By Chris Murray, Reno Gazette-Journal Every year in early June, April Carter and her family gather for a reunion at Lake Tahoe. But unlike most family reunions, this one isn’t just about catching up and reminiscing about old times. It’s largely about work. And a race. That race is the DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay, […]
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A good bull ride is symbiotic and competitive at the same time. Part pitted warfare between man and beast, part beautiful partnership — where for a mere eight seconds the two become one. Cowboys endure cracked ribs and plenty more for the chance to achieve the high … to feel it even once. They hope […]
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On Saturday, Hilride returns to South Lake Tahoe to begin work on lower Corral Trail for mountain bike riders. Bring bikes and riding gear. The agenda: Meet at U.S. Forest Service office (College Drive, South Lake Tahoe) June 11 at 9am. 9-10am Workshop Part 1- Trail analysis overview Review project overview and goals Review field […]
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By Cathy Locke, Sacramento Bee With sunshine and temperatures in the 80s forecast for this weekend, the Sacramento region’s rivers and waterways beckon. But public safety officials recommend steering clear of the water, particularly the rivers, for at least one more week. The flow in the Sacramento River at Freeport on Wednesday was 46,000 cubic […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – Will Lake Tahoe be part of the 2012 Tour de California and what do the financials from this year look like for the region? “Don’t know” is the answer to both questions. South Shore officials have an appointment to speak with AEG officials – owners of the race – at […]
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The Tahoe Rim Trail Association and Sierra Nevada Journeys are partnering for the fourth annual Youth Backcountry Camps summer program. Youths ages 14-17 will develop backcountry skills in the mountains of Lake Tahoe, make new friends while learning about the natural history of the basin, outdoor leadership, teamwork, and participate in a service learning project […]
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By Dixie Reid, Sacramento Bee California’s State Parks face an uncertain future. Because of budget cuts, Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed closing as many as 70 historic sites, beaches and recreation areas by July 2012. If it happens, Californians no longer will have access to some of the state’s most cherished treasures, such as the […]
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By Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal The millions of crayfish skittering along the bottom of Lake Tahoe offer a promising economic opportunity and, if reduced in number, a possible chance to help improve the lake’s threatened clarity. That’s the central message from a Yerington man who proposes a commercial venture to harvest crayfish on the lake’s […]
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Monstertruckin’ Otis and “The Russian Wolf” — two hulking guys with a long and storied past — face off in round No. 3 as the Sacramento Wresting Federation brings “Hangtown Showdown” to the El Dorado County Fair. It’ll be a two-hour high adrenaline rush with eight intense matches featuring 20 wrestlers. A trailer park superstar […]
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The Sugar Pine Foundation is planting sugar pine seedlings in Truckee June 11 from 10am-noon. Where: From the intersection of Alder Creek Drive and Schussing Way, drive south on Schussing to a dirt Forest Service road on the left. Park and meet along the dirt road. What: Bring a shovel or a trowel. Seedlings, some […]
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