More than 850 cars are expected to participate in the Hot August Nights Poker Run on Aug. 11. The classic cars will make their way to Carson Valley representing some of the 5,500 entrants in this year’s nationally recognized 25th Annual Hot August Nights. The cars will participate in a 110-mile seven stop poker run […]
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The dam gates are open, the river is flowing, and rafting season on the Truckee River opened today. Some companies will begin operating this weekend. The delay in this summer’s rafting season was due to a banner snow year and lingering snowpack, which kept downstream flows above the federally regulated minimums required before water can […]
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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is putting on the following free public guided hikes. Online registration is now required for all TRTA programs. For more information call (775) 298.0012 or email programs@tahoerimtrail.org. Aug. 6 – Vistas, Lakes and Wildflowers Hiking Series – “Cinder Cone” Join experienced TRT Guides on this moderately challenging hike from Tahoe […]
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By Nancy Lofholm, Denver Post A big name in the Colorado ski industry bought a small, relatively unknown ski area Thursday for a bargain price. Former Vail Resorts executive Andy Daly’s high bid of $1.4 million earned him not only the Powderhorn Ski Resort along with a neighboring inn and restaurant and acres for ski […]
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Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care’s annual open house is Aug. 7 from 10am-4pm. This is the one time of the year the public is permitted on the grounds where the wild birds and animals are rehabilitated before being released back to the wild. Various species to be seen include three bear cubs, five red-tailed hawks, seven […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin a project to eradicate, control, and contain known and future infestations of invasive weeds using chemical treatment. Work will occur Aug. 8-11. An environmental assessment released by the Forest Service last year identified 493 known infestations located on National Forest System lands managed by […]
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Maintaining their home game winning streak, the Tahoe Derby Dames will be bouting the Central Coast Rough Diamonds at Bijou Community Park on Aug. 20. Gates open at 4pm and the bout will begin at 5pm. Bleacher seating is available, but limited so feel free to bring lawn chairs. Tickets the day of the bout […]
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The economic impact from this year’s American Century Championship on the South Shore is estimated at between $10 million and $20 million, according to tournament officials. The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority says the amount represents total spending throughout the region on lodging, dining, activities, entertainment and gaming, combined with the media exposure. In the coming […]
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The 22nd annual Lake in the Sky Air Show takes flight Aug. 27 from 7am-4pm. It features some of the world’s top aircraft performers. as well as radio-controlled demonstrations, Navy H-60 Seahawk helicopters and an Air Force C-17 Globemaster static display. Flying legends Bill Cornick, former Air Force pilot; Jon Melby, 33-year freestyle aerobatic air […]
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The Perseids meteor shower comes every year beginning in late July and stretching into August. On Aug. 12, camp under the stars and watch the night sky light up at Squaw Valley High Camp. On this night, sky watchers can witness colorful fireballs, occasional outbursts and long hours of gracefully streaking meteors. Perseid Meteor Shower […]
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