Training to become a master gardener of Lake Tahoe will begin March 13 in South Lake Tahoe. The training continues for 12 weeks until May 29 on alternating Fridays/Saturdays from 10am-3pm. Lake Tahoe Basin residents from Nevada and California are encouraged to apply. The University of California Cooperative Extension – Central Sierra is offering the training. […]
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By Kathryn Reed TWIN BRIDGES – New and untraditional traditions — that’s what skiing on Christmas Day is all about. “We don’t see snow every day. That’s what Christmas is all about,” Andrew Benavides said as he sat at the bar at West Bowl at Sierra-at-Tahoe with his dad, Mike Withers. The two live in […]
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California State Parks is launching the annual Park Pass Program, bringing back the popular Golden Poppy and introducing a Tahoe area regional pass. The program consists of four passes with a variety of admissions to parks statewide. The passes are: · Tahoe Regional Annual Pass ($75): The pass includes admission to D.L. Bliss State Park, […]
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By Kyle Roerink, Las Vegas Sun Ernie Feld makes apple strudel, cookies and poppy seed pastries. His Incline Village bakery is also known for bear claws — but not the confectionary kind. Feld’s scarred storefront — gouged by a black bear drawn by the scent of baked goods in October — is a glaring sign […]
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By Erin Beresini, Outdoor A bike trainer is a great tool for improving your cycling skills and overall fitness level, regardless of what the weather’s like outside. Because it has constant resistance, the trainer has the potential to deliver an even more efficient workout than you’d get outside — but you may have to make […]
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By Jessie Marchesseau Dozens of music artists on multiple stages for three days. There is no question the SnowGlobe Music Festival offers plenty of music for ticketholders, but the entertainment doesn’t stop there. In addition to regulated decibel levels and ground-shaking bass which can be heard for blocks, festival-goers are also exposed to a variety […]
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Cold, wet weather is headed for the Lake Tahoe Basin on Dec. 24. Rain, including thunderstorms, is in the forecast. The temps will start off warm, keeping the snow level above 7,500 to start with. Mix in the wind — gusts of 70 mph on ridges — and the drive over mountain passes could be […]
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By Kathryn Reed INCLINE VILLAGE – If it weren’t for George Whittell’s desire to keep out private developers, it is possible Sand Harbor State Park might not exist. In fact, the recluse is the reason much of the East Shore is undeveloped. That’s not to say he didn’t have grand plans. His vision was to […]
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By Samantha Clark, Santa Cruz Sentinel Californians are crossing their fingers for more rain after three punishing years of drought have left streams, rivers and wetland parched. One animal has the potential to restore these dry landscapes. With their industrial buck teeth and flat tails, beavers and their dams offer a defense against drought, a […]
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By Associated Press RENO — The U.S. Forest Service has rejected a proposal by Nevada state wildlife officials to refill a drained lake in the mountains above Lake Tahoe and restore the scenic spot as a recreational fishery. The agency says it intends to stick with its plan to leave Incline Lake empty, remove its […]
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