The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association, Tahoe Mountain Bike Patrol and Nevada State Parks will be hosting a trail work day Aug. 11 to work on the Sunflower Hill Trail fro 8:30am-4pm. The Sunflower Hill Trail is a 2.6 mile multi-use trail that creates an alternate route to the steep and dusty Hobart Road just […]
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By Kathryn Reed South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Unified School District officials are meeting this morning to figure out how the ball fields in the community will be managed. The district owns most of them and the city maintains most of them. In the past the Community Athletic Coordinating Council has collected the fees. […]
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The public is invited to a free Community Open House at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine State Park on Aug. 12 from 10am to 1pm to learn about what is new at the park and the venues that are available to rent for private events. State Sen. Ted Gaines, D-Rocklin, will be attending the event to […]
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Former backcountry ranger Cheryl Surface will lead a bus tour of the backcountry of Spooner with the topic being Water History of the Comstock. Surface will tell stories about Red House, Hobart Reservoir, Marlette Lake, the Flume trail and the Marlette Water System. Bring lunch, water, a light jacket and camera. Comfortable shoes are best […]
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While cooking in your camper or RV, open a window or two for ventilation. This is important due to the fact that cooking in a confined space can deplete your oxygen supply. Remember, the air we cook with is also the air we breathe. Another precaution to take while camping is to periodically check your […]
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By Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post Did you know that U.S. athletes owe taxes any time they win a medal? Republican lawmakers — clearly seizing on Olympic fever and general displeasure with the tax code — want to change that. After winning gold in London, an Olympic athlete also stands to earn a $25,000 honorarium. Silver […]
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Professional stargazer Gigi Gileslaser will lead a tour of starry wonders at Spooner Lake. View the night sky with high-powered telescopes and astronomical binoculars at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket and flashlight. The event is Aug. 18 from 8-10pm. Meet at Spooner Lake Park off Highway 28. […]
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The 2nd annual Meyers-Lake Tahoe Climbing Festival and Bouldering Competition is Sept. 15. The contest is for all ability levels — beginners to pros. The competition will highlight more than 100 problems ranging from V0 to V12 and new areas. Nearly 100 people completed last year. This event will also include booths for local adventure […]
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Lake Tahoe pets are invited to star in a calendar project to benefit local Tahoe pets in need. Pets are eligible to become a 2013 Tahoe Pet Calendar Cover Pet, Pet of the Month or be part of a Tahoe Pets on Parade montage. Photo submission deadline is Aug. 31. This is sponsored by the […]
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The Nevada and Placer County Resource Advisory Committee will be meeting Sept. 4 and Sept. 6 to review and vote on project proposals that will benefit the National Forests. The meeting on Sept. 4 will be at the Truckee Ranger Station, 10811 Stockrest Springs Road Truckee, beginning at 9am. The meeting on Sept. 6 will […]
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