By James Raia, Sacramento Bee Eric Byrnes’ background as a professional baseball player isn’t the only thing that makes him stand out from the field in this weekend’s Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. Runners are encouraged to have pacers for the final 38 miles beginning at Foresthill. It’s often done in two segments, one joining […]
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TRPA board approves facility By Kathryn Reed STATELINE — Hockey before education. That is ultimately what made the difference for the Tahoe Hockey Academy in Meyers to move forward. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on June 22 voted unanimously to allow a 16.4-acre parcel at the bottom of Old Meyers Grade to be […]
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Lake Tahoe Golf Course in Meyers is becoming a cycling venue on June 24. Tahoe Games Bike Nights is a cross country race featuring illuminated pedaling across varied terrain. Helmets, bike lights, headlamps, glow sticks, bike decor and costumes are strongly encouraged. The course will be designed for ages 10 and up. Sierra Cycle Works will have demo […]
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The inaugural Lake Tahoe Boats & Brews boat Show is June 24-26 in the Tahoe Keys Village. The three-day event is free. People will be able to check out a wide array of new boats, water toys, and an assortment of local and regional vendors. The South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club will be sponsoring a […]
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South Lake Tahoe Fire Department is implementing the “red flag” program for a third year to help inform and educate citizens on fire danger. Red flags will be flown at local fire stations to inform the public when the weather creates a fire warning. Extra personnel will be added for an aggressive fire attack. Tips during these times: […]
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South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department is offering a South Tahoe Adventure Camp for children ages 6-12 years on Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm through Aug. 19. The mission is to provide an active, healthy, and safe environment for youth to learn and play. The focus is on inspiring a love for the outdoors through exposure to the natural playground in […]
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The Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival is flying into its fifth year on July 9. This year’s theme is Space, Science and Beyond, an exploration into STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Keeping with the theme, the air show’s grand marshal will be former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force test […]
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By Brenda Richardson, Washington Post Pity the poor yard. It receives constant care and attention during the spring and summer, but let a few dry spells or heavy downpours mar its beauty and efficiency and suddenly it’s the bad guy. Maybe it’s time to hit the reset button. Adjustments to your landscape can conserve water, […]
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The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is conducting recreation visitor surveys throughout the summer and into the fall. The information will be used for forest and local community tourism planning. The goal is to provide the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest recreation staff with an estimate of how many people actually visit the forest and what activities they engage […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal Charles Williams’ hike went from sunny to scary in an instant. He had been hiking all day on the Pacific Crest Trail when he reached the south fork of the Kings River near Mather Pass, south of Bishop. Williams, 46, of Quincy is an avid hiker with high-altitude experience and […]
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