Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Eastern Sierra Nevada along the iconic Highway 395. This scenic route offers stunning mountain vistas, crystal-clear lakes, and charming mountain towns.
Key Attractions Along Highway 395:
If your goal is to spice up your drive along the 395 with pit stops that steer clear of the crowds, offer an authentic Eastern Sierras experience, and upgrade your road trip adventure, then this list is for you! Photo: Ella Clifford The section of 395 that stretches from the Tahoe area to Lone Pine … Read more
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine The Road That Never Stops Giving There’s a moment—usually somewhere between Big Pine and Mammoth—when the Sierra Nevada just takes your breath away. The shadows deepen in the canyons, the ridgelines sharpen, and suddenly every lake, trail, and dirt road feels like a secret you’re being invited to … Read more
As one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of the United States, Sierra Nevada offers a combination of stunning natural beauty, rich history, and unique dining experiences. Our journey will take us along the extraordinary Highway 395, a road that offers an unparalleled scenic drive through this magnificent mountain range. This article will serve … Read more
ALPINE/MONO COUNTIES , July 22, 2021 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed portions of State Routes 4, 88, 89 and 395 in the Sierra Nevada due to theTamarack Fire that has consumed more than 50,000 acres and is zero percentcontained, according to Tamarack Fire Information. Here is the latest information, as of … Read more
ALPINE/MONO COUNTIES – July 19, 2021 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) hastemporarily closed both the northbound and southbound directions of State Route 89 from the Route 88 junction in Woodfords to Route 4 due to the Tamarack Fire. In Mono County, Monitor Pass/Route 89 has been partially reopened, allowing motorists access to Route … Read more
Growing and developing fires in multiple regions of the Sierra Cloud the region in smoke and concern Sierra Nevada – July19, 2021 – As summer has progressed and warnings of drought have been continually issued, matched with record heat in June and dry conditions heading into July. We all expected fire season to arrive sooner … Read more
Bishop, Calif. May 27, 2021. — This Monday, Memorial Day, as we honor all the heroes who gave their lives in military service to this nation, the Inyo National Forest would also like to remind all visitors to plan ahead before visiting. Please recreate responsibly, including packing out your trash, use good social distancing when in crowded areas, and only … Read more
Popular summer destinations take on a cool vibe during winter in Mono County, where there’s much more to the snowy season than world-class skiing and adventurous snow sports. Enjoy a road trip to see favorite destinations that bustle with activity in the summertime transformed into quiet, peaceful winter wonderlands. As the lakes freeze and everything … Read more
Mountain View Fire Update Walker Ca, November 18, 2020 – Mountain View fire which caused the Evacuation of Walker California later Tuesday continues to burn and threaten eastern California communities. Current Situation: Yesterday, the Mountain View Fire exhibited extreme wildland fire behavior with winddriven runs, flanking and torching. Today, rain and snow have been reported … Read more
Mono County and Inyo National Forest Still Struggling to Open For Summer From Covid-19 Restrictions He is the latest from Mono county and Inyo National Forest for weekend travel and camping trips to the Eastern Sierra. With Access Fishing season starting last week in June Lake and Tioga Road opening on June 15th, not sure … Read more
BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is seeking public input on the development of a management plan for the Alabama Hills, near Lone Pine in Inyo County. The 30-day public scoping period for the proposed management plan begins on Thursday, Nov. 21, and ends on Monday, Dec. 23. The BLM will … Read more
Devils Postpile National Monument Plans Autumn Prescribed Fire Mammoth Calif. – October 24, 2019 – Devils Postpile National Monument is planning to implement a prescribed fire project in the next several weeks. The 25 acre unit is located near the northwest boundary of the monument and will help to reduce hazardous accumulations of vegetation and … Read more
Come and celebrate the 31st Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off in Sparks, Nevada, Wednesday, August 28 through Monday, September 2! Often referred to as the Super Bowl of rib competitions on the national BBQ competition circuit, the annual Labor Day Weekend event spans more than 6 city blocks in the heart … Read more
(CARSON CITY, NEV.) June 11, 2019 – The Fourth Annual Carson City Off-Roa, held June 28-30, is dedicated to Carson City native and visionary trails community leader, Joel Dunn. Born and raised in Carson City, Dunn has not only witnessed the evolution of Nevada’s state capital but has also been a driving force in its transition … Read more
On April 11, 1958, U.S. Forest Service Chief Richard McArdle designated 27,000 acres of the Inyo National Forest as the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, with a section named the Edmund Schulman Memorial Grove. Photo of McArdle signing the order alongside Melville Bell Grosvenor.
DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park will host a variety of programs April 14-22 for Earth Day and National Park Week. One of 419 national park sites, Death Valley is 3.4 million acres, the largest national park in the contiguous United States. Biologists and park rangers will present programs about wildlife, plants, geology, … Read more
Open House for USFS and BLM Off-Highway Vehicle Grants Scheduled for Feb. 13 BISHOP, Calif. , February 9, 2019 – The Inyo National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office will hold an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 13, to gather public ideas for requesting off-highway vehicle grant funds. The informal open house … Read more
Celebrating mountain bikes, mountain communities, live music, and good friends January 3, 2019 – New Years Day brings new resolutions and a fresh start, and for mountain bikers looking for a good time, the opening day of registration for the 2019 Epic Rides Off-Road Series. Epic Rides, and apparently the nations mountain bike community, are … Read more
Updated September 22, 2022 – The Annual Aviation Round Up kicks off October 1-2 in Minden, NV. highlighted this year are the Blue Angels Sierra REC Magazine, September 23, 2022 – The Carson Valley is known around the world for its flight friendly air conditions for glider pilots. Home to adventure lifestyle flying community, the … Read more
NEW Mammoth Improvements: New Flights, Restaurants, Deals and Experiences Expanded Air Service Options Make Mammoth Lakes Easier to Get to Than Ever Before Sierra Rec Magazine- October 2018 – Mammoth Lakes, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2018) — With a new slate of flights, several new restaurants, new on-mountain experiences and over $20M in improvements to Canyon Lodge, … Read more
The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Valley Road will open on Friday, July 21 at 8:00 am. Sierra Rec Magazine – Sierra Access Updates- July 20, 2017 – The Road to Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls and Reds Meadow will open Friday, July 21, at 8:am to the public. … 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
Reno, Nev. – Preparations are underway for the Grand Sierra Chili & Beer Festival, which returns to Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GS, Friday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23. This year’s festival features more than 200 award-winning chili cookers from around the world as part of the 50th Annual World’s Championship Cookoff, a Youth … Read more
Eastern Sierra Color Is Starting To Show Mammoth Ca, Sept 1. 2016 – Reports out of the Eastern Sierra for this Labor Day Weekend are reporting that fall color is just starting at various spots around the Eastern Sierra. the Eastern Sierra, the Mammoth Area has long been celebrated for its renowned skiing and … Read more
Hot August Nights Offers Free Concerts During Main Event Reno Nevada, August 2016, Rock the night away to the unforgettable sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s during Hot August Nights’ 30th anniversary with a lineup of musical headliners and tribute bands performing for free from Aug. 2—6, 2016. Musical legends America and The Monkees … 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
The Oldest Continuous Running Motocross in the USA Set to Kickoff Friday in Mammoth Mammoth Ca, June 6, 2016 – Every summer racers have flocked to Mammoth Mountain for the Mammoth Motocross . It is the oldest continuous running motocross in the USA. The track has changed a little over the years, but the fun hasn’t. … Read more
Mammoth Resorts Excels at Terrain Parks and Summer Camps So with Five New Trails to Unveil This Summer, Move Over Skiers Mammoth Ca- Bear Mountain and Mammoth Mountain, both under the Mammoth Resorts umbrella, finished one and two in TransWorld SNOWboarding’s 2015 Resort Poll Park Rankings. That alone might be all you need to know … Read more
Work to Begin to Open Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow Roads The Inyo National Forest, in cooperation with the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Cal Trans, is beginning work to open the Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow roads. These areas are popular recreation destination for visitors and locals alike and provides access to the Devils … Read more
Mammoth Ca – August 2015 – It is that time of year once again. Final Summer trips with the family, final summer parties with your friends, time for one last campout, one last summer adventure to the lake etc… Mammoth is popular destination in the Sierra, its diverse landscapes, great mountain lakes, challenging trials and … Read more
New Mammoth + Summit Bike Park Pass: One Pass, Two Mountains Mammoth Ca – Mountain Bike Season kicks off May 8 at Snow Summit Mammoth Lakes, Calif. – California’s first multi-destination bike park season pass has arrived. Providing unlimited, summer-long riding on some of the best lift accessed mountain biking terrain in California, the new … Read more
Carson Valley Trail Hikes The Carson Valley Trails Association has released the Map for the New Pinyon Trail South of Gardnerville off Muller Parkway and PineNut RD 2. The Pinyon Trail is a 5-mile round-trip hike located about 7 miles east of Gardnerville. This trail is open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and dogs. This … Read more
Alta Alpina Challenge: A Valley Tradition Every year, as the snow melts and the sun begins to warm the Carson Valley, a special energy fills the air. It’s the time for the Alta Alpina Challenge, a grueling test of endurance for cyclists from around the world. I’ve watched as year after year, these determined riders … Read more
The Carson Valley Eagle & Ag Event is a special time to visit and see the Carson Valley Carson Valley, NV – If you have never ventured over to the Carson Valley or dropped down from South Lake Tahoe for a quick visit, this weekend might be an excellent time to try it. Late January … Read more
Lassen Volcanic National Park – Snowshoe Guide – Ok, I admit it, I love snowshoeing. I received my first pair of snowshoes for Christmas this year and am already hooked, which has me exploring all my favorite Sierra Locations for information on where to go snowshoeing. So where are the can’t-miss locations to visit … Read more
