Sending people to parks means they’ll use the amenities in both the parks and in nearby towns. Grocery stores in the rural West, as in the rest of the country, are struggling to stay stocked, bathroom facilities will need cleaning, and the more visitors there … [Read more...] about HCN: The danger of self-isolating from COVID-19 on public lands
Sequoia-Kings Canyon, Yosemite NPs closed to the public due to COVID-19 outbreak
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Yosemite National Park have announced modifications to operations as a public health precaution for visitors and staff. As of Friday morning, March 20, 2020, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are closed to … [Read more...] about Sequoia-Kings Canyon, Yosemite NPs closed to the public due to COVID-19 outbreak
Governor Newsom issues statewide stay-at-home order
As per Governor Gavin Newsom, the California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health is ordering all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence. This order affects … [Read more...] about Governor Newsom issues statewide stay-at-home order
National parks suspend entrance fees amid COVID-19 outbreak
UPDATE - March 20, 2020: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is announcing modifications to operations at the request of the local health department. As of Friday, March 20, 2020, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are closed to all park visitors until … [Read more...] about National parks suspend entrance fees amid COVID-19 outbreak
March 19: Two new cases of COVID-19 in Tulare County
The Tulare County Public Health Branch has announced both a sixth and seventh case of positive COVID-19 tests in Tulare County. Additional information regarding some of the new cases are pending completion of an investigation. The sixth case is a person … [Read more...] about March 19: Two new cases of COVID-19 in Tulare County
Tulare County: Positive COVID-19 cases now at five
The State of California now has 598 confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught has announced both a fourth and fifth case of positive COVID-19 tests in Tulare County. The fourth … [Read more...] about Tulare County: Positive COVID-19 cases now at five
COVID-19 and Sequoia-Kings Canyon: What’s open, what’s not
UPDATE - THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020: As of Friday, March 20, at noon, all campgrounds in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks typically open this time of year will close until further notice. Also on Friday, March 20, at 5 p.m., Delaware North Companies will close … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and Sequoia-Kings Canyon: What’s open, what’s not
Tulare County offers virtual Town Hall to update COVID-19
Who: Tulare County Board of Supervisors and Tulare County HHSA What: Virtual Town Hall When: Tuesday, March 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Where: https://tchhsa.org/ncov and https://www.facebook.com/TulareCountyHHSA/ The County of Tulare Board of Supervisors … [Read more...] about Tulare County offers virtual Town Hall to update COVID-19
Three Rivers makes LA list for small towns to visit: See #18
From quaint beachside communities to mountain towns to desert retreats, Southern California is filled with all kinds of towns to explore on a long weekend or a strategically planned sick day. Around this time of year, some of them might even have snow on the … [Read more...] about Three Rivers makes LA list for small towns to visit: See #18
Lonely Planet: 10 secret spots in national parks
The national parks are America's greatest treasure. From under-visited overlooks to hidden geysers, these are our favorite secret spots. Hint: Sequoia receives the first mention in this article. READ MORE HERE... … [Read more...] about Lonely Planet: 10 secret spots in national parks