Trout may be removed from 7 lakes to help out frogs 1 hour ago

This Tahoe Daily Tribune Article explains why the Forest Service is considering removing fish to protect frogs in the Desolation Wilderness.

The proposal is part of an attempt to restore Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog populations to the wilderness area and could affect Ralston Lake, Tamarack Lake, Cagwin Lake, Margery Lake, Lucille Lake, Le Conte Lake, Jabu Lake and their associated ponds and streams, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service.

Fate of the Krebbs Wilderness 1 hour ago

This article by Michael Doyle’s for McClatchy Newspapers gives an update on the proposed Krebbs Wilderness in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

The new bill would designate about 69,000 acres now in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks as the John Krebs Wilderness.

2008 Wilderness Ranger Rendezvous! 1 hour ago

Attention all California wilderness rangers! The 2008 Wilderness Ranger Rendezvous is scheduled for September 17th and 18th! Spread the word, and check out the Rendezvous Page for event details.

Two days of inter-agency wilderness cross pollination. A wilderness think tank combined with a social networking exchange. Edward Abbey meets My Space.

This event is not open to the general public, but if your work relates to wilderness email Lincoln Else to learn more.

Google Maps Terrain Feature 5 hours ago

This may be old news to some, but if you haven’t already, check out Google Maps “terrain” feature, it’s worth taking a minute to explore. Amazing resource for wilderness trip planning (and day dreaming).

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Mount Lyell: Yosemite’s Highest Peak 5 hours ago

Thomas Atkins take a lap up Mt Lyle in this article for the Sierra Mountain Times

When visiting Yosemite Valley it is easy to forget that this wondrous granite gorge is just a fraction of what the national park has to offer. If one is not careful, the steep granite walls can act like blinders…