50. The new evacuation orders include Desolation Wilderness, Christmas … Read more
Oct. 13, 2020 (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – For winter enthusiasts eager to explore South Tahoe’s vast outdoor winter wonderland, tourism officials recommend advance planning, mid-week stays, and securing reservations early for desired attractions and dining. To help visitors plan a safe, healthy winter adventure, Tahoe South offers updated information on its website at “Know Before You … Read more
Covid-19 has Not Claimed One of the Sierra Regions Favorite Annual Events – restrictions are in place, but they are open Camino, CA – As we enter into the busiest time of year, the Apple Hill Growerslook forward to welcoming visitors this harvest season. While this year will be different thanyears past, guests will still … Read more
Explore A New Route To South Lake Tahoe During the partial and full closures, take advantage of the beautiful alternate route to get to Lake Tahoe. The alternate route to South Lake Tahoe unfolds a surprising new adventure of history, scenery and discovery. When travelling remember to practice safe social distancing and wear a face … Read more
Once Known Simply As The “Devils Valley” Desolation Wilderness Turns 50! Sierra Rec Magazine, October 2019 – In 1969, the Lake Tahoe Region became home to Americas newest Wilderness Area, Desolation Wilderness. A 64,000 acre plot of land once called the “Devils Valley” inhabited only by the Washoe and set aside as the Desolation Valley … Read more
Sierra-At-Tahoe Lavishing in Fresh Powder But Strong Winds Will Effect Lifts Today Sierra-At-Tahoe – South Lake Tahoe, Ca – January 17, 2019 – Blizzard Warnings, High winds, Near impossible travel conditions Yesterday in the Sierra, has left its mark and dropped over 3 feet of snow on Sierra-At Tahoe Ski resort off HWY 50. This … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – “Jammin 4 Tash – Feature Event For Weekend of January 19-21 Includes USASA Rail Jam & will honor Natasha “Tash” Sagucka at Sierra At Tahoe Sierra Rec Magazine – Sierra At Tahoe – January 18, 2017 – As the snow finally arrives in the Tahoe Basin and the rest of the Sierra this week … Read more
Spooner to Marlette via North Canyon Rd in Winter A Guest Post by Paul Cain, Director of Lifepoint Expeditions The day after Christmas 2016 in the Sierra’s above Lake Tahoe was epic. I arrived at Spooner Lake around 10:30,am with the objective to snowshoe up toward Marlette Lake, then create some fresh backcountry tracks on … Read more
