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Blending Art and Nature: Celebrating 20 Years of Trails & Vistas Art Hikes and Creative Expression

TRUCKEE, Calif. – 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.

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Sierra State Parks Foundation Celebrates 50 Years

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By Heidi Doyle
The Sierra State Parks Foundation was born when a group led by local women of the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, persuaded the Department of Parks …

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Donate to the Tahoe Trails Endowment and Become an AllTrails+ Member for Free

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – This summer, the Tahoe Fund is teaming up with AllTrails to offer a new opportunity to give back to Tahoe trails. Anyone who contributes $25 or more to the Tahoe Trails Endowment by July 4, 2024 …

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Visit Truckee-Tahoe Celebrates Five Years as Sponsor of Truckee Tahoe Gravel Race

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Visit Truckee-Tahoe announced the return of the Truckee Tahoe Gravel on June 29, 2024, organized by Bike Monkey. This year's race is set to be more thrilling than ever with significant updates designed to enhance the competitive …

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Bear Population Booming Amid Increasing Human-Bear Conflicts

LAKE TAHOE BASIN, Calif. – With a million visitors flooding into the Tahoe Basin every day, wildlife officials urge caution to prevent conflicts between people and the region's growing bear population.

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Lake Tahoe Beaches Drawing Rowdy Crowd

Last week, rowdy beach goers prompted the closure of Zephyr Cove, Roundhill and Nevada beaches after deputies responded to several reports of fights and other incidents.

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Celebrate Truckee Bike Month: Community Events, Bike Pledges, and Exciting Challenges Await

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee proudly announces the celebration of Truckee Bike Month this June. Designed to encourage cycling, showcase its many benefits, and celebrate regional bike culture, Truckee Bike Month offers activities for everyone, from seasoned cyclists …

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Tim’s Tips: Safely Using Tahoe’s Paved Trails

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The Lake Tahoe region is blessed with an extensive and elaborate system of multiuse trails providing access to great views of the lake, the Truckee River and the peaks of the Sierra. But those trails are narrow and, …

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TAMBA Expands Roster of Tahoe Mountain Bike Events

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – While the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) has a consistent roster of signature events including the Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival and the impressively grueling Rose to Toads ride, this year it will add more educational …

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Tahoe Fund Installs New Donor Engraved Bears in Tahoe City’s Heritage Plaza

TAHOE CITY, Calf. – Twenty-five new engraved bears are now hanging from the railings in Tahoe City's Heritage Plaza through a partnership with the Tahoe Fund, Placer County and the Tahoe City Public Utility District to raise money for trails …

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Visit Placer’s Explorer Pass Is Back to Promote County’s Top Attractions

Placer County, Calif. – Visit Placer is proud to announce the return of the free Explorer Pass, encouraging visitors and residents to explore dozens of locations throughout the county. With this free mobile-exclusive digital pass, participants can accumulate points and …

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California State Parks Foundation Calls on the Legislature to Restore Library Parks Pass Funding

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks Foundation responded to Governor Newsom's revised 2024-2025 budget and raised concern about the elimination of funding for a popular state park access program, the California State Library Parks Pass.

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Placer County Discover & Discuss Community Event May 30 to Discuss Projects, Programs Shaping the Future of North Lake Tahoe

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Placer County is inviting the community to Discover and Discuss: Projects and Programs Shaping the Future of North Lake Tahoe on Thursday, May 30, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. …

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Is the Death Rate of Tahoe Trees Getting Better or Worse?

Earlier this year, the USDA/USFS Aerial Detection Monitoring sector released the R5 ADS Final Report (aka the 2023 Aerial Detection Survey Results for Region 5) highlighting the tree mortality rate in California.

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‘Singletrack Radness;’ Truckee Dirt Union Aims to Build, Enhance Local Mountain Bike Community

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The ski resorts are closed, the snow is melting and many people are dusting off their mountain bikes, putting air in their tires, and hitting the trails. One Truckee group has been working behind the scenes all …

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New Playground Coming to Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Plywood currently blocks off the entrance to the now nonexistent slide that used to carry kids down the Al Tahoe playground since it was built in the late 1990s. The playground has received no upgrades …

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Nearly 2.7 Million in Tourism-Generated Funding Approved for Four Projects in North Lake Tahoe

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Four investment projects in eastern Placer County amounting to nearly 2.7 million were approved Tuesday by the Placer County Board of Supervisors to advance regional goals including improved transportation and recreation.

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Tips on Ticks for Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Partly due to global warming and the proliferation of ticks, Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in the US. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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Placer County Awarded $1.2M Grant to Construct Segment 1 of North Tahoe Trail

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Placer County's North Tahoe Shared-Use Trail was one of two projects awarded a community sustainability and climate resilience grant earlier this month at the California Tahoe Conservancy Board meeting.

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KidZone Museum Announces $13 Million ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Campaign

TRUCKEE, Calif. – The KidZone Museum, a beacon of creativity and learning in the North Lake Tahoe region for more than 30 years, announced its plans to raise $13 million to expand and relocate to Truckee River Regional Park. The …

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