Hey yall! Planning a hike with some friends to San Antonio Creek Falls tomorrow in Arnold CA. Two questions: is it snowing out there right now? weather app shows it’ll be a clear and sunny day but don’t know what to expect. Secondly, does anyone know where you’re supposed to park to get to the trailhead? assuming i’ll figure it out once i’m there but google maps shows the trailhead starting in pretty much a random neighborhood and wasn’t sure if it’s okay for me to just pull over and park on the shoulder. Thanks in advance!

Hey all, I'm planning a road trip through the Sierra Nevada. Don't worry - I have plenty of nature and hiking already on my list and enjoy that, but I'm lacking activities that are not so nature-focused. Things like restaurants, shops, etc. that you might find in town. Any recs are appreciated!

I'll be traveling up the west side from Bakersfield to Yosemite, then up the eastern side from Mammoth to Tahoe. Anything around the Tahoe, Plumas, Lassen forests also would be great.

I’m planning to go to big pine lakes in late December, I’m thinking of checking out the palisade glaciers while I’m there also. So I’m wondering how’s the terrain getting up there, and if there is a path I can take without using climbing equipments.

Hey! I am studying Urbanism and currently working on an assignment that focuses on sustainable solutions to support a community of Native Americans within the Sierra Nevada region. The Miwok community has caught my interest the most. In order to ensure that my research is respectful, culturally aware, and truly beneficial, I would love to ask if there is a member of the community, or anyone who is educated in the history or/and current situation of this beautiful tribe?

A bit more context:
This project is aimed to address the challenges that Native American communities face, particularly in areas such as economic opportunities, infrastructure, access to public services, etc. One of the most important parts of the project is, of course, conducting an in-depth analysis of the community itself to understand and address the unique socio-economic and cultural factors contributing to the decline in resilience among the communities within the region. The goal is to propose sustainable solutions that foster economic, ecological, and social resilience.

I would be deeply grateful if you could help with any of the following:

1. What are the most pressing issues faced by the Miwok community from your perspective? Especially those related to economic opportunities, public services, and cultural preservation?

2. Are there any current community-led initiatives or projects aimed at addressing these challenges? 

3. Could you share insights on the ecological relationships between the Miwok community and their natural environment? As we are particularly interested in understanding practices/knowledge that can contribute to environmentally and socially sustainable solutions.

4. What are the main obstacles preventing economic growth or job creation in the area? Are there particular types of businesses that would align well with the community's skills and interests? 

Thank you!

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Hello, I want to go camping up in loon lake later this month if possible. I know snow just fell today and looks like more in the forecast. I just want to get up there spend the night for a night or 2 fish and shoot my guns is that possible? I know all the camping is closed for the season but can just go camping anywhere up there. Some clarification would be nice if you got some. Thank you!

Heading up to hike and fish lakes between bishop and mammoth this weekend. Has anyone been hiking around there recently? What’s the general freeze level for lakes, is everything over 11k gonna be frozen at this point or not necessarily?

Just doesn’t get any better than this