Access to Mount Whitney by hikers is limited and permits are required from May 1 through November 1 of every year. Permits are issued first through a lottery, and then on a first-come, first-served basis. While only 60 overnight permits and 100 day hike permits are issued for each day of the regulated period, turning in an application by a February lottery d… read more
June Lake, Calif., is near the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. With opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, camping, rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding, the area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. June Lake is surrounded by the Inyo National Forest and near Yosemite National Park and the Mammoth Mountain ski area. read more
Bishop, Calif., is in the Eastern High Sierra Mountains, 70 miles southeast of Yosemite National Park. It's home to Inyo National Forest, where hiking, rock climbing and bouldering are popular activities. Anglers take advantage of the high mountain lakes and streams for trout fishing. Bishop is known for its fall colors in Bishop Creek Canyon and Owens Valle… read more
June Lake is in east-central California's Mono County, and is literally surrounded by Inyo National Forest. It is one of four lakes that are reached by the June Lake Loop, a road that serves as a popular access highway for hikers, campers and anglers. While June Lake's private campgrounds cater to RVs, Inyo National Forest maintains a trio of public campgrou… read more
Campers looking for a place to park the trailer while exploring the Sierra Nevada mountain range will find a long list of choices. Nature lovers will find the area teeming with sites of interest such as fly-fishing in absolute solitude on Crystal Lake near Mineral King, trekking the 21.4-mile Mt. Whitney Trail or road biking at altitude along U.S. Route 50 n… read more
Bishop, California, sits between the Sierra and White Mountains. Bishop has long been known for the rock-climbing opportunities that surround the town. In homage to the pack animals that helped bring supplies into the region, Bishop is… read more
Basalt lies in the southwestern part of the state, about 100 miles south of Carson City, Nevada. Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of a rich outdoor experience with national and public parks within a 20-mile radius. Ad… read more
The beautiful Mammoth Lakes region is largely protected by both state and federal parks, particularly the massive Inyo National Forest. There are more than 800 campsites available in the area, so visitors have quite a few options when… read more
Silver Lake is located within the Mono Lake Ranger District of the Inyo National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of land. The campgrounds near Silver Lake are part of the June Lake Loop group of campgrounds. While lacking in… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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