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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 9:56amGood morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Shaping up to be a great day for early season turns. Cold temps are allowing resorts to continue to make snow and open more lifts and runs. Ski and ride with care!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with Highs 32F-37F (22F-27F on the Slopes) with East Winds around 10mph & possible Ridge Gusts up to 60mph.
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy then Clearing with overnight Lows 8F to 18F. East winds around 10 mph shifting to SW up to 10mph after midnight.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather report from "The Guy From Tahoe"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 11:14amSouth Tahoe Now and Curtis Fong of BikeandSkiLakeTahoe.com have teamed up together this winter to provide daily ski and weather reports to help you plan your day on the slopes.
GOOD MORNING LAKE TAHOE SKIERS & RIDERS… IF YOU ARE VISITING, WELCOME TO LAKE TAHOE!
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. 1-2” FRESH SNOW OVERNIGHT WITH A CHANCE OF SNOW THIS MORNING… WINDS MAY IMPACT OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Pet of the Week: Chabo
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 7:51pmThis week's Pet of the Week in South Lake tahoe is Chabo. He is 11-months-old, has lived with small dogs and kids, he is a sweet boy and would complete any loving home.
Go visit Chabo at the El Dorado County Animal Services located at 1120 Shakori Dr, South Lake Tahoe. Their phone number is 530-573-7925.
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Good news: Hunter, a recent Pet of the Week, has found his forever home!
Ask Henry: How should I get Fido and Fluffy ready for winter weather?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/04/2016 - 8:12amDear Henry,
I’m new to the area and not sure about how to deal with the cold weather and my dog, do you have any tips for us?
Thank you,
Bethany
Purrfect timing for this question as it actually looks like we are going to get a winter this year! Here are some winter tips for all pets.
Keep your cats inside. During any time of the year, cats that are allowed to stray can become lost or stolen, injured or killed. They can also be exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.
Happy birthday Nevada: How, when and where to celebrate Nevada Day 2016 events
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 9:11pmNevada is one of the few states that celebrate its Admission Day, and boy do we throw a party. A parade, competitions of strength and facial hair, hot air balloons, bloody marys, a carnival, pow wow, and free chili are just a few of the festivities awaiting the capital city on Saturday.
The party begins Friday this year with a ribbon cutting celebration of the 'new' downtown. The Nevada State Museum hits its 75th Anniversary this year and will have a day full of fun and surprises. Keep reading to see where you need to take advantage of all the best this holiday weekend has to offer.
Hopeful Henry: Microchipped pets get returned at least 2x more often
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 4:41pmDear Henry,
What are your thoughts on Microchipping your pets?
Thank you,
Arthur
Dear Arthur,
Very good question! Just last week we were able to return a dog that had been stolen because it was micro chipped. We located the dog and because we were able to verify the legal owner via the microchip it made getting the dog back to his owner a much easier process.
Lake Valley Fire promotes and hires seven, welcomes Chief Alameda
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 12:25pmIt wasn't your normal badge ceremony and pinning at Lake Valley Fire District firehouse in Meyers, a celebration of a new hire or new promotion. This time, it was historic, a ceremony that saw not only new new hires, but the promotion at all ranks in the department, including a new Fire Chief.
Ask Henry: What are the best tips for my pets on Halloween?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 11:10amEvery year around Halloween the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center gets flooded with calls from pet owners who are worried about what their pet has eaten. In order to avoid this worry and to help you prepare for the big night and weeks before we put together a list of the most common issues they encounter.
NDOW releases Lake Tahoe bear back into the wild near Mt. Rose
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/10/2016 - 6:40pmNevada wildlife biologists released a three-plus year old male black bear back into the forest near the top of Mt. Rose Summit on Monday morning after capturing him Sunday in Incline Village at Lake Tahoe.
Nevada Department of Wildlife trapped the young bear while attempting to trap another bear that had caused damage to a building, according to wildlife biologist Carl Lackey. The bear that was captured and then later released Monday wasn't the bear Lackey was looking for.
Lackey says that NDOW had handled the released bear once before in the mountains east of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Ask Henry: I need help with a barking dog and nagging neighbor
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/08/2016 - 5:24pmDear Hopeful Henry,
My Neighbor reported me because my dog barks and he said it is disturbing him. I am frustrated because yes, my dog barks, but all dogs bark. And he didn’t bother coming to me first! Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Barking Dog & Nagging Neighbor
Barking Dog,
12th annual Mutt Strut Poker Run in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/27/2016 - 9:01pmEvent Date:
October 9, 2016 - 11:00am
Sunday, October 9 will be going to the dogs, and their humans, during the Animal Coalition of Tahoe’s 12th annual Mutt Strut Poker Run, a fun, family event where you can get a little exercise with your pooch, play poker, and maybe win some prizes is less than two weeks away!
The Mutt Strut will begin at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, with registration from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2016 - 12:11pmEl Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
9/18/16
12:59 a.m. - DUI - Pioneer Trail - 27-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DUI
3:18 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Gentian Circle - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL.
Author Frank Tortorich to Speak on Snowshoe Thomspon
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/21/2016 - 4:26pm
Event Date:
September 25, 2016 - 10:00am Author Frank Tortorich will speak on his book, John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson, Pioneer Mail Carrier of the Sierra in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday, September 25, at 10:00 am.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Sherry L. Rupert to speak on the Stewart Indian School at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 1:05pm
Event Date:
September 24, 2016 - 10:00am Sherry L. Rupert will speak on preserving the Stewart Indian School, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, September 24, at 10:00 am.
For ninety years, Stewart Indian School fulfilled a federal commitment to pursue Native American education in Nevada. Located three miles southeast of Carson City, the school grounds encompassed 240 acres.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Western Heritage Festival at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 12:35pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2016 - 10:00am A free Western Heritage Festival comes to the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, September 17, beginning at 10:00 am.
The festival will include Dutch oven cooking, a heritage quilting presentation, Chautauquas of local historical figures, honky-tonk guitar and jug music, as well as a day filled with children’s crafts and activities.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Pet of the Week: Charlie
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 12:50pmThis week's Pet of the Week is Charlie, a young Rat Terrier. He likes to play with other dogs and seems to be fine with confident cats.
Charlie loves to cuddle in laps and go for car rides.
Visit Charlie at the El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Last week’s pet of the week Mandy found her forever home!
Coyote Classic Golf Tournament to raise funds for LTCC soccer teams
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 7:42pmEvent Date:
September 7, 2016 - 2:00pm
The inaugural Lake Tahoe Community College's Coyote Classic Golf Tournament on September 7 will raise funds for the school's men's and women's soccer teams. Players will be using a 2:00 p.m. shot gun start at Lake Tahoe Golf Course.
Costs are $125 per player or $475 per foursome. The entry includes 18 holes of golf, staged cart, pre-tourney driving range access, entry into fun contests with prizes, two drink tickets, hot dogs on the course, plus an evening BBQ. Raffle prizes, silent auction and a chance to meet the players, coaches, and their fun-loving coyote mascot is also included.
Top Ten Cat Tips from Hopeful Henry
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 3:19pmDear Hopeful,
I know you're of the canine set, but I need some hints and tips to share with my feline friends.
Signed,
Meowwww
Dear Meowww,
Of course, always love to help friends of ALL animals! Here are my TOP TEN useful, and surprising cat tips:
Cats Dig Running Water
Chautauqua of Mary Pickford by Anita Watson
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 3:55pm
Event Date:
September 7, 2016 - 6:30pm Anita Watson will portray Mary Pickford, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, September 7, at 6:30 pm.
Mary Pickford was America’s Sweetheart. Pickford was an actress on the stage and in film, a writer, a producer, a director, and co-founder of a movie studio. She socialized with Hollywood’s most famous stars and married a swashbuckling film hero, Douglas Fairbanks. In 1955, Mary Pickford published her autobiography, Sunshine and Shadows. In this presentation, Pickford will discuss her book and her life.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Steve Davis to speak on Photography and the American West at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 2:40pm
Event Date:
September 3, 2016 - 10:00am Historian Steve Davis will speak on a visual exploration of photography and the American West in the nineteenth century, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, September 3, at 10:00 am.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Moose Lodge hosting 15th annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Lake Baron
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 9:32amEvent Date:
September 18, 2016 - 7:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is hosting their 15th annual Kids' Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 18, at Tahoe Paradise’s Lake Baron. Families find this event fun and exciting, and it is free to all children under the age of 16. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at Lake Baron, near the main entrance.
Hot Dogs, Chips, Sodas, and water are provided free to all registered children and are available for purchase by others. The event wraps up at 1:00 p.m.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Exhibition
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2016 - 5:00pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2016 - 11:30am Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Exhibition comes to the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 27, beginning at 11:00 am.
The Grand March & Opening Ceremony will feature the Douglas High School Marching Band, the 1st Nevada Cavalry Co. D. along with bugler Ray Ahrenholz, and a cast of celebrities and presenters. Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins will sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” for the Opening Ceremony and the Closing Ceremony will feature Krista Jenkins singing "America the Beautiful".
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Commedienne and author Kat Simmons to speak on Kat's Daily Cups
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 3:58pm
Event Date:
August 28, 2016 - 10:00am Author and comedienne Kat Simmons will speak on her book, Kat’s Daily Cups in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday, August 28, at 10:00 am.
Kat's Daily Cups is a collection of short stories about raising children, the love of animals, life's challenges, gratitude, inspiration and awakenings. Kat Simmons says some stories will make the reader laugh and some may make them cry. Simmons hopes her book will become a personal book to the reader, in an interactive journey and will answer the question. "What is in your Daily Cup today?".
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Chautauqua of John Muir by Don Baldwin
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 10:36am
Event Date:
August 24, 2016 - 6:30pm Don Baldwin will portray John Muir, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 24, at 6:30 pm.
Known as "John of the Mountains", Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada of California, have been read by millions. Muir’s activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Peaks & Paws Festival returns to Squaw Valley
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/07/2016 - 7:33pmEvent Date:
August 27, 2016 - 11:00am
Four-legged friends will celebrated at the 7th annual Peaks and Paws Festival when it returns to Squaw Valley on Saturday, August 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Village this special day set aside for pets and will be full of pet-friendly guided hikes up the mountain, specialty pet vendors, contests, flying dog show, music and more.
Author Gary Noy to speak on Sierra Stories
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/07/2016 - 12:19pm
Event Date:
August 14, 2016 - 10:00am Author Gary Noy will speak on his book, Sierra Stories: Tales of Dreamers, Schemers, Bigots and Rogues, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday, August 14, at 10:00 am.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Michael E. Fischer to speak on Baby Face Nelson in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/06/2016 - 1:33pm
Event Date:
August 13, 2016 - 10:00am Historian Michael E. Fischer will speak on Baby Face Nelson in Nevada in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 13, at 10:00 am.
Few people living in Nevada today know that Baby Face Nelson, whose given name was Lester Gillis, spent a great deal of time in Nevada. He was avoiding the heat from authorities in the Midwest. In Reno, he was afforded protection from arrest and incarceration because of his connections to Bill Graham and James McKay. Their political and business connections covered almost the entire state.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Chautauqua of Stephen T. Mather by Steve Hale
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 3:33pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2016 - 6:30pm Steve Hale will portray Stephen T. Mather, first director of the National Park Service, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 10, at 6:30 pm.
Stephen Tying Mather distinguished himself as a consummate salesman, including the iconic 20 Mule Team Borax brand, which helped him amass a fortune by the early 20th century. After visiting the new western national parks and meeting John Muir, Mather went on to mold the vision of the new National Park Service and was honored by being appointed its first director in 1916.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Ask Hopeful Henry: Can you give me the scoop on Service Animals?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 7:54amDear Henry,
I am a business owner can you please explain the situation with “Service Dogs,” what is considered a service dog and what do I have to allow in my place of business which is a restaurant. I don’t want to get in trouble with ADA or the Health Department.
Thank you, Bob
Great question Bob!
This is an issue we get calls on all the time. I am going to be answering this question with information directly from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, and Disability Rights Section.
Gunnar, newest Tahoe Douglas Explosive Ordinance Disposal team member
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 8:02pmHere is some news to take a little “paws” with...introducing the newest trainee on the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District team, Gunner. He is a member of the Tahoe Douglas Explosive Ordinance Disposal team and, once he completes his training, will join six other dogs as canine resources for the Northern Nevada Bomb Technicians Task Force.
The other EOD dogs are from UNR-Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department, and three from Reno Airport TSA.
Pet of the Week: Bear
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 11:19pmThis week's Pet of the Week is Bear, a 7-year-old Lab. She needs a home without cats or dogs smaller than her. Bear likes to play with male dogs her own size.
Stop by and visit Bear at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Author Guy Clifton presents Jack Dempsey's Days in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/31/2016 - 12:15pm
Event Date:
August 6, 2016 - 10:00am Author Guy Clifton will speak on his book Dempsey in Nevada in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 6, at 10:00 am.
Many people are surprised to learn that Jack Dempsey once called Nevada home. Dempsey left footprints all over the Silver State that affected the entire sporting arena.
He helped usher in the era known as “The Golden Age of Sport” along with baseball’s Babe Ruth, football’s Red Grange, golf’s Bobby Jones and tennis’ Bill Tilden.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Dogs allowed back in the Upper Truckee Marsh, ban ending
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2016 - 6:07pmThe seasonal dog closure of the Upper Truckee Marsh ends on Sunday, July 31.
Each year, the California Tahoe Conservancy closing the marsh to dogs from May 1 through July 31 to protect the critical breeding habitat for special, threatened, and endangered species.
A Civil War Historic Dressing at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 1:38pm
Event Date:
July 30, 2016 - 10:00am The Battle Born Civil War Reenactors will present their program, “From Bloomers to Bonnets: A Civil War Historic Dressing”, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 30, at 10:00 am.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Beavers of Taylor Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 3:54pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2016 - 8:30pm Sherry Guzzi from Sierra Wildlife Coalition will be presenting “The Beavers of Taylor Creek” at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Friday July 29 at 8:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and admission is a five-dollar donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Astronomy at Taylor Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 3:19pm
Event Date:
July 22, 2016 - 8:30pm Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and the US Forest Service at Taylor Creek Visitor Center for this Friday's Evening Program: Astronomy at Taylor Creek with Fleischmann Planetarium! July 22nd at 8:30 pm at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. This event is open to the public and is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
A Weekend of Dangberg Family History
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 6:00pm
Event Date:
July 24, 2016 - 10:00am The weekend of July 23 and 24 the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park will feature two days of Dangberg family history with a Chautauqua on Fred Dangberg, Jr. and a presentation by his real life grandson Steve “Dink” Achard. Both presentations are free.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
A Weekend of Dangberg Family History
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 5:56pm
Event Date:
July 23, 2016 - 10:00am The weekend of July 23 and 24 the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park will feature two days of Dangberg family history with a Chautauqua on Fred Dangberg, Jr. and a presentation by his real life grandson Steve “Dink” Achard. Both presentations are free.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Chautauqua of Virgil Earp: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral By Larry Ford
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:19pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2016 - 6:30pm Larry Ford will present “Virgil Earp: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 20, at 6:30 pm.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Winged Flight at Night
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 9:50am
Event Date:
July 15, 2016 - 8:30pm Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and NorCal Bats for a LIVE bat presentation. This Friday, July 15, at 8:30 pm. This event is open to the public and is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Come learn about the importance of bats in the ecosystem, such as keeping those pesky mosquitoes populations down. The LIVE bats will be projected onto a large screen so everyone can see there delicate structures. All bats are certified as non-releasable by California Department of Fish & Game and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-injury precludes them from surviving in the wild.
Learn about the best Lake Tahoe hikes at the next Taylor Creek event
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 9:09am
Event Date:
July 8, 2016 - 8:30pm Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and the US Forest Service for the Friday Evening Program Summer series. This Friday July 8, Tracy Salcedo-Chourre, author of Best Easy Day Hikes Lake Tahoe, as she shares her knowledge of the amazing hiking trails around Lake Tahoe. This event will be held at Taylor Creek Visitor Center at 8:30 p.m. and is open to the public. There is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Author Mark McLaughlin to speak on Snowbound in the Sierra at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 4:27pm
Event Date:
July 10, 2016 - 10:00am Author Mark McLaughlin will speak on his book, Snowbound! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday, July 10, at 10:00 am.
Mark McLaughlin’s latest book is not about meteorology, however it is about weather. In his book, McLaughlin focuses on the top ten biggest winters in the Tahoe Sierra based on snowfall measured at Donner Pass since 1879. He will share amazing weather facts and incredible stories of men and women struggling to cope against some of the most powerful storms on Earth.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
"Trains in the Movies" with speaker Jim Clark at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 2:17pm
Event Date:
July 9, 2016 - 10:00am Speaker Jim Clark will present his program, “Trains in the Movies”, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 9, at 10:00 am.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Chautauqua of Three Local Historical Figures
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 1:50pm
Event Date:
July 6, 2016 - 6:30pm Chautauqua performers Dana Blane, Larry Lippmann and Mike Trute will portray local historical figures Donner Party survivor “Patty Reed”, Stagecoach driver “Hank Monk” and U.S. Marshall “Warren Wasson” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 pm.
Patty Reed was 8 years old when her family joined the movement west to settle in California. As survivors of the ill-fated 1846 Donner Party, the tremendous hardships they endured left the family destitute. The little doll Patty hid in her clothing survives until this day.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
USFS asks public to stay safe during the Fourth of July holiday at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 6:10pmThe Fourth of July holiday period is the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. For those visiting during the holiday and attending one of the firework displays over the lake, expect extremely crowded conditions and excess traffic. Because of the Basin’s high elevation, expect intense sunlight during the day and much lower temperatures at night. Bring sunscreen, a jacket, and carry a flashlight. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
Early morning fire at South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 11:20am5:30 p.m. update 6/27: A call went into South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue at 6:47 a.m. Monday, June 27 of a home on fire on Kubel Avenue. When personnel arrived, they saw flames from the roof and shed at the rear of the property.
Hopeful Henry: How much exercise should my dog get?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 7:35pmHenry,
I frequently see young men riding skateboards or bicycles with small dogs running along beside them. How much strenuous exercise is good for little dogs and how can the dog owner know when he is pushing the dog too hard? Dogs will run really hard to stay up with their owner. How much is too much?
Signed,
Concerned dog lover
Great question Concerned Dog Lover!
Pet of the Week: Zeck
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 7:03pmThis week's Pet of the Week is Zeck, a seven-year-old pitbull. He is a good boy who is very well behaved, gets along with other dogs and kids!
Visit Zeck at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Update on recent pets of the week: Gig the Cockatiel found her forever home as did Chico!
Large 4th of July parade expected in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/16/2016 - 10:13pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe will be hosting this year's 4th of July parade, and a large turnout is expected for both the parade and the post-celebration activities at the American Legion.
Community members, clubs, groups are all signing up to take part in the parade on Monday, July 4, starting at 10:00 a.m. So far, there are 50 entries and 150 walkers participating.
The route goes from the Crossing at the "Y" to Al Tahoe Blvd, at the Rite-Aid parking lot so travelers can expect travel delays on the road during the duration of the parade.
Chautauqua of Mark Twain by McAvoy Layne
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 5:00pmEvent Date:
June 22, 2016 - 6:30pm
Mark Twain will share how, as Samuel Clemens, he traveled from the Mississippi River to Nevada Territory and why he came west. He will describe what he saw when he got here in 1861, and if he really took his pen name "Mark Twain" while living in Nevada. This lighthearted, humorous, yet rigorously researched Chautauqua presentation examines Nevada through the eyes of one of America’s greatest literary figures. Offering fresh insight into the much loved writer, this presentation is intended to motivate the reading of good books and inspire the pursuit of creative writing.