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Escaping the Sierra Snow: Planning a Florida Winter Getaway

Escaping the Sierra Snow: Planning a Florida Winter Getaway

When the Storms Roll In The first major storm of the season completely changes the equation for every Sierra traveler. One week you’re planning the next alpine lake and the very next week the trailheads are buried and the summer playground is all but silent. For a lot of us the Sierra is a summer…

Making the Most of Hunting Season in the Sierra Nevada

Making the Most of Hunting Season in the Sierra Nevada

A fall date on the calendar doesn’t tell the whole story of hunting season in the Sierra Nevada. The gap between a promising trip and a workable plan lies in details that last year’s calendar can’t settle. The range’s different settings make a statewide season summary a poor substitute for understanding a particular stretch of…

Best Winter Activities in South Lake Tahoe for Every Type of Outdoor Enthusiast

You’ve made the drive up Highway 50, the peaks are white, your rental is stocked with snacks, and now you’re standing in Heavenly Village trying to decide: ski? Snowshoe? Snowmobile? Just grab a gondola ticket and stare at the lake for an hour? If you’re searching for things to do in South Lake Tahoe in…

Signature Sierra Experiences

After 14 years exploring the Sierra Nevada, these are the classic adventures that define this incredible mountain range.

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