Douglas County was awarded $106,000 from the Nevada State Parks Recreational Trail Program for the construction of a trailhead on Buckeye Road to serve the proposed Martin Slough Bike Path. The Douglas County project was one of 12 selected out of 22 applicants. When complete, the Martin Slough Bike Path will connect Jakes Wetland in Minden to […]
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By Kathryn Reed MARKLEEVILLE – Bring water because despite the destination being to a couple lakes there is no water to be found. Dust bowls. That’s what Curtz and Summit lakes are. Lake is a bit of a misnomer. A ring outlines both. A muddy patch, at least two weeks ago, was at the center […]
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By Mark McDermott, Sacramento Bee One of the Sacramento region’s oldest semipro leagues was the Placer-Nevada League, founded by Allen “Scoop” Thurman of Colfax in 1923 and run by him until its demise in 1968. Six teams competed in its inaugural season: Lincoln, Roseville, Colfax, Auburn-Newcastle, Grass Valley North Star Mine and Grass Valley Empire […]
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By Jimmy Tobias, Outside In 2012, 59-year-old Ed Bacon attempted a solo hike through New Hampshire’s White Mountains. While in the backcountry, on a windy, rain-drenched day, he tried to jump onto a rocky ledge, dislocated his artificial hip and found himself incapacitated in the wilderness. He was stuck, so he did what you’re supposed […]
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A Kings Beach man now holds the record for the fastest time to complete the Tahoe Rim Trail without support. Mike Tebbutt, 44, started from the Brockway trailhead on June 25. He returned there 54 hours and 17 minutes later. The previous record of 58 hours, 43 minutes was set in 2013 by J.B. Benna. […]
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By Kathryn Reed By the end of 2016, there could be two new ball fields in South Lake Tahoe – and not a dime of additional taxpayer money is needed to build them. Designs are such that the fields could be used for football, soccer or baseball – just not all at the same time. […]
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By Ariana Eunjung, Washington Post The idea that you should always stay hydrated has been ingrained in many of us since childhood by everyone from Little League coaches to parents. For many athletes that advice has been translated into drinking a lot and drinking often while exercising. Now a panel of experts says that practice is not […]
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By Cally Carswell, High Country News Back when he was in his 30s, Tom Whitham would have been leery of the meddlesome approach to conservation that he is laying the foundation for today. Whitham came out West in 1973 to pursue a doctorate in biology at the University of Utah. He had just finished a […]
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By Amanda MacMillan, Outside Any time you increase the duration or the intensity of your workouts, you also increase your risk of injury—especially if you’re not tending to those body parts that are seeing the most wear and tear. The solution, says renowned physical therapist, Kelly Starrett, is to do just that: Devote 10 to […]
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By Bob Shallit, Sacramento Bee A Gridley company is off to a great start in its plans to raise capital for an emergency flotation device targeted at surfers, boaters and other water sports participants. Kingii Corp. initially planned to raise $65,000 to start production. But money raised from investors, retailers and consumers via a crowdfunding […]
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