The Inyo National Forest is saddened to report that firefighter Layla Bradley, age 29, from Powell, Wyoming, died while on an assignment to the forest. Layla was working as a member of a wildland fire engine from Dragon Fighters Inc, a company that works under contract with the US Forest Service. They were providing additional […]
Deb Schweizer, Inyo National Forest
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Whitney Portal Evacuated Due to Earthquake/Rockfall
Mt. Whitney area, (above Lone Pine), CA, June 25, 2020 – On June 24 at 10:40 am a 5.8 earthquake centered approximately 12 miles from Lone Pine, CA triggered several high-altitude rockslides. The most significant slide occurred south of the main parking area at Whitney Portal. At this time, there are no reported injuries or […]
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Mt. Whitney Lottery Postponed
January 30, 2019 – The Mt. Whitney Lottery, the process which awards both day and overnight hiking permits of the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, has been postponed. Typically, the lottery begins February 1 through www.recreation.gov. However, the recently awarded contractor for this site was working with the Inyo National Forest to develop […]
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Water System Turned Off at Whitney Portal
August 17, 2017 – The water system at Whitney Portal has been ordered to be shut off. The system’s source has tested positive for both E. coli and total coliform. The cause of the contamination is unknown at this point and therefore cannot be corrected. As this system is the only potable water system in […]
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The Role of Fire and Smoke in the Sierra Nevada Workshop
May 31, 2017 – The Inyo National Forest, the Sierra Forest Legacy, and the Sierra Nevada Conservancy are hosting a workshop to discuss restoring fire to the landscape, creating fire resilient communities, and best managing smoke for human health. The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7; from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm; at the […]
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Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Weekend in the High Country of Eastern Sierra
May 23, 2017 – Memorial Day is viewed as the start of summer and visitors can have a beautiful visit to the Eastern Sierra this weekend. The wildflowers have been spectacular in the Owens Valley, Inyo and White Mountains and the Sierra Nevada capped with a full snowpack is a stunning sight. However, visitors to […]
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Eastern Sierra Visitor Center in Lone Pine Switches to Solar
January 10, 2017 – The Inyo National Forest is pleased to announce that the solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center in Lone Pine was turned on in December. This system should meet nearly 100% of the facility’s electrical demand. “The solar photovoltaic system installation at the visitor center in Lone Pine […]
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Reds Meadow Valley Road Closed due to Mudslides
October 17, 2016 – The Reds Meadow Valley Road is closed due to two mudslides, one substantial, which occurred late yesterday afternoon. The area received its first significant rain after a long dry summer. Several visitors needed to be assisted out of the Reds Meadow area. The road will remain closed while the slides and […]
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Inyo National Forest Seeks Input for Mammoth Base Land Exchange
August 23, 2016 – The Inyo National Forest is seeking input for the proposed Mammoth Base Land Exchange. Under the proposed action, 30.6 acres of land would be transferred to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (MMSA). Twelve non-Federal parcels – totaling approximately 1,317.5 acres – would be transferred to the United States, to be managed […]