Celebrate National Wildflowers Week – Inyo National Forest Botanists Hosting “Wildflower Walks”

In celebration of National Wildflowers Week (May 14 – 20) designated by the United States Forest Service, Inyo National Forest botanists are hosting four Saturday “Wildflower Walks” at various locations during the summer blooming season: May 20 from 8:30 –...

50 Year-Old Hiker Found Deceased While Attempting A Winter Ascent of Mt. Whitney

     On December 13, 50-year-old Eric Goepfert left the Whitney Portal trailhead intending a winter ascent of Mt. Whitney via the Mountaineer’s Gully and North Fork of Lone Pine Creek trail.  His itinerary was for five days and four nights in the...