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READSpring 2025 Edition
Sierra Rec Magazine – Spring 2025 Edition: Explore, Discover, and Reconnect with the Sierra Nevada Get ready to launch your spring adventures with the Spring 2025 edition of Sierra Rec Magazine — your essential guide to the best hiking, camping, fishing, and family-friendly experiences across the Sierra Nevada. This season, we embrace the theme of “Sierra Horizons: Where Your 2025 Adventure Begins” by showcasing fresh trails, uncrowded spring getaways, blooming wildflower destinations, and new gear to elevate your outdoor escapes. Inside this issue, you’ll find: Top Spring Hikes in the Sierra – from blooming foothill trails to alpine snowmelt routes Fishing Hotspots reopening with spring runoff and trout season updates Camping Destinations Worth the Drive – including lesser-known gems near Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and the Eastern Sierra Wildflower Road Trips and Scenic Byways perfect for photography and exploration Spring Gear Guide 2025 featuring tested backpacks, apparel, and tech for weekend warriors and wilderness explorers Adventure Itineraries for 2–5 day escapes, including Wawona/Yosemite, Sonora Pass, and Owens Valley Spotlight on Conservation – seasonal trail stewardship, Leave No Trace tips, and how to support local ecosystems Whether you're planning your first spring camping trip or mapping out a multi-day backpacking route, our Spring 2025 issue will inspire you to get outside and discover what’s waiting beyond the crowds.
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Travel to the Southern Sierra this spring for a three day adventure vacation that includes Spring Flowers, harvests, Giant sequoias and out of this world vista views of the Sierra Nevada. In California the Visalia and Fresno regions spring to life in the spring time as the Fruit crops bloom and early season harvesting begins. the vibrant city of Visalia welcomes you to take a three day holiday and experience both the high country of the Sierra but the first fruits of the water benefits that arrive int he valley each spring.
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READJanuary 2025 Issue - New Horizons
Issue 1, 2025: New Horizons – Sierra Rec Magazine Welcome to the first issue of Sierra Rec Magazine for 2025! Each January, we kick off the new year with a special edition that sets the tone for our annual theme. This year, we invite you to embrace "New Horizons"—a call to explore new trails, find balance in outdoor living, and discover the unexpected wonders of the Sierra and beyond. In this inspiring edition, we feature stories that challenge you to slow down and savor your adventures, starting with "Balancing Act", an article that explores the dangers of living with a constant fear of missing out (FOMO) and the benefits of embracing mindful exploration. For winter adventurers, we take you into the serene backcountry of Lassen Volcanic National Park on a snowshoe journey and offer an exhilarating look at nighttime snowmobiling in Alpine County. Nature lovers won’t want to miss our in-depth feature, "Guardians of the Sky," which delves into the majestic life cycles of Sierra Nevada eagles, with a focus on the Carson Valley and the upcoming Eagles & Agriculture events in February. Expanding our horizons beyond the Sierra, we introduce a new six-part series, "Exploring the Americas," starting with Northern Chile’s tranquil Lake Country, where calm waters and cultural richness await. Whether you're seeking new trails, deeper connections with nature, or inspiration for your next journey, this edition is your gateway to an adventurous and balanced 2025. Flip through and discover your New Horizon today! or read it on the web at https://sierrarecmagazine.com/issue/january-2025-issue-sierra-horizons/