State Parks

Celebrate Earth Day & National Park Week in Death Valley National Park

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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

Reds Meadow, Devils Post Pile and Rainbow Falls Access Opens For The Season

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The Reds Meadow Road to open June 15   Sierra Rec Magazine – June 14, 2018 – The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Valley Road will open on Friday, June 15 at 5:00 pm. The road received damage in two sections of the road, where the sub-grade … Read more

Kings Beach State Recreation Area General Plan Released for Public Comment

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NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – California State Parks and the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) seek public input on the future of Kings Beach State Recreation Area (Kings Beach SRA). Over the next 20 years, the public entities would like to add new facilities such as an outdoor event stage, lakeside promenade and small administration building. … Read more

Forest Service Announces Recreation Area Opening Dates In Lake Tahoe for 2018

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will soon begin the process of opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Baldwin and Nevada beaches open April 28. The Taylor Creek Visitor … Read more

Volunteers Needed For US Forest Service Conservation Education Winter Programs

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Volunteers Needed For The Ski With A Ranger  and Winter Trek Snowshoe Programs Starting in January SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for volunteers to assist with our Winter Trek and Ski with a Ranger conservation education programs at Heavenly Mountain Resort from January through March 2018. Are you … Read more

Burnside Lake via Charity Valley Trailhead East Near Grover’s Hot Springs

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Burnside Lake

Discovering New Trail Experiences For the Family Sierra Rec Magazine – Trail Review by Tom Trelenberg –  This trailhead is accessed off of Hot Springs Road, approximately 3 miles out of Markleeville, CA, about a mile before reaching Grover’s Hot Springs.  The trailhead is outside the state park and adds about 20 minutes (one way) … Read more

Inyo National Forest Prepares For Winter But Still Remains Active Fall Recreation Area

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Inyo NF Campground updates, Road updates and visitor center updates below for some of the regions favorite recreational visits. Sierra Rec Magazine, October 12, 2017 – As fall color explodes on the  Eastern Sierra Range. The team in Inyo National forest are busy preparing for a long fun winter. But the fall recreation season is … Read more

Tahoe Community Leaders Join Forces To Improve Taylor Creek Experience

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US Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Unit Celebrates the Completion Of New Observation Deck Made Possible in Partnership With Local Leadership Sierra Rec Magazine ~ South Lake Tahoe , October 6, 2016 – The USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Unit celebrated with community leaders from around Lake Tahoe the grand opening of the Taylor Creek observation … Read more

California State Parks Provides Tips on New Reservation System

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South Yuba State Park covered Bridge

ReserveCalifornia™ Goes Live August 1  Sierra Rec Magazine – News Update : August 1, 2017 –  SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks is offering the public tips on how to access the Golden State’s new reservation system – ReserveCalifornia™. Starting next Tuesday, August 1, visitors to California’s state parks will have a new platform for booking … Read more

The Reds Meadow Road and Devils Postpile National Monument to Open Friday July 21

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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

New Reservation System Coming to California State Parks This Summer

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New, Faster, Easier To Use Reservation System Is The Goal For California State Parks Reservations SACRAMENTO, Calif. March 17, 2017 – — Starting this August, Californians will make their state parks camping and tour reservations through a new, faster, easier to use reservation system that features more open access to data. ReserveCalifornia will go live … Read more

When We Lose An Iconic National Treasure – Tragic Loss at Calaveras State Park

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Heavy Rains Topple Iconic Pioneer Cabin Tree at Calaveras Big Trees State Park You know I often just repost a lot of the public service announcements from the Forest Service or our National parks.   But today I find myself a little mournful of a treasure I will never get to visit. I live only … 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

Outdoor Recreation Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend

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California State Parks invites outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy this Labor Day weekend safely. SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept 1, 2016 – California State Parks invites outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy this Labor Day weekend safely. So whether you are walking/hiking a trail, operating an off-highway vehicle, viewing historical sites, relaxing on a beach or exploring California’s waterways in … Read more

Devils Postpile National Monument Celebrates the National Park Service Centennial

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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with Devils Postpile National Monument! View from the top of the Devils Postpile formation Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with Devils Postpile National Monument! Five years after celebrating the centennial of the designation of Devils Postpile National Monument, we are celebrating another … Read more

Memorial Day Weekend Bear Awareness Reminder for Campers and Visitors

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Bears Are Very Active Currently in the Sierra Meaning Increased Importance to Practice Proper Food Storage While Camping and Visting Memorial Day Weekend LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.  – With the busy summer season quickly approaching, agencies are asking residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal when living in or visiting bear country.There are an … Read more

California State Parks Provides Free Memorial Day Admission for Veterans, Active and Reserve Military Personnel

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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

The Dogwoods are Blooming at Calaveras Big Tree State Park

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Arnold Ca, May 2016 –  Calaveras Big Tree State Park in Arnold CA, off HWY 4  is a great place to visit year round.  However, the spring brings about a delicate beauty that is worth the visit. If your looking for the a nice Mother’s Day  location to get out and explore this weekend, you … Read more

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

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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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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

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Lake Tahoe From Heavenly Mountain – Family day on the Ropes at Heavenly


 

13)Sonora Pass – Many Recreational Stops

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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