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Long lines in South Lake Tahoe at USFS for Christmas tree permits
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 12:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Not wanting to end up without a Christmas tree permit this year, a long line of people surrounded the USFS-Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit building in South Lake Tahoe Monday morning. When the doors opened at 8:00 a.m., the lobby immediately filled and the line continued to grow.
Lake Tahoe Christmas Tree permits go on sale November 14
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 9:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year once again when Christmas Tree permits go on sale at local Forest Service offices. With a limit of 2,00 permits there is no telling when they'll sell out.
Starting November 14, 2018, The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin selling the $10 permits on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar trees up to six inches in diameter (at the base) in designated cutting areas.
Christmas Tree permits go on sale November 13
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 11:32am
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Eldorado National Forest (ENF) will begin the sale of Christmas tree permits on Monday, November 13, 2017. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar trees up to six inches in diameter at the base in designated cutting areas. Trees must be cut on the forest where the permit was purchased (the ENF is south and west of the Lake Tahoe Basin, on the west slope).
Fees at Yosemite, Bryce and 15 other national parks could rise to $70 per car
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/26/2017 - 8:24am
The National Park Service (NPS) is considering raising fees at their most popular locations during the peak season to pay for overdue and badly needed improvements to the aging infrastructure of national parks. This includes roads, bridges, campgrounds, waterlines, bathrooms, and other visitor services.
North Lake Tahoe out of Christmas tree cutting permits, still some at SLT and Incline
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 3:30pm
The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center has run out of Christmas Tree cutting permits, but there are still some available at the Forest Supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe, the USFS office in Incline Village and at El Dorado National Forest offices.
Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis through December 23, if available.
Not only Lake Tahoe forest service areas selling Christmas tree permits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/03/2016 - 7:37pm
For the first time in several decades, the Eldorado National Forest will sell Christmas tree cutting permits. Permits for pine, fir or cedar trees up to 6 inches in diameter at the base will be available beginning November 14, 2016. "The goal of this program is to provide an enjoyable holiday experience for families and friends in the natural setting of their national forest" said Forest Supervisor Laurence Crabtree.
Christmas tree permits for Lake Tahoe Basin go on sale Monday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/01/2016 - 10:51am
The popular Lake Tahoe basin Christmas tree permits from the U.S Forest Service go on sale Monday, November 7 in South Lake Tahoe and North Lake Tahoe, then on November 9 in Incline Village.
Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Even though the last day for tree permit sales is on December 23, they are normally sold out well before that date, sometimes as early as December 4.
Reminder: All fourth graders get free tree permits and park passes in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 1:16pm
President Obama established "Every Kid in a Park," a program which gives free entry to all USFS parks in the country to all fourth grade students.
In Lake Tahoe, all students signed up for the program also get a free Christmas Tree permit from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit as supplies last.
Fourth graders need to present the paper voucher or Every Kid in a Park pass at the USFS office located at 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
Fourth graders get free park entry, free Christmas tree with new program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/11/2015 - 8:17pm
"Every Kid in a Park" is a program offered by the U.S. Forest Service to all fourth grade students in the country.
It is very easy to be part of the free program. First step is to log onto www.everykidinapark.gov and get a free pass.
President Barack Obama created Every Kid in a Park so fourth graders and their families could discover our wildlife, resources, and history for free!
All participants are also eligible to cut down a free Christmas Tree in Lake Tahoe.
Christmas tree permits for Lake Tahoe Basin go on sale Monday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/10/2015 - 2:54pm
The popular Lake Tahoe basin Christmas tree permits from the U.S Forest Service go on sale Monday, November 16 on both the South Shore and November 18 on the North Shore.
Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Even though USFS lists noon on December 24 as the last day for sales, they are normally sold out well before that date. In 2014, tree permits sold out on December 4. The last day to cut a tree down is Christmas Day, December 25, 2015.
