Update: Thursday, July 25— Three Rivers experienced wind throughout the afternoon, an unusual weather pattern for this canyon. The wind was a result of the storminess in the mountains. Precipitation fell at 1,500 feet and above. Areas in the higher elevations … [Read more...] about The heat is on in Three Rivers (and more weather news)
National Park Service settles Yosemite trademarks lawsuit
DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite, Inc. (Delaware North), the United States of America, and Yosemite Hospitality, LLC (Aramark) have settled the lawsuit filed by Delaware North related to Delaware North’s former concession contract at Yosemite with the National … [Read more...] about National Park Service settles Yosemite trademarks lawsuit
Adventure Risk Challenge hosts Three Rivers performance
The students' performances are really powerful and vulnerable... Eight high-school students have embarked on a journey of epic proportions this summer. They have no cell phones or internet access, and they have been away from home for a month. adventure … [Read more...] about Adventure Risk Challenge hosts Three Rivers performance
Sherman Prescribed Burn now in self-extinguishing stage
Managed fire in the Giant Forest protects giant sequoias from uncontrolled fire while also assisting with regeneration of the Big Trees. (National Park Service photo) Ignitions on the Sherman Prescribed Burn are complete. A total of 245 acres were treated … [Read more...] about Sherman Prescribed Burn now in self-extinguishing stage
HIKING THE JOHN MUIR TRAIL: Day 6
Video: Just another peaceful night in the Sierra (Rosalie Lake). Among the many unlooked-for treasures that are bound up and hidden away in the depths of Sierra solitudes, none more surely charm and surprise all kinds of travelers than the glacier … [Read more...] about HIKING THE JOHN MUIR TRAIL: Day 6
Mojave Desert earthquake rattles Three Rivers (with updates)
According to a preliminary earthquake report by the Southern California Seismic Network, a cooperative project of U.S. Geological Survey, located at the California Caltech Seismological Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., a strong earthquake occurred at 10:33:48 … [Read more...] about Mojave Desert earthquake rattles Three Rivers (with updates)
Prescribed burn to begin in Sequoia National Forest
June 20, 2019— Sequoia National Forest fire managers, working in conjunction with the Terra Fuego Resource Foundation Inc., will implement prescribed fire on the McKenzie Ranch Fuels Reduction Project. The project is located in the Hume Lake Ranger District … [Read more...] about Prescribed burn to begin in Sequoia National Forest
Tulare County Library discontinues late fees
June 20, 2019— On Monday, July 1, 2019, Tulare County Library turns the page on providing patrons with one less barrier to service by eliminating late fees. Also known as overdue library fines, the Library will no longer charge for items checked out and … [Read more...] about Tulare County Library discontinues late fees
Tulare County is state’s largest recipient of 2019 federal PILT funds
PILT Program Compensates Communities for Supporting Nation’s Public Lands, Waters; Invests in Firefighters, Police, School and Road Construction June 20, 2019– U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced that 57 local governments in … [Read more...] about Tulare County is state’s largest recipient of 2019 federal PILT funds
Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn underway
June 20, 2019— On Thursday morning, June 20, ignitions began on the 2019 Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn, located near the entrance to Sequoia National Park. Ignitions will continue through Sunday, June 23. During prescribed burns, fire management staff monitor … [Read more...] about Ash Mountain Prescribed Burn underway