After a winter without a concessionaire, Spooner Lake has someone offering a few toys to play with. Nevada Division of State Parks awarded the contract to Aramark, the same group that operates the two paddle-wheelers at Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove Resort. Aramark started renting bikes, the cabin, and opened a food and beverage station […]
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The longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world, the Livestrong Texas 4000 team, will be rolling through South Lake Tahoe on June 19. This is 19 days after departing from Austin, Texas. Anchorage is the final destination of the 70-day journey. Sixty-nine undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Texas at Austin are […]
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Fire restrictions in the western half of Eldorado National Forest begin June 17. Campfires and charcoal barbecues will be restricted to designated recreation sites and other fire related activities will be prohibited until the end of fire season. Forest conditions are expected to continue drying and the entire Eldorado National Forest may be under fire […]
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By Dennis Shanahan, Fox 40 Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is rehabilitating a bear cub that was found near Meeks Bay last Thursday. The cub’s mother was found dead Thursday north of Meeks Bay. The cub was found up a tree nearby; he wouldn’t come down. Saturday, rescuers from the Bear League were able to get […]
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Sunsets in the Lake Tahoe Basin have been exceptionally picturesque the last few nights. This photo was taken by Toogee Sielsch on Trout Creek below Lake Tahoe Community College. With no thunderstorms in the forecast to bring in interesting clouds, Mother Nature’s artistry may not be on display tonight. In the last 72 hours, 0.07 […]
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The 10th annual Lake Tahoe Historical Society garden tour is July 27 from 10am-4pm. It will feature some of the nine most beautiful gardens of the past nine years. Barton Memorial Hospital is a partner this year. The hospital’s gardens, fountains and wood sculptures in front and back of the building will also be on […]
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Lightning lit up much of the sky throughout Northern California on Sunday. There were 2,871 strikes detected within the state, 526 on the National Forests in California, and 65 on the Tahoe National Forest. Three small fires in the Tahoe National Forest resulted from the June 9 lightning. All are controlled or in mop-up stage. […]
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By Examainer A sizable patch of snow visible from nearby Interstate 80 may appear to be just winter leftovers to passing motorists. But for skiers and snowboarders, the snow represents one more day of shredding. Boreal Mountain Resort will open for one final day of operations on June 15 for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy […]
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By Lauren Thomaselli Summer is fast approaching and the school bell has only a few more rings before school is out for summer. If you are local or a visiting family with children between the ages of 5 and 16, the city of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Programs offer a unique and memorable experience. Authentic […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has free firewood permits for the Luther Pass Overflow Campground on Highway 89 for collection through June 30. Permits are available at the forest supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe. The free-use permit has specific conditions and complete information with map is provided when the permit […]
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