Cycling enthusiasts are invited to meet and ride with Tour de France champion Andy Schleck and cycling legends Jens Voigt and Frank Schleck at two events to show support for the Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway and the Tour de Nez. The athletes will be in the Tahoe-Reno area to train for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in […]
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A three-day, two-person mountain bike stage race that will involve nearly 150 miles of pedaling is set for Oct. 11-13 at Northstar. It will include more than 30,000 feet of total elevation gain on some of the resort’s singletrack terrain. Unlike many established multi-day mountain bike stage races, where riders endure long transfers, nights spent […]
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By Edward Ortiz, Sacramento Bee A new invasive weed has been expanding exponentially along roadways in the Sacramento region and the state, prompting plant scientists to warn that its unchecked growth could end up costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The new weed, named stinkwort for its turpentine-like odor, threatens to choke out native plant species. […]
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By Kathryn Reed FALLEN LEAF LAKE – With 63,960 acres to explore in Desolation Wilderness, it’s not necessary for the quest to be a peak. But if being on top of the world is the goal, there are plenty of mountaintops to choose from – including Mount Tallac. Last month mom, Sue and I started […]
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Hikers can travel the footsteps of early emigrant’s journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains Oct. 5-6 by participants in the 21st annual Donner Party Hike. Participants can choose from seven hikes on Saturday, and a walking tour on Sunday. All hikes offer insight into emigrant history from local area guides, along with invigorating recreation and […]
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When the South Lake Tahoe City Council in July 2012 approved money for K9 agility features the plan was they would go in the back of the dog park off Al Tahoe Boulevard. Now they are going to be next to the main parking lot across from the dog park, but still in Bijou Community […]
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By Kathryn Reed MINDEN – Ten thousand feet in the air without an engine. And I only have myself to blame. I pulled that yellow knob and the plane with an engine went one way and we went another. At this speed – about 55 knots – it would have been easy to pick out […]
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A male black bear was tranquilized in Douglas County on Friday morning by wardens from the Nevada Department of Wildlife and was to released this evening in the Carson Range. The yearling male weighing between 80 and 100 pounds was found up a tree at a residence in the Gardnerville Ranchos. “We have the most […]
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By Kathryn Reed An orange tinge appears to be hovering over parts of the Al Tahoe neighborhood. It’s needle miner. Needle miners are small insects that are in the moth and butterfly family. And they are native to Lake Tahoe. But this is the first time there has been noticeable activity of the insect in […]
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People who have aspired to learn more about high elevation gardening and landscaping and want to encourage other gardeners by sharing science-based, sustainable gardening and landscaping information may want to become a master gardener. Training to become a Lake Tahoe master gardener will begin Sept. 6 in South Lake Tahoe. The training continues for 12 […]
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