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Ruffwear Doggone Van Tour in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
September 14, 2013 (All day)

From September 5 – 15th the Ruffwear pack will be on the road visiting fans and retailers in California and Nevada as well as stopping at the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar Beach to benefit the Helen Woodward Animal Center.

If you see the Ruffwear van, swing by and say hi or better yet, snap a shot of you or your dog photo bombing the van, share and tag #DogGoneRoadTrip on Instagram and we’ll reward our favorites with some nice schwag.

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Geotourism Expo Showcases Tahoe Treasures This Weekend

Geotours of the Lake Tahoe basin will highlight environmentally friendly activities during the Tahoe Geotourism Expo held September 7 - 8, 2013. Participants can 17 different tours including an Upper Truckee River kayak tour, an Al Tahoe Heritage Walk, a Tahoe Photo Tour and Wild Mustangs in the Meadow. For more information, click on the tour title below.

Saturday, September 7

Birds of the Wetland -Free 3 hour guided tour of the Upper Truckee marsh.

Labor Day weekend fishing report for Northern California and Sierra

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in the Sierra, Northern California and Nevada. This report is for the week of Aug. 28 through Labor Day. Don't forget, California's second free day of fishing without a license will be Saturday, Sept. 7.

Ski season winter pass option features three Lake Tahoe resorts

With less than 100 days until the beginning of the 2013-2014 Lake Tahoe ski and ride season, now is the time to purchase the best-valued season pass to Tahoe’s three premier mountain destinations, Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar.

The Tahoe Local and Tahoe Value Passes offer access to more than 263 trails, 14 terrain parks and 10,270 acres all on one pass; but the current season pass prices are only guaranteed through September 2, 2013.

Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of August 1-6

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Aug. 1-6.

Live at Lakeview: Free Summer Concert Series Featuring Vokab Kompany

Event Date: 
July 25, 2013 - 4:30pm

FREE music on the beach July 25 with the electronic funk stylings of Vokab Kompany. Live at Lakeview features local vendors, food vendors, a beer garden, FREE bike valet, and great vibes! Parking is limited; with off-site locations available at the SLT Recreation Center (1601 Rufus Allen Blvd.) Bike or hike! Thursdays from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Fish without a license on the Nevada side Saturday, June 8

Here’s an advance notice of something very special in the outdoor world that will occur in just a few days: Draw a great big red circle around the date of Saturday, June 8 on your calendar and then plan to have a fun-filled day in the Great Outdoors.

June 8 is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day for the year 2013. On that day, you can fish anywhere you want, and not need a Nevada fishing license or a Nevada Trout Stamp or a Nevada Second Rod Stamp.

Memorial Day weekend fishing report for Northern California and Sierra

Here is the Memorial Day weekend fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 22-28. Pack plenty of sunscreen, fill your cooler full of cold beverages and enjoy the long holiday weekend.

Nutrition and exercise is subject of lecture at Lake Tahoe Environmental Center

Event Date: 
March 5, 2013 - 6:00pm

How often do you stop and reflect about your eating regimes? Do they foster your athletic goals? Are you ready to mix up your routine in activity and nutrition?

Join Registered Dietitian Jill Whisler and Exercise Physiologist Wendy Buchanan for the top 10 nutrition and exercise tips for peak performance and health at 6 p.m. March 5 at the UC Davis Lake Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nev. The cost $5 donation suggested and a no-host bar is open at 5:30 p.m.

Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival arrives Feb. 8-10

Event Date: 
February 8, 2013 (All day)

Alpenglow Sports has teamed up with Tahoe Cross Country to present the first-ever Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10. All events are free, open to the public and take place at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City, California. A full schedule of events is available at www.tahoenordicfestival.com.

TERC hosts classrooms for field trips

Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School teacher Bob Comlossy takes his fifth-grade class up Mt. Tallac every year on both a real and a virtual hike to apply the lessons they'd learned in the...

Half Dome cables will remain, hikers still limited

FRESNO, Calif. - The hike up the granite monolith Half Dome in Yosemite National Park is one of the most iconic in the nationwide system, but on Friday officials announced approval of a plan tha...

Study finds nature nurtures creativity when unplugged in the backcountry

Backpackers scored 50 percent better on a creativity test after spending four days in nature disconnected from electronic devices, according to a study by psychologists from the University of Utah and University of Kansas.

Snowshoer hospitalized following 400-foot slide

A Portland, Ore. man was hospitalized with severe leg injuries Saturday after sliding about 400 feet during a snowshoe hike of Mount Tallac.

Q & A with award-winning author and LTCC teacher Suzanne Roberts

Author Suzanne Roberts set out along a month-long trip through the Sierra Nevada in 1993 with two other women. Almost 20 years later, Roberts published the story of that hike in her book, "Almos...

Sierra-at-Tahoe to open Thanksgiving

UPDATE 411PM: Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will open for the 2012-13 season on Thursday, November 22, 2012, offering Easy Rider Express lift, Rock Garden lift, and three surface lifts, giving guests access to four trails including, Broadway, Easy Street, Echo, and Lower Sleighride. Building on the reputation as one of the nation’s top terrain park resorts, Sierra Resort™ will offer a small to medium jib park on Broadway consisting of multiple features including new boxes and rails, giving eager guests a chance to get their park legs back underneath them.

Recommendations Regarding 'Economic Revitalization' for South Shore Lake Tahoe

After attending the State of the South Shore Economy Public Forum held on October 23rd, 2012 I was inspired to draft a response to the questions about economic revitalization that were asked at the meeting. I feel like our group had many salient ideas that were not properly represented. Also, I have noticed that people are quick to offer ideas like “reduce unemployment”, “beautify the city”, and “improve recreation”, but they are typically unable to offer suggestions on how to make those ideas a reality.

El Dorado County Search and Rescue deployed to 11 calls throughout Lake Tahoe and Sierra

It has been a very busy week for the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit. Numerous backcountry visitors were caught off guard with the arrival of this weekend’s inclement weather.
Approximately 60 SAR volunteers along with four Sheriff’s deputies responded to 11 different deployments between Friday and Wednesday. Nine of the SAR events were within the borders of El Dorado County while two were in Alpine County.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Oct. 17-24

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 17-24.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report for Oct. 10-17

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 10-17.

Lake of the Sky Outfitters Movie Night

Event Date: 
October 25, 2012 - 7:00pm

Lake of the Sky Outfitters in South Lake Tahoe will be showing the documentary "Six Million Step: An Inward Journey on the Pacific Crest Trail." This is a great movie about what it takes to hike the 2650 miles from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail. Join us for the film,light refreshments,and a free raffle.
Please call to reserve your seat at (530) 541-1027.

Location

Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
United States
38° 54' 45.09" N, 120° 0' 14.5728" W

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for community support of annual fundraiser

Habitat for Humanity, El Dorado County Chapter and St. Joseph Community Land Trust held a partnership fundraiser Hike for Housing" on Sept. 15 at Spooner Lake and would like to thank Nevada Stat...

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 10

Here is this week's fall fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 4-10.

Opinion: Hike for Housing organizers say thanks

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 2

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.

Field Poll: Voter support for Brown tax hike dips

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown's November tax increase initiative has only slim support with likely California voters, with just 51 percent backing it and 38 percent opposed, according ...

5% hike at CSU likely if Prop. 30 fails

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Sept. 19-25

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of September 19-25.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:

Hike for Housing Fundraiser

El Dorado County Habitat for Humanity & St. Joseph Community Land Trust will hold its annual Hike for Housing Fundraiser, 9am-3pm Spooner Lake on Sept. 15. The Hike for Housing event raises funds for affordable housing locally. Bring the family and enjoy a leisurely stroll (2 miles) around Spooner Lake or hike all the way to Marlette Lake (moderate hike). Pre-register by 9/10/12 for $15/pp or $25/per family. Day of the event registration is also available @ $20/pp or $30/per family. Carpooling is recommended. $8 for Nevada license plates, $10 all others for parking. Raffle items.

Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 12-19

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 12-19.

Sierra Resort at Lake Tahoe previews 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season

At Lake Tahoe, football is underway, the colors are starting to change, the days are getting shorter, and the smell of fireplaces are starting to fill the evening air.

TRTA hike in Van Sickle park

Scenic, guided hike along Tahoe Rim Trail

Hike at Spooner raises funds for affordable housing

Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Sept. 5-11

Here is this week's fishing report for Northern California, Nevada, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra-area rivers, lakes and streams. Fall colors are around the corner for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe region. Enjoy the fishing while the weather is still good and don't forget to pack your sunscreen and fishing license. This report is for the week of Sept. 5-11.

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:

Tahoe Expo 2012 Exhibits New Geotourism Model for Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
September 8, 2012 (All day)

The 2012 Tahoe Expo, taking place this September 8th-9th, is a geotourism showcase of fun, educational, and sustainable adventures around all 72 miles of Lake Tahoe, American’s biggest alpine lake, as well as nearby Truckee and Reno.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Aug. 29

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of August 29 to Sept. 4.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.

Memories of the Nevada 10-In-10 challenge

The newspaper headline on page one on Aug. 15, 2002 said it all:
“They made it!”
Yes, they did! And, they did it in record-setting style.
Four athletes, who are personal friends of Elaine and I, completed 10 very physically and mentally-demanding challenges in a period of 10 grueling days, way back in 2002.
I know because we were there for each and every one of those 10 memorable days that resulted in the very first Nevada 10-in-10 Challenge going into the Nevada record book.
Those four were Karl Horeis, Jeremy Evans, Rick Gunn and K. M. Cannon.

Adventurers look to Desolation Wilderness to raise money for humanitarian projects

Lake Tahoe training partners and friends Dusty Wunderlich, Scott Parlett and Brandon Caskey enjoy the challenge of pushing themselves in the great outdoors and have decided to take on a big feat as ambassadors to raise money for grass roots humanitarians projects through Lake Tahoe-based Growing WorldWide Opportunity Foundation.

Outdoors with Don Q: Head to the Sierra for fun, fish and to stay cool

It’s that time of the year again. This is my annual reminder that if you’re someone like me, summer’s sweltering heat is not much fun. I do not like the summer months.
I am an outdoors person who dearly loves the cold, frost, ice and snow of winter, and I absolutely and totally wilt at this time of the year.
I am miserable and grouchy during hot weather months, especially August.
To be honest, I dislike the weather anytime it gets past 80-85 degrees.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for August 8-14

Fishing spots in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and Nevada will be the place to be this week as temperatures will send thousands of anglers to dozens of rivers, lakes and streams in the region. Here is the latest fishing report for the week of August 8-14. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen and don't forget your fishing license.

Marmots steal the show, but nothing from my backpack

PACIFIC COAST TRAIL - The Carson Pass to Echo Summit hike is best known for wildflowers, but I was most captivated by yellow-bellied marmots.Larger, pudgier versions of a prairie dog, the three ...

Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 1-7

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for Aug. 1-7.

Proposed Lake Tahoe regulations raises environmental concerns

The agency that oversees Lake Tahoe is reworking its regional plan. It's the first big overhaul since 1987, and the initial draft has raised concerns about how much and where commercial development will be allowed.
Alex Leff, with the conservation organization Friends of the West Shore, says the main draft plan would allow significant commercial development on recreational land, which makes up 22 percent of Lake Tahoe's Basin.

Don Q's California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 25-31

Warm weather and cool fishing is expected this week along the many lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for the week of July 25. As always, pack plenty of sunscreen, abide all regulations and have your fishing license with you.

Letter to the Editor: Sierra Recon

Editor, Today I ran the Sierra Recon race and entered the green trail the beginners course. I run a different race about every 6 weeks ranging from mud and trail runs to half marathons with all different types of terrain.  Today I witnessed a man die on the course. He suffered a head wound and had a seizure and finally stopped breathing.  It took over 10 minutes to get medial personnel to assist, leaving competitors to administer CPR.

July Monthly Message from South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier: Go Jump In The Lake

There are so many real issues we face as a city and significant problems we must solve. But not today!
Today, this week, this month, this season is all about the fun. It’s summer in Tahoe and the weather is glorious.
Take off your shoes and run in the sand. See how far you can walk out into the lake before your feet tingle with the cold. Grab your beach chair and a book. Ride a jet ski or a mountain bike. Hike a forested trail the ends in an amazing vista. Find a hidden waterfall or cove. Watch nature unfold in all its glory.

New California budget crafted to influence voters

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic lawmakers have long warned of dire consequences if California voters reject a proposed tax hike on the November ballot. In adopting a $91.3...

Series of Alpine lakes all within an hour’s hike

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