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East Shore Mural

East Shore Tunnel Mural

Sep 17 2020 - 12:00pm
A stroll along the East Shore Trail between Incline Village and Sand Harbor has always provided a spectacular view and access to several beautiful beaches. But now, it has two other things going for it. First, in the summer, this trail is super busy, as...Read more
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Summer in Tahoe
Riding To Watson Lake

Riding to Watson Lake

Aug 31 2020 - 12:23pm
The biggest network of mountain biking trails in the Tahoe region sits above Tahoe City and the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area. The trails include fairly easy loops near the cross-country ski area, more challenging climbs with views of Lake Tahoe, miles of the Tahoe...Read more
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Summer in Tahoe
Smoke On The Water August 2020

Smoke on the water

Aug 22 2020 - 2:53pm
Lightning caused fires set California ablaze last week, including a fire east of the Sierra Valley town of Loyalton about 30 miles north of Truckee. Smoke from these fires has blanketed the lake, reducing visibility and making eyes water and throats scratch. The smoke has...Read more
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Summer in Tahoe
Hike Donner Lake Rim Trail

Hike Donner Lake Rim Trail’s new segment.

Jul 28 2020 - 2:16am
Looking for a new trail to hike around the Truckee region? I found one recently that is certainly worth a look: It’s a four mile segment of the Donner Lake Rim Trail that was completed last year. The new section goes from Northwoods Blvd., at...Read more
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Summer in Tahoe
Whitebark Pine

Whitebark Pines: Tahoe’s Highest Tree

Jul 19 2020 - 4:53am
When hiking into the highest reaches of Desolation Wilderness or the Carson Range the last tree species you are likely to see before reaching the tree line is the whitebark pine. While often growing in clusters about 30 feet high, in the most windswept snow...Read more
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Summer in Tahoe
River Rafting

River Rafting The Truckee River

Jun 30 2020 - 12:59pm
The Truckee River is open for river rafting, and as always, it is a spectacular float, but like everything else in 2020…things are run a little different. Due to regulations regarding Covid-19 the two major rafting companies are doing the following: Reduced boats on the...Read more
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Summer in Tahoe
How to have fun while being safe at Lake Tahoe

How to have fun while being safe at Lake Tahoe

Jun 23 2020 - 12:21pm
With the recent relaxing of vacation rentals and business restrictions at Lake Tahoe, folks are coming back to the the lake to enjoy the summer in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Welcome back! While businesses and local residents who depend upon tourism...Read more
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Summer in Tahoe
Snowfest 2017

Snowfest 2017

Jun 7 2020 - 5:56am
Here it comes! The 36th annual Snowfest in North Lake Tahoe March 2-12th. Snowfest is a great chance to party with old friends and meet new ones at a host of fun activities. Events include: March 2-Gar Woods Kick Off Party. Tons of great food...Read more
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Winter in Tahoe
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Sagehen Wildflower Haven

Jun 5 2020 - 12:05pm
One of my go to early summer wildflower hikes is the Sagehen Creek hike north of Truckee. The Sagehen Trail is an easy five mile out and back to the edge of Stampede Reservoir, with several meadows full of camas lillies, buttercups and shooting stars...Read more
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Summer in Tahoe
Tahoe City Big changes afoot

Tahoe City: Big changes afoot!

Jun 5 2020 - 2:29am
(The new bridge earlier this summer) Two big changes to the look and feel of downtown Tahoe City are in the process of happening right now. Tahoe City’s new bridge and roundabouts: A multi-year effort to provide a second crossing of the Truckee River in...Read more
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Fall in Tahoe

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