By Kathryn Reed With each pedal rotation, the crisp morning air seems to get warmer. Clearly, it’s not and it’s just the exertion and exhilaration of mountain bike riding through the forest that are warming my body and soothing my soul. It’s mornings like this that I remember why I love living in Lake Tahoe. […]
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By Gamaliel Ortiz, Sacramento Bee Once snow touches ground on backcountry roads in the Eldorado National Forest, the snow patrol begins its rounds. Volunteers in the El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol make loops or trails for snowshoers and skiers. The patrol members ski on open areas near Crystal Basin, Loon Lake, Echo Summit and Carson […]
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Los Angeles Times Communing with nature not only lifts spirits, it helps people behave better, according to a study published this month. Psychologists at the University of Rochester conducted four experiments with 370 people who were shown computer images of either natural settings, such as landscapes and lakes, or man-made settings, such as buildings and […]
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Craig Bestrom, Golf Digest After many months of research, we’ve discovered that a huge number of active and retired athletes spend time on the golf course. Our ranking of the top 150 athlete-golfers is merely a sampling of those who play this great game. We also included a golfer or two from sports other than […]
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350.org International Day of Climate Action at Mono Lake is Oct. 24 from 9am to noon. Concerned about the effects of climate change in California’s Eastern Sierra? This is your chance to participate in the 350.org International Day of Climate Action. Meet at the Mono Lake Committee located on Highway 395 in Lee Vining. Bring […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking comments on proposed methods for treating invasive plant species on National Forest System lands, including manual and chemical treatments. The goal of the project is to eradicate, control or contain infestation of non-native invasive plants. Manual methods include hand pulling, pulling with tools, clipping, […]
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By Bill O’Driscoll, Reno Gazette-Journal As snow starts to pile up on the Sierra, the region’s ski resorts are seeking seasonal help for the coming winter. During the next few weeks, most of the resorts will hold on-site job fairs for positions on and off the slopes. At Squaw Valley USA, which will celebrate the […]
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South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department schedule; more info at (530) 542-0275 or www.recreationintahoe.com. Gym Time For Tots Monday 11-12:30 $2, throuhg April 26, 2010. Gym Time For Tots will be closed all LTUSD holidays and snow days. Kids Nite Out Oct 23 (Swimming) 6:30-10pm. Cost $14 for activity, pizza dinner and a G […]
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The 21st annual South Lake Tahoe Baseball Coaches Clinic will be Nov. 13-14. Featured speakers are Rudy Garbalosa of Lynn University, Perry Husband, John Altobelli and Rick Steen. For more information, call (530) 343.8100.
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By Kathryn Reed Handwritten comments filled most of the 19 boards scattered about the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center on Oct. 19. Suggestions ranged from the desire to complete the North Upper Truckee bike route, to leaving non-paved routes in and around Fallen Leaf Lake, to creating an adopt-a-bike plan, to suggestions where to add […]
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