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Hiking/Backpacking
Lost Lake, Sequoia: The Quiet Side of Silliman Pass
Beyond Ranger Lake, a final push leads to one of the quietest and most memorable mornings in Sequoia National Park. Mt Silliman The Decision at Ranger Lake I was still standing in Ranger Lake, letting the cold do its thing, when I looked back up toward Silliman Pass. Middle of the day now. Sun sitting [...]
RV Travel
Why the Sierra Nevada Is Perfect for an RV Weekend Getaway
Are you looking for somewhere to take your RV for a weekend? Consider the Sierra Nevada! See why The Sierra is perfect for an RV weekend getaway here.
Travel
How to Prepare for Unexpected Weather in the Mountains
Learn how to prepare for sudden mountain weather in the Sierra with practical tips on gear, safety, and staying found when conditions shift fast.
Travel
Driving Into The Sierra? Here Are a Few Things You’ll Notice
Driving through The Sierra feels different than typical driving through the city. Here are the small details that start to stand out on longer mountain drives.
Off Roading
Why Some ATVs Handle Mud Better Than Others
Not every ATV will make it through a muddy trail. What separates machines that push through from ones that get stuck goes deeper than the engine.
Lifestyle
How To Plan a Multi-Day Trek in the Sierra
Plan a multi-day trek with practical tips on mapping routes, pacing mileage, selecting campsites, and packing for changing terrain and elevation shifts.
Conservation
Yellowhammer Lake and the Lost Work of the Sierra
A Trail-Tested Story from the Emigrant Wilderness There’s a version of the Sierra most people never see. It’s not the polished version—the one we photograph at sunrise or chase across trail maps and bucket lists. It’s older than that. Harder. Quieter. And if you’re not paying attention, you’ll walk right past it. We were standing [...]
