Sierra Rec Magazine Current Magazine Issue
Eastern Sierra
Witnessing the celestial spectacle of the Sierra night skies is an experience that transcends time and leaves an indelible mark on your soul. Picture this: cruising along the vast expanse of U.S. 50, from the Nevada border to Delta, Utah, under the spell of a pitch-black canvas illuminated solely by the brilliance of a myriad [...]
Fall Travel
A Fall Travel Gem in Sequoia / kings Canyon National Park
Climb the Park's steepest, highest winding road to its peak elevation of 7,800 feet (2,377 m). Enjoy this remote, rugged place, or follow a trail into a vast wilderness. Mineral King Road closes for the season on October 26. National Park Travel Guides: Are you one of those travelers who love to get to the nooks [...]
Lifestyle
The 13 Week Workout You Should Be Doing Now If You’re Hitting The Slopes This Season
Train your abs, legs, and glutes with this at-home routine. Ski and snowboard season might seem far away, but getting ready to hit the slopes begins before the lifts open & can help you perform your best and avoid injury, from first tracks to après-ski cocktails. Building up the endurance to be on the Sierra slopes for a [...]
Alpine County
Exploring the Remnants of the Tamarack Fire In Alpine County Hiking Trail
An Great Fall Day Hiking the West Charity Valley trail Alpine County, California - The fall season is my favorite time to hike in the Sierra. And because of the many hiking options, I only hike trails once if the destination is only somewhat worth it. And so I don't leave the headline as misleading; [...]
Camping
Reasons To Have Golf Carts on Campgrounds
A fun way to travel around a campsite is through the use of golf carts. So, let’s examine the various reasons golf carts work for campgrounds.
Destinations
Reborn Luxury Vacations in Nevada City, California
Looking for your next Luxury getaway with all the charm of a hallmark movie? Head West. To the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada and Nevada City and get set to experience one of two stunning renovations to California's history that have to be experienced. The National Exchange Hotel built in 1856, once considered the beacon [...]
Business
Capturing The Vast Expanse of The Night Sky
A beginner Guide to Night Photography Stargazing is one of the most ancient and deeply inspiring practices that we do as humans. It connects us to the heavens. Photographers have taken stargazing to another level, capturing the vast expanse of the night sky and transforming it into art. So much of photography is pursuing, observing [...]
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe bears seeking food for winter
Keep Tahoe bears wild! LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., Oct. 27, 2022 - Fall is underway in the Tahoe Basin and Lake Tahoe bears are hungry! Autumn is the time of year when bears enter hyperphagia, a phase they go through when they seek massive amounts of calories before entering their winter dens. It’s important that residents and [...]
Amador County
Road Trip in California Gold Country
Discover More of California Gold Country with this Multiday Road Trip Itinerary You've heard about California's Gold Country, but have you ever been there? If you're looking for a fun and scenic trip, we recommend heading to some of the state's most historic sites. One of our favorites is Sutter's Fort State Historic Park in [...]
Day Hikes
3 Essential Tips for Hiking in the Winter Season
It’s important to stay safe and warm when you are planning a hike in the wintertime. Here are three essential tips for hiking in the winter season.
Health
13 Week Skiing Pre-Season Strength and Conditioning Program
Fitness Program By Living Fit - Featured image by: Photo by Tiffany Bui: What differentiates pre-season ski training from general physical preparedness programs? Once you tighten your boots, and strap two planks to the bottom of your feet, the way your body experiences gravity and external forces become dramatically different than normal upright, biped human [...]
Fall Travel
The 3 Worst Weather Conditions for Off-Roading
Off-roading offers thrill-seekers unbeatable adventures, but extreme weather brings unique challenges. Learn more about the worst off-roading conditions.
Desolation Wilderness
The Gifts of a Desolation Wilderness Experience
One of the most popular adventures people look forward to when visiting the Lake Tahoe region is having a mountain hiking experience in the awesome Desolation Wilderness, which, I hasten to add, is their wilderness! And yours too! Your personal wilderness experience can be realized by day-hiking along the wilderness trails or overnight camping [...]
Lake Tahoe
10 Benefits to Choose Sierra Nevada University
Sierra Nevada University is one of the best places to go if you are into outdoor activities andsports. The university’s unique location makes it the perfect school for anyone who is athleticand wants to keep up their physically active lifestyle. On the other hand, there are otheradvantages to studying at this university. Hence, here are [...]
Lake Tahoe
Challenge yourself with a guided climbing excursion on the rugged cliffs of California's Sierra Nevada. Via Ferrata may be fairly new to California, but its origins are actually quite old! Via Ferrata, Italian for “iron way,” originated during the first and second World Wars. In order to aid troops in crossing the high peaks and passes [...]
Amador County
Three Ways to Celebrate California Wine Month in September
Enjoy Immersive Harvest Experiences and Festivals, Pair Iconic California Recipes and Fresh Produce with California Wines and Support Local Wineries SAN FRANCISCO — September is California Wine Month, a time to celebrate the annual harvest season and raise a glass to the state’s vibrant wine community. As California vintners and growers harvest more than 110 different grape varieties for the 2022 [...]
Cycling
Sustainable Cycling: How Biking Apparel Is Becoming More Eco-Friendly
Biking is an ever-popular pastime in the Sierra Nevada Mountain region and there are dozens of cycling trails in this picturesque part of California. Cyclists of all skill levels are spoilt for choice, with options like the Meeks Bike Path, Mammoth Rock Trail Loop, and Spooner Lake Loop. There are also numerous organized races in [...]
Fall Recreation
Legendary Relaxation and Fall Adventure Await in The Carson Valley
Plunge into Mountain Culture and History While Exploring a World of Fall Recreation Possibilities Carson Valley Nevada. Fall guide - As we welcome the shoulder season in the mountains it is always a good time to turn our attention up Highway 395 to the Carson valley for fall festivals and events. The annual Candy dance [...]
Business
Adventurers With Autism Have More Choices When Traveling to Visalia, California
Visit Visalia announces more Certified Autism Centers™ have joined the Community Initiative Visalia, CA (July 26, 2022) Adventurers with autism and their families have even more choices when traveling in California. Visit Visalia is thrilled to announce that two additional Visalia hotels and three more local attractions have been designated as Certified Autism Centers™ (CAC) by the International [...]
Food & Tap
Cook Like a Pitmaster from the Comforts of Home
(Family Features) For home chefs looking to take their cooking skills to the next level, it all starts with a little inspiration and a few new skills. Turn family meals into extravagant adventures, take backyard barbecues to new heights and impress friends and neighbors with pitmaster-worthy recipes. In fact, it can be as easy as [...]
Carson City
HIT THE OPEN ROAD ON THESE RENO TAHOE MOTORCYCLE ROUTES
You don’t have to wait until Street Vibrations Fall Rally to explore Reno on two wheels. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Northern Nevada with one of these breathtaking road trips. Whether it’s a quick trip around town, a half-day getaway or a ride into the desert, there are motorcycle routes for everyone. GEIGER GRADE The main [...]
Gear Reviews
(Family Features) In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are more aware of their health and wellness. Now, as social restrictions ease, you may find yourself stepping up your workouts, whether you’re training for an event or working to improve your game in a recreational league. Sprains, strains and injuries can happen to [...]
Climbing
10 Ways Mountain Climbing Makes Your Life Better
Sierra Rec Magazine - Fall Edition 2022 - Climbing - To be in the mountains is to be truly free. Not necessarily free from all of life’s challenges and hardships, but free to explore them and to explore yourself. Without the constraints of day-to-day life, whether it’s your nine-to-five or the persistent nagging of news [...]
Lifestyle
3 tips to keep dogs and cats healthy (Family Features) Much like humans, dogs and cats can struggle with aging- and weight-related health issues. In fact, 3 out of 5 cats and dogs are overweight or obese, according to Packaged Facts' U.S. Pet Market Outlook. Pet obesity can lead to several health issues and problems, [...]
Graeagle
MY ADVENTURE BACK TO THE SIERRA FOR A LITTLE HORSEBACK RIDING WITH GOLD LAKE STABLES I grew up triangled between 3 small towns in the northern Sierra, Portola, Clio, and Graeagle, California. If you were passing through in your car & if you blinked, you would miss seeing the small scenic town amongst the tall [...]
Food & Tap
Pop Up a Sweet, Kid-Friendly Treat
(Family Features) The next time your kids are begging for an indulgent snack after finishing chores or dessert following dinner, call them to the kitchen for a quick, delicious lesson. Teaching children to cook helps them get more comfortable with an important life skill while encouraging independence – all while having a little fun. This [...]
Lake Tahoe
New Microtransit Shuttle Offers Free On-Demand Rides on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore
Service between the Nevada state line and Al Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe South Shore visitors and residents have a new way to get around with Lake Link, a microtransit shuttle system. The service will offer free rides in a zone including the casino corridor in Stateline, Nev., and Al Tahoe Boulevard and Pioneer [...]
Food & Tap
A Savory Solution to Stretch Your Grocery Budget
Three Budget Friendly Savory Dishes (Family Features) In today's world, grocery shopping can seem more like a burden than an opportunity to gather supplies for your family's favorite meals. With prices of everyday ingredients fluctuating almost daily, it's important for many families to make their dollars go further at the store. Easy ways to stretch [...]
Day Hiking Yosemite
As temperatures in the evening start to drop and we tumble forward toward the Fall Equinox in the northern hemisphere, the time to visit your national parks is now. Yosemite National Park in Autumn is our favorite time of year in the park. Crowds have diminished from the summer rush. Wildlife seems to be more [...]
Camping
What to expect when camping in the Sierra Nevada The Sierra Nevada is a beautiful and varied mountain range that offers a wide range of camping experiences. Whether you're looking for a remote campsite high in the mountains or a more developed site closer to civilization, you'll be able to find what you're looking for [...]
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