By Susan Wood BATH, England – As I swirled in the water, she cradled me in such a personal and intimate way, I was immediately transported to thoughts of how a baby might feel being held by her mother. There lies the experience of receiving a Watsu massage in the hot bath at one of […]
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Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences is putting on two fishing events this month.World-class fly fishing is available all around the greater Tahoe area. Join local fishing expert Victor Babbitt to learn about how, where and when to fish in and around Lake Tahoe at a presentation on Aug. 16 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental […]
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By Paul Nelson, KTVN-TV For several years, Comstock Mining Incorporated has been trying to begin operations at an open-pit mine, in Storey County. This week, the mine began hauling and crushing ore, but not everyone is on board. Corrado De Gasperis is the mine’s president and CEO. He says about 100 employees are in the […]
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Professional plans have been drawn up detailing 30 new features on the Corral Trail in South Lake Tahoe. Help is needed to build table tops, hip jumps, log rides, berm turns, and rock drops on one of Tahoe’s favorite trails. The next trail day is Aug. 25 from 90am to 4pm. Meet at bottom dirt […]
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The Village at Squaw Valley is paying tribute to man and woman’s best friend with the 3nd annual Peaks and Paws Festival on Aug. 25-26. Dogs and their people can enjoy 16 wineries, beer, 12 hours of continuous live bluegrass, pet themed art, and activities and outings specially designed for furry friends. All of the […]
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Dawgs on the Run is a canine carnival that will take place Sept. 15 from 10am-4pm on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. Activities for dogs, their people and kids are planned. More information about the various activities and contests is online. All proceeds will go to local pet nonprofit organizations.
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The Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department will be accepting registration for the NFL Youth Flag Football League until team rosters are full. NFL Flag Football teaches boys and girls the fundamentals of football, sportsmanship, and teamwork in a fun, less-competitive, non-contact way. Players receive a reversible NFL Flag jersey, mouthpiece, and individual award. All […]
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By Kathryn Reed Another year of data about Lake Tahoe’s clarity provides more confusion for scientists. “This last year has defied conventional wisdom in many ways,” Geoffrey Schladow, director of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, said in a statement. “In the past, very wet years have led to decreases in lake clarity, whereas […]
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A persistent high pressure system is bringing hot weather to most of California and into western Nevada. While the National Weather Service in Reno is not predicting to set any record highs between Friday and Sunday in Tahoe, Carson or Reno, it will be hot. Reno should have triple digits for the next three days. […]
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The U.S. Forest Service and Truckee Trails Foundation are hosting a trail volunteer weekend Aug. 18-19. The Hole in the Ground Trail is a popular mountain biking trail on Donner Summit. Volunteer participants will work under direction from local Forest Service and trail advocate crew leaders. Bring sturdy shoes, sunscreen, water, lunch, and appropriate clothing […]
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