El Dorado County Parks & Recreation Articles

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe announced that construction on the much-anticipated skate park renovation project at Bijou Community Park will begin on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Spring is a time of transition in the mountains. Snow is melting and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is preparing to open national forest recreation sites in the Lake Tahoe Basin …

After years of anticipation and planning, the Sacramento Zoo has officially halted its plans to relocate to Elk Grove. The decision, announced by zoo officials this week, marks a dramatic shift in direction for the nearly century-old institution, citing rising …

The energy is building, and the countdown is on as the 32nd Annual Folsom Handcar Derby prepares to roll into town May 24-25. Held along the rails in front of Broadstone Marketplace on East Bidwell Street, the event promises two …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -The City of South Lake Tahoe along with the South Tahoe Parks Foundation announced a generous donation from the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe. This donation not only benefits the community but will also have a …

Spring has sprung and so have all the trees, weeds, and bushes on Folsom’s parkways. The Friends of Folsom Parkways need volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves and help remove hazardous fuel ladder buildups. Fuel ladders include dead branches, …

Each year, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) brings together the Tahoe tribe consisting of athletes, filmmakers, outdoor enthusiasts, and storytellers for a high-energy celebration of adventure culture. Founded by legendary climber and entertainer Todd Offenbacher, the festival is more …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – City council met Tuesday to do their strategic planning retreat, which helps the council get on the same page with their newly elected members, staff, and directors. This year, city council identified priorities in growing …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Adventure Mountain at Lake Tahoe is turning up the thrill with Night Tubing. Guests can now enjoy an exhilarating 2.5-hour tubing session under the stars, available on Friday and Saturday nights from 5 to 7:30 …

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – On Monday, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office reported that a man was in backcountry off Luther Pass for longer than expected and hadn't returned home, according to his wife. She found his car parked …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) has announced the result of its 2024 End-of-Year Giving Drive fundraising campaign. Thanks to the exceptional generosity of the organization's donors, members, volunteers, and community partners, the campaign …

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Fresh snow has arrived just in time for the Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe event, raising funds for metastatic breast cancer research. The Eric Nageotte memorial is an annual event pulling together the community to not …

The do's and don'ts of long-time tradition and sport wild ice skating on surrounding Alpine lakes and ponds.

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Sometimes it takes a while, and this year, it took quite a while, but the Snow Gods have smiled on the Tahoe Sierra and we are now officially FebruBuried! And I do mean buried.
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GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Calif./Nev. – The Sierra Avalanche Center supplies life saving avalanche forecasts for the greater Lake Tahoe region seven days a week, but this could soon be in jeopardy as a result of the federal government's ongoing …

Polar Bear Swim is part of the annual Snowfest celebrations. | Snowfest
Get ready for the ultimate winter celebration as North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST returns from Feb. 26 to March 9, 2025. As the largest winter mountain festival on the …

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – A new outdoor gathering space is coming to North Tahoe Regional Park, offering residents and visitors a dedicated area to connect, celebrate, and appreciate public art. The North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) will break …

TAHOMA, Calif. – Snowshoeing under a full moon along the snow-covered west shore of Lake Tahoe is a magical experience. State Park Interpreters will lead Full Moon Snowshoe Tours on February 14, March 14, and April 12 exploring the natural …