If you’ve got your eyes set on Inyo National Forest, you’re in for a real treat. We’re talking high alpine lakes, sweeping Sierra views, hidden hot springs, and some of the most iconic trailheads in California — including several that connect to the legendary John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails. But before you pack your bags and mix your trail mix, there’s one thing you need to tackle: Getting your Inyo Wilderness Permit.
Have you ever logged onto Recreation.gov the moment your dream permits drop, only to watch them disappear in the blink of an eye? You click, refresh, enter your details, and by the time you hit "submit," they’re all gone.
It’s not just you. And it’s not always bad luck either.
So here’s the BIG question on everyone’s mind: Are bots stealing the National Park Permits that let us explore some of the most beautiful places in the country?
