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Where to Play in the Snow, Part 2
Summary:
In this episode, Don Schmidt and Jenna Randar explore outdoor recreation opportunities in Northern California, from Lassen to Yosemite, focusing on winter activities. They discuss various state parks, hidden gems for snow play, and provide practical travel advice for families looking to enjoy the winter landscape.
Takeaways:
California has over 280 state parks, each with unique beauty.
Plumas Eureka State Park is a favorite for winter activities.
Snow parks provide safe areas for winter recreation.
Pack out what you bring to keep parks clean.
Yosemite offers stunning winter scenery and activities.
Traveling in the Sierras requires careful planning and safety measures.
Gas stations are limited in national parks, plan accordingly.
Winter activities include sledding, snowshoeing, and ice skating.
Always check weather conditions before heading out.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation in California
02:54 Exploring California's Most Beautiful Parks
05:28 Winter Recreation: Snow Activities and Parks
08:09 Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Snow Parks
11:02 Family-Friendly Snow Play Areas
13:47 Traveling South: Snow Parks and Activities
16:21 Yosemite National Park: A Winter Wonderland
19:00 Planning for Winter Travel in the Sierras
21:53 Conclusion and Future Adventures
Show Notes:
Rogue Ranger Radio Contacts:
o E-mail – [email protected]
o Facebook – Rogue Ranger Radio
o Instagram - @RogueRangerRadio
o Linkedin – Rogue Ranger Radio
National Park (Lassen, Yosemite, etc…) camping reservations
o https://www.recreation.gov
California State Parks camping reservations
o https://www.reservecalifornia.com
California State Parks:
o Plumas Eureka SP - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=507
o Grover Hot Springs SP - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=508
o Calaveras Big Trees SP - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=551
o SnoParks - https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1233
US Forest Service – Pinecrest Lake
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/stanislaus/recreation/pinecrest-lake
Yosemite National Park - https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
o Yosemite Skating, Lodging, and Skiing - https://www.travelyosemite.com
CalTrans and Highway Conditions - https://roads.dot.ca.gov
California Highway Patrol - https://www.chp.ca.gov
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By Don Schmidt and Jenna RandarSummary:
In this episode, Don Schmidt and Jenna Randar explore outdoor recreation opportunities in Northern California, from Lassen to Yosemite, focusing on winter activities. They discuss various state parks, hidden gems for snow play, and provide practical travel advice for families looking to enjoy the winter landscape.
Takeaways:
California has over 280 state parks, each with unique beauty.
Plumas Eureka State Park is a favorite for winter activities.
Snow parks provide safe areas for winter recreation.
Pack out what you bring to keep parks clean.
Yosemite offers stunning winter scenery and activities.
Traveling in the Sierras requires careful planning and safety measures.
Gas stations are limited in national parks, plan accordingly.
Winter activities include sledding, snowshoeing, and ice skating.
Always check weather conditions before heading out.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation in California
02:54 Exploring California's Most Beautiful Parks
05:28 Winter Recreation: Snow Activities and Parks
08:09 Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Snow Parks
11:02 Family-Friendly Snow Play Areas
13:47 Traveling South: Snow Parks and Activities
16:21 Yosemite National Park: A Winter Wonderland
19:00 Planning for Winter Travel in the Sierras
21:53 Conclusion and Future Adventures
Show Notes:
Rogue Ranger Radio Contacts:
o E-mail – [email protected]
o Facebook – Rogue Ranger Radio
o Instagram - @RogueRangerRadio
o Linkedin – Rogue Ranger Radio
National Park (Lassen, Yosemite, etc…) camping reservations
o https://www.recreation.gov
California State Parks camping reservations
o https://www.reservecalifornia.com
California State Parks:
o Plumas Eureka SP - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=507
o Grover Hot Springs SP - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=508
o Calaveras Big Trees SP - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=551
o SnoParks - https://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1233
US Forest Service – Pinecrest Lake
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/stanislaus/recreation/pinecrest-lake
Yosemite National Park - https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
o Yosemite Skating, Lodging, and Skiing - https://www.travelyosemite.com
CalTrans and Highway Conditions - https://roads.dot.ca.gov
California Highway Patrol - https://www.chp.ca.gov