Start Your Sierra Adventure
Planning your first Sierra Nevada getaway? Looking for your next backpacking trip, family vacation, or hidden gem? Sierra Rec Magazine helps you discover the mountains through expert guides, itineraries, podcasts, and local insight.
What kind of Sierra adventure are you planning?
Choose the experience that fits your style. We’ll help you discover destinations, guides, and stories tailored to your interests.
Where would you like to explore?
The Sierra Nevada stretches over 500 miles. Start with a region that matches your interests.
New to Sierra Rec Magazine?
For over a decade, Sierra Rec Magazine has helped readers discover hiking trails, campgrounds, road trips, and outdoor experiences throughout California’s Sierra Nevada.
Explore our latest magazine issue, listen to the Sierra Rec Now podcast, and discover new adventures waiting around every bend.
Start Here: Our Favorite Sierra Experiences
Not sure where to begin? Here are a few favorite Sierra experiences to inspire your next trip.
Hike the Heart of Desolation
A 4-day backpacking journey through alpine lakes, granite passes, and some of Desolation’s most beautiful terrain.
Discover More Yosemite Valley
The perfect introduction to Yosemite with scenic drives, iconic viewpoints, and unforgettable hikes.
Hidden Family Camping Gems
Discover quiet lakeside campgrounds perfect for swimming, campfires, and making memories together.
