Sparks, NV., Aug. 28, 2019 – Fire officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest would like to remind the public of the high fire danger headed into the holiday weekend. Human-caused wildfires are still a major concern and the public should be to be extremely cautious while enjoying their Labor Day on public lands, in addition to having … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.– Heading to Lake Tahoe for Labor Day weekend to celebrate the unofficial end of summer? Please keep the following in mind for a safe and fun-filled holiday weekend. Illegal campfires continue to be the leading cause of wildland fires in the Tahoe Basin. National Forest lands at Lake Tahoe are under … Read more
Come and celebrate the 31st Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off in Sparks, Nevada, Wednesday, August 28 through Monday, September 2! Often referred to as the Super Bowl of rib competitions on the national BBQ competition circuit, the annual Labor Day Weekend event spans more than 6 city blocks in the heart … Read more
Small Wilderness Fire in Lassen will not affect Labor Day Weekend Plans MINERAL, CA – Lassen Volcanic National Park continues to monitor the lightning-ignited, 15-acre, Red Fire. A fire lookout on Mt. Harkness detected a small amount of smoke in the park at approximately 10 a.m. on August 14. Air surveillance and ground crews confirmed … Read more
Speed enforcement will be in effect to help protect bears and other wildlife– Traffic slow downs Expected for Holiday Weekend August 30, 2019 – Yosemite National Park – In preparation for a busy Labor Day Weekend, Yosemite National Park has designated several new Wildlife Protection Zones located on stretches of roadway throughout the Park where … Read more
The Tahoe Local Pass, priced at $589, and the Tahoe Value Pass, priced at $499, continue to offer the best value and variety for skiing and riding with differentiated experiences and varied terrain at the Best of Tahoe resorts As a part of making Epic for Everyone, Vail Resorts announced earlier this year that it would … Read more
The Northstar Bike Park will be open to the public for the seventh round of the Enduro World Series TRUCKEE, Calif. – Aug. 22, 2019 – Northstar California Resort will host the only U.S. stop during the 2019 Enduro World Series (EWS), August 24-25. Presented by North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (NLTRA), the penultimate EWS event … Read more
New E-Mountain Bike Tours Launch at Squaw Valley [Olympic Valley, Calif.] Aug. 16, 2019 – Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is launching new e-mountain bike tours on Saturday, Aug. 17. An electric mountain bike or “e-bike” is a mountain bike equipped with a motor to assist the rider while pedaling, making it less strenuous to ride. The … Read more
National Park Service Anniversary Saturday August 25th in sierra National Parks Looking for one last Summer adventure with the kids back in school and before the sports schedules go into overdrive? National Parks service will be celebrating their 103rd birthday this weekend with Free entrance days to all National Parks on Saturday August 25th, 2019. … Read more
Lake Users Advised to avoid Water Contact at Red Lake and Indian Creek Reservoir The Alpine County Health Department has been working with The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Red Lake), South Tahoe Public Utility District (Indian Creek Reservoir), and the Alpine Watershed Group (AWG) in determining that … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – August 9, 2019, marks the 75th birthday of our beloved icon, Smokey Bear. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, in coordination with our partners at Great Basin Institute and Heavenly Mountain Resort, will host two events in celebration of Smokey’s 75th birthday. A birthday celebration will be held at 1 … Read more
Program has tourism partners defining a shared set of common values, language, and tools to support and fund responsible tourism in outdoor places (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – With travelers around the globe buzzing about sustainable tourism and responsible recreation, five U.S. mountain towns are taking the conversation to the next level and making it easier for … Read more
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. August 1, 2019– Due to decreasing fuel moistures, increase in temperatures, and increased fuel loading due to late season rains in the Kaweah River drainage, along with current moderate-high fire danger and entering into the hottest part of the year, fire danger is even more of a concern. Therefore, Stage … Read more
A new app by Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Conservancy makes it easier to plan a visit and explore Yosemite National Park. “This app features incredible content about what to see and do in Yosemite in different areas of the park during all seasons,” said Yosemite National Park Superintendent Michael Reynolds. “It’s a great tool intended to enrich … Read more
Northern Nevada shifts into high gear in preparation for America’s premier classic car event Hot August Nights -the largest classic car and nostalgic festival in the county- descends upon the region with more than 6,000 vintage vehicles this August. The 10-day celebration commences in the historic mining town of Virginia City, Nev. on Friday, Aug. 2 … Read more
A Quiet Fourth of July in Lyell Canyon There aren’t many days like this anymore. My wife and one son were off on a college trip. My other son was working. And for the first time in a long while, I had a full day to myself with nowhere I needed to be. It was … Read more
