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🏔️ Your complete source for information about travel in the Sierra Nevada range. #SierraPasses
🛍️ Plus, shop for our exclusive Sierra Passes merch!
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🛍️ Plus, shop for our exclusive Sierra Passes merch!
🔗 https://sierramountainpasses.com/
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Between November 3 (12:00 AM PST) and November 9 (11:59 PM) there were 50 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.
🔸45 quakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸5 quakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.8 near San Ramon, CA.
🔸45 quakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸5 quakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.8 near San Ramon, CA.
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Between November 3 (12:00 AM PST) and November 9 (11:59 PM) there were 50 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.
🔸45 quakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸5 quakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.8 near San Ramon, CA.
🔸45 quakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸5 quakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.8 near San Ramon, CA.
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On January 1, 2001, the South Yuba River officially became designated Wild & Scenic under California law. That moment didn’t just protect a river; it honored a movement.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
On January 1, 2001, the South Yuba River officially became designated Wild & Scenic under California law. That moment didn’t just protect a river; it honored a movement.
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Among the noteworthy results, Carson City was declared the "Most Bearded Community" with 32 representatives standing up on behalf of the capital city.
Results from Nevada Day 2025 Best Beard competition
Here are the results of the Nevada Day 2025 Beard contest from Saturday. Carson City was declared the "Most Bearded Community" with 32 representatives standing up on behalf of the capital city. Second place went to Lyon County with 12 bearded men representing, third place was Washoe County with 8 beards, Douglas County with 4 beards and Storey County with 1 bearded.
www.carsonnow.org
November 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Among the noteworthy results, Carson City was declared the "Most Bearded Community" with 32 representatives standing up on behalf of the capital city.
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Here’s more Nevada Day reader submitted photos
Here are reader submitted photos from Nevada Day taken by Carson Now readers. Scroll through each gallery and click for full size. The first three below and the top photo are from Chris Dickerson. Carson Now Reader Gary Gundlach submitted these photos…
Here are reader submitted photos from Nevada Day taken by Carson Now readers. Scroll through each gallery and click for full size. The first three below and the top photo are from Chris Dickerson. Carson Now Reader Gary Gundlach submitted these photos…
Here’s more Nevada Day reader submitted photos
Here are reader submitted photos from Nevada Day taken by Carson Now readers. Scroll through each gallery and click for full size. The first three below and the top photo are from Chris Dickerson. Carson Now Reader Gary Gundlach submitted these photos below, writing: "The view of the Nevada Day balloon launch from the Prison Hill area. Carson Now reader Natalie Feddema submitted these photos, writing that she's "grateful for this community."
www.carsonnow.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Here’s more Nevada Day reader submitted photos
Here are reader submitted photos from Nevada Day taken by Carson Now readers. Scroll through each gallery and click for full size. The first three below and the top photo are from Chris Dickerson. Carson Now Reader Gary Gundlach submitted these photos…
Here are reader submitted photos from Nevada Day taken by Carson Now readers. Scroll through each gallery and click for full size. The first three below and the top photo are from Chris Dickerson. Carson Now Reader Gary Gundlach submitted these photos…
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Every year, we house upwards of 100 special guests from out-of-town, which simply wouldn’t be possible without the hospitality of this community. This is a unique opportunity to spend time with Wild & Scenic Film Festival guests, and a great way to earn some free access to sessions!
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October 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Every year, we house upwards of 100 special guests from out-of-town, which simply wouldn’t be possible without the hospitality of this community. This is a unique opportunity to spend time with Wild & Scenic Film Festival guests, and a great way to earn some free access to sessions!
buff.ly/yAFg0SF
buff.ly/yAFg0SF
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The Conservancy's October 2025 Newsletter is now available online. This month: new videos about the now-complete Motel 6 demolition, using innovative policies and technology to speed up wildfire resilience, protecting Tahoe Yellow Cress, and more. tahoe.ca.gov/october-2025...
October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The Conservancy's October 2025 Newsletter is now available online. This month: new videos about the now-complete Motel 6 demolition, using innovative policies and technology to speed up wildfire resilience, protecting Tahoe Yellow Cress, and more. tahoe.ca.gov/october-2025...
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Stay informed with real-time fire information at your fingertips. 🔥
fire.ca.gov is your source for information about fire activity across California—including interactive 3-D maps, Red Flag Warnings, and key incident details.
📹: youtu.be/13FRv6W6TxY?...
#CALFIRE #FireActivity #Resources
fire.ca.gov is your source for information about fire activity across California—including interactive 3-D maps, Red Flag Warnings, and key incident details.
📹: youtu.be/13FRv6W6TxY?...
#CALFIRE #FireActivity #Resources
Navigating fire.ca.gov
Stay informed with real-time fire information at your fingertips. 🔥🔥
fire.ca.gov is your source for information about fire activity across California—including interactive 3-D maps, Red Flag…
youtu.be
October 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Stay informed with real-time fire information at your fingertips. 🔥
fire.ca.gov is your source for information about fire activity across California—including interactive 3-D maps, Red Flag Warnings, and key incident details.
📹: youtu.be/13FRv6W6TxY?...
#CALFIRE #FireActivity #Resources
fire.ca.gov is your source for information about fire activity across California—including interactive 3-D maps, Red Flag Warnings, and key incident details.
📹: youtu.be/13FRv6W6TxY?...
#CALFIRE #FireActivity #Resources
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
Here's a katydid hiding #Inside a Gerbera Daisy.
📸 Suwanee, Georgia (2011)
🤩 And some more about the joy of exploring the intricate details of our world.
🔗 valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
Here's a katydid hiding #Inside a Gerbera Daisy.
📸 Suwanee, Georgia (2011)
🤩 And some more about the joy of exploring the intricate details of our world.
🔗 valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
October 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
Here's a katydid hiding #Inside a Gerbera Daisy.
📸 Suwanee, Georgia (2011)
🤩 And some more about the joy of exploring the intricate details of our world.
🔗 valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
Here's a katydid hiding #Inside a Gerbera Daisy.
📸 Suwanee, Georgia (2011)
🤩 And some more about the joy of exploring the intricate details of our world.
🔗 valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
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Spooky season is here, but fire safety is no trick. 🎃
While decorating for Halloween, remember to:
🕸 Keep exits clear
🕯 Keep décor away from candles, heaters, and lights
🚨 Double-check your smoke alarms
A safe home is the best treat of all.
#CALFIRE #HalloweenSafety #FireSmart #SpookySeason
While decorating for Halloween, remember to:
🕸 Keep exits clear
🕯 Keep décor away from candles, heaters, and lights
🚨 Double-check your smoke alarms
A safe home is the best treat of all.
#CALFIRE #HalloweenSafety #FireSmart #SpookySeason
October 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Spooky season is here, but fire safety is no trick. 🎃
While decorating for Halloween, remember to:
🕸 Keep exits clear
🕯 Keep décor away from candles, heaters, and lights
🚨 Double-check your smoke alarms
A safe home is the best treat of all.
#CALFIRE #HalloweenSafety #FireSmart #SpookySeason
While decorating for Halloween, remember to:
🕸 Keep exits clear
🕯 Keep décor away from candles, heaters, and lights
🚨 Double-check your smoke alarms
A safe home is the best treat of all.
#CALFIRE #HalloweenSafety #FireSmart #SpookySeason
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Happy Geologic Map Day! The @cageosurvey.bsky.social
produces geologic maps at various scales & derivative maps showing important aspects of geologic hazards or resources. #EarthScienceWeek
produces geologic maps at various scales & derivative maps showing important aspects of geologic hazards or resources. #EarthScienceWeek
October 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Happy Geologic Map Day! The @cageosurvey.bsky.social
produces geologic maps at various scales & derivative maps showing important aspects of geologic hazards or resources. #EarthScienceWeek
produces geologic maps at various scales & derivative maps showing important aspects of geologic hazards or resources. #EarthScienceWeek
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CAL FIRE is proud to serve and educate every community we call home—and we love meeting the smallest members of those communities, too. ❤
Have a positive memory of connecting with CAL FIRE? Share it in the comments! 🔥
#CommunityStrong #CALFIRE #California
Have a positive memory of connecting with CAL FIRE? Share it in the comments! 🔥
#CommunityStrong #CALFIRE #California
October 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
CAL FIRE is proud to serve and educate every community we call home—and we love meeting the smallest members of those communities, too. ❤
Have a positive memory of connecting with CAL FIRE? Share it in the comments! 🔥
#CommunityStrong #CALFIRE #California
Have a positive memory of connecting with CAL FIRE? Share it in the comments! 🔥
#CommunityStrong #CALFIRE #California
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Fire shelters are a firefighter’s last line of defense on the wildfire frontlines. While the shelters are required protective gear, actual deployments are rare.
#CALFIRE #FireShelter #WildlandFirefighting #Gear #Tools
#CALFIRE #FireShelter #WildlandFirefighting #Gear #Tools
October 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Fire shelters are a firefighter’s last line of defense on the wildfire frontlines. While the shelters are required protective gear, actual deployments are rare.
#CALFIRE #FireShelter #WildlandFirefighting #Gear #Tools
#CALFIRE #FireShelter #WildlandFirefighting #Gear #Tools
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Check out some of the amazing work our friends and collaborators in the Fire Science Exchange Network are doing! The StoryMap "A Year of Collaboration: The Fire Science Exchange Network" can be found here ow.ly/l1Qh50X75m5
October 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Check out some of the amazing work our friends and collaborators in the Fire Science Exchange Network are doing! The StoryMap "A Year of Collaboration: The Fire Science Exchange Network" can be found here ow.ly/l1Qh50X75m5
🤯 It's October already?!?
☕️ Time to stock up on our exclusive mugs for your hot autumn beverages and coasters to match. Shop today!
🔗 sierramountainpasses.com/shop/
☕️ Time to stock up on our exclusive mugs for your hot autumn beverages and coasters to match. Shop today!
🔗 sierramountainpasses.com/shop/
October 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🤯 It's October already?!?
☕️ Time to stock up on our exclusive mugs for your hot autumn beverages and coasters to match. Shop today!
🔗 sierramountainpasses.com/shop/
☕️ Time to stock up on our exclusive mugs for your hot autumn beverages and coasters to match. Shop today!
🔗 sierramountainpasses.com/shop/
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During National Public Lands Day clean-up, 18 volunteers showed up for the high desert! Volunteers are still needed for the October 11 clean up, sign up today!
Carson City Parks and Recreation thanks volunteers for clean up help; next scheduled for October 11, sign up today
Thank you to the 18 (some not pictured) volunteers who helped out at our National Public Lands Day clean-up! Volunteers helped to clean up over 10 large bags full of trash from the Sand Canyon area. Want to help out at the next volunteer clean-up? Join us on Saturday October 11th for a trash clean-up at Voltaire Canyon! Use the link here for more information and registration. For additional questions, email volunteer@carson.org for more information.
www.carsonnow.org
October 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
During National Public Lands Day clean-up, 18 volunteers showed up for the high desert! Volunteers are still needed for the October 11 clean up, sign up today!
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Heading out to the beach today? ⛱️
Use extra caution given the Moderate to High rip current risk from Florida to Maine today (October 2). Try to find a beach with lifeguards - and when in doubt, don't go out!
weather.gov/safety
Use extra caution given the Moderate to High rip current risk from Florida to Maine today (October 2). Try to find a beach with lifeguards - and when in doubt, don't go out!
weather.gov/safety
October 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Heading out to the beach today? ⛱️
Use extra caution given the Moderate to High rip current risk from Florida to Maine today (October 2). Try to find a beach with lifeguards - and when in doubt, don't go out!
weather.gov/safety
Use extra caution given the Moderate to High rip current risk from Florida to Maine today (October 2). Try to find a beach with lifeguards - and when in doubt, don't go out!
weather.gov/safety
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The U.S. government is taking on an ownership stake in the developer of Nevada’s Thacker Pass lithium mine.
Why would the government do this, what’s the precedent and what concerns do experts have?
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/how-...
Why would the government do this, what’s the precedent and what concerns do experts have?
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/how-...
October 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The U.S. government is taking on an ownership stake in the developer of Nevada’s Thacker Pass lithium mine.
Why would the government do this, what’s the precedent and what concerns do experts have?
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/how-...
Why would the government do this, what’s the precedent and what concerns do experts have?
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/how-...
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
When you ask a motorcyclist about #TheRoad, it gets us pretty excited about gorgeous twisties. 😁
📸 Monitor Pass aka CA 89, California (2020)
When you ask a motorcyclist about #TheRoad, it gets us pretty excited about gorgeous twisties. 😁
📸 Monitor Pass aka CA 89, California (2020)
September 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
When you ask a motorcyclist about #TheRoad, it gets us pretty excited about gorgeous twisties. 😁
📸 Monitor Pass aka CA 89, California (2020)
When you ask a motorcyclist about #TheRoad, it gets us pretty excited about gorgeous twisties. 😁
📸 Monitor Pass aka CA 89, California (2020)
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From the softer side of Val, some thoughts on the E Pluribus Unum: Mogollon project. The exhibit truly did stop me in my tracks, friends.
📖 Have a read on the blog
🔗 valinreallife.com/e-pluribus-u...
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #AxleContemporary #EPluribusUnumMogollon #PortraitArt
📖 Have a read on the blog
🔗 valinreallife.com/e-pluribus-u...
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #AxleContemporary #EPluribusUnumMogollon #PortraitArt
September 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
From the softer side of Val, some thoughts on the E Pluribus Unum: Mogollon project. The exhibit truly did stop me in my tracks, friends.
📖 Have a read on the blog
🔗 valinreallife.com/e-pluribus-u...
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #AxleContemporary #EPluribusUnumMogollon #PortraitArt
📖 Have a read on the blog
🔗 valinreallife.com/e-pluribus-u...
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #AxleContemporary #EPluribusUnumMogollon #PortraitArt
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CAL FIRE is now accepting applications for the Firefighter II (Paramedic) examination year-round! 🚨
Bring your paramedic license to the frontlines—no firefighting experience required.
➡ Apply today: JoinCALFIRE.com
#Paramedics #Firefighters
Bring your paramedic license to the frontlines—no firefighting experience required.
➡ Apply today: JoinCALFIRE.com
#Paramedics #Firefighters
September 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
CAL FIRE is now accepting applications for the Firefighter II (Paramedic) examination year-round! 🚨
Bring your paramedic license to the frontlines—no firefighting experience required.
➡ Apply today: JoinCALFIRE.com
#Paramedics #Firefighters
Bring your paramedic license to the frontlines—no firefighting experience required.
➡ Apply today: JoinCALFIRE.com
#Paramedics #Firefighters
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🚫 During the Palisades Fire, a drone hit a firefighting aircraft—forcing it out of service when every second mattered.
🔗 www.dailynews.com/2025/09/15/s...
🔗 www.dailynews.com/2025/09/15/s...
Man who crashed drone into Super Scooper during Palisades fire gets 14 days in prison, home detention
As part of his plea agreement, Peter Tripp Akemann agreed to pay full restitution to the government of Quebec, which supplied the plane, and an aircraft repair company that handled the necessary fi…
www.dailynews.com
September 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🚫 During the Palisades Fire, a drone hit a firefighting aircraft—forcing it out of service when every second mattered.
🔗 www.dailynews.com/2025/09/15/s...
🔗 www.dailynews.com/2025/09/15/s...
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👋 Hi, friends!
💯We've talked with so many of you about what we've been working on and trying to accomplish with this project.
🎉The good news is that we're finally heading towards launch next month.
🔗https://southwestarttowns.com/
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
💯We've talked with so many of you about what we've been working on and trying to accomplish with this project.
🎉The good news is that we're finally heading towards launch next month.
🔗https://southwestarttowns.com/
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
September 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
👋 Hi, friends!
💯We've talked with so many of you about what we've been working on and trying to accomplish with this project.
🎉The good news is that we're finally heading towards launch next month.
🔗https://southwestarttowns.com/
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
💯We've talked with so many of you about what we've been working on and trying to accomplish with this project.
🎉The good news is that we're finally heading towards launch next month.
🔗https://southwestarttowns.com/
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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Happy Autumn Equinox! I snagged this shot in Great Smoky Mountains Nat'l Park in 2012. As much as I love living out west I do miss being able to pop up to the Smokies for fall colors.
What's your favorite place to enjoy autumn leaves?
#ValWestonNM #AutumnEquinox #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark
What's your favorite place to enjoy autumn leaves?
#ValWestonNM #AutumnEquinox #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark
September 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Happy Autumn Equinox! I snagged this shot in Great Smoky Mountains Nat'l Park in 2012. As much as I love living out west I do miss being able to pop up to the Smokies for fall colors.
What's your favorite place to enjoy autumn leaves?
#ValWestonNM #AutumnEquinox #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark
What's your favorite place to enjoy autumn leaves?
#ValWestonNM #AutumnEquinox #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark
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Recent lightning, like the TCU Lightning Complex, shows how quickly fires can spread.
📦 Keep your go bag ready
📍 Know 2 ways out
📑 Review your family plan
Stay alert. Stay safe. ➡️ fire.ca.gov
#CALFIRE #Wildfire #CAwx
📦 Keep your go bag ready
📍 Know 2 ways out
📑 Review your family plan
Stay alert. Stay safe. ➡️ fire.ca.gov
#CALFIRE #Wildfire #CAwx
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | CAL FIRE
fire.ca.gov
September 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Recent lightning, like the TCU Lightning Complex, shows how quickly fires can spread.
📦 Keep your go bag ready
📍 Know 2 ways out
📑 Review your family plan
Stay alert. Stay safe. ➡️ fire.ca.gov
#CALFIRE #Wildfire #CAwx
📦 Keep your go bag ready
📍 Know 2 ways out
📑 Review your family plan
Stay alert. Stay safe. ➡️ fire.ca.gov
#CALFIRE #Wildfire #CAwx
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Preparing for an emergency doesn’t have to be intimidating.
This series of articles by the New York Times outlines key preparedness measures, including assembling a disaster supply kit, storing food and water, and evaluating backup power options.
📰 Read more here: www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/i...
This series of articles by the New York Times outlines key preparedness measures, including assembling a disaster supply kit, storing food and water, and evaluating backup power options.
📰 Read more here: www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/i...
Build Your Own Disaster-Prep Kit
In an emergency, the right gear ensures your comfort and safety, and can even save your life.
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Preparing for an emergency doesn’t have to be intimidating.
This series of articles by the New York Times outlines key preparedness measures, including assembling a disaster supply kit, storing food and water, and evaluating backup power options.
📰 Read more here: www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/i...
This series of articles by the New York Times outlines key preparedness measures, including assembling a disaster supply kit, storing food and water, and evaluating backup power options.
📰 Read more here: www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/i...