There will be a six-lesson, eight-hour course on boating safety developed by the U.S. Coast Guard on July 13. The instructors will teach boating safety to adults and youths (grades 6-12). A basic course will provide information on a variety of subjects of importance to anyone using a boat. The 8:30am-5pm class will be at […]
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Bijou Municipal Golf Course will be affected by the massive erosion control project in that section of South Lake Tahoe. Holes 6, 7 and 8 will be closed from July 15-26. No more than two holes will be closed at one time. The project is designed to reduce sediment flowing into Lake Tahoe. Project plans […]
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By Mary Meehan, Lexington Herald-Leader Author Jeff Alt didn’t have to look far for inspiration for his book about hiking with children. He has two kids and started hiking with daughter Madison, 8, “right out of the gate.” Son William, 5, also takes to the trail. His hiking philosophy? If you start hiking with kids […]
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Through South Lake Tahoe’s STAR camp teens can learn to parasail Aug. 5-7. Preregistration is required. Space is limited. Campers will parasail over Lake Tahoe. Bring swim stuff, sunscreen, tennis shoes, lunch, and a water bottle. Cost is $200. For more info, call (530) 542.6056 or email Jen Menzel at jmenzel@cityofslt.us.
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By Elyce Kirchner, Kevin Nious and Felipe Escamilla, NBC-Bay Area In California, boat operators can be as young as 12 years old, have no boater education, no license, and still be legally allowed to operate a boat. The NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit has also discovered the Golden State is the second worst in the […]
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife waves the fishing license requirement twice a year. July 6 is the first day, with Sept. 7 the other. On the other 363 days, California residents 16 years and older must pay $14.61 for a daily sport fishing license. On the free days, bag and size limits are still […]
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The inaugural Sierra Valley Gran Fondo cycling event will feature four distances. There’s the Mega Fondo at 160 miles, the Gran Fondo is 96 miles, Medio Fondo is 66 miles and the Piccolo Fondo is 33 miles. The ride is Sept. 21 in the Sierra Valley, north of Truckee. The ride benefits the Sierra Schools […]
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There were 1,754 lightning strikes within California and 1,008 strikes within the National Forests in the state in the 24-hour period ending at 6am July 5. None of them was in the Tahoe National Forest. However, the two fires from Wednesday evening, south of Truckee and west of Highway 89, are in patrol status. No […]
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By Jay Jones, Los Angeles Times Record heat is drawing tourists to Death Valley at possibly the most uncomfortable time of the year, where they are snapping a photograph next to a thermometer or attempting to fry an egg without a stove. Death Valley National Park has posted warnings to visitors on how to survive […]
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By Melissa Carlson, KTVN-TV Northern Nevada is flooded with myths, folklore and talk of “strange sightings,” but a report from a Carson City family of a possible alligator in Lahontan Reservoir may actually have some teeth. It was a normal kayaking trip for 12-year-old Andrew and his mom of Carson City last weekend. They were […]
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