1872 Lone Pine Earthquake

Alabama Hills Scenic Area whitney portal road, Lone Pine, CA

Witness the history that occurred on March 26th, 152 years ago. Walk to the Lone Pine fault scarp and see the scars and hear the stories of those who lived this monumental catastrophe. Sunday, March 24th from 11 am - 12 pm | Whitney Portal Road Entrance Station All programs are free of charge. This is open to all ages and ability levels. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning.  

Ski with a Ranger – Alpine Meadows

Tahoe National Forest Alpine Meadows, CA

Tahoe National Forest is pleased to announce the Ski with a Ranger education program at Alpine Meadows at Palisades Tahoe. Intermediate level and above skiers and snowboarders are invited to join a Ski with a Ranger tour beginning Friday, Jan. 19 through early April or as conditions allow. One-hour tours will depart every Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from the Alpine Meadows Base Lodge deck, weather permitting.  Tours are led by knowledgeable conservation education staff with topics covering the cultural and natural history of the area. This free conservation education program is offered to help bring awareness to the public about the mission and role of the Forest Service in ski area management, improve public understanding of natural resource processes and issues, and promote environmental literacy and stewardship. Tours are on [...]

Pop-Up Table: Rangers Choice!

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Meet with a ranger to learn more about the rich natural history of the Alabama Hills and surrounding basin and ranger environment. Will cancel for accessive wind. Saturday, March 30th from 11 am - 3 pm | Mobius Arch Trailhead All programs are free of charge. This is open to all ages and ability levels. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning.  

Climber Coffee with Bishop Climbing Rangers

Pleasant Valley Pit Campground Bishop, CA, United States

Climber Coffee with Bishop Climbing Rangers occurs EVERY SUNDAY from 8-10 am at the PV Pit Campground! Get there before the coffee runs out! Meet the Climbing Rangers and climbing community, hear about recent events and local conditions, find a climbing partner, and more! Coffee is free | Please bring your own mug  

Happy Spring Rock Painting

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Learn about the Alabama Hills at the information table and take a souvenir painted rock home. Bring your springtime imagination. All materials will be provided. Sunday, March 31st from 10 am - 3 pm | Mobius Arch Trailhead All programs are free of charge. This is open to all ages and ability levels. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning.  

Wildlife Tracking Workshop

Wildlife Tracking Workshops are back! Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association is teaming up with Eastern Sierra Land Trust to host these incredible workshops once again! Upcoming Workshop: Saturday, April 06, 2024 Join professional wildlife tracker and mountain lion researcher Phil Johnston for a day in the desert learning to read the stories of wild animals through tracking. Phil has over a decade of experience teaching tracking and is certified as Senior Tracker through Tracker Certification North America. Come learn to identify the tracks and signs of the many charismatic creatures who make their living in the Eastern Sierra. Location will be in the Bishop area. Exact meeting location will be emailed the Friday before the workshop. Please note: This workshop is from 9am- 3pm. You will be on your feet for the entire [...]

Bugs and Bloom

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Join volunteer Nancy Hadlock to discover how flowers and insects rely on or repel each other. What is the connection between them? Let's find out. Saturday, April 6th from 11 am - 1 pm | Mobius Arch Trailhead All programs are free of charge. This is open to all ages and ability levels. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning.  

Pop-Up Table: Rangers Choice!

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Meet with a ranger to learn about the rich natural history of the Alabama Hills and surrounding basin and range environment. Saturday, April 6th from 11 am - 3 pm | Mobius Arch Trailhead All programs are free of charge. This is open to all ages and ability levels. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning.  

Climber Coffee with Bishop Climbing Rangers

Pleasant Valley Pit Campground Bishop, CA, United States

Climber Coffee with Bishop Climbing Rangers occurs EVERY SUNDAY from 8-10 am at the PV Pit Campground! Get there before the coffee runs out! Meet the Climbing Rangers and climbing community, hear about recent events and local conditions, find a climbing partner, and more! Coffee is free | Please bring your own mug  

Geology of the Alabama Hills

Mobius Arch Trail Parking Lot Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Lone Pine, CA

Meet a ranger to discover the many forces that created the unique Alabama Hills landscape. Friday, April 12th from 1 pm - 2 pm | Mobius Arch Trailhead All programs are free of charge. This is open to all ages and ability levels. An adult must accompany children on all programs. Programs are outside and subject to cancellation without warning.