By Katie Schou, Triple Pundit The newly formed Mountain Riders Alliance is a grassroots movement committed to changing the way the ski industry conducts business. Shifting the focus of resort development from profit oriented real estate sales and over-priced restaurant and boutique income, MRA aims to develop mountain playgrounds that are values-driven, environmentally friendly, and […]
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Woodcutting permits for the Tahoe National Forest can be purchased beginning May 11. The price for permits is $15 per cord with a two-cord minimum and an annual 10-cord maximum per household. Permits can be obtained at all TNF ranger stations, the forest headquarters or by mail. Applications for mail-in permits can be found online […]
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By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee A conservation group on Wednesday asked the federal government to protect the Sierra Nevada red fox under the Endangered Species Act, a move that may have broad effects on land management. The petition came from the Center for Biological Diversity. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service now has 90 days […]
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The Amador-El Dorado-Sacramento-Alpine Unit of CalFire is reminding everyone dooryard burn permits are required starting May 1. These permits are issued to the public for free, are valid for three years from the date of issuance, and allows for the burning of dry vegetation (not household trash) that originates on the landowner’s property. Unit Chief […]
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The Tahoe City Parks and Recreation Department “Bike Derby” is going into its 4th year at the Rideout Community Center May 14 from 11am-2pm. The Tahoe City Recreation Department along with the other hosting associations have an afternoon planned full of food, games, bike safety and repair stations, obstacle course, and even the “Tour de […]
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By Kathryn Reed Heading into fall, the Corral Trail may be an entirely different experience for mountain bikers and motorized vehicles. This is because the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit spent $24,000 from its trail budget to bring in Hilride Progression Development Group to design the trail that could lead to a more sophisticated mountain […]
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By Reno Gazette-Journal FERNLEY — The Fernley-Fallon-Silver Springs Coast Guard Auxiliary is reminding boaters to never go boating without a life jacket. Additionally, passengers inside the boat are encouraged to wear life jackets. Rick Thomas, flotilla commander, says that “wearing a life jacket on a boat is akin to wearing a seat belt in a […]
Read moreThe watercraft inspection and decontamination program operated by the Tahoe Resource Conservation District has a price tag this year of nearly $2 million, but most of the cost is carried by grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Boat inspection fees pay for about one-third of the inspection services, according to the Tahoe Regional […]
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The 2011 summer boating season starts May 1. Lake Tahoe boat inspection procedures are changing. The following changes are taking place: · All inspections will take place at roadside inspection stations. · Blue Tahoe inspection seals from 2010 must be kept on boats. · Plan ahead to ensure awareness of new requirements, inspection locations and […]
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By Dan Hinxman, Reno Gazette-Journal Northern Nevada golf fans who enjoy watching high-level competition are in for a treat this year. The region will host four professional events, two celebrity events and a high-profile amateur tournament between June and October. And the two that have the biggest following — the PGA Tour’s Reno-Tahoe Open and […]
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