Most all of the Golf Courses in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area and in the Graeagle area in Plumas County are now open.  It is a great time to come  and play in this golf playground for the following five reasons; A 7 day forecast of nice spring weather - mid to upper 60s with mostly clear days. Early season rates at most courses.  Many choices for Tee Times to book every day, even Continue Reading

The Tahoe Conservation Resource District announced the opening of three roadside inspection stations with two more to open on May 23.  All watercraft must be inspected, and if necessary be decontaminated, prior to launching in Lake Tahoe.  Boats with aquatic invasive species are not allowed on the lake until they have been decontaminated.  All boats on the lake must have a “Tahoe In Continue Reading

The Truckee Police Department reports an unusual incident of vehicle break-in. A young bear became locked in an unlocked vehicle. Needless to say, the bear did significant damage and left other evidence of its occupation before police arrived to release it. Read article in Sierra Sun Continue Reading

An exciting new venture is underway in the North Tahoe-Truckee area.  The non-profit Tahoe Food Hub has undertaken the task of creating a regional food system in the area.  There are four projects under the auspices of the Food Hub: Farm to Market, Healthy Food Access Program, Community Commercial Kitchen and the Dome Raising Project.  Each of these projects will contribute to the Continue Reading

Squaw Valley's 2012-2013 ski season ended Sunday with a beautiful sunny spring day on the upper mountain and a fun Pass Holders Party on the KT 22 Deck Bar.  The snow on Shirley Lake and Granite Chief had a firm enough base that even though it was warm and the snow got soft the skiing was really good.  I had the pleasure of skiing with my wife Mary Margaret and my daughter Amanda.  The Pass Continue Reading

I had a great morning of spring skiing at Squaw Valley today.  It had been cold enough last night for the snow to set up and it was a beautiful sunny day.  I hiked out from the top of the Granite Chief chairlift into the area called The Glades and had a long wonderful run on nice soft spring snow.  I'm glad I got another day in before the season ends this Sunday. Continue Reading

Even though I hate to see the ski season end I always get excited by the emergence of Spring.  The days are longer than the nights, the snow melts away so Lake Tahoe’s beaches, hiking and biking trails open up, some of the days are really warm and we start to see boats and paddle boards on the lake and the golf courses are starting to open.  There is also lots of live music and some fun Continue Reading