Crimson Columbine. Desert Evening Primrose. Sierra Tiger Lily. Honestly speaking, wildflowers might have the coolest names of any living organism on the planet. And if you begin the process of identifying what they are, the stories behind them are even more interesting. To help you start the journey, here’s a few of the easier to spot flowers in California High Sierra. Great Activity For All Continue Reading
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Vail extends season by a week at Tahoe resorts
Vail Resorts’ trio of ski areas in the Lake Tahoe Basin are staying open a week longer than originally planned. Officials announced Tuesday that Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California will stay open through Sunday, April 18, while Kirkwood Mountain Resort will shut down at the end of day on Sunday, April 11. Along with offering a bit more skiing and riding, officials said it’s also a Continue Reading
Formation of a Tourism Business Improvement District in North Lake Tahoe frees up $4 million in lodging tax dollars for improvement projects
FROM A RELEASE: AUBURN, Calif. — This week the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted to finalize the creation of the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District — freeing up over $4 million in transient occupancy tax for transportation and workforce housing projects while also generating an additional $6 million in assessment revenue for North Lake Tahoe annually. With the creation Continue Reading
Top 6 Places to Go Sledding, Tubing & Build a Snowman in Truckee
If you’re looking for a different winter activity to do with your family, consider one of the following spots for a day of snowplay. Please Recreate Responsibly Please remember to RECREATE RESPONSIBLY and LEAVE NO TRACE whenever you head outside to go sledding or play in the snow. Keep our slopes clean by picking up trash and taking home broken sleds. Be mindful of your fellow sledders and Continue Reading
Nevada County vaccine rollout to residents 75+ ’will take time’
Last week, the county announced that vaccine access would begin for residents 75 and older. Initially this was a process they said that “will take time” as vaccine supplies remain extremely limited. Officials estimate that there are approximately 13,000 Nevada County residents who are 75 and older. According to Nevada County Public Health, the county has received more than 8,800 doses of COVID-19 Continue Reading
Under average snowpack reflects statewide trend
The California Department of Water Resources conducted its second snowpack survey of the season Wednesday, after two significant storms swept through the area. Chris Orrock, public information officer for the department, went with a team to Phillips Station near the intersection of Highway 50 and Sierra-at-Tahoe Road. The snow depth measurement is double over what was documented just before the Continue Reading
