Naturalist John Muir once called the Sierra Nevada Mountains “The Range of Light,” deftly capturing their iconic beauty and stunning majesty. Yet to the ghosts of the Sierra, the region might very well be the range of shadows. Haunted History of the Sierra Nevada “Among the Sierra Nevada, California,” by Albert Bierstadt, 1868 – Public … Read more
Sierra Rec Now Podcast — Episode Feature By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine A New Mountain Home — But the Same Spirit of Adventure After 18 years beneath the peaks of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierra, my family has officially begun a new chapter in Washington State. We now call Mount Vernon home … Read more
A Journey of Hidden Gems, Remarkable Stories and Healing Landscapes in the Sierra What does it mean to find your true nature in the Sierra Nevada? For author Lisa Michelle, it meant trading the rodeo arena for hidden ridgelines, misty alpine lakes, and the quiet lessons the wilderness is willing to teach those who slow … Read more
Essential Tips for Family Adventures in the Sierra Nevada that Boost Child Development Family vacations are more than just a chance to escape the daily grind—they’re an opportunity for your children to grow in ways that no classroom can offer. Research shows that spending time outdoors helps kids develop resilience, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The … Read more
How Generational Visitors to Plumas County Turned One Covid Shutdown Into A Thriving Local Family Business and Mountain Lifestyle. Graeagle Ca – When I stumbled upon the Pinecone Kitchen on Social channels, I must confess the first works that I said were “Black what?” It was just such an odd item to see come across … Read more
Dreaming of a “one-of-a-kind” wedding in the Sierra? Meet Blake and Irina, your Eastern Sierra and Lake Tahoe adventure elopement specialists. In 2020 with all that the world would throw at brides and grooms that caused so much stress, many brides sought alternatives to wedding venues and the experts who could help them have a … Read more
One of the new features we are excited about in 2022 is the promotion and highlight of some our regional photographers. These photographers not only bless many of our social feeds with amazing images, but are an active part of the mountain lifestyle & business economy. As we highlight and show support by showcasing some … Read more
Explore the Life changing effects Sierra Water had on Kevin Tucker When I met Kevin Tucker it was like so many others in my life today, we met through Instagram. A like mindedness of exploration and beautiful images of places in the Sierra. I had not spoken to Kevin and didn’t know his life story, … Read more
Regional Effort to help Trail Stewardship Rebuild. It’s no secret that Pale Ale is Paul’s favorite beer, and this will be our 4th year collaborating on a custom bike for Sierra Nevada Brewery to show off at Sea Otter and give away to a lucky winner. This year we decided to raise the bar by building up … Read more
With A Hopeful Eye Toward The Future, Courage Worldwide Calls Out to Sponsors And Volunteers For the 6th Annual Courage Triathlon. Sierra Rec Magazine – Community Support – April 27, 2020 – In a time when we all are seeking sources of hope in our lives, there are organizations which are continuing to build bridges … Read more
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – January 30, 2020 – Set to take place on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2020, Sierra-at-Tahoe will host the first ever Great Sierra Elopement. On this special day, 14 couples will have the opportunity to say, “I Do,” at 8,852’ atop of 360 Smokehouse BBQ (conditions permitting), featuring panoramic views of Lake … Read more
The free outdoor concert series featuring top blues musicians returns to The Village at Squaw Valley every Tuesday, June 11 through Sept. 3 [Olympic Valley, Calif.] May 27, 2019 – The eleventh summer of Bluesdays in the Village at Squaw Valley returns this June with its best lineup yet, featuring talented blues and jazz musicians from across the … Read more
Local Truckee Couple Dedicated to Living a Life Of Adventure and Sharing The Experience With Others. Sierra Rec Magazine – Truckee CA, February 2019 – As a bright eyed two year old sliding down the slopes at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort with her parents, Nikki Umatum would never dream her life may lead her from … Read more
