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Backcountry ski guide released

Light Tours of Tahoe
“Light Tours of Tahoe, California + Nevada” has been released detailing 64 backcountry routes in the Tahoe region by guide and avalanche educator Richard Bothwell. The guidebook is accessible to a range of skiers and riders …

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Hot springs reopen at Grover SP

Grover State Park
The hot springs have reopened at Grover Hot Springs State Park outside Markleeville after being closed for more than two years following damage from the Tamarack Fire that destroyed part of the park in July 2021. The …

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Buy bear plaques to fund trails

Tahoe Fund
The Tahoe Fund has announced a partnership with Placer County to install personalized bear plaques along the railings in Tahoe City’s Heritage Plaza to raise funds for trails in the Placer County region of North Lake Tahoe.
The …

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Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe launches a community playground campaign

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has announced the launch of a $350,000 community playground campaign "Let the Kids Play" to upgrade the Al Tahoe playground.

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Time is almost to up to have donations matched for the Tahoe Meadows ramp project

State route 431 levels out for about a mile or so just after summiting Mount Rose. The trees give way to grass and shrubs that roll out on both sides of the road. On busy days, signs flash, warning drivers …

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D.L. Bliss State Park to remain closed through summer 2024 for Waterline Replacement Project

TAHOMA, Calif.— California State Parks today announced that D.L. Bliss State Park in the Lake Tahoe Basin will remain temporarily closed through summer 2024. Contract work to replace aging waterlines at the park is ongoing and expected to be completed next …

Image caption: Conservation director Bryan Largay helps the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County choose its priorities.
A Conversation with California Conservationist Bryan Largay

The conservation director of Land Trust of Santa Cruz talks about the highlights of his work, and some of the issues he sees in maintaining California’s parks.

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National Forest recreation facilities at Lake Tahoe closing for winter season

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has begun the annual process of closing National Forest recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin for the winter season. Seasonal...

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How caregivers can alleviate stress

Serving as a caregiver for a friend or loved one can be both rewarding and taxing at the same time. The senior housing authority A Place for Mom indicates that 41 million Americans offer unpaid...

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Forest Service seeking feedback on Basin Wide Trails Project

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has released the draft Environmental Assessment for the Basin Wide Trails Project which addresses trail system access and connectivity on National Forest...

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Tahoe fall filled with festivals, fun

Tahoe fall filled with festivals, fun It’s a fun-filled fall season in Tahoe and this edition of Tahoe Guide is packed with fun events from film showings and Oktoberfest celebrations (including a Bike’toberfest) to wine walks, the Made in Tahoe …

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Tahoe’s lesser-known state parks: North Shore gems

Tahoe’s popular state parks on the West Shore — Emerald Bay, Sugar Pine Point and Bliss (closed this year for a major remodel) — and Sand Harbor on the East Shore, are renowned for spectacular views and access to Tahoe’s …

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Access to sport: Achieve Tahoe serves as a pillar of accessible outdoor recreation the Lake Tahoe Basin

The Tahoe Basin is home to rich history, rugged terrain, and endless adventure. With rigorous outdoor activities at one's fingertips throughout the summer season such as camping, hiking, biking, boating, and more – Lake Tahoe...

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Lake of the Sky celebrates Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit History

USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and wilderness program manager, radio personality and historian, Don Lane, will present a “History of Lake Tahoe and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit” on Friday, Sept. …

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New East Shore parking, facilities

The project will expand the existing 21-space parking area to 130 spaces while partner agencies remove an equivalent amount of roadside and shoulder parking in the area.

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Vikingsholm lot, trail to close

California State Parks has announced that the Vikingsholm Castle parking lot and trail to Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay State Park will be temporarily closed for a few weeks starting Sept. 18.

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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe appoints Bob Jensch as Managing Director

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, debuting in winter 2023 as the brand's first lodging location in a ski destination, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Jensch as managing director.

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Pedestrian access to Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay State Park to be temporarily closed for trail repairs

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.— California State Parks is notifying the public that the Vikingsholm parking lot and trail to Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay State Park will be temporarily closed for a few weeks beginning Monday,...

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Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar announce 2023-2024 planned winter opening dates

Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California target opening for Nov. 17 while Kirkwood Mountain Resort aims for Dec. 1.

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OMNI hosts first yoga festival in Tahoe basin since 2019

More than 250 yogis showed up on the mountain at Heavenly Resort for the OMNI Yoga festival, a one-day event jam-packed with a variety of flows, vendors and sunshine.

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Starting in 1976, the legislature began creating agencies to buy up open land, and keep it open.
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