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Juniper Lake Lassen: Paddleboarding, Hiking & Exploring After the Dixie Fire
By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Juniper Lake is one of those places in Lassen Volcanic National Park that I’ve looked at on a map more times than I can count. Tucked away in the southeastern corner of the park, it always seemed like a place worth exploring. I’d heard stories about the old-growth…
Why John Muir Shouldn’t Be the Only Name We Remember in Conservation
Discovering the impact of Margaret Murie on our Nations National Parks and Conservation Few names resonate in the conservation world like John Muir, but in this episode, we shine a much-deserved spotlight on Margaret Muire, a pivotal yet overlooked figure in American environmentalism. Join host Charlie Pankey and guest Walter Meyer as they delve into…
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…
Signature Sierra Experiences
After 14 years exploring the Sierra Nevada, these are the classic adventures that define this incredible mountain range.
