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State of the Backcountry: 2024 Alliance makes progress with parking, micro-transi

Geoff Quine enjoys spring corn above Emerald Bay. | Anthony Cupaiuolo, TBA
When it comes to the Sierra Nevada snowpack, why does it always feel like feast or famine?
After receiving more than 700 inches of snow last season, the …

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Explore Tahoe’s winter wonders

Sledding at Granlibakken in Tahoe City. | Granlibakken
Whether it's gliding across ice rinks or venturing into the forest on snowshoe, discover endless opportunities for laughter and bonding in Tahoe’s snowy paradise. Here’s a few winter activities to enjoy during …

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Proposed North Lake Tahoe Recreation and Aquatics Center initiative faces setback

KINGS BEACH, Calif. = At a joint North Tahoe Public Utility District and Tahoe City Public Utility District meeting Wednesday, both boards gave a green light to continue to discuss putting a tax measure to fund a North Lake Tahoe …

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Residents worry about possible implications of West River Street Park Project

TRUCKEE, Calif. – With the upcoming town council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23, some West River Street residents have raised concerns. "I think the neighbors have very important fears which were glossed over and brushed aside," one West River Street …

Image caption: The Baldwin Hills area in South Los Angeles is one region where a state conservancy would keep open land accessible to the public.
California’s 10 State Conservancies: How They Protect Parks and Open Land

How California’s 10 state conservancies buy up open land and shield it from developers to preserve the natural environment for public use.

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Senator Rosen introduces bill that would add 14 acres to Incline Village

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act on Tuesday, which would transfer 3,467 acres of public land to local governments including the Incline Village General Improvement District.

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Avy savvy: Avalanche training essential for backcountry sports

Class on snowpack observation | Sean McAlindin
Are you thinking of heading into the backcountry this winter? If so, you should take an avalanche safety course approved by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) or attend a …

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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

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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.

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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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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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.

Kayak’s eye view of Lake Tahoe

Explore a street-view-style tour of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline from EarthViews Conservation Society created by kayaking the lake’s shoreline. This endeavor provides an immersive and detailed journey around Tahoe on the surface and beneath the water. “The Lake Tahoe Shoreline Map …

Embark on a celestial journey: Tahoe Star Tours illuminates mysteries of the night sky

Tony Berendsen has been leading the Tahoe Star Tour for 20 years in the Tahoe area, and throughout the decades, more than 30,000 people have gained a better understanding of our universe.

Tahoe’s Best Golf Grub

Now that summer is in full swing, there’s no better place to go for lunch than a golf course. Take take in the amazing views of nearby peaks, forests and Lake Tahoe. Whether you are playing golf or not, here …

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There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
The Baldwin Hills area in South Los Angeles is one region where a state conservancy would keep open land accessible to the public.
California’s 10 State Conservancies: How They Protect Parks and Open Land
Starting in 1976, the legislature began creating agencies to buy up open land, and keep it open.