Wildflowers, miners, gold mines, an old railroad bed and a beautiful but deadly river all have roles in this week's blog. Oh, and can't forget about the geese!Where: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Merced River Recreation Management AreaDistance: 13.36 miles round trip but you can go shorter or longerDifficulty: EasyElevation Range: 1,001′ – 1,215′Elevation Total
The first spring poppies danced in the wind for me as I hiked up Briceburg's Burma Grade and beyond for 15 miles with a 2,340 gain, leading me to a view of El Capitan and Half Dome. Where: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Merced River Recreation Management AreaDistance: About 15 miles roundtrip but you can
It was a little early for Merced River Canyon’s wildflower show but the right time to get in a good winter conditioning hike with some miles and a climb along the Merced River at Briceburg. Where: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Merced River Recreation Management AreaDistance: 10.6 miles roundtrip but you can go shorter or .
Toxic algae downstream from where hiker family died prompts closure of Merced River area sfchronicle.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sfchronicle.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Public safety triggers the Bureau of Land Management to issue an emergency closure of public lands in Mariposa County blm.gov - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from blm.gov Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.