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Recreate responsibly if heading to Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 4:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With nice weather, a relaxing of some travel restrictions, and some snow on the ground, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend is expected to be a busy one in the Sierra.
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and California State Parks have joined together in an outreach campaign to provide simple actions to increase the enjoyment of the outdoors experience. Staying local, planning ahead, social distancing guidelines, not leaving trash and following the posted rules are just some of the ways to enjoy Lake Tahoe and the Sierra.
Recreate responsibly this winter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 8:25pm
With winter just around the corner, all visitors to California’s National Forests should continue to plan ahead before visiting and recreate responsibly once there. Early snowfall has already begun on some forests and road conditions will begin to impact access so please ensure that your vehicle is snow ready before you go.
Pair sought in Mt. Rose Highway vehicle burglaries
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 12:47pm
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with identifying vehicle burglary suspects who broke into multiple vehicles along Mt. Rose Highway at Sheep Flat.
Walk or hike to end the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 5:37pm
Join the Suicide Prevention Network in their efforts to end the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. Throughout the month of September, people are encouraged to get outside and walk or hike with friends and family, or on your own. Physical activity and spending time outdoors is good for our mental wellness so this is the perfect time to encourage and empower others to join this movement.
All monies raised benefit the prevention, education and outreach programs at Suicide Prevention Network.
How to Hike for Hope
Group rallies to ask for respect from tourists when visiting Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 11:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe is the vacation destination for millions of people annually, but recent behaviors of many of the tourists have the residents on edge. Trash is being left behind on beaches, trails and picnic areas, overflowing trash containers are shown daily on social media pages, stores are packed and roads are crowded, all during a pandemic while travel orders are still in place for the California.
With international travel at a standstill many are keeping their vacationing during the coronavirus to locations near their homes, and Lake Tahoe is one of those spots.
Eldorado Forest sees record number of illegal campfires with increased visitation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 4:22pm
Forest officials everywhere are saying: Recreate Responsibly.
Despite large campaigns about fire restrictions and "pack it in pack it out," many visitors to the Eldorado National Forest are not acting responsibly.
Fire and law enforcement officers had another busy weekend contacting a record numbers of visitors about campfires they had made that are not allowed under the current fire restrictions in the Eldorado National Forest.
Responsible recreation is urged over the 4th of July weekend at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 9:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With months of people being under "Stay at Home" orders, and if the past few days are any indication, this holiday weekend will be busy at Lake Tahoe as people get out in the fresh air, hike, bike, go to the beach and get on the water.
The July Fourth holiday at Lake Tahoe will look a bit different this year with firework shows canceled, social distancing, the requirement of face coverings in public places and growing concerns about responsible recreation.
Poster Contest for a Cause
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 5:18pm
Help the Tahoe Rim Trail Association plant seeds of stewardship around Lake Tahoe by creating a poster to educate the public on how to take care of the environment!
Parking on highway at closed Zephyr Cove Resort resembles summer weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/09/2020 - 3:23pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The USFS Forest Service closed all of their recreation sites in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to keep in alignment with federal, state, and local guidance for social distancing, and to ensure the health and safety of its employees, visitors, and volunteers.
Humboldt-Toiyabe: No camping in Alpine County, updates on forest use during pandemic
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 5:04pm
At the request of Alpine County in California, all Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest lands within the boundaries of the county will be temporarily closed to overnight camping starting on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
“We recognize that this overnight camping restriction comes at a time when many are seeking respite in natural areas,” said Forest Supervisor Bill Dunkelberger. “However, this temporary closure is to support state, county, and local authorities in controlling COVID-19 pandemic.”
Column: Enjoy outdoor recreation wisely
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 2:19pm
Beautiful weather and a case of cabin fever from shelter in place directives have many of us yearning to get outside. Being in nature provides many wellness benefits. When we leave home to enjoy the bounty of outdoor activities, parks, and trails around us, we can honor those working on the front-line of the coronavirus pandemic by doing our part to stay healthy and keep each other safe.
Bring the outdoors in - learn to "Leave No Trace" from your quarantine space
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 10:35am
Disconnect your child from the television and video games and plug them into the outdoors from the comfort of your home and backyard. Bring the outdoors into your home with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s new kid-friendly activities that teach important principles and outdoor stewardship.
Volunteers sought for this summer in Desolation Wilderness
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 11:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Do you love the Wilderness? Would you like to help preserve its’ breathtaking beauty and natural pristine environment? Do you love spending time outdoors and helping people? Do you have the willingness and dedication to volunteer and help preserve one of our most popular back-country areas overlooking Lake Tahoe and the Crystal Range?
If the answer is yes, then Desolation Wilderness, co-managed by the USDA Forest Service’s Eldorado National Forest and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), may offer exactly what you’re looking for.
The sustainable message behind SnowGlobe Music Festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 4:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many know the annual winter SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe as a gathering of electronic music fans in the cold outdoors, but they may not know about the behind the scenes efforts to make the event sustainable and to ensure they leave no trace behind where it comes to products used and trash.
To help them in these efforts, Waste Free Earth is on board to create an environment of sustainability through strict guidelines for vendors and sponsors, recycling waste bins throughout the event, and daily trash pickup and sorting.
Snow Camping 101 in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 11:35am
Event Date:
March 2, 2019 - 10:00am Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) is offering several courses designed to help individuals stay safe while having fun in the backcountry. Please visit the ‘Backcountry Courses’ page at www.tahoerimtrail.org to find out more information and to register.
USFS offers tips for a safe Labor Day weekend in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 10:41pm
Heading to Lake Tahoe this Labor Day weekend to celebrate the unofficial end of summer? Below are some tips and important information for residents and visitors to keep in mind for a safe and fun-filled holiday weekend.
Backpacking 101
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 2:30pm
Event Date:
June 30, 2018 - 8:00am This overnight backpacking 101 course is designed for backcountry enthusiasts eager to learn how to upgrade their wilderness experience by learning how to backpack. Join us for this weekend experience to learn all kinds of backpacking tips and tricks, including dressing for success in the backcountry, how to pack a backpack, choosing gear, navigation, Leave No Trace wilderness ethics, campsite selection, backcountry cooking, and bear safety.
Location
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
LTCC welcomes new faculty member in Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 11:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an extensive nationwide search for the perfect candidate to fill Lake Tahoe Community College’s (LTCC) first-ever, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership, LTCC is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Clinton Culp, an avid outdoorsman.
Voltaire Fire in South Carson City burns 517 acres, 100 percent contained
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 8:55pm
UPDATE FRIDAY: The Voltaire Fire is 100 percent contained at 517 acres. Fire personnel on scene is 164 people, the area will be monitored throughout the weekend, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
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The Voltaire Fire in southwest Carson City that was ignited by campers burning human waste Tuesday night is nearing 100 percent containment, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Suspect sought in Washoe County car burglary at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 7:18pm
The public's help is being sought in locating a person of interest in a vehicle break-in on January 1 in the parking area of a trail head off Mt. Rose Highway.
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives say their suspect broke through the window of the vehicle and stole a number of credit cards along with identification and keys. Subsequent investigation discovered that the credit cards had been used at multiple locations in Kings Beach, a gas station in San Ramon, California and at several locations in Reno, including Walmarts.
72 Miles of Pure Liquid Fun along the Lake Tahoe Water Trail
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 3:20pm
It’s going to be a paddler’s paradise this summer.
Tahoe Fund and USFS launch project to control trashed sleds in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 5:44pm
What has become an out-of-control, unsightly and all too common practice at Lake Tahoe snow play areas now has a champion to control abandoned sleds.
Tahoe Fund Executive Director Amy Berry brought several organizations together to discuss potential solutions to resolve this issue. It had been on their radar for some time, but with the rapid growth of discarded sleds covering the landscape, Berry and the Tahoe Care Team of the agency knew something had to be done immediately.
Seven Principles of Leave No Trace program; Team in South Lake Tahoe to teach and inspire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 2:24pm
Leave No Trace is a national program that teaches and inspires people to enjoy the outdoors while also helping to protect it.
While protecting the outdoor environment and keeping it clear and free of trash and debris should be commonplace, it isn't.
The Leave No Trace team was recently in South Lake Tahoe on a vacation but stopped by South Tahoe High to talk to members of Generation Green. Many may remember the team as community members who left last year to travel the country and teach and train along the way.
Leave No Trace Workshop
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2016 - 1:45pm
Event Date:
August 12, 2016 - 6:30pm Leave No Trace travelling trainers will present a free workshop on Friday August 12 at 6:30pm.Come and learn how to minimize your impact while recreating on our public lands. It will prove to be an entertaining and informative evening.
The workshop will be held at Unity of the Lake, 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.
This event is sponsored by Lake of the Sky Outfitters and Leave no Trace.
Free admission.
Free raffle and refreshments,
Please RSVP to 530-541-1027
Location
Unity at the Lake Center
1195 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe,CA. 96150
United States
38° 56' 22.4448" N, 119° 58' 24.0816" W
See map: Google Maps
Leave No Trace events in South Lake Tahoe to raise awareness
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 3:56pm
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and its Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers team are partnering with the Lake Tahoe Outreach Committee and other Lake Tahoe organizations to host community events and educational activities June 6-13. As visitors flock to the outdoor recreation wonderland that is Lake Tahoe the trails, beaches and forests are experiencing an increase in use and the associated impacts of trash, trail erosion and shoreline degradation.
South Lake Tahoe's Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 1:58am
The 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards ceremony was the biggest yet, with 300 people at Thursday's banquet and 175 nominations of local businesses, employees and experiences.
Here is the list of winners:
Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Grand Residence & Vacation Club
Full Time Law Enforcement Hits the Rubicon Trail
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 9:33am
El Dorado County Sheriff D’Agostini has created a new position and assigned a full time deputy sheriff to patrol the Rubicon Trail, 40 hours every week, during the OHV season. In the past most of the staffing for the Rubicon Trail was on overtime, and was limited by grant funds.
Leave No Trace e-Tour at the SLT Branch Library
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 2:43pm
The South Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Library will host the Leave No Trace e-Tour informational workshop on Saturday, October 15 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM.
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics will present an Awareness Workshop in which participants will learn how to enjoy outdoor pursuits while ensuring a sustainable future. Presenters are Mark Ardagna and Tara McCarthy.
Tahoe Expo - A Benefit for the Lake with Geotourism Activities
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 1:10am
On September 10th, embrace Lake Tahoe with activities that connect you to the area’s magic while helping launch a new environmentally friendly economy for the Tahoe area. Tahoe Expo is a daylong event hosted around the lake and at Sand Harbor on the lake’s east side will showcase geotourism; a trend in travel that that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.
