Here’s the short version: if you only swim in the Sierra in July, you’re missing the best part of the year. By September the snowmelt is long gone, the rivers drop and slow down, the granite has been soaking up sun all summer, and the crowds have gone back to school and work. The foothill … 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
Northern Nevada shifts into high gear in preparation for America’s premier classic car event Hot August Nights-the largest classic car and nostalgic festival in the county- descends upon the region with more than 6,000 vintage vehicles this August. The 10-day celebration commences in the historic mining town of Virginia City, Nev. on Friday, Aug. 2 to … Read more
South Tahoe’s Mountain Playground Kicks Off Summer Mountain Adventure Park Today. Sierra REC Magazine – South Lake Tahoe – June 21, 2019- Heavenly Mountain Resort and Village kicks off the summer season with the opening of Epic Discovery on Friday, June 21, offering scenic, family-friendly and thrill-seeking outdoor activities for guests to explore and enjoy. This weekend … Read more
Wanderlust Yoga Studio introduces new outdoor classes: Mindful Hiking and Sierra Flow• Freedom Fest includes skiing, music and fireworks July 4-6• Alpenglow Expeditions’ Tahoe Via Ferrata marks its first full season [Olympic Valley, Calif.] June 5, 2019 – While skiers and snowboarders can still get their turns in every Friday through Sunday through June 30, and July … Read more
Expect lots of snow, but access over two of the Sierra Popular Scenic Routes opened today for recreational travel. TUOLUMNE COUNTY — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made necessary repairs and opened State Route 108 (SR-108)/Sonora Pass at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Sonora … Read more
Tahoe Basin Plans Opening Dates for Recreational Sites in Tahoe Basin -Meeks Bay Resort, William Kent, Kaspian, Meeks Bay, Bayview, Fallen Leaf, and Nevada Beach campgrounds – May 10 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the process of opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.– The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the process of opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Baldwin and Nevada beaches will be the first sites to open on Sat., Apr. 27, 2019. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center opens Sat., May … Read more
California’s Gold Country will soon be in full bloom & It is Time to Start Chasing Waterfalls in Tuolumne County’s Yosemite Sierra Rec Magazine – Tuolumne County, CA – March 21,2019 – Spring brings wildflowers, waterfalls, and longer days to explore the abundance of adventure in Tuolumne County. California’s Gold Country will soon be in … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – National Park News – March 20, 2019 – Lassen Volcanic National Park and its partner Lassen Park Foundation invite youth groups to plan their night under the stars at the Volcano Adventure Camp this summer. Lassen Park Foundation will accept applications for grants to cover the cost of a trip to … Read more
2019 preseason lottery for Half Dome permits will open at 7:00 am PDT on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Yosemite National Park, March 7, 2019 – Yosemite National Park announces that the 2019 preseason lottery for Half Dome permits will open at 7:00 am PDT on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. For the latest information on the … Read more
Registration is open for summer backpacking programs in Yosemite YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — February 28, 2019 —NatureBridge, the largest non-profit educational partner of the National Park Service, leads life-changing backpacking programs for middle and high school students in Yosemite and Olympic National Parks each summer. These one-week and two-week programs offer the perfect mix of … Read more
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows plans to once again host the longest ski season in Tahoe Olympic Valley, Calif., March 6, 2019 – Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is in the midst of a record-breaking snow season, with plans to operate Squaw Valley until Sunday, July 7, weather and conditions permitting. Squaw Valley will be open Friday through … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – Olympic Valley, Calif., August 9, 2018 – Alpenglow Expeditions, a North Lake Tahoe area-based guide service, will soon begin construction of two Via Ferrata climbing routes up Tram Face at Squaw Valley Resort. The routes will allow even those with no climbing experience the opportunity to safely scale the iconic rock face, exploring high … Read more
Saturday In Alpine County California is Filled With Some of The Worlds Most Daring Riders Sierra Rec Magazine – Alpine County Ca, July 2018 – Here we are on the eve of the 2018 Death Ride in Alpine County Ca, and as I sit here planning my alternative route in the morning for my hiking adventure in … Read more
Grab your fishing pole for the Graeagle Junior Fishing Derby happening Saturday, June 9th at the Graeagle Mill Pond. Cast off at 7:00 am for this free event. For kids 16 and under, there’s no fishing license required. Bait and tackle are limited, so come early. This event is sponsored by Trout Unlimited. Camping … Read more
Campsites and Roadways Getting Needed Updates In The Crystal Basin Sierra Rec Magazine – May 17, 2018 – The popular Crystal Basin Recreation Area in the Eldorado National Forest is undergoing major upgrades which will greatly enhance the visitor experience in the future, but may make other destinations a better choice this year. Sunset Campground … Read more
Crystal Clear Waters Combined With High Alpine Peaks That Will Stop You In Your Tracks Sierra Rec Magazine Adventure Review – September 2017 – Visiting and Exploring 20 Lakes Basin was so much more than I had expected. Have you ever heard a review of a location and it just didn’t do it for you, so … Read more
17th Annual Thin Air Chili Cook Off and Annual 5K/10K Run Set For Saturday in Kirkwood September 02, 2017 – September 02, 2017 Location: Kirkwood Time: 12 pm – 5 pm Kirkwood Resort – Alpine County HWy 88 – August 31, 2017 – The ‘Thin Air’ Chili Cook Off, an event sponsored by the Kirkwood Meadows Public … Read more
Surrounded with sun-drenched views of Lake Tahoe, this mountain top playground offers activities and dining for all ages Sierra Rec Magazine, Olympic Valley Ca, Aug 1, 2017 – The High Camp Experience at Squaw Valley sweeps visitors from 6,200’ to 8,200’ via the Aerial Tram, soaring over 550-feet above creeks, waterfalls, forests and the iconic Tram Face. At … Read more
Mountain top Gold Coast Revival concert series pays tribute to 1991 show with the Jerry Garcia Band Sierra Rec Magazine – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] June 5, 2017 – Freedom Fest, a celebration of the historic 2016-17 winter season over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, will feature four days of free music on two stages, hot tub parties, … Read more
The Carson City Off Road Sierra Rec Magazine ~ Carson City Nv, June 15, 2017 – Last June Carson City Hosted an epic off-road racing weekend that they hoped might bring light to the world that Carson City had a great trail system that needed to be found. Now 2017, the Adventure Series Epic Rides … Read more
HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN TO DEBUT SILVER RUSH ZIP LINE TOUR IN LAKE TAHOE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Summer, 2017 – New this season at Epic Discovery, the 4,159-foot Silver Rush Zip Line flies guests from tree to tree at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. Overlooking the high desert of the Carson Valley, Silver … Read more
Plumas National Forest Has Access To Many Great Camping and Fishing Areas this Memorial Day Weekend Plumas National Forest – Quincy Ca – May 23, 2017 – Searching out your favorite recreation areas in Plumas National Forest over the coming Memorial Day Weekend can be as simple as knowing the elevation. Speaking with the team … 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
Cold-water immersion is dangerous. Not wearing a life jacket while recreating in cold water makes it even more perilous. Education is the key. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – 2017 – The Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) urges recreational boaters and water enthusiasts to take the necessary precautions this summer, starting with life jacket wear, to keep … Read more
Public Notice: Inyo National Forest Announces Further Fire Restrictions Inyo National Forest , Mono County Ca July 27, 2016 – The Inyo National Forest is expanding fire restrictions to include wilderness areas of the Inyo National Forest. Previously, certain wilderness areas had been exempted. Beginning on Friday, July 29, the following restrictions will be in effect: … Read more
Forest Service Waives Fees for National Get Outdoors Day – June 11 The Sierra is home to 9 National Forest and 22 Wilderness Areas plus four National Parks, There in unlimited area to explore on special days like this Saturday. National Get Outdoors Day is a new annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. … Read more
Multiple Sierra Based California State Parks Take Part in Honoring Our Veterans, Active and Reserve Military Personnel SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks invites veterans, active and reserve military personnel to spend this year’s Memorial Day at one of 142 participating state parks offering free admission. Begun in 1868, Memorial Day is a day to reflect … Read more
Plan your Summer Fishing Derbies in In The Sierra for 2016 Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, which as we know is the official start to summer. Vacations, outdoor adventures, family campouts etc.. In the Sierra another season is just hitting its stride after a fast and furious opening last month, Fishing Derbies! Fishing … Read more
On-mountain summer adventure features “learn through play” activities in the National Forest Epic Discovery to debut at Heavenly this June South Lake Tahoe, CA. – May 4, 2016 – Do you want to soar like an eagle? Travel through the forest canopy at high speeds like a goshawk? Find out if you’re as … 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
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
Sierra Mountain Fishing Are you ready to cast your line amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Sierra Nevada mountains? This region offers a bounty of freshwater lakes and streams, teeming with trout and other fish species. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a family seeking a fun outdoor activity, a Sierra Nevada fishing derby is … Read more