California State Parks, Lake Valley, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts and the U.S. Forest Service are scheduled to conduct prescribed fire operations. Weather permitting, operations are scheduled to take place at D.L. Bliss State Park, the west side of Incline Village and west of the First Creek drainage, upper and lower […]
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By Ben Botkin, Las Vegas Review Journal Hunters scour the Nevada wild, looking for fresh antlers that deer and elk have outgrown and shed. The activity attracts everyone from hobbyists to commercial collectors hoping to discover a complete pair of elk antlers, which can sell for about $14 a pound. “It’s like the world’s […]
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By Sawyer D’Argonne, Denver Post Hate ski boots? You’re not alone. A new company called Envy Snow Sports is about to roll out a line of ski frames, which allow skiers to strap into their bindings while wearing snowboard boots. After four years of development, the Envy Ski Frame will finally be available this winter. […]
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Tahoe Rim Trail Association is giving people an alternative to Black Friday shopping by offering a family-friendly guided hike through Van Sickle Bi-State Park. TRTA guides will lead the trek, passing through a regenerating, wildfire burn zone on the way up to panoramic vistas of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra and Carson mountain ranges. Along […]
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By Benjamin Spillman, Reno Gazette-Journal Skiers and snowboarders struggling with the decision to buy a season pass or book a destination shouldn’t expect much help from seasonal weather forecasts. That’s because forecasts that lay odds on temperature and precipitation months in advance are notoriously unreliable. Just look back to November of 2016 when the forecast […]
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By Terra Breeden MEYERS – The Tahoe Paradise Golf Course in Meyers is the first 18-hole golf course in the Lake Tahoe Basin and now, the historic property is up for sale. The property is listed for an asking price of $8 million. If sold, the golf course will close, ending its legacy, and the […]
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By Josh Magness, Sacramento Bee Let’s face it — at some time or another, we’ve all felt guilty about not going to the gym enough. But according to a new study from Mayo Clinic Proceedings, those who go to the gym and exercise around 8 hours a week or more should rethink how much they […]
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By Associated Press Bode Miller is heading back to the Olympics. This time, he’ll be calling the action from the TV booth. The six-time Olympic medalist, and only American to compete in Alpine skiing at five Winter Games, will work for NBC as an analyst alongside Dan Hicks at the PyeongChang Games next February. Read […]
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Tahoe Adventure Company and Tony Berendsen, who writes the Star Guide column for Lake Tahoe News, are pairing up this winter for the telescopic tours of the midnight sky. It all starts with guided sunset snowshoeing, followed by a tour of the midnight sky. Dates are: Dec. 16: Extraterrestrials Jan. 6: Our place in the […]
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By Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee What’s going on in Placer County with all of the football talent sprouting across the country? Offense, defense and special teams, they are everywhere, be it the NFL, the Pacific-12 Conference, the Mountain West, the Big Sky or small programs. Leading the rampaging charge is Eddie Vanderdoes, the pride of […]
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