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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Report; Hearty And Rowdy Teton Hospitality

Report from Monday 21st February 2022 Morning shadows stretch long across the chilly valley floor, but overhead the Teton peaks are already lit. A well-bundled Jackson Hole Mountain Resort [JHMR] staffer waves through the fog of her breath.“Great day for a tram trip,” she says. “Good call,” we reply. The notoriety of JHMR is well-earned, as is the locale’s reputation […]
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Legendary Ski Trail Map Artist James Niehues Sets Out to Illustrate America’s Most Iconic National Parks

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James Niehues, the celebrated artist behind the evocative hand-drawn depictions of more than 200 ski resorts across the globe, announced today the start of a journey more than thirty years in the making. I have embarked on the most ambitious project of my career by sketching 50 of America’s spectacular outdoor destinations. ⁠The American Landscape Project begins with Yosemite, Grand […]
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Inyo National Forest, CA Partial Re-Opening, Some Closures Still in Effect

The Inyo National Forest announced a partial re-opening of the forest on October 3. Open: Wildernesses in the Inyo Mountains and the White Mountains, front country dispersed areas throughout the forest, developed sites, resorts, and recreation resident cabins. Developed recreation campgrounds will re-open. However, many campgrounds will remain closed due to end of season operations or because they are within closed […]
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Remains Found Turn Out To Be Japanese Man Once Held In Manzanar Camp in 1945

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Setting out on a hike in the mountains can result in discovering many unique and amazing things, but sometimes the unexpected is found instead. This past October two hikers in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains were partway through an alpine traverse when they came across human remains. As anyone should, they reported their discovery to local authorities as soon as possible. […]
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Exciting New Improvements at Mammoth Mountain and Mammoth Lakes, CA This Summer

This summer visitors to Mammoth Lakes will find several new ways down from the top of California. From zip lines to rock climbing routes to mountain bike trails, new options for gravity-fueled excitement abound. In town, fresh new restaurants, events, and amenities highlight a destination that continues to evolve as California’s premier mountain playground. Related: Longest Zip Line in USA Launches […]
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Update on Lions Fire near Mammoth Lakes, CA | 3,007 Acres, 5% Contained

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Lions Fire Morning Update 6-28-18: Overnight the Lions Fire spread only slightly to the southwest and is now at 3,007 acres. Winds are expected to be lighter today which may help firefighters with their containment efforts. The fire is now 5% contained. Crews continue working on building and securing containment lines primarily along the eastern and southwest edges. The Lions […]
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California Wildfire Map | The Current State of Fires and Warnings Across California

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California is currently battling several wildfires, including at least one major, widespread wildfire. Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency due to the spreading Pawnee Fire, while other smaller blazes burned throughout the state. Here is where the Pawnee Wildfire and other major fires are burning this week in California: Pawnee Fire, Lake County: 13,700 acres, 30 percent contained The […]
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