Finding Nevada Wild with Sydney Martinez: Discovering the Real Wild West Beyond the Strip

By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine For most people, when you say “Nevada,” one image comes to mind — flashing lights, crowded casinos, and the non-stop buzz of Las Vegas. But for those of us who live along the Sierra Front, we know a different Nevada — one filled with wide-open basins, wild mustangs, … Read more

Avoid the Sand Harbor Stress

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Ride the East Shore Express and Reserve Your Spot This Summer Sand Harbor State Park is one of Lake Tahoe’s crown jewels—but with that beauty comes summer crowds. Thankfully, there’s a smarter way to enjoy it in 2025. New Rules, Same Paradise: What You Need to Know If your summer tradition includes lounging on the … Read more

Sierra Trail Alert: Major Trail Closures at Marlette Lake for Dam Repairs Through 2026

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By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Lake Tahoe’s East Shore backcountry is facing a major shift this summer — and beyond. As of March 31, 2025, the Nevada Division of State Parks has closed large portions of the trail network around Marlette Lake for critical dam repairs, a project expected to last into 2026. … Read more

Clean Up The Lake Finds Creepy Crates & Claws Beneath Marlette Lake!

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Underwater divers restoring popular Tahoe-adjacent lake with stewardship funding from Travel North Tahoe Nevada INCLINE VILLAGE, NEV. (OCTOBER 30, 2024) – Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV)  partnered with Tahoe-based nonprofit Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) for an extensive cleanup of Marlette Lake on October 24-25, 2024. With halloween just around the corner tomorrow, we thought we would lead off with … Read more

$375 Million for Lake Tahoe Recreation, Conservation, and Wildfire Prevention

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Department of Interior Investment to Bolster Recreation and Conservation in Nevada and California’s Lake Tahoe Basin Lake Tahoe – The Department of the Interior has announced a landmark $375 million investment for 36 projects across Nevada and the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin. This funding, derived from land sales in the Las Vegas … Read more

Clean Up The Lake Launches First Backcountry Clean-Up at Marlette Lake

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Get ready for an exciting new chapter in conservation efforts at Marlette Lake! After years of planning and dreaming, Clean Up The Lake is thrilled to kick off its first-ever backcountry cleanup at Marlette Lake this week. The initiative, aimed at removing submerged and shoreline litter while performing environmental research, marks a significant milestone for … Read more

Important Trail Closures and Safety Updates for Spooner State Park Visitors

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Visitors to Spooner Lake State Park should be aware of several important trail closures and safety updates starting this month due to ongoing construction and a recent gas leak. 🚧 Trail Closures for Dam and Pipeline Replacements: Beginning Monday, October 21, 2024, multiple trails from the Lakeview Trailhead to the Tahoe Rim Trail will be … Read more