The objectives of the project would be to restore the stream bank and wet meadow, provide enhanced habitat for waterfowl, fish and amphibians, and vegetation, and to improve water quality in the river. The proposed restoration project would be a coordinated effort between the U.S. Forest Service, the Truckee River Watershed Council and Placer County. National Environmental Policy documents are in Continue Reading
North Lake Tahoe New Year’s Eve 2014
We’re barely past Thanksgiving and it’s time to plan for New Year’s Eve. There are many activities to choose from and some require advance reservations. So here’s the list: • New Year’s Eve Fire and Ice Celebration at Northstar—DJ and live music, ice skating, fireworks and s’mores by the fire, face painting and more. • • New Year’s Eve Sunset Snowshoe Tour—Snowshoe hike begins at Tahoe Donner Continue Reading
Full Steam Ahead on North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Development
There is a plethora of projects in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas scheduled for various stages of development in 2015. Early next year Environmental Impact Reports—an easy read of only one or two inches thick or more—will be released on these proposed developments. Kevin MacMillan, managing editor of the Sierra Sun, has written an article describing five such projects. • Canyon Springs Continue Reading
Prepare Yourself and Your Car For Winter Driving
While Lake Tahoe residents and visitors await the big snow, it is time to plan for winter safety in your automobile. We all hate the problems that arise when accidents, breakdowns and injuries cause traffic to come to a standstill. Here are some tips: Don’t drive too fast or slam on the brakes or you will surely be spinning around in the snow. Other driving tips are just common sense: don’t Continue Reading
Exceptional Drought Impacts Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River
Lake Tahoe residents and visitors alike are hoping for a big winter this year. Since the bountiful year in 2010-2011 with 810 inches of snow at Squaw Valley, snowfall has been bleak in the area. In comparison, the following list shows total snowfall for each of the listed years: • In 2011-2012 – 355 inches • In 2012-2013 – 326 inches • In 2013-2014 – 297.5 inches Obviously, skiers are Continue Reading
Martis Valley Land Transfer Proposal Includes Tahoe Basin Property
Sierra Pacific Industries and East West Partners along with Sierra Watch and Mountain Area Preservation have entered into a conservation and development agreement that would transfer development designations between two large parcels of land owned by Sierra Pacific Industries on both the East and West sides of Hwy 267. In the 6,376 acre East Parcel 670 acres are zoned for 6.6 acres of commercial Continue Reading
Fundraiser to Benefit Sugar Pine Point State Park
The Sierra State Park Foundation is hosting an elegant evening aboard the Tahoe Gal on Saturday, October 4th from 4:00-6:30 pm. The “Hollywood style” cocktail party features a walk on the red carpet, champagne, a live auction, a tour of Lake Tahoe's West Shore between Tahoe City and the Hellman-Ehrman Estate at Sugar Pine Point as well as the Tahoe Gal’s “signature martini.” Entertainment will be Continue Reading
Construction Begins on the Martis Valley Trail between Truckee and Lake Tahoe
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved funding on August 26th for the first segment of the Martis Valley Trail. Construction started this week on the initial .57 mile section of the 10.4 mile trail that, when completed, will connect Truckee to Northstar Village and to the Fiberboard Freeway near Brockway Summit above Kings Beach. The Fiberboard Freeway is an old 23.5-mile logging road Continue Reading
ARC in the Park Music Festival, Truckee, CA Sept. 7th.
The ARC (Adventure Risk Challenge) in the Park Music Festival will take place at the Truckee River Regional Park on Sunday, September 7th from 12:00 pm to 10:00pm. The festival features seven musical acts from the Lake Tahoe/Truckee area, local food trucks, performing artists and a raffle for ski gear. This all-day festival benefits the ARC organization which is dedicated to providing Continue Reading
IRONMAN Lake Tahoe 2014 Traffic Update
The IRONMAN challenge takes place on September 21st with a 2.4-mile swim in Kings Beach, a 112-mile bike race ending in Squaw Valley after travelling through Truckee, and a 26.2-mile marathon run beginning and ending in Squaw Valley. More than 2,500 athletes are going to participate which will bring an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 spectators to the Lake Tahoe/Truckee area. While shuttles and TART Continue Reading
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