UPDATE - Thursday, December 10, 2020: The House on Wednesday, Dec. 9, approved a stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government funded for another week, sending it to the Senate with time to beat a Saturday deadline and avoid a shutdown. The … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Government shutdown deadline approaches
Campground closure in effect at Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia and Inyo National Forests
In accordance with California's current Regional Stay-at-Home Order of December 3, 2020, and to assist with slowing the spread of COVID-19, the National Park Service is closing campgrounds in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks (and other California parks). … [Read more...] about Campground closure in effect at Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia and Inyo National Forests
Local stay-at-home order could be triggered soon by ICU capacity
Regional Stay at Home Orders will require Californians to remain in place as much as possible, close operations for certain sectors, and require 100 percent masking and physical distancing If we stay home as much as possible and wear masks when we have … [Read more...] about Local stay-at-home order could be triggered soon by ICU capacity
Sequoia-Kings Canyon changing the way backpackers’ permits are issued
Wilderness permit reservations moving to Recreation.gov; base price for a permit increases to $15 Sequoia-Kings Canyon changing Beginning February 9, 2021, overnight visitors to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks wilderness areas will make their … [Read more...] about Sequoia-Kings Canyon changing the way backpackers’ permits are issued
Visiting Sequoia-Kings Canyon during the holidays: What visitors need to know
All lodging and restaurants closed in Sequoia and Kings Canyon Because of the added challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, trip planning when visiting Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is more important than ever for the 2020 holiday period. This … [Read more...] about Visiting Sequoia-Kings Canyon during the holidays: What visitors need to know
Holiday Season 2020: COVID-19 will be this season’s Grinch
The majority of California counties, including Tulare, are in the most restrictive tier starting November 17 California is experiencing the fastest increase in cases we have seen yet. (Governor Gavin Newsom) The Grim Statistics: Since March 2020, … [Read more...] about Holiday Season 2020: COVID-19 will be this season’s Grinch
Holiday traditions in Three Rivers: North Fork Bridge illuminated, Santa’s tow truck relocated
North Fork Bridge lights schedule Lights and garland will adorn the North Fork Bridge again this year, but without all the fanfare. The North Fork Bridge lights, a favorite Three Rivers tradition that was resurrected three years ago by the Three Rivers Chamber … [Read more...] about Holiday traditions in Three Rivers: North Fork Bridge illuminated, Santa’s tow truck relocated
Castle Fire settles in for a long winter’s nap
With the rain and snow (depending on elevation) that was received November 8, 2020, the SQF Complex fire is not expected to have any more growth. There could be smoldering trees and logs that could flare up in the interior of the fire’s footprint, but for the … [Read more...] about Castle Fire settles in for a long winter’s nap
Hiker dies after being rescued from Mount Whitney Trail
A Southern California woman died Saturday after she fell while hiking solo on the Mount Whitney Trail. Cassandra Bravo, 34, was a single mother of two and worked as a nurse at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Bravo was reportedly day-hiking along … [Read more...] about Hiker dies after being rescued from Mount Whitney Trail
Big Trees and historic cabins are Castle Fire casualties in Sequoia’s Dillonwood Grove
The Dillonwood Grove of giant sequoias, at one time the largest privately owned stand of giant sequoia trees, is located 32 miles from Highway 198’s intersection with Yokohl Valley Road and 6 miles north of Balch Park. Although within an easy day trip of Three … [Read more...] about Big Trees and historic cabins are Castle Fire casualties in Sequoia’s Dillonwood Grove