By Jayne Clark, USA Today Missoula, Mont., and Durango, Colo., are the latest towns to make “gold” status in the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Communities rankings. The group’s annual list comes out today as a kick-off to National Bike to Work Week. The program annually awards towns and cities with gold, silver or […]
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By Barbara Barte Osborn, Sacramento Bee TRUCKEE — A public meeting is scheduled May 16 on a proposed trail that would link Truckee’s trail system to the Village at Northstar and eventually to the ridge surrounding the Lake Tahoe Basin. Public comments on a recently released draft environmental impact report for the Martis Valley Trail […]
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Tahoe Rim Trail Association this summer has several free trail talks planned in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. These one-hour informational talks are designed for trail enthusiasts to meet like-minded users and learn about what the TRTA does from trail improvements, numerous educational opportunities and providing a world class trail experience. Upcoming Trail Talks: […]
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By Kathryn Reed MEYERS – Express delivery of mail was probably slowed down a bit this time of year as men on horseback crossed the Hawley Grade Falls. Also called the Upper Truckee Falls, this trek in Meyers used to be part of the Pony Express route. It was used from April-November 1860 after which […]
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California naturalist is a new certification program developed by the UC Cooperative Extension to foster a committed corps of volunteer naturalists and citizen scientists trained and ready to take an active role in natural resource conservation, education, and restoration. From June 8-Aug. 10, UC Berkeley’s Sagehen Creek Field Station near Truckee will be providing one […]
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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is offering a chain saw sawyer course June 16-17. The course provides introduction to the function, maintenance and safe use of chain saws. The classroom session on Saturday will cover safety standards, appropriate use and function of personal protective equipment, saw maintenance, sharpening, and troubleshooting. The Sunday field session will […]
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By Bill Lindelof, Sacramento Bee State Fish and Game wardens on Tuesday confiscated a stuffed raptor and a wolverine from a Georgetown bar. The mounted red-tailed hawk and the wolverine, sporting a hat and clenching a cigarette between its teeth, were on display at the Georgetown Hotel and Bar until wardens got a tip. Wardens […]
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Tahoe Rim Trail Association is participating in the American Hiking Society’s 20th annual National Trails Day event June 2. Volunteers are needed to build trail and being part of a guided hike around Van Sickle Bi-State Park. The event begins at Van Sickle Bi-State Park off Lake Parkway in South Lake Tahoe. To participate, register […]
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By Cheryl Millham To some, Cliff Swallows are a blessing. To others, they are a cause. There are three species of swallows in Tahoe: Cliff, Barn and Tree. The one swallow I will be talking about is the Cliff Swallow. People have called them the Mud Birds because they build their nest from mud. It […]
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The Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club is hosting a Sailors’ Swap Meet on May 19 from 11am-2pm. Sailboat parts and pieces, boat gear, sailing clothing and more will be available. Do some spring cleaning and bring some stuff to sell or swap. Or come with cash and find deals on all kinds of boating treasures. […]
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