¡Maneras de evitar que sus hijos beban agua insegura!

En la naturaleza Cuando su familia visita un río para un picnic o para nadar, o cuando su familia decide acampar en la naturaleza, puede ser un momento maravilloso para usted y sus hijos. Pero además de siempre tener cuidado con las corrientes de río peligrosas o un fondo de río que de repente cae […]

¡Es un buen momento para visitar New Melones!

Después de ser sorprendentemente helado a principios de marzo en las faldas de la Sierra Nevada, parece que estamos en un clima templado para las próximas semanas.  La primavera está floreciendo a través de las faldas de montaña, con amapolas y una variedad de otras flores silvestres proporcionando exhibiciones coloridas. Estas fotos provienen de una […]

It’s a great time to visit New Melones!

           After a surprisingly icy early March in the Sierra Nevada foothills, it seems we’re in for some temperate weather for the next few weeks.  Spring is bursting into bloom across the foothills, with poppies and a variety of other wildflowers providing colorful displays.             These photos […]

Fall season birding in the easily accessible Red Hills

      As the weather grows colder and winter approaches, many outdoor enthusiasts may be looking for new places to explore. One often-overlooked area to visit as snow moves into the high Sierras lies down in the foothills — the Red Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern that is managed by the Bureau of […]

Horned Lark

Rain showers and wild flowers!

The Sierra Nevada and foothills are getting another round of moisture, and El nino is making for a great wildflower season already this spring! Even the birds are taking advantage of the bloom! If you get the chance to get out when the sun emerges from the clouds, visit one of these three wildflower hotspots: […]

Enjoy Winter Wildlife in the Foothills

Just because the thermometer has dropped doesn’t mean that you can’t get out and enjoy wildlife.  In fact, visiting locations in the foothills is one way to see wildlife and winter can be a great time to do it. Winter can be a time when outdoor activities give way to snuggling by the fire with […]