motorized vehicles
Over Snow Vehicle restrictions in place in Hope Valley/Red Lake area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 9:31pm
Seasonal restrictions are now in place for over snow vehicles (OSV) in areas inside the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest including Hope Valley and Red Lake.
Prohibitions are detailed on the attached maps and include bans on traveling on and off forest development roads and trails.
(Web page for Red Lake order and Map HERE)
(Web page for Hope Valley order and Map HERE)
Guide to the Tahoe East Shore Trail - Know before you go
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 1:43pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Even before the first line was drawn on a map in 1988, residents and visitors of North Lake Tahoe have been dreaming of a trail that provides a safer alternative for cyclists and beachgoers near the scenic East Shore of Lake Tahoe. Through the work of 13 partners, the impossible is now a reality with the opening of the new Tahoe East Shore Trail. The opportunity now exists to safely explore a wide range of activities along the East Shore, whether walking, riding, or rolling. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
Education key to user safety on e-scooters in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 7:13pm
You can't miss them. A person buzzing down the road or bike path on a lime green electric scooter, courtesy of the newest and hottest trend, scooter sharing. In South Lake Tahoe, Lime Bike introduced the scooters a few weeks ago, and since then the popularity has increased daily.
One thing every user has is a huge smile on their face. One thing most riders don't have is a helmet and knowledge of electric scooter laws.
According to the LimeBike website, their scooters, Lime-S, are custom designed by
Truckee "Secret Garden" open for tours after public gains access
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 7:35pm
Truckee has it's own "Secret Garden," a lush valley full of rare carnivorous plants and threatened bird species that has been preserved and kept from the public for more than 100 years.
The Truckee Donner Land Trust and Nature Conservancy partnered together and bought over 1,200 acres in the Lower Carpenter Valley for $10.3 million, 600 acres that is so sensitive that initially the only access with be through guided tours. 637 acres were purchased last year and treat hikers and mountain bikers to Crabtree Canyon. The final 80-acre parcel is under contract for purchase by the partners.
Over $200,000 in Grants Available for Motorized Recreational Trail Projects in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/21/2013 - 9:39pm
The Nevada Division of State Parks has approximately $214,000 in grant funds available for motorized recreational trails projects. These funds from the Recreational Trails Program of the Federal Highway Administration are for motorized projects only. Applications are due Friday, January 31, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.
Federal, state, city and county governments, special governmental districts, trail organizations and private individuals are potentially eligible for the grants.
Ecological Restoration is key priority for Northern California forests
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:05am
By John Heil
California’s landscapes are under siege from a host of threats. Catastrophic wildfire, climate change, invasive species and increasing human population put these delicate ecosystems at risk. The U.S. Forest Service has recognized and battled these threats for decades, but recently the agency recognized the need for a more focused approach on Ecological Restoration as the primary goal for all land management actions.
