Mobile Phone “App” Reveals Local, Authentic Attractions for Labor Day Travel in the Sierra Nevada

Travelers and visitors of all ages who are preparing to venture into the Sierra Nevada for the Labor Day weekend are invited to enjoy free downloads of a new mobile phone “app” for the National Geographic Sierra...
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National Geographic releases phone application for Sierra travel

Amador County TSPN Local TV, Thursday, 30 August 2012 23:36 Travelers and visitors of all ages who are preparing to venture into the Sierra Nevada for the Labor Day weekend are invited to enjoy free downloads of a new mobile...
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MapGuide to the Yosemite Gateway revealed

Kern River Valley Revitalization Community Forums Thursday, April 8, 2010 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.—The wonders of Yosemite National Park are just the starting point of National Geographic’s newest online...
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Sierra Nevada Geotourism map guide goes live... Sacramento Bee May 18

Sacramento Bee, May 18, 2012 With the travel season looming many Californians will be headed to the Sierra.And they will be deeply interested in a new resource available in that pursuit.It's called the Sierra Nevada...
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Website guides tourists to the best of Sierra outdoors

Calaveras Enterprise.com, April 10, 2012 by Alex George If you are in search of authentic Sierra experiences, recommended by the insiders who know them best, pay a visit to sierranevadageotourism.org. Launched by the Sierra...
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National Geographic Sierra MapGuide Project Showcases Local, Authentic Attractions Throughout the Sierra Nevada

Travelers and visitors to the Sierra Nevada who are looking for local knowledge toenhance their visit can now enjoy over 1,200 suggestions from residents and Sierra insiders foreverything from iconic Sierra experiences, to...
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Geotourism a good way to get on the map

Editorial Board, The Record Courier, Gardnerville, NV July 9, 2010 Carson Valley businesses and attractions are being invited to participate in the largest directory ever proposed for the Sierra Nevada. For the labor of...
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Geotourism aims to put Douglas County on the map

by Sheila Gardner The Record Courier, Gardnerville, NV June 27, 2010 It doesn't take long for oldtimers and newcomers alike to list the things they love about Douglas County: Lake Tahoe, Basque restaurants, Pony Express,...
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Debbie Croft: Explore Sierra online then get out there

Merced Sun-Star Columnist Debbie Croft: Foothill Living Saturday, March 20, 2010 Before we go on a trip, we like to know something about the place: Where to stay and where to dine, for a quick lunch or leisurely dinner? Or...
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E-NEWS: Sierra Residents Nominate Destinations for Geotourism MapGuide

Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park boasts ornate marble walls polished naturally by a subterranean stream. Locals know there are impressive caves scattered throughout the Sierra range, but this might be news to spelunkers...
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Showcasing Auburn’s treasures: Geotourism shines light on area’s uniqueness

Auburn Journal By Melody Stone March 21, 2010 National Geographic wants to hear what residents think makes Auburn unique, authentic and worth visiting. The magazine is organizing a series of geotourism community surveys and...
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A one-stop place for all that's good

Calaveras Enterprise From the Editor's Desk by Buzz Eggleston Tuesday, November 3, 2009 A plan announced in mid-August to map the tourist hotspots in the Sierra Nevada hasn't gotten enough attention. “The National...
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Taking the Herd Mentality Out of Tourism

by David Bunker, Moonshine Ink May 14, 2010 May Print Edition Travel is often governed by herd instincts. Like livestock, we all stampede to the same travel websites; overcrowd the same over-hyped destination; eat at the...
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Geotourism For Authentic Travel Experiences

Sierra Heritage Magazine By Bob Asquith April 2010 Issue How do you plan your travel? Using a road map and AAA book? Visiting websites? Reading internet articles and experiences? How would you plan your Sierra...
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Region in next phase of National Geographic geotourism mapping project

Reno Gazette Journal Wire report April 20, 2010 A geotourism map of the Sierra Nevada area will include the California Sierra foothills. Geotourism is based on the land's natural features of an area, and National...
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National Geographic, other partners show Sierra's geotourism gold on new Web site

The Sacramento Bee By Dixie Reid Published: Thursday, Apr. 8, 2010 | Page 1D Since the Gold Rush, the world has come to California in search of treasures. Nowadays, the state's gold is to be found in unique places,...
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To Yosemite...And Beyond!

National Geographic Traveler: Intelligent Travel Blog April 8, 2010 Today National Geographic and local partners reveal a unique and interactive way to explore Yosemite National Park: The Yosemite Gateway MapGuide. NG...
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National Geographic Unveils Greater Sierra Nevada Geotourism Map Guide

National Parks Promotion Council April 8th, 2010 The heritage, environment, culture and aesthetics of the Sierra Nevada come together in a new map and guide for the Sierra Nevada, released today by the National Geographic...
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National Geographic Launches Geotourism MapGuide for Yosemite Gateway

Tonic.com By Jill K. Robinson Thursday, April 8, 2010 Discover what’s special about the Sierra Nevada with a new online interactive map. highsierra_camping_joshfeinberg.jpgNational Geographic has unveiled its newest...
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NEW National Geographic Geotourism MapGuide

Traveling Greener, a Green Travel Blog April 7th, 2010 by Sonya National Geographic has launched its newest online Geotourism MapGuide. The new MapGuide to the Yosemite Gateway is the first of four within the Sierra...
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Why geotourism could help more people discover Lake Tahoe

www.theskichannel.com Glenn Steinbaum Monday, Nov 02, 2009 Hear of this new trend called geotourism? The National Geographic Society has created these geotourism maps for destinations all over the world. The Sierra Nevada...
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Sierra Nevada geotourism project gets grant; locals encouraged to participate

By Greyson Howard Sierra Sun Monday, November 2, 2009 TRUCKEE, Calif. — A National Scenic Byways grant is giving the Sierra Nevada Geotourism project a shot in the arm to further the new tool's momentum. The...
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Geographic seeks destination suggestions

Written by Michael Kay, The Union Democrat October 22, 2009 A little more than a week remains to nominate Calaveras County’s best spots for a National Geographic-sponsored virtual and print map of top Sierra Nevada...
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Society to create Sierra Nevada geotourism map

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 By The Madera Tribune The Geotourism Council continues to work with the National Geographic Society to create a Sierra Nevada Geotourism Map Guide and Web site, and they want nominations for...
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Tahoe tourism: Project targets Sierra Nevada region

By Greyson Howard Special to The Grass Valley Union Wednesday, September 30, 2009 The Sierra Business Council and Sierra Nevada Conservancy are teaming up with National Geographic to put Truckee, Tahoe and the Sierra on...
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National Geographic MapGuide to Highlight Best of the Sierra

PRESS RELEASE, 12 August 2009: Web site to highlight authentic places in vast scenic...
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Yosemite Association Endorses Sierra Geotourism

The Yosemite Association has endorsed an exciting new “Sierra Nevada GeoTourism” project, which seeks to celebrate the Sierra Nevada mountain range, while contributing to the economic health of the region, by promoting...
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Geotourism comes to Sierra Nevada

By Debbie Croft Merced Sun Star Saturday, Sep. 05, 2009 Museums tend to be quiet places. But on a warm Wednesday morning a couple weeks ago, the Mariposa Museum and History Center was abuzz with local business owners,...
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Sierra Nevada’s Geotourism MapGuide Awarded Scenic Byways Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: - Nicole DeJonghe, Project Manager, Sierra Business Council, 530-582-4800 ext. 25, ndejonghe@sbcouncil.org - Nikki Streegan, Communications Director, Sierra Business Council, 530.582.4800,...
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MapGuide wants you!

If it’s green and in the Sierras, the National Geographic will put it on the map Sacramento News and Review, By Janelle Weiner, 3 Sept 2009 Know of a sweet swimming hole near Tahoe or a Foothills roadhouse that’s as...
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Putting the Sierra Nevada on the tourism map

Sierra Sun, Sept 29, 2009 By Greyson Howard TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Sierra Business Council and Sierra Nevada Conservancy are teaming up with National Geographic to put Truckee, Tahoe and the Sierra on the map. The...
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