Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Parks & Recreation

Due to prolonged and extreme fire danger and the lack of available firefighting resources, fire restrictions will increase on the Tahoe National Forest effective, Aug. 1, 2024. Under increased restrictions all campfires, smoking, shooting and charcoal BBQs are prohibited on Tahoe National Forest lands and recreation areas.

In celebration of female empowerment and camaraderie, Northstar Resort hosted its highly anticipated women's mountain biking event on Sunday, July 28. This event, now in its third year, continues to break down barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport, thanks to a successful partnership with the local women's mountain biking group, Dames of Dirt.

The 21st Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is seeking sponsors and participants for this year's event on Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. This premier event attracts nearly 1,000 locals and visitors who enjoy wine tasting, local food samples, and shopping in historic downtown Truckee while supporting a worthy cause.

Adventure Scientists, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between outdoor enthusiasts and scientific research, is calling on volunteers for the second year of its Western United States Reforestation project.

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway in the Lake Tahoe Basin. These projects are expected to continue for the next several weeks with some projects continuing through the fall, conditions and weather permitting.

Users of the popular multi-use paved trails throughout the Tahoe Basin and Truckee will find new messages stenciled in chalk along the trails encouraging trail etiquette.

In response to questions from interested community members and stakeholders, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit provided the following update on the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project.

The agencies that sampled water at El Dorado Beach and Nevada Beach last week have detected no toxins associated with harmful algal blooms in the lake. These are sites viral social media posts purported could be where a dog ingested harmful cyanobacteria and later died.

Visitors to four popular recreation sites managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will be greeted with a surprise when they step into the restroom facilities. Instead of blank walls inside the vault toilets, people will find beautiful murals painted by local artists through a project led by the LTBMU and the Tahoe Fund.

In collaboration with the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District announced the Forest Vegetation Interactive Map that highlights forest restoration and fuels reduction treatment accomplishments of the TFFT and the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP).

HistoriCorps and Eldorado National Forest are seeking volunteers of all skill levels to help rehabilitate the historic Bunker Hill Lookout Tower, with week-long volunteer opportunities running from July 28 through September 6.

Yes, Donner Memorial State Park has an interesting past (most of us know the story of the Donner Party) making its mark in the big migration of settlers coming out west to build a better life, their oxen pulling slow-moving covered wagons on the California Trail.

Visit Truckee-Tahoe unveiled its latest initiative, the Sustainable Truckee Visitors Guide. This digital and printed guidebook is designed to educate visitors on how to enjoy Truckee responsibly.

The winter of 2022-23 was one for the record books, and all that snow helped make for a great ski season, filled our lakes, and brought about a great summer wildflower show. But also left Truckee Donner Land Trust with a little cleanup last summer.

Headed to the Lake Tahoe Basin for a summer camping trip? Black bear biologists who work in the Tahoe Basin every day have some advice and thoughts to share to help keep Tahoe bears wild. 

The Tahoe Sierra is an adventureland of fun family friendly activities to enjoy from easy hiking trails to free concerts, movies and shows.

According to the Truckee Dirt Union the Donkey Town and El Burro trail closures are expected to begin as early as next week, and will remain closed for the remainder of 2024.

As Trails & Vistas celebrates its 20th anniversary, the nonprofit organization continues to blend art and nature through its unique art hikes, weaving together community engagement and artistic expression.