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Fishing and Hunting
For the Love of the Truck: Turkeys, Angels, and The Wild Sierra
“Nothing better than a long beard in a sack.” Martha Washington, 1762 The Chevy Silverado’s air conditioning had stopped working, so the windows were down, and warm October air gushed through the cab at sixty miles per hour. I had the grill pointed north on Highway 395. Out my left side window, I passed the [...]
Health
Manage Heart Health for Stronger Brain Health
(Family Features) The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The global death rate from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is increasing even more than the rate of heart disease death, according [...]
Health
5 strategies to start 2025 with balance and calm
Relieve Stress for a Healthier New Year (Family Features) Stress, the physical or mental response to external causes like overwhelming work assignments or difficult life moments, can add unnecessary pressure to your day-to-day. While everyone feels stress from time to time, when left untreated or unrecognized, it can begin to wreak havoc in the form [...]
Health
New Year, New Goals for People and Pets
3 ways dogs and dog owners can accomplish resolutions together (Family Features) A new year brings fresh opportunities for a lifestyle reboot, and as you set health goals for 2025, remember that your pet can embark on the journey to healthier living right along beside you. Whether you're aiming to eat better, exercise more or [...]
Hiking/Backpacking
Discovering Monarch Lake: A Southern Sierra Gem
In the summer of 2023 my wife and I took an epic journey around the Southern tip of the Sierra. Home of the Kern river and the Kaweah river basins. After a day of river rafting the Kern river we headed up the Great Western divide and over into Three Rivers California and the base [...]
Emigrant Wilderness
Discover Big Lake – Emigrant Wilderness Backpacking trip
Big Lake is a gem of the Emigrant Wilderness. The journey there is as rewarding as the destination itself, with trails winding through diverse terrains, from lush meadows to rugged granite slabs. The lake’s remote setting ensures a tranquil escape, perfect for fishing or simply soaking in the panoramic views. While the journey requires effort, [...]
Conservation
Eagles of the Sierra Nevada Each winter, as the Sierra Nevada mountains don their snow-covered blanket of fun, a magnificent phenomenon occurs in the valleys and foothills of the Eastern Sierra. Bald and Golden eagles descend from their high-altitude habitats to the lowlands of the eastern Sierra, including the beautiful wide-open Carson Valley, drawn by [...]
Lifestyle
Explore the Charms of Northern Chilean Patagonia’s Araucanía Andina
Discover pristine lakes, ancient forests, and unforgettable adventures in Chile's Northern Patagonia. In the heart of the Araucanía Andina, a destination for outdoor escape near the border of Argentina, Northern Chilean Patagonia offers a dreamscape of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. This region, located in the northern part of Chile's Lake District, is a tapestry [...]
Alpine County
Nighttime Snowmobile Adventure: Exploring Blue Lakes with Doing It Big Rentals
When the sun begins its descent over the Sierra Nevada, a whole new kind of adventure awaits those bold enough to explore its snow-covered wilderness. On a mild winter evening, I had the privilege of joining Tyler Chadwick, owner of Doing It Big Rentals, for an unforgettable nighttime snowmobile ride through Hope Valley’s snow-covered trails [...]
Hiking/Backpacking
Experience the Lakes Basin Rim Loop
Climb into and Out of the Lakes Basin on the Rim Loop for a great Day hike Long Lake & Mt Ewell Lakes Basin Discover the pristine beauty of the Lakes Basin near Graeagle with this epic 7.5-mile loop. Beginning at the Bear Lake trailhead, this adventure takes you on a journey through some of [...]
Fishing and Hunting
Relax and Enjoy Greenstone Lake – a Hoover Wilderness Day hike
Discovering Greenstone Lake: The Gateway to 20 Lakes Basin Tucked within the Hoover Wilderness just outside of the North East corner of Yosemite national Park, Greenstone Lake is the perfect introduction to the breathtaking 20 Lakes Basin and Eastern Sierra high Alpine lakes. Shadowed by Mt Conness and North Peak int he White mountain Range [...]
Lifestyle
4 Key Tips for Motorcycling Through the Sierra Nevadas
Plan your ultimate ride through the Sierra Nevadas! Discover expert tips for routes, packing, bike maintenance, and taking in the jaw-dropping landscapes.
Affiliate & Sponsored Gear
Ombraz Introduces the Limited-Edition Leggero with Blue Mirror Optics
New style brings unparalleled visual clarity and performance from sea to summit Bellevue, WA – February 4, 2025 – Ombraz, the award-winning pioneer behind armless sunglasses, announces the launch of their Limited Edition Leggero with Polarized Blue Mirror Optics. Driven by customer feedback and the growing popularity of armless sunglasses for water and alpine adventures, [...]
