Come have fun and learn about the beautiful Mammoth Lakes Basin with a Friends of the Inyo steward on a Geology Tour, Wildflower/Nature Hike and/or Gold Mine Tour this summer! This program, which is offered by Friends of the Inyo in partnership with the Forest Service, kicked off on Sunday, July 8, and will run through September – stay tuned to our website for updates! Geology Tour Learn why all the trees at Horseshoe are dead and many other amazing facts on a half mile walk to McLeod Lake. When: Fridays & Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays & Mondays at…
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June Lake Trails Day 2012 was a big success this past Saturday. Two dozen volunteers turned out to help out and give back to the local community. One group picked up nearly 100 lbs of trash around Gull and June Lakes, and another group constructed a pedestrian bridge with steps to help people safely cross the washed out culvert at the Yost/Fern trailhead parking lot. Other work that was accomplished included rehabilitating 101 red arrows that had been spray painted on trees near June Mtn; on the Gull Lake trail, 1 log was removed, 1 sign placed, 1 retaining wall…
Would you like a daily stipend to roam spectacular Eastern Sierra wilderness areas this summer? Friends of the Inyo is once again hosting a volunteer wilderness monitoring program in search of campsites and to take stock of the opportunities for solitude. Under forest service guidance, volunteers will map and classify campsites to help land managers better understand use patterns, and they will also use forest service solitude monitoring protocol to help recognize use patterns, distributions, and number of visitors to the wilderness areas. Due to the massive blow down event this years (2012) program has been suspended and is…
We were honored to receive an invitation to participate in the Mule Days Parade from our partners the Backcountry Horsemen of California and the Pacific Crest Trail Association. FOIers Todd Vogel, David Herbst and Drew Foster joined a robust crew of BCHC and PCTA folks on the wagon piloted by Alton Chinn, of Bishop. It was great fun and great to be recognized for our efforts. The thanks really go to all our volunteers who helped on backcountry trails this past year!
Click the attachment to view and download the Inyo National Forest’s Travel Management Record of Decision.
THIS JUST IN! The following Conditions Reports are from FOI’s Wilderness Steward., Deb Bayle. A longtime Wilderness Ranger, Deb is working this summer, along with fellow Steward, Michael Rodman, to provide friendly faces in the Wilderness Areas (Ansel Adams, John Muir, Owens River Headwaters, and Hoover) on the North Zone of the Inyo National Forest. Funded through a number of sources, including Mono County, Columbia and the National Forest Foundation, Friends of the Inyo’s Wildenress Steward program, in partnership with the Inyo National Forest, seeks to ensure our local Wilderness Areas enjoy the benefits of professional, seasoned Stewards walking and…
Though as he points out ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ is somewhat a trendy term these days I think he and Louf have a point. So read the article but then go out and take a hike!
On Wednesday, November 16, Juniper Ridge will match dollar for dollar all website and telephone orders to benefit Friends of the Inyo! Last year’s donation day raised nearly $3,000 to help Friends of the Inyo in the preservation, exploration and stewardship of Eastern Sierra public lands. All of Juniper Ridge products are like bringing the mountains into your home! Consider getting an early start on your holiday shopping and check out the beautiful array of wild-crafted products from soap and sachets to essential oils, incense and more by purchasing on the Juniper Ridge website or by calling (510) 521-7204 to place your…
Friends of the Inyo is hosting SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival in the Eastern Sierra for the fifth year in a row! We’re bringing beautiful, inspiring and thought-provoking movies about environmental activism and outdoor exploration in three venues on December 2, 3 and 8. Enjoy food, drink and great raffle prizes (raffle entry included with $10 ticket purchase). December 2 – Mammoth Lakes, Edison Theatre at 7 p.m. For specific venue and film program info, go here. December 3 – Bishop, Cerro Coso College, at 7 p.m. For specific venue and film program info, go here. December 8 –…
Join Friends of the Inyo on September 10 for a fun evening of local food, Join Muir-inspired wine, live music, awesome prizes and amazing views at the June Mountain Chalet. Friends of the Inyo is celebrating its 25th year as an advocacy group working toward the preservation, exploration and stewardship of the Eastern Sierra’s public lands. “Back in 1986, Friends of the Inyo wanted to provide a voice for the wild lands and wildlife of the Inyo National Forest,” said Stacy Corless, Executive Director for the conservation non-profit. “The same holds true today, though we’ve expanded that role…