By Dave Zook, Moonshine Ink To bolster the Truckee’s skateboarding offerings and honor a fallen friend, a 16-person committee is organizing the construction and management of what they hope will be the standout skatepark in the region, and one that will rival anything in the state. The new 25,000 square foot park will be called […]
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By Skiing Staff members at Cerro Catedral ski resort near San Carlos de Bariloche blocked access to the lifts Wednesday morning in protest. The group of lift operators are demanding a 30-percent wage increase and are burning tires, hanging banners, and beating drums until they get it—no really, they are. Until the situation is resolved, […]
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By Phil Taylor, E&E Publishing Greater sage grouse numbers in the West have grown by nearly two-thirds since 2013, marking what could be a significant rebound to the bird’s previous several years of decline, according to scientists in Western states. Western state biologists said they spotted 80,284 male sage grouse across the West in 2015, […]
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The California Fish and Game Commission voted 3-2 this week to ban bobcat trapping statewide. Commission President Jack Baylis and Commissioners Anthony Williams and Eric Sklar voted in favor of a statewide ban. Commission Vice President Jim Kellogg and Commissioner Jacqueline Hostler-Carmesin voted against it. The decision completely bans bobcat trapping in California, with the […]
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has collected evidence that suggests at least one wolf has traveled into Siskiyou County. Based on compelling information received earlier this year from Californians reporting they saw a large, dark-colored canid, CDFW deployed a number of remote trail cameras within southeastern Siskiyou County. At one location, in early […]
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The Northern Nevada Astronomical Group will conduct a star party and astronomy program at Washoe Lake State Park on Aug. 15. There will be a short slide presentation and a variety of telescopes set up for viewing stars and planets. Participants should bring lawn chairs and a jacket. Red flashlights are recommended as they do […]
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By Patricia Reaney, Washington Post Playing team sports and exercising during adolescence can have long-lasting benefits for women and may even reduce their risk of dying from cancer and other causes later in life, a new study showed last week. Researchers who analyzed how often women exercised while in their teens found that being active […]
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By Rachel Bachman, Wall Street Journal Alison Dougherty used to pay $30 a month for a health club membership. She’s much happier now that her fitness expenses average $500 a month. The 27-year-old New York marketing professional exercises at Title Boxing Club NYC. She spends $139 monthly for unlimited classes and $100 for weekly personal-training […]
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The Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area will feature two new races during the Aug 14-16 event. The event will start that Friday at 2pm with registration and yoga. The day includes a concert featuring Mojo Green from 6:30-8:30pm. The festival will continue through the weekend with retail and food vendors, […]
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Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition this week is starting weekly Wednesday Night Rides in South Lake Tahoe. Rides will be generally on paved paths and low traffic roads. The first ride is at 6pm Aug.5 and will continue through Sept. 30. There will be at least one regroup stop to get everyone back together. Riders of all levels […]
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