Nevada County Parks & Recreation Digest

A pilot program that allows Californians to visit many state parks for free—after checking out a pass from their local library—is helping increase access for more people of color and lower-income residents, according to research from the California State Parks Foundation.

A beachside trail connecting the communities of Morro Bay and Cayucos could finally be built after 20 years. This happened after Chevron decided to sell land needed for the trail to be built.

Two theme park giants, Six Flags and Cedar Fair, announced they are merging. It could have potential impacts on California theme parks like Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

Camille Dixon, the announcer for Disney California Adventure, and her husband, Bill Rogers, the voice of Disneyland, are moving on from this work. They have been at the parks for more than 40 years combined.

Through this new program, artists, culture bearers, and California Native American tribes will be eligible to receive funding to create artwork throughout state and local parks.

The Biden administration is one step away from designating the first national marine sanctuary nominated by a tribe. Tribal members of the Chumash, who have lobbied for the creation of this Central Coast preserve for more than a decade, would be involved in managing it.

This acquisition of open space and important wildlife habitat joins BYLT’s 25,000+ acres of land permanently protected in the Bear and Yuba River watersheds.

At Little Grass Valley Reservoir Recreation Area, the water system for Little Beaver, Running Deer and Red Feather campgrounds on the east side of the reservoir failed yesterday.

With a record number of participants this year, the 18th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge got more people than ever out of their cars to help improve Lake Tahoe's environment and communities.

More than $2.5 million in funds generated by transient occupancy taxes and the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District have been allocated for the second half of the fiscal year.

Construction of the new 2.3-mile Tunnel Creek Singletrack Trail is now underway, which has been possible from the fundraising efforts of the Tahoe Fund, a Recreation Trails grant from Nevada State Parks and trail-building efforts by Great Basin Institute and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association.

The event is the culmination of years of planning and work to build an approximately 17-mile trail from Nevada’s capital city to the Tahoe Rim Trail, which connects to the Pacific Crest Trail.

Many sections of trails in higher elevations of the Sierra are still covered in snow or are muddy, while other segments may be covered with debris and fallen trees from a storms and snowfall.

The League to Save Lake Tahoe and ECO-CLEAN solutions are kicking off the 2023 summer season by expanding their robot-powered, beach-cleaning initiative to cover entire beaches in Lake Tahoe.

California lawmakers passed the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, permanently protecting the iconic and imperiled species.

Before the end of summer, an event center will be fully functioning with a nearly 27,000-square-foot floor space that can be used for a variety of events such as concerts, sports events and conferences.

Estimated opening dates for several popular high-elevation recreation sites on the Plumas National Forest are still tentative and will depend on the amount of damage from winter storms and snow loads.

Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit campfires and charcoal fires in the hot, dry, low-elevation areas of the parks, including Potwisha Campground and Hospital Rock and Ash Mountain Picnic Areas.

Nevada County invites residents and visitors countywide to share project ideas to improve recreation.

The town of Truckee is gearing up the annual Firecracker Mile, held on July 4, at 9:45 a.m., right before the parade.

There are several farmer markets at Lake Tahoe. Some are already underway, some are just getting started and some will be opening soon.

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors proclaimed June 2023 as “Celebration of Trails Month” in Nevada County and has launched the new Nevada County Trail Finder App to help users discover public access trails.

Wolf Creek Community Alliance has installed two self-guided walks and two bicycle tours with information about the natural and cultural history of the Wolf Creek Watershed. All information is in English and Spanish.

Concerns were raised over the placement of the designated dog park in Incline Village due to public safety access and potential harm to the surrounding creeks at the Village Green.

Sierra State Parks Foundation has announced the reopening of California State Parks in the Lake Tahoe–Donner Lake area.

Nevada State Parks will launch Reserve Nevada, a new system that will allow visitors to buy day-use passes, book campsites and cabins, purchase permits and make event reservations online.

The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners has decided to reconsider its decision to decrease the parking and occupancy numbers for a short-term rental in Incline Village.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will be accepting lottery entries June 1-30 for the limited number of pier allocations allowed every two years under the Shoreline Plan.

North Lake Tahoe residents, homeowners, and visitors are encouraged to share their thoughts to help shape a new parking management program under development by Placer County's Department of Public Works.

Truckee Donner Public Utility District will soon restart construction on the Pioneer Trail pipeline and pump station, which will require the closure of the Trout Creek Trail.

Spring conditions in the Lake Tahoe Basin have finally arrived but the effects of a tough winter will likely delay the official opening of many National Forest recreation sites, including beaches, campgrounds, forest roads and trailheads.

As winter gives way, crews at the Truckee Bike Park gearing up for a 13th year in the community.