By Jeff Frank, Sports Network STATELINE — Eight-time American Century Celebrity Championship winner Rick Rhoden looks to become the first golfer to win three straight titles when he hits the links from July 16-18 in Stateline. Rhoden, who barely defeated Dan Quinn in ’08 by one point, came right back to dominate a field of […]
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The Draft 2010 Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is available for public review by clicking here. The public comment period ends July 26. Comments may be sent to: Karen Fink, P.O. Box 5310, Stateline, NV 89449 or email to kfink@trpa.org. The 2010 Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is an update to […]
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By Kathryn Reed Cultural resources belonging to the Washoe Indians have delayed construction of the extension of the Sawmill Bike Trail for at least one year. The Washoe summered in Lake Tahoe and fished in the Upper Truckee River. Their presence is throughout the South Shore. El Dorado County officials, the ones behind the trail […]
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A slew of events are coming to the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. The inaugural Skate at the Lake Figure Skating Competition is June 19-20. More than 230 Northern California skaters, ranging from 4 years old to 70 will perform. Western States Police and Fire Games Hockey Tournament is July 26-30. This “guns and hoses” […]
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Father’s Day-Summer Solstice hike June 20 sponsored by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association. Hike Description: After an extended winter, summer has arrived. There is much to celebrate; warmer weather, Lake Tahoe excursions, family vacations and adventures. Hike toward Mt. Rose, stopping for lunch at Galena Falls, and then continuing to loop back to the trailhead. […]
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By Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee The federal government says it can no longer afford to maintain Auburn State Recreation Area, the popular park in the footprint of the defunct Auburn dam. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has been paying $2 million annually to the California Department of Parks and Recreation to operate the 30,000-acre park […]
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By Austin Fay Blue waters churned as throngs of people gathered along the lake to top off the South Shore Summer Series with an old-fashioned sternwheeler race. The water, however, was not so summery — the tradition of the losing captain walking the plank into the lake was nixed. “It was a little too nippy […]
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South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge No. 1632, along with Sierra at Tahoe and Harrah’s-Harveys Lake Tahoe are sponsoring the Fifth Annual Longest Day of Golf on June 24. Tahoe Paradise Golf Course has committed to helping this community fundraiser by donating their course for the entire day. Golfers will start at sunup and play as […]
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Experience summer birding and wildflowers on a free guided hike June 26 and July 3. Hike Description: The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, and the Lahontan Audubon Society are sponsoring this easy hike through verdant meadows. Enjoy a profusion of birds and wildflowers as the group searches for such species […]
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By Kathryn Reed Snowshoes would have been more useful than hiking boots. Poles really would have been welcome. A trail would have been the best thing to have. Such are the hazards of hiking in spring in Lake Tahoe. Two weeks ago a jaunt to Lily Lake was interrupted by gobs of snow. So much […]
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