News

Planning a safe Fourth

Published Friday, June 30, 2017

Visitors planning to visit the Inyo National for the Fourth of July may require more planning than usual to have a safe and enjoyable visit.

Mammoth Lakes Recreation Welcomes New Executive Director

Published Friday, June 30, 2017

After an exhaustive national search and interview process yielding a narrow field of outstanding candidates, Mammoth Lakes Recreation is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Executive Director: Matt McClain, former Director of Marketing and Communications for the Catalina Island Conservancy.

Road update for Sequoia Kings

Published Thursday, June 29, 2017

Work on the Generals Highway Construction Project in Sequoia National Park will be ramping up in the coming weeks. This project began in mid-June and will be underway for two construction seasons.

June Lake Summer Shuttle

Published Wednesday, June 28, 2017

The Free June Lake Summer Shuttle provides convenient, hourly service connecting all destinations between June Lake Beach and Silverlake Campground. The Shuttle departs from June Lake Beach at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

Consumer Confidence Report on water now available

Published Wednesday, June 28, 2017

The Mammoth Community Water District’s Consumer Confidence Report on water quality during 2016 is now available at the District’s reception and permit desks and at the Mammoth Lakes Public Library.

Tioga Pass to open

Published Wednesday, June 28, 2017

The Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park (Highway 120 through the park) opens for the season Thursday, June 29.

Be on the lookout

Published Monday, June 26, 2017

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division and Mammoth law enforcement are requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects responsible for the theft of several high dollar mountain bikes from participants of Epic Rides in Carson City June 16-18, 2017.

Fire Crews Respond to the Diaz Fire

Published Thursday, June 22, 2017

Inyo National Forest fire crews are responding to the Diaz Fire, located along the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada southwest of Lone Pine, at approximately 9,000 feet in elevation.
The fire was estimated to be five acres yesterday and is actively burning in steep, rugged terrain.

Dangerous waters

Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Hot summer temperatures are melting the record Sierra snowpack in record time and local authorities are warning hikers and campers that fast-flowing water can be dangerous.

Summer's heating up

Published Monday, June 19, 2017

The hottest place on Earth is bracing for its first extremely hot week of the year. Temperatures above 120° F are expected in Death Valley National Park this week as spring gives way to summer.