What's in a Name? Perhaps there is no better time to hike the Eastern Sierra than during wildflower season. While the blooms at lower elevations in California have largely faded, the meadows and forests of the Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness areas are at their colorful peak. My favorite base is the rustic Reds Meadow Resort, within easy reach of some of the region’s finest trails. During this trip, I hiked to Shadow Lake, Rainbow Falls, and the Johnston Lake area. At fir

I had high hopes of seeing the eponymous animal of this trail. But woodrats are more commonly seen in the evening or at night. Daytime...

I recently returned from 9 days of hiking in the Eastern Sierra. Many wildflowers were still in bloom, especially above 8,000 ft....