Exploring Winter Wonderlands: Uncover 10 Must-Visit High Sierra Destinations in California

Winter Views in the Carson Valley of Nevada

Welcome to the breathtaking beauty of the High Sierra in California, where winter wonderlands await to captivate your senses. From towering snow-capped peaks to pristine alpine lakes, this majestic region offers many unforgettable experiences. In this article, we will uncover 10 must-visit destinations that will immerse you in the magic of the High Sierra during … Read more

The Essential Yosemite Mariposa County Hikes

a waterfall in the middle of a forest with trees and rocks

The benefits of hiking have been euphorically embraced from ancient times on.  Hippocrates, the Greek physician, considered walking to be the best medicine.  And here in Mariposa County, there’s plenty of that medicine to go around. With soaring 13,000 foot peaks, historical oak-studded river valleys, and thundering waterfalls, Yosemite Mariposa offers what could be the … Read more

Get More Than A Free Visit This Weekend At Yosemite National Park

16th Annual Facelift to be Held in Yosemite National Park Sierra Rec Magazine – September 26, 2019 – Yosemite Valley Ca. – Yes, Saturday is another Free entrance day to California’s most Visited National Park. A great day to experience fall in Yosemite, but also part of a much larger week in which the preservation … Read more

Yosemite National Park Debuts New App That Helps Visitors Explore the Park

A new app by Yosemite National Park  and Yosemite Conservancy makes it easier to plan a visit and explore Yosemite National Park. “This app features incredible content about what to see and do in Yosemite in different areas of the park during all seasons,” said Yosemite National Park Superintendent Michael Reynolds. “It’s a great tool intended to enrich … Read more

Backpacking Young Lakes in Yosemite National Park

Sunset on Young Lakes white mountain and Mt Conness in Yosemite

Sierra Rec Magazine, August 2018 – Backpacking in Yosemite is a life goal for many who visit this pristine granite palace in the High Sierra.  As a beginning backpacker, I was overjoyed to learn in March that we had secured 6 passes into the Yosemite Wilderness and Young Lakes, for my first backpacking experience ever.  … Read more

Top 20 things to do with a 4th grader in the Sierra National Parks

20 Great Ideas For Kids When Visiting The Sierra National Parks Sierra National Parks – The Sierra mountains are home to four National Parks: Yosemite National Park; Lassen Volcanic National Park; Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park. And with President Obama’s new get kids in the Parks program, which coincides with the 100th Anniversary of National … Read more