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The Reds Meadow Road and Devils Postpile National Monument to Open Friday July 21

The Reds Meadow Road and Devils Postpile National Monument to Open Friday July 21

Posted by | Jul 20, 2017 | , , , , , , , |

The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Valley Road will open on Friday, July 21 at 8:00 am. Sierra Rec Magazine – Sierra Access Updates- July 20, 2017 – The Road to Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls and Reds Meadow will open Friday, July 21, at 8:am to the public. This road received storm damage after the substantial snowpack from this winter and the subsequent melt-off and flooding. The forest’s Engineering Crew rebuilt a segment of the road that was structurally compromised and unstable. They placed layers of compacted fill and concrete curbing on...

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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center is scheduled to open for the Memorial Day Weekend.

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center is scheduled to open for the Memorial Day Weekend.

Posted by | May 23, 2017 | , , , , , , |

Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Weekend Inyo National Forest ~ May 23, 2017– Memorial Day Weekend is viewed as the start of summer and visitors can have a beautiful visit to the Eastern Sierra this weekend. The wildflowers have been spectacular in the Owens Valley, Inyo and the White Mountains and the Sierra Nevada capped with a full snowpack is a stunning sight. However, visitors to the forest should be still be prepared for winter conditions throughout the high country of the Inyo National Forest after a substantial winter season. Many roads, including Tioga Pass, Reds Meadow Valley Road,...

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Devils Postpile Campground May Not Open In 2017

Devils Postpile Campground May Not Open In 2017

Posted by | Jan 31, 2017 | , , , |

2017 Winter May Cause Delay or Even Closure to Sierra National Monument Camping This Summer Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Ca , January 31, 2017 – Due to potential flooding and heavy snowload, the 20 site Devils Postpile Campground may be closed for the 2017 summer season.  With over 20 feet of snow in January alone in Mammoth Ca and more snow scheduled for this week possibilities of limited access  or delayed access to the Devils Postpile National Monument area can be expected. As more information becomes available, status will be updated on the website. Within the Reds Meadow...

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FB Live – Sierra Snow and Recreation Report January 10, 2017

FB Live – Sierra Snow and Recreation Report January 10, 2017

Posted by | Jan 10, 2017 | , , , , , , |

Updates From around the Sierra: This Sierra Storm system is not done yet, however it has already left its mark on what is going to be a great winter recreation season. Today’s Facebook Live Video we give you a run-down of all the latest Snow totals, closures for the Sierra from Mammoth mountain to the South up to Lassen Volcanic National Park in the North. Crazy Snow Totals in Lake Tahoe and Mammoth.     Send us your reports, images or questions on Reecreation in the Sierra. Be safe and...

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Updated Flood Warnings

Updated Flood Warnings

Posted by | Jan 8, 2017 | , , , , , , , |

Flood Warning Understanding that most have seen these warnings already, hear are the updated Flood Warnings for the Central / Northern Sierra Regions as of 2:30 pm today. Find your local Flood warnings here: You need a Frames Capable browser to view this content. FLOOD STATEMENT – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RENO, NV – 243 PM PST SAT JAN 7 2017 … The flood warning continues for the following rivers in California…Nevada… Susan River At Susanville affecting Lassen COUNTY Middle Fork Feather River Near Portola affecting Plumas COUNTY Truckee River Near Truckee affecting Nevada AND Placer COUNTIES Truckee River At Reno...

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CHILI & BEER FESTIVAL KICKS OFF FRIDAY IN RENO

CHILI & BEER FESTIVAL KICKS OFF FRIDAY IN RENO

Posted by | Oct 21, 2016 | , , , , |

Reno, Nev. – Preparations are underway for the Grand Sierra Chili & Beer Festival, which returns to Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GS, Friday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23. This year’s festival features more than 200 award-winning chili cookers from around the world as part of the 50th Annual World’s Championship Cookoff, a Youth Division Chili Cookoff, more than a dozen craft beers from around the region, a local Firehouse Chili Challenge and the Chef’s Chili Cookoff Challenge presented by Yelp! and headline entertainment that includes Cherry Poppin’ Daddies and blues rock musician Shane Dwight. The festival will...

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Mammoth Fall Hikes For Every Level

Mammoth Fall Hikes For Every Level

Posted by | Sep 1, 2016 | , , , , , , , |

Eastern Sierra Color Is Starting To Show Mammoth Ca, Sept 1. 2016 – Reports out of the Eastern Sierra for this Labor Day Weekend are reporting that fall color is just starting at various spots around the Eastern Sierra.  Fall Color Hikes in the Sierra are one of our favorite times of the year here at Sierra REC. The Mammoth Area, of course, is well known for its amazing skiing and great summer adventure, but as the crowds disperse after this Labor Day weekend blitz of tourist traffic, the slower pace in mammoth opens up to a great opportunity...

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Celebrate America’s Love Affair with Rock ‘n’ Roll During Hot August Nights

Celebrate America’s Love Affair with Rock ‘n’ Roll During Hot August Nights

Posted by | Jul 27, 2016 | , , , |

Hot August Nights Offers Free Concerts During Main Event Reno Nevada, August 2016, Rock the night away to the unforgettable sounds of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s during Hot August Nights’ 30th anniversary with a lineup of musical headliners and tribute bands performing for free from Aug. 2—6, 2016. Musical legends America and The Monkees headline the weeklong celebration on Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6 from Grand Sierra Resort and Casino’s outdoor stage. Honoring the music of bygone eras, Hot August Nights is renowned for their free nightly concerts at outdoor venues in Reno and Sparks. Music...

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