Lake Tahoe – December 17, 2020 – A cold front moved through Lake Tahoe during the early morning hours Thursday with a band of moderate snow that dropped 3-7 inches of snow on the mountains across the Tahoe basin. Ski resorts around the Lake Tahoe basin are waking up with reports of 3-7 inches across … 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
Surrounded with sun-drenched views of Lake Tahoe, this mountain top playground offers activities and dining for all ages Sierra Rec Magazine, Olympic Valley Ca, Aug 1, 2017 – The High Camp Experience at Squaw Valley sweeps visitors from 6,200’ to 8,200’ via the Aerial Tram, soaring over 550-feet above creeks, waterfalls, forests and the iconic Tram Face. At … Read more
Highway 89 Emerald Bay Road and Interstate 80 are open without restrictions. All roads are accessible to Lake Tahoe. Mar. 8, 2017 (LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – With Lake Tahoe experiencing a winter of epic proportions – summit snow totals are approaching 680 inches since November (yearlong averages are typically 400-500 inches) – travel safety … Read more
Truckee, Calif. (Nov. 11, 2015) – After several years of planning, the Alder Creek Adventure Center will open its doors to the public for the first time on Nov. 26 with a grand opening party on Nov 27. The entire community is invited to see the new building and explore all of its purpose-built … Read more
A Sierra REC Day Trip Adventure into Plumas and Sierra County Recreational areas. Graeagle Ca – I absolutely love exploring new areas and finding the hidden treasures of a day trip to a region I have never visited. HWY 89 north of Truckee was one of those regions that I had often looked at on … Read more
If you have ever driven over HWY 50 between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe, you have probably seen a very large waterfall off on the hill-side near ECHO Summit. This is Horsetail Falls. A Spectacular Sierra Waterfall that offers not only a road side view that makes hundreds of tourists stop for a quick picture, … Read more
We all have firsts in life right. Well this last weekend was Sierra Rec Publisher, Charlie Pankey, first time snowshoeing. This is an account of the trip, the adventure and elements of snowshoeing that make it an addictive Winter REC option in the Sierra. Merry Christmas to me- Snowshoes given to me by my parents. … Read more
