Sierra Rec Magazine Current Magazine Issue
Snowshoe Winnemucca Lake to Round Top Lake in Mokelumne Wilderness
Craig Cooper explore the trip between Winnemucca Lake and Round Top Lake in Mokelumne Wilderness, via Snowshoe
Death Valley
Study Being Done on Death Valley’s Bighorn Sheep
DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – Researchers are looking at bighorn sheep in Death Valley National Park to study links between movement, genetics, and disease. Diseases pose one the largest threats to the survival of desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni). Bighorn sheep were exposed to new diseases when domestic sheep and goats were brought into the ... Read more
Heavenly Resort
Winter Trek Begins Jan 23 at Heavenly Mountain Resort
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2023 – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is pleased to announce the 2023 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Winter Trek is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, and will continue through the end of March, weather permitting. Field trips are approximately ... Read more
Destinations
Historic Lodge Vacations in the Sierra
Historic Sierra Lodges make for a Authentic Adventure Vacation Vacationing in the Sierra Nevada has many options for incredible adventures. Yet for some who dare to experience the Sierra with authenticity, discovering a Sierra Historic Lodge might be the recipe for an unforgettable vacation. There is something intriguing and relaxing about staying in location a ... Read more
industry news
Founder of Tahoe Pyramid Trail, Janet Phillips, Dies at age 70.
Passionate Trail Visionary Lost Battle With Cancer just before the New Year. Truckee Ca. January 11, 2022 - It was sad to discover Yesterday that we had missed the news that Janet Phillips had passed away just before the New Year. Janet is the original Pioneer visionary of the Tahoe Pyramid trail. Though we never ... Read more
Events
The Dope on Longboard Races in Plumas County
Plumas County 1-10-23 . . . Some believe that life is to be lived and frivolity is at the top of thelist. This frivolity can be seen every third Sunday from January through March at the LongboardSki Races at Johnsville Ski Bowl hosted by the Plumas Ski Club. “These races are one of thehighest levels ... Read more
Day Hiking Yosemite
Hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Rising nearly 5,000 feet above Yosemite Valley Half Dome is a Yosemite icon and a bucket list adventure to many hikers. Despite an 1865 report declaring it was "perfectly inaccessible, being probably the only one of the prominent points about the Yosemite which never has been, and never will be, trodden by human foot," George ... Read more
Yosemite Itineraries
Bliss-Out this Winter in a Explorer Cabin at Tenaya Lodge
Experience Explorer Clubhouse Cabin experience FISH CAMP, Calif.— January 2023 – Winter is for cozy cabin getaways, and the Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge are the perfect choice for visitors to Yosemite. Vacationers planning a winter getaway, can cozy up in one of 50 new, two-bedroom, mountain-modern cabins set amid a forest of towering cedars and pines and tastefully appointed ... Read more
Day Car Trips
Tips for Traveling Along a Mountain Range
If you’re the adventurous type, you’ll love exploring the terrain of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. You must take certain precautions when driving through the mountains to ensure everything goes well on your journey. These tips will help you remain safe and prepare you for the climb. Wear Versatile Clothing The weather will vary depending ... Read more
Lifestyle
How You Can Make Money Living the Van Life
One of the most current trends is people leaving their white picket fences behind for a life on the road. Converting a camper van is a cozy and sustainable way to explore the States and beyond, but how will you make money and survive? Don’t fret because we’ll explain how you can make money living ... Read more
Lifestyle
Top Outdoor Activities for Thrill-Seekers
Now and then, we all enjoy a little excitement. Some might be able to satiate that thirst by going to a movie or live event, but others prefer to do something that gets them more involved. Here are some of the top outdoor activities for thrill-seekers that will liven up your life. Dash Through the Snow One ... Read more
RV Travel
The Best Accessories for Traveling With a 5th-Wheel Camper
There’s no better way to travel in style and comfort than with a 5th-wheel trailer. Large and luxurious, these trailers can still easily be towed by pickup trucks and allow you to bring modern amenities with you into the wilderness. However, with practically a small home in tow, there are a few challenges. Here are ... Read more
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic, Whiskeytown, Lava Beds, and Crater Lake Enter Into Agreement for Annual Passes
MINERAL, Calif. – Due to overwhelming public support, Lassen Volcanic National Park, in conjunction with Lava Beds National Monument, Crater Lake National Park, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, will be implementing an agreement to honor each other’s annual passes beginning January 1, 2023. This will allow visitors to access all four parks through the purchase of ... Read more
Health
How to Live the Active Lifestyle you Desire One Habit at a Time
Foundations of habit building What's that old saying, 'it takes 21 days to form a new habit'? I'll go ahead and call it for you right here and now. The essential foundation you need to build a habit is consistency; repetition, performing that habit repeatedly until it becomes something you do on autopilot. There are ... Read more
Mokelumne Wilderness
Snowshoe Winnemucca Lake to Round Top Lake in Mokelumne Wilderness
Living in or near the Sierra’s, we are fortunate to have many incredible areas to explore during the cold, winter months. Although downhill skiing takes up a good portion of my winter recreation, I always try to get out on my snowshoes and explore on foot as often as I can. Winnemucca Lake and Round ... Read more
State Parks
2023 Spring Season May Bring Spectacular Wildflower Blooms—and Crowds—to State Parks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – With spectacular wildflower blooms expected this spring that may attract thousands of people into the outdoors, California State Parks is providing visitors with tips on how to explore the blooms safely and responsibly. In the interest of safety and conservation, visitors are asked to understand the area they plan on visiting, check the ... Read more
Health
Resolving to Get in Shape in 2023? Don’t Forget Your Feet
(StatePoint) While you may want to tone your abs, glutes and triceps in the new year, there’s one often-overlooked area of the body that deserves your attention too: your feet! “A lot of people hit the gym or dust off their home exercise equipment in January,” says Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS, a board-certified foot and ... Read more
Lifestyle
Important Things To Remember When Overlanding
Overlanding can be a lot of fun, but the adventure could be derailed at any time. Here are some things to keep in mind so that you can enjoy yourself.
RV Travel
Book A RV on the Eastern Sierra
Big Pine, Ca. - New adventure awaits on the Eastern sierra Front this year. And now visitors have a new resource to help them enjoy their trip. Eastern Sierra RV Rentals opened their doors this fall and are ready for seasonal reservations for fishermen, vacation travelers, or family campouts. Keystone Hideout 28' Grand Design Transend 28' Vacation ... Read more
Family REC
Sierra Nevada’s Winter Night Sky: Stargazing Amidst the Snow
The captivating beauty of Sierra Nevada's winter night sky is a sight to behold. As stars twinkle against the backdrop of the dark, velvety sky, the winter landscape is bathed in a serene, ethereal glow.Winter stargazing in Sierra Nevada is undoubtedly a wonder-filled experience, offering an unparalleled feeling of tranquility that you simply can't find ... Read more
