MontBleu is teaming up with the WFC World Fighting Championships to present MMA at the Lake on Aug. 18. It will feature 10 amateur MMA fights at the Stateline casino. Doors open at 7pm, fights start at 8pm. WFC will showcase the up and coming talent of local and regional amateur MMA fighters. Headlining the […]
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Internationally known wetlands authority Jerry Qualls will be leading a tour Aug. 18 in Washoe Meadows State Park to educate people about fens. The event is at noon. Meet at 758 Little Bear Lane, South Lake Tahoe. Wear comfortable trail walking shoes and bring something to drink. The walk will take about 2.5 to 3 […]
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The 4th annual Bocce Tournament benefiting the High Fives Foundation is Sept. 23. The event is at the Truckee River Winery. Forty teams will compete for prizing and bragging rights. Cost is $100 for teams of two. More information is online.
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The El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee is accepting proposals for projects that benefit National Forest lands in El Dorado County. The deadline for applications is Aug. 31. Applications, instructions, project evaluation considerations and other information are found on the Eldorado National Forest website. The committee is expecting to have approximately $170,000 available to recommend […]
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By Tom Knudson, Sacramento Bee Like a steeple, the Jeffrey pine towers over other conifers and quaking aspen in the Tahoe National Forest north of Truckee. Nearly 13 feet around at its base and believed to be about 250 to 300 years old, it has weathered every threat to come its way, including wildfire, drought, […]
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By Sparks Tribune On Aug. 31, Kings Beach resident John Merryfield and a group of extreme stand-up paddlers will embark on a stand-up paddle circumnavigating Lake Tahoe to promote the Vegan One Day project, a challenge for everyone to adopt a vegan diet (no meat, dairy or eggs) for at least one day of the […]
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Are you ready for an all day Tahoe single track epic? Start your training and mark your calendars for Sept. 2. Rose to Toads is a 60-plus mile ride showcasing some of the best trails linking Tahoe’s North Shore from Mount Rose down to the Lake Tahoe’s South Shore ending on Mr. Toads Wild Ride. […]
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Nevada Division of State Parks is seeking pre-applications for the 2013 round of funding for the Recreation Trails Program. Pre-applications will help Nevada determine the need for the $1.064 million is has. Federal, state, city, and county governments, special governmental districts, trail organizations and private individuals are potentially eligible for the funds. Eligible projects include […]
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A group of 25 gardeners is not content with making their yards enjoyable. They have been spreading their love of playing in dirt throughout the South Shore. On Aug. 14 the South Tahoe Garden Club will be sharing 50 years of gardening history with anyone who wants to listen. The free event is at the […]
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Tahoe Expo on Sept. 8-9 is a geotourism showcase collection of fun, educational, and sustainable adventures around all 72 miles of Lake Tahoe, as well as Truckee, Reno and Pyramid Lake. Through guided Adventure Tracks, the Tahoe Expo aims to cultivate a deeper connection with the watershed and inspire visitors to realize sustainability in their […]
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