Fourth of July fireworks are no fun for dogs. Historically, Washoe County Regional Animal Services is flooded with calls from pet owners searching for dogs that became lost while trying to flee from the loud noise of the fireworks. On July 4-5, 2011, Regional Animal Services retrieved 73 lost dogs in a 24-hour period. Regional […]
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Possession of fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires are not permitted on U.S. Forest Service beaches or in the general forest. For July 4 only, personal barbecues are allowed at Nevada, Pope and Baldwin beaches but are not permitted on any other Forest Service beaches or in […]
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The Summer Keynote Speaker Series at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center begins the first week of July and continues every Thursday evening through August at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. The series kicks off July 5 with “Wild Things” featuring Sierra Nevada native animals live on stage at 7pm. Programs in July include “An […]
Read moreThe Sugar Pine Foundation is organizing guided hikes and tree climbing demonstrations at Van Sickle Bi-State Park this summer. Join an expert naturalist to hike to the waterfall (about 2 miles) and learn about the king of pines. When: June 30, July 20, July 27 and Aug. 4. Time: 10am-noon. Where: Nevada parking lot at […]
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El Dorado County offers plenty of things to do and places to go with your dog. Travelers can turn to the new “El Dorado County Visitors’ Guide” featuring listings with paw prints to indicate pet-friendly attractions and lodging in the area. Along Main Street in Placerville, look for paw prints in windows to identify pet-friendly […]
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Tahoe Adventure Company is offering several astronomy kayak and full moon kayak tours, as well as sunset kayak tours every Friday. The next full moon kayak is July 3 from 7-10pm and the astronomy paddle is July 6 from 6-10pm. For more information, call (530) 913.9212.
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South Lake Tahoe BMX partners with USA BMX and the U.S. Olympic team to host a free race at the track on June 28. The race is open to all ages and abilities and all participants will receive an Olympic Day certificate. All riders must wear long pants, long sleeve shirt and a helmet. Bicycles […]
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By Warren Withers For kids, summertime sure does ramp up the fun. And when it’s hot, it’s water they want. Consider these reminders when kids are looking to make a splash. Watch them like a hawk. Pay close attention whenever kids are in or near water – and always keep little ones within arm’s reach. […]
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By CBS-13 A South Lake Tahoe homeowner captured incredible video of a bear cub trapped inside her garage and the momma bear doing whatever it took to rescue her baby. It’s impossible to stop watching the video as the baby bear hangs on to garage door tracks, flings its legs around trying to find solid […]
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Learn what bats eat, where they live, and why they are important. Bat sounds will be presented along with photos of bats from around the world at Washoe Lake State Park. Bats: Truth or Tales is June 30 from 8:30-9:30pm. Washoe Lake State Park is 18 miles south of Reno and five miles north of […]
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