Halloween & Nevada Day: A Perfect Sierra Weekend

In the Sierra, we don’t just celebrate one season at a time — we chase them both. This weekend, Carson City and the Eastern Sierra are glowing with autumn color while snow-dusted peaks above Carson Valley whisper that ski season is just around the corner. It’s that sweet overlap where pumpkins meet powder — where … Read more

Winter Wanderings: Hiking the Sierra Canyon Trail in Genoa

Sierra Canyon genoa Trail

As snowstorms swirled across the Sierra Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin last Saturday, I felt the familiar pull to lace up my boots and hit the trail. Staying close to home in the Carson Valley, my longtime hiking buddy, Tom, and I decided to explore the Sierra Canyon section of the Genoa Trail System … Read more

Discover the Scenic Trails at the Inaugural Carson Valley 5K Trail Run

James Lee Park Trail

Lace up the sneakers and join a fun new event in the foothills of Carson City. The Carson Valley Trail association invites all to the inaugural 5K Trail run at James Lee Park Saturday the 19th. Trail running enthusiasts and families alike will love the opportunity to participate in the inaugural Run the Valley event … Read more

North Kingsbury Trailhead Set To Open Thursday in Carson Valley

Couple Walking on North Kingsbury Trail south Lake Tahoe

Carson Valley, NV Sept 2019- The Douglas County Park and Rec Department and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is inviting the public to the Grand Opening of the new and improved North Kingsbury Trailhead Thursday September 19th at 11 am. The North Kingsbury Trailhead located at 476 Andria Drive, off Kingsbury Grade South Lake Tahoe, … Read more

Carson Valley Trail Map for The New Pinyon Trail

Carson Valley Sierra Front 2016

Carson Valley Trail Hikes The Carson Valley Trails Association has released the Map for the New Pinyon Trail South of Gardnerville off Muller Parkway and PineNut RD 2. The Pinyon Trail is a 5-mile round-trip hike located about 7 miles east of Gardnerville. This trail is open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and dogs. This … Read more

7 Ways to Experience The Carson Valley during Eagles & Ag week

Eagles and Cattle in Carson Valley

The Carson Valley Eagle & Ag Event is a special time to visit and see the Carson Valley Carson Valley, NV – If you have never ventured over to the Carson Valley or dropped down from South Lake Tahoe for a quick visit, this weekend might be an excellent time to try it. Late January … Read more

Horseback Riding in the Eastern Sierra – Fay Luther Trail in The Carson Valley

Trail through the forest

A friend of ours (Andi Van Berkum) in the Carson Valley sent over a few photos of their Horseback Ride on New Years Day in The Carson Valley.  Looks like a gorgeous ride this time of year. Weather on News Years was a bit brisk but enjoying the trails on the Eastern Sierra  was a … Read more