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Conservation
Motel to Meadow: A New Chapter Begins for South Lake Tahoe’s Upper Truckee Marsh
Demolition Begins This Summer to Restore a Critical Wetland and Protect Lake Clarity By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine – July 2025 Conservation Issue On a warm summer morning in South Lake Tahoe, a long-awaited restoration story begins—not on a trail or mountain peak, but in the demolition of a building that many locals ... Read more
Bishop
Day Hiking Lake Sabrina to George Lake
When I get the itch for High Sierra hiking, one of the areas I am drawn to is the portion of the Sierra near Bishop. One of the greatest aspects of this area is the availability of easily accessible trailheads. I was recently exploring the area and stumbled upon the hike to George Lake, a ... Read more
Backpacking
Where the Granite Whispers: A Yosemite Backpacking Story
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine A Four-Day Three-night trip into McCabe, Roosevelt and Young Lakes The planning for this trip started in January, but the dream of it began years earlier. On this July morning, as I packed the final gear into the truck and headed out to pick up Tom, I felt ... Read more
Conservation
The Ultimate Ecosystem Engineers
(StatePoint) As the sun sets over a forest stream, a beaver family gets to work. For millions of years, these large rodents with bright orange teeth and a flat paddle-shaped tail have been reshaping landscapes by craftily constructing dams that slow flowing water, creating ponds where they build their lodge homes. Chomping through the night, ... Read more
Camping
Ways To Camp Without Sleeping on the Ground
Avoid ground-sleeping discomfort while camping in the Sierra. Discover unique options, like rooftop tents, hammocks, and more, for a better outdoor experience.
Fishing and Hunting
Exploring the 5 Best Hunting Spots in the Sierra Nevada
Finding new hunting locations is always exciting. These are some of the best places to check out in the Sierra Nevada during your next trip.
Climbing
Carving New Lines: Stewardship in Action at Lover’s Leap
Fifty Volunteers, One Shared Passion, and a Trail Worth Saving By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine, July 2025 Conservation Issue This past weekend, beneath the granite cliffs of Lover’s Leap, the air buzzed with the sound of hammers striking stone, trail tools scraping earth, and voices lifted in laughter and grit. I had the ... Read more
