By Terra Breeden There are a lot of South Lake Tahoe residents who ski, ride or work at Heavenly Mountain Resort, but few have had an impact on the mountain like Martin Hollay. The 96-year-old skier embodies the spirit of Lake Tahoe. On Sept. 25, Heavenly honored Hollay with a hiking trail named after him […]
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The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is reminding people that human-caused wildfires are still a major concern heading into hunting season. Here are tips for a wildfire-safe hunting experience: Know before you go: When planning any outdoor adventure, people are encouraged to call ahead to check on location conditions and current restrictions. Be careful with all fires: […]
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Approximately $1.2 million in grants is available for off-highway vehicle (OHV) projects in Nevada. The money is generated by the registration of OHVs in the state. Grants are available for OHV projects relating to: (1) studies or planning for OHV trails and facilities; (2) mapping and signing of OHV trails and facilities; (3) the acquisition […]
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By Linda Fine Conaboy INCLINE VILLAGE – Who knew yellow jackets could be so fascinating? But spending time with Lynn Kimsey one blustery evening last week at Sierra Nevada College and listening as she revealed some of the secrets of these pesky critters was almost as entertaining as sitting around a campfire swapping stories. At […]
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By Priya Hutner, Tahoe Weekly The 600 acres of Carpenter Valley were purchased in July, and the Truckee Donner Land Trust is offering docent-led hikes so people can experience the beauty and ecology of this newly acquired gem. There was a crowd of 40 people gathered around volunteer docents Andrew Terry and Bob Bowles […]
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By Megan Michelson, Powder Urh Vodopivec is a 24-year-old ski instructor and student from Slovenia. He’s been traveling to Tahoe the last two summers to work seasonal jobs at restaurants. He’s one of about 300,000 people, many of whom are college students, visiting the U.S. each year on J-1 visas, which are designed as […]
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The annual Kokanee Trail Runs put on by the Tahoe Mountain Milers are Oct. 8. There will be a 5K, 10K, half marathon and tadpole trot at Camp Richardson. Race day registration begins at 6am, or register in advance online. Races have staggered starts beginning at 7am. No headphones, dogs, strollers or baby joggers are allowed.
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By Kathryn Reed HOPE VALLEY – Hiking is supposed to be about getting away from the masses and being immersed in nature. That’s why the chaos of Blue Lakes Campground was a bit of a turnoff and caused us to wonder why we were there on Labor Day weekend. Fortunately, the campers seemed to think […]
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By Paul Nelson, KTVN-TV Last winter brought a record amount of precipitation to the Sierra, filling Lake Tahoe almost to the brim. Several feet of water were also released from the Tahoe City Dam to make room for the snow melt. The lake is still in good shape. Tahoe’s level is still more than 5 feet […]
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By Todd Prince, Las Vegas Review-Journal The son of a champion motorcycle racer, Zeno Panarari grew up in a region of Italy so well known for its gasoline-fueled bikes that it’s sometimes called Motor Valley. Thus, when the mechanical engineer took to building a bicycle, it turned out more like his father’s motorcycle than a […]
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