Unlikely Gems of 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

5–7 Day Itinerary: The Sierra Scenic Loop Road Trip

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Explore the Eastern & Western Sierra in One Epic Adventure Explore the Sierra with this flexible 5-7day adventure, ideal for families, nature lovers, and road trippers craving to see it all! From high desert canyons to giant sequoias and glacial lakes, this road trip is your gateway to the best of the Sierra — without … Read more

Navigating Highway 395: Scenic Stops and Sights in Sierra Nevada

Highway 395 Eastern sierra

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

Bomb Cyclone Storm Closes Highway 395 Bishop to Bridgeport California

Road Closed

Bridgeport Ca – Travel Alert – The Bomb Cyclone weather pattern that breached the Sierra last night has closed Highway 395 from Bishop California to Bridgeport Ca. Cal trans District 9 has been reporting this closure since last night as high winds and snow made visibility extremely dangerous. reports early that the closure was to … Read more

Exploring Slot Canyons at Mono Lake

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Black Point Fissures Provides A Unique Sierra Hiking Experience at Mono Lake I have driven by Mono Lake a hundred times, even on occasions stopping at the visitors center and walking the boardwalk on the south west shores, but until recently I had never heard of a set of Slot Canyons (Fissures) that begged to … Read more

Inyo National Forest Partial Re-opening

Inyo National Forest Lundy Canyon

The Inyo National Forest  announces a partial re-opening of the forest on October 3 Inyo National forest – October 2, 2020 – Inyo National forest sent out notice today that a partial re-opening will start saturday in INYo National forest with some closures and restrictions still in place. here is the latest! Open: Wildernesses in the … Read more

Seeking a Fireworks Show in 2020 – Head to Bridgeport Ca.

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Bridgeport Annual Fireworks Show Scheduled As Planned in 2020 Bridgeport Ca. July 1, 2020 – Leave it to the wild west region of California to provide a bright spot in our 4th of July traditions. The Gateway to Bodie and numerous outdoor recreation opportunities, Bridgeport California is adapting some of its annual programs because of … Read more

Carson City Off-Road Announces New Event Date of June 28-30

Two weeks later date will accommodate extra snowmelt in huge Sierra Nevada winter (CARSON CITY, NEV.) March 11, 2019 – In order to deliver on the objective of giving mountain bikers a true backcountry experience on world-class singletrack that challenges riders as much as it inspires & rewards, and allowing for extra snowmelt time in … Read more

June Mountain Ski Resort Opens Saturday

California’s Family Mountain June Mountain, Mammoth’s sister to the north, opens for its 18/19 winter season on Saturday, December 15. Join the June crew for a day of family fun on the slopes with a first chair ceremony and toast to the season. Events Schedule  7:30AM  Ticket Office Opens 8:00AM  Chair J1 Opens to the … Read more

The 99th Annual Candy Dance in Genoa Kickoffs

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This popular festival in the Sierra draws thousands of guests each year from around the region and across the country. Homemade Candy is always an attraction, as visitors stroll the streets and alleys of this historic Nevada community visiting the 300 different vendors at the craft faire. Parking and Shuttles** Foothill Road south of Genoa … Read more

Highway 395 & Hwy 208 Closed Due To Expanding Slinkard Fire in Topaz

Slinkard Fire Estimated over 5000 acres Burning Near Topaz Lake Sierra REc Magazine – Breaking New – August 31, 2017 Minden, Nevada – Nevada Highway Patrol and California Hwy Patrol are working traffic control for the Slinkard Fire in Topaz near the state line of Nevada and California. North of the fire, Hwy 395 is … Read more

Travel Resources and Road Conditions in Lake Tahoe

Highway 89 Emerald Bay Road and Interstate 80 are open without restrictions. All roads are accessible to Lake Tahoe.   Mar. 8, 2017 (LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – With Lake Tahoe experiencing a winter of epic proportions – summit snow totals are approaching 680 inches since November (yearlong averages are typically 400-500 inches) – travel safety … Read more

Inyo National Forest, Bishop Field Office Announces Fire Restrictions

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

Late Summer Round-up For Mammoth

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

Moonlight Paddling Tours on Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Lassen Volcanic National Park – A New Event will start this weekend in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Moonlight Paddling Tours on Manzanita Lake. Lassen is known for its rugged volcanic landscapes and variety of lake experiences visitors can enjoy while visiting the park. These new Tours provide another great way to see the park and enjoy … Read more

Snowshoeing Lassen Volcanic National park

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  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