nevada beach
Climb Out of the Darkness® event in South Lake Tahoe July 9
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 5:39pm
Event Date:
July 9, 2017 - 9:00am
Climb Out of the Darkness® is the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders is holding a regional event in South Lake Tahoe. All moms, dads, families and friends are invited to participate on Sunday, July 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Nevada Beach.
Fences going into water along Lake Tahoe shoreline removed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 9:56pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nevada - With the water level rising in Lake Tahoe, new issues have surfaced with the placement of fences at three parcels on the Nevada side that have extended into the lake. During recent drought years, the fences didn't touch water.
One fence was located at the new Tahoe Beach Club in Stateline, another at a private home just north of Cave Rock, and the third at a home in the Elks Point Country Club in Zephyr Cove.
Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue beach cleanups
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 4:41pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2017 - 8:30am After Tahoe's July Fourth festivities, our beaches are thrashed with trash, which can hurt wildlife and lake clarity. Each year, hundreds of Tahoe residents and visitors turn out for our largest cleanup of the year to remove litter from our beaches. Help Keep Tahoe Blue by joining a beach cleanup site!
Cleanup sites include:
• Commons Beach (Tahoe City)
• Kings Beach
• Kiva Beach
• Nevada Beach
• Regan Beach
We will provide cleanup materials, refreshments and raffle prizes. Please bring your reusable water bottle, friends and cleanup gloves if you have them!
Location
Various Locations, Lake Tahoe Basin
United States
See map: Google Maps
Some USFS campgrounds in Lake Tahoe opening May 12
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 3:10pm
Snow is preventing some Lake Tahoe West Shore campgrounds from opening, but others are ready to go beginning May 12, 2017.
The West Shore campgrounds still have a large amount of snow at lake level which is causing the delay in their opening. Meeks Bay Campground will open on May 19, and Kaspian and William Kent campgrounds will open on June 2.
Fallen Leaf Campground will open May 12, but some sites will be closed due to wet conditions.
Here is a list of USFS facilities and projected open and close dates:
64 Acres Beach - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access)
USFS announces Lake Tahoe recreational facilities opening dates
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 10:15pm
Weather and snow conditions permitting, Lake Tahoe recreational facilities will soon be open! The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) announced today they will begin opening some spots in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on April 15, 2017. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center opens May 19 and will be staffed weekends only until Memorial Day weekend. The Tallac Historic Site parking area opens May 1 and will be staffed beginning Saturday, May 27.
New reservation system for South Lake Tahoe's Campground by the Lake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 6:57pm
Many who have camped in South Lake Tahoe at the City owned Campground by the Lake have said they love the campground, but hate the reservation system.
That experience is about to change and duties of reservations, and cancellations, will soon be handled by Reserve America. This nationwide company handles reservations for 289 federal properties, 42 state, 23 county and 23 private campgrounds according to their website.
USFS announces Lake Tahoe recreational facilities closure dates
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 3:11pm
Recreational facilities managed and owned by the U.S. Forest Service around the lake are starting their seasonal closures.
These winter closures apply to many Forest Service recreation sites including beaches, campgrounds, and picnic areas, which traditionally close in mid-October. Forest roads close around mid-November for soil protection and public safety.
More wasps than normal around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 8:26pm
Lake Tahoe visitors may notice wasps hovering around and experts say they're seeing more this year, than usual.
"It seems like it's the worst year that they've had up here in quite a few," says Doug Howard, Operations Manager for Tahoe Recreation, "It's been pretty much all over the basin, you know. I have six campgrounds that I run around here and everybody is having the same problem with the bees."
"There have been some reports of some people that have gotten stung up to 50 times and ended up in the hospital," says Howard, "but those are the very rare cases."
Labor Day fireworks show on South Shore Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 6:39pm
Event Date:
September 4, 2016 - 8:30pm
In celebration of the end of summer in South Lake Tahoe, the annual pyrotechnic extravaganza will explode over the lake at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 4.
The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490.
Fireworks will be visible from many viewing areas around the South Show, but here are some of the sweet spots to get a front row seat:
Man attemps swim across Lake Tahoe for charity
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2016 - 9:15pm
It had been months of planning and training for former South Lake Tahoe resident Ric Llewellyn as he prepared to swim across the Lake Tahoe in an effort to raise money for a charity close to his heart.
On Wednesday, August 24, all of the preparation was put to test for the endurance athlete as he entered the 68 degree water at Emerald Bay for the 8.5 mile swim across the lake.
Endurance athlete to swim Lake Tahoe for charity
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 10:03pm
Event Date:
August 24, 2016 - 6:30am Former South Lake Tahoe resident and endurance athlete, Ric Llewellyn, has planned a Lake Tahoe swim from Emerald Bay to Nevada Beach on August 24, all in the name of charity. He wants to raise awareness and financial support for Finding HUP, a charitable foundation serving athletes with spinal cord injuries.
Location
The beach at Vikingsholm, Emerald Bay
United States
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.
Annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue beach cleanups
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 1:51pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2016 - 8:30am After the July 4th festivities, our beaches are thrashed with trash. This trash can hurt wildlife and lake clarity. Be a part of the solution and help us this day to keep our beaches clean.
Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe and clean a beach. They will provide refreshments, cleanup bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Please bring your reusable water bottle, gloves if you have them, sunscreen, your friends and family, and a smile!
Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket for great prizes from Keep Tahoe Blue and our partners.
Join us at one of the following sites:
Three rescued from Lake Tahoe near Nevada Beach
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 8:37pm
Three men were plucked from Lake Tahoe on Monday afternoon after they crashed their jet ski near Nevada Beach. The teen and men, ages 13-31, were in the water for about 25 minutes and were all nearly hypothermic when rescued.
At 1:30 p.m., the crew of the newly launched Marine 7 of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was on routine patrol when they noticed a jet ski stopped about 1/8 of a mile off shore. They heard a shout for help as the approached the jet ski.
After crashing the jet ski, the riders lost its key.
Dedication of latest phase of Lake Tahoe Bikeway
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 6:53pm
Another section of what is becoming the premier bikeway circling Lake Tahoe was dedicated in a ceremony behind Lakeside Inn on Wednesday. This new shared-use trail connects to Rabe Meadow with access to Nevada Beach and Round Hill Pines Resort.
"The TTD (Tahoe Transportation District) is pleased to have been part of this project," said Carl Hasty, District Manager of TTD. "Bike trails are thought of as a 'nice to do' project in many areas, but in Lake Tahoe they are important."
Nevada Beach opening two weeks ahead of schedule
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 1:31pm
Nevada Beach Campground will open two weeks earlier than scheduled, the U.S. Forest Service announced Friday. The campground and day-use area will open this Saturday, April 30, 2016. Campsites will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the reservation system is up and running.
For more information about Nevada Beach, visit http://www.recreation.gov/camping/nevada-beach-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71530.
Forest Service to start opening Tahoe recreational facilities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 2:02pm
The opening dates for recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin have been announced, with the first ones set to e ready April 30, 2016.
Kiva Picnic area, Baldwin and Nevada beaches, Big Meadow trailhead, the McKinney Rubicon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area and Sawmill Pond, Eagle Falls, Chimney Beach and Secret Harbor parking areas will open April 30, 2016.
The Tallac Historic Site opens April 30, 2016, and will be staffed beginning Saturday, May 21, 2016 for Memorial Day weekend.
The Sandpit OHV area opens May 10, 2016.
Lake Tahoe concert and event schedule for September
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 10:15pm
Events include Sample the Sierra, The Sternwheeler Races, The +Ironman Triathlon in Lake Tahoe, The Reebook Spartan World championships, +TrailsAndVistas concert and hiking experience, and Oktoberfest 2015.
Notable Concerts
Skid Row and Sammy Hagar #LaborDay weekend in #LakeTahoe, plus Eric Burdon and the Animals, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Andre Nikatina and Rappin 4Tay with The iinTerCepTerz and DeeDay the Scorpion, plus two big festivals in the area:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2015 - 4:15pm
El 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.
8/23
5:17 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise Violation - Cold Creek Ct - REPORT DOCUMENTS THE RESPONSE TO A VHR REGARDING A NOISE COMPLAINT.
Keep Tahoe Blue Labor Day beach cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 10:44am
Event Date:
September 7, 2015 - 8:30am Sep 7, 2015, 8:30 am - 12 pm
Nevada Beach
South Shore
Help us Keep Tahoe Blue and take care of the beaches after the popular holiday weekend. We provide cleanup materials, refreshments, and raffle prizes. Bring your reusable water bottle and friends.
RSVP at keeptahoeblue.org/rsvp
For questions or more information, email events@keeptahoeblue.org or call 530.541.5388.
Location
Nevada Beach
United States
See map: Google Maps
Wrap up of South Lake Tahoe holiday rules about fire, alcohol and fireworks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 8:20am
It may seem like lyrics from the Five Man Electrical Band: Sign, sign, everywhere a sign; Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind' Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign?
Everyone wants to enjoy the South Lake Tahoe area on the 4th of July holiday weekend. In order to keep everyone safe there are rules and regulations in place to do so.
1. Portable Charcoal Grills Prohibited on All Forest Service Beaches. You can use the limited number of Forest Service provided grills.
2. Campfires are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest.
New fire restrictions in place for Lake Tahoe recreation areas and campgrounds
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2015 - 7:56pm
With illegal and unattended campfires the cause of over 90% of wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin, new fire restrictions go into place on July 1, 2015. Campfires and charcoal barbecues will be restricted to designated recreation sites, and other fire-related activities are prohibited until the end of fire season.
“Increased fire danger due to the ongoing drought combined with warmer and dryer weather is a big concern for the basin," said U.S. Forest Service fire management officer, Kit Bailey. "Fire restrictions help reduce the possibility of human caused fires.”
Annual Keep Tahoe Red, White, and Blue Beach Cleanups
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 4:55pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2015 - 8:30am After the July 4th festivities, our beaches are thrashed with trash. This trash can hurt wildlife and lake clarity. Be a part of the solution and help us this day to keep our beaches clean.
We will provide refreshments, cleanup bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Please bring your reusable water bottle, gloves if you have them, sunscreen, your friends and family, and a smile!
Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket for great prizes from Keep Tahoe Blue and our partners.
Join us at one of the following sites:
Kiva/Tallac Historic Site - South Shore Sponsored by BakPocket Products
Project Baseline: Lake Tahoe - Why New Millennium Divers became Citizen Scientists
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 4:09pm
Let us start with a common interactive scenario for Lake Tahoe:
40 years ago a family came to Lake Tahoe, walked to the water’s edge of a very full lake (on that day in 1975, Tahoe’s surface elevation was at 6228 feet), and said, “What a beautiful lake! Look how clear it is!” and they spent the rest of their vacation not knowing the environmental direction that Tahoe was heading.
Mild Weather allows Lake Tahoe recreation spots to open early
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 7:25pm
Beaches, parks, trailheads, campgrounds and popular Lake Tahoe viewing areas will start opening on April 1 for the 2015 season, almost two months ahead of schedule.
A mild winter has allowed the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) to start opening the popular areas but they won't be fully opened since they won't be fully staffed until closer to summer.
What to do in Lake Tahoe When There Isn't Much Snow? Bike or Hike at Rabe Meadow
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/24/2015 - 9:46pm
The following originally ran in South Tahoe Now on January 21, 2014 as part of a series of stories about winter activities when there isn't much snow:
Since there is a lack of snow through the Sierra Nevada, visitors and locals in the Lake Tahoe basin are enjoying things that are normally reserved for the summer months.
South Lake Tahoe's Forest Service facilities start to close for the season
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 10:17pm
It's that time of year when recreation areas start to closed down for the season.
Nevada Beach, Fallen Leaf, Bayview, Meeks Bay, and Kaspian campgrounds, and Nevada, Pope, Baldwin, Meeks Bay, William Kent, and Kaspian beaches all closed for the season on Monday, October 13. The Tallac Historic Site closed at the end of September.
Camp Richardson and Zephyr Cove resorts remain open year-round.
The Taylor Creek Visitor Center will remain open on weekends through the end of October.
The Tahoe Fund raises $750,000 in donations to start Incline Village to Sand Harbor Bike Path
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/14/2014 - 9:14pm
The Lake Tahoe Bikeway which will one day go around the lake got one step closer with the news that funding is now in place for a scenic section on the North Shore. The Incline Village to Sand Harbor bike path will be started next spring due to garnering enough donations from private investors.
The Tahoe Fund announced they have received $750,000 in donations that will trigger more than 12 million dollars in public funds from federal, state and local governments.
Volunteers Remove 2,260 Pounds of Trash From Six Lake Tahoe Beaches
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 4:00pm
Thousands flocked to Lake Tahoe beaches for the 4th of July and left behind thousands of pounds of trash. Several groups have been participating in the Adopt a Beach cleanup program that is getting volunteers out to clean up the mess, both trash and fireworks debris.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe had over 120 volunteers participate in their annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Beach Cleanup. They cleaned at Commons Beach in Tahoe City, Nevada Beach and Zephyr Shoals on the East Shore, and Kiva, Regan and El Dorado beaches on the South Shore for a total of about 3 miles of shoreline.
Nevada Side of South Lake Tahoe Sees Orderly Crowds, Early Morning Stabbing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/05/2014 - 5:36pm
Overall, the 4th of July was busy but things went pretty well according to Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini. "A lot of people enjoyed the 4th in Lake Tahoe," he said. "We scheduled a lot of deputies to handle the extra crowds and didn't see a lot of problems. We managed well and were prepared."
Nevada Beach has been an alcohol free beach for the holiday since the 1990s which is something Sheriff Pierini said needed to be done. "Having that ordinance made a big difference," he said.
Volunteers Invited to Clean Up Tahoe Beaches on July 5
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 3:54pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2014 - 9:00am The League to Save Lake Tahoe will host its annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Beach Cleanups at five locations throughout Lake Tahoe on July 5. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to join the effort from Tahoe City to Nevada Beach and South Shore.
Forest Service and South Lake Tahoe Police Urge Safety for 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 12:13am
The busy 4th of July holiday is just a week away, and with Lake Tahoe's increased crowds, excess traffic, fireworks and dry conditions, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are asking everyone to use caution.
New Bike Trail in South Lake Tahoe Dedicated on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/19/2014 - 11:59pm
The second segment of the Stateline to Stateline Bikeway was dedicated during a ceremony on Thursday. The 1.2-mile shared-use bike path connects Elks Point with Round hill Pines on the Nevada side.
This new stretch adds to the existing path for a total of 2.2 miles and provides access to Rabe Meadow with Nevada Beach and Round Hill Pines Resort.
You Can Adopt a Beach in Lake Tahoe!
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 10:28pm
Looking for an enjoyable way to contribute to the Lake Tahoe community, either as a local or as a visitor?
Adopt-a-Beach is one of the nicest and easiest ways to protect this valuable and beautiful treasure and they're looking for several volunteers to help this summer. This program is sponsored by the City of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority, U.S. Forest Service, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and South Tahoe Refuse.
Dedication for Latest Phase of Stateline to Stateline Bike Path
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/08/2014 - 8:18pm
Event Date:
June 19, 2014 - 12:00pm
The official dedication of South Lake Tahoe's 1.2-mile shared-use bike path that connects Elks Point and Round Hill Pines and provides access to Rabe Meadow with Nevada Beach and Round Hill Pines Resort will be held on Thursday, June 19 at 12 p.m.
The second segment of the Stateline-to-Stateline Bikeway, South Shore Demonstration Project adds to the existing path for a total of 2.2 miles. Meanwhile, the North Demonstration Project is expected to begin construction in 2015 and the first phase will connect Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park.
South Lake Tahoe Beaches and Parks Begin to Open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 11:35am
The temperatures are rising in South Lake Tahoe and residents and visitors are spending more time outdoors.
The U.S. Forest Service announced Monday that they will be opening recreation areas early. Last year's warm temperatures in April and May brought out people who wanted to enjoy the parks and beaches, only to find them still closed.
Here is a list of opening dates:
Inspiration Point, Logan Shoals, Chimney Beach, and Secret Harbor are opening on April 21.
Sawmill Pond and the Sandpit OHV areas open May 1.
Baldwin Beach and Nevada Beach and Campground open May 9.
TRYP Professional Development Workshop: Retirement Planning
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/07/2014 - 8:24pm
Event Date:
April 16, 2014 - 5:30pm Retirement?!? What young person even wants to hear the word, much less think about putting away money for it?
But guess what? Any job you get today is very unlikely to have a pension, and many don't even come with benefits anymore like 401k's or other savings plans. So that means you're on your own when it comes time to stop working.
Location
New York Life Insurance
408 Dorla Ct. Round Hill, NV 89448
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lakeside Inn and Casino Returns Cattle Grazing to Historic Lake Shore Meadow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/31/2014 - 3:12pm
April 1, 2014 (Stateline, Nev.) -- Lakeside Inn and Casino announced the United States Forest Service would be processing a permit for livestock grazing in Rabe Meadow, land adjacent to the hotel/casino for the purpose of raising prime Angus beef for Brazilian Barbecue at its Latin Soul restaurant. Rabe Meadow has historically supported cattle grazing during summer periods on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
What to do in Lake Tahoe When There Isn't Much Snow? Bike or Hike at Rabe Meadow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 12:19pm
Since there is a lack of snow through the Sierra Nevada, visitors and locals in the Lake Tahoe basin are enjoying things that are normally reserved for the summer months.
Lake Tahoe Tourism Officials Denounce Fireworks Lawsuit
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/15/2014 - 2:09pm
With Tahoe South’s two annual fireworks celebrations meeting all state and federal standards throughout their 30-year history, area tourism officials strongly denounced a lawsuit that could threaten the annual July Fourth and Labor Day events as totally unnecessary.
In November, Joseph and Joan Truxler, of Zephyr Cove, Nev., filed a federal lawsuit against the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and Pyro Spectaculars North alleging the twice-annual fireworks shows violated the Clean Water Act.
Douglas County authorities report few problems with Lake Tahoe July 4 revelers; 24 arrests countywide
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 12:00pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reports the 2013, 4th of July celebration in Douglas County and around Lake Tahoe went well.
The celebratory crowds in the Stateline, Round Hill and Zephyr Cove areas of Lake Tahoe were large and with exception of a few altercations in the downtown Casino Core area, Nevada Beach and Zephyr Cove Beach, the crowd was relatively well behaved. Motorists were cooperative with the road closures and traffic control required for the fireworks display.
July 4 Fireworks over Lake Tahoe: Best views and how to take really cool photographs
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/28/2013 - 9:14am
As Lake Tahoe prepares for its premiere eye-candy fireworks extravaganza over the sky Thursday night, Jack Durst at the website Fabulous Lake Tahoe offers these great tips in the video below on how to effectively take Fourth of July fireworks photographs and video.
U.S. Forest Service: Be mindful of safety, environment and fire when at Lake Tahoe for the July 4 holiday
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 2:22pmHeaded to Lake Tahoe for the Independence Day holiday? The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit asks residents and visitors to help protect public safety and the environment, and keep wildfire prevention in mind while celebrating.
Possession of fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin and campfires are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest. For those planning to barbecue on the beach, the Forest Service requires the use of portable gas stoves.
New bicycle path part of plan to connect all of Lake Tahoe with trails
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 4:58pm
A one-mile section of new multi-use path at Stateline, Nev., near the South Shore casinos, was unveiled to the public Thursday, June 20, 2013, marking the beginning of what will eventually become a system of trails that circumnavigates the lake.
Nevada begins bike trail to connect around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 8:38amCrews have completed the first mile of a bike path on the Nevada-side of Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe Transportation district ultimately plans to create a bike trail that circles the lake.
The first mile of bike trail on the Nevada-side of the lake stretches from Stateline on the south shore north toward Nevada beach. Carl Hasty with the Tahoe Transportation District says a recent $12,000 check from the non-profit Tahoe Fund will go toward completing another mile next summer.
Some Forest Service facilities around Lake Tahoe will close for the season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 4:10pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit annual closure of recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin has begun. Campgrounds and day-use areas traditionally close around mid-October. While forest roads typically close around mid-November, you may consult the Motor Vehicle Use Map for specific dates by going here. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center will remain open through October.
South Lake Tahoe Police and Douglas County Sheriff's Office Report on July 4 crimes
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 11:36amWith the South Shore swelling by more than 100,000 people, authorities remained busy over the Independence Day holiday with a number of calls on both sides of the state line. South Lake Tahoe Police Department Lt. David Stevenson reports the following:
Sunny skies and warm weather at Lake Tahoe expected through July 4 and into the weekend
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 5:23am
Sunny skies and warm weather are in store for Lake Tahoe through the July 4 holiday and well into the weekend, according to the latest from the National Weather Service in Reno.
Here's the forecast:
Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Worldwide Recognition for Lake Tahoe South's Lights on the Lake Firework Display
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 2:07pmLake Tahoe South's famed "Lights on the Lake" Fourth of July, an eye and sky candy extravaganza over Lake Tahoe continues to generate international buzz, with the latest accolades coming from The Discovery Channel and Bing.com/MSN.
Fourth of July Lake Tahoe restrictions include fireworks, holiday booze ban at Zephyr Cove and Nevada beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 1:06pmResidents and visitors are urged to help protect public safety and the environment during the Fourth of July holiday by keeping wildfire prevention in mind.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management unit reminds folks that having fireworks of any kind — and sparklers are considered fireworks — is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires are not permitted on Forest Service beaches or in the general forest. For Wednesday, July 4, 2012, only, personal barbecues are allowed at Nevada, Pope and Baldwin beaches but are not permitted on any other Forest Service beaches or in the general forest.
