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Expect traffic delays Sunday for Lake Tahoe bike ride
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 06/02/2012 - 3:36am
On Sunday, America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride participants will be riding clockwise around Lake Tahoe and from Tahoe City to Truckee and back to Tahoe City, beginning and finishing at the Horizon Casino Resort at Stateline, South Shore, Lake Tahoe, Nevada from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Lake Tahoe trails workshop on June 7
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 11:29am
Event Date:
June 7, 2012 - 5:30pm
Nevada Division of State Parks will host a trail workshop to plan the future of trails within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. All trail users are encouraged to attend. The goal is to gather ideas and feedback based on the draft map.
The workshop will be on Thursday, June 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Incline Golf Course Chateau located at 955 Fairway Boulevard in Incline Village. Staff from the Tahoe Rim Trail Association and the U.S. Forest Service will also be there to answer questions.
Tahoe Keepers protect Lake Tahoe and other waters from invasive species
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 12:07pm
A coalition of local and visiting Lake Tahoe paddlers, business owners and basin environmental groups are helping to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Tahoe Keepers are paddlers who inspect and decontaminate their boats and gear every time they haul out and move between new waterbodies.
Lake Tahoe hosts 3,300 plus for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 11:55amImagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride. On Sunday more than, 3,300-plus bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 21st annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe.
Pedestrian accident on Highway 50 at Zephyr Cove Lodge ties up traffic
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 3:45pmA pedestrian was reportedly hit by a vehicle at Highway 50 at the Zephyr Cove Lodge at about 3:30 Friday afternoon. The victim was said to be conscious but bleeding from the head. Three vehicles are said to be involved in the accident, according to Douglas County dispatch.
Traffic controls are in place in the westbound lane headed into Lake Tahoe and the eastbound lane of Highway 50 toward Spooner Summit. A CalStar medical helicopter from South Lake Tahoe was unavailable because of snow and visibility. The victim was instead to be transported by ambulance to Barton Memorial Hospital.
Don Q's Northern California and Nevada fishing report through Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/23/2012 - 1:06amMemorial Day weekend will make for near-perfect conditions for fishing in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams now through the holiday weekend.
Lake Tahoe Roadside Boat Inspection Stations Open for Season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 2:51pmRoadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft are officially open for the 2012 boating season at 5 locations entering the Lake Tahoe Basin.
“Boat inspections are critical to maintaining the health of Lake Tahoe and our local recreation-based economy,” said Ted Thayer, TRPA’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator. “Through the efforts of the Tahoe Resource Conservation District’s well-trained inspectors and other private and public partners committed to the Lake, we expect to have another successful season.”
Spooner Lake concessionarie moving bikes, ends ski business
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 1:59amDon Q's California and Nevada Fishing Report through April 25
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:35amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 18-25. The opening day for all California fishing is on April 28.
Future uncertain for Spooner Lake's Cross Country Ski Area
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:17amSkiers and snowshoe enthusiasts may have seen the last of the groomed trails at Spooner Lake now that Max Jones and his wife, Patti McMullen, have an nounced they will no longer run the Cross Country Ski Area there.
In-town public sled hills disappear
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 1:52pmThough it is off the radar, sledding will always have its place as an all-ages family activity. And though there are plenty of places to sled and tube around the city limits of South Lake Tahoe, the last of the remaining free places in town have dried up.
And not for a lack of snow, either. Two sled and tube hill favorites have been removed from the public after recent projects leveled some of the property to make way for expansions.
Carry chains for Monday morning Sierra commute
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 7:45amWith several inches already fallen in the Lake Tahoe Basin, a number of chain controls are required over mountain passes. Chains are required on Highway 50 over Echo Summit and chains or snow tires are required over Spooner to Carson City. Chains and snow tires are required on State Routes 28, 88 and 89 and 207 over Kingsbury Grade.
Cross-country skiers, snowmobilers get season started
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 5:51pmThe scraping sounds of skis on ice echoed through the woods of Spooner Summit Friday. With the Spooner Lake Cross-Country Ski Area just opened, a handful of cross-country skiers cruised the rock...
Cross-country skiers, snowmobilers get season started
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 5:51pmThe scraping sounds of skis on ice echoed through the woods of Spooner Summit Friday. With the Spooner Lake Cross-Country Ski Area just opened, a handful of cross-country skiers cruised the rock...
Nevada and Northern California Fishing Report through Jan. 31
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 12:35amHere is the fishing report through Jan. 31. The report covers rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Spooner shuttle bus accident injures one
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 3:38pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A broken driveshaft is being blamed for an accident that sent a shuttle bus careening into a barrier on U.S. Highway 50 near Spooner Summit Tuesday morning.The Harrah'...
Harrah’s bus crashes on Spooner Summit; 3 minor injuries
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 12:30pmSpooner Lake's beauty captives on First Day Hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 3:56pmBy Kathryn Reed. LAKE TAHOE NEVADA STATE PARK – Tromping along the dirt under sunny skies, the only indication this is not a fall day in the Sierra is the fact the lake is nearly completely frozen. Wh...
Spooner Lake's beauty captives on First Day Hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 7:58amLAKE TAHOE NEVADA STATE PARK – Tromping along the dirt under sunny skies, the only indication this is not a fall day in the Sierra is the fact the lake is ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../spooner-lakes-be...
Free New Year's Day hike at Spooner Lake
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 8:40am
Celebrate the New Year with park rangers on a fun outing around Spooner Lake. This free First Day Hike is sponsored by the National Association of State Park Directors. Park entrance fees are waived for participants in the hike, or snowshoe, depending upon snow availability.
Free guided New Year's Day hikes in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 1:50amSpooner Lake at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is offering free hikes in Northern Nevada. In Southern and Southeastern Nevada entrance fees are waived for the hikes at: Cathedral Gorge, Spring Valley, S...
Free guided New Year's Day hikes in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 12:52amSpooner Lake at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is offering free hikes in Northern Nevada. In Southern and Southeastern Nevada entrance fees are waived for ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../free-guided-new-ye...
Nevada State Parks celebrates 2012 with free New Year's Day guided hikes
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 11:30amBy Bob Conrad
The Nevada Division of State Parks is sponsoring free, guided hikes in seven state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative.
First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on January 1, 2012 at a state park close to home.
Fishing report through Oct. 26
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:18amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: What happened to our beautiful blue sky?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 8:32amJust last week I was dwelling on what a beautiful fall we are having, especially the classic, pristine Tahoe blue sky. As I drove over Spooner Summit this evening, I was appalled to see the brown s...
Trails & Vistas 'Reflections and Rhythms' at Spooner Lake Sept. 17-18
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 10:18am
Connect to nature’s beauty and explore your creative power within at the 8th annual Trails and Vistas “Reflections and Rhythms” art hike on September 17 and 18 at Spooner Lake in the Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park. Go here and read all about it at Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture.
Art hikes at Spooner Lake Sept. 17 and 18
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:35pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Plan to participate in the region’s only art hike. Experience live performances and installation art along a gentle 2.5 mile guided trail around Spooner Lake. This is a one of a kind blending of art and nature with thirty fellow hikers during Trails and Vistas 2011 art hike along the Spooner Loop Trail.
Motorcyclist killed in Spooner grade accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 8:40amMINDEN, Nev. - A Minden man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Highway 50 on Saturday just east of the Carson-Douglas line.Edwin Bruno-Mazariego, 25, was riding a green Kawasaki ZX600P motorcyc...
Motorcyclist killed in Spooner grade accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 4:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Minden man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Highway 50 on Saturday just east of the Carson-Douglas line.Edwin Bruno-Mazariego, 25, was riding a green Kawasaki ...
Douglas County man dies in motorcycle crash on Spooner
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 2:54pmA 25-year-old Minden man died Saturday in a motorcycle crash on U.S. Highway 50 east of the Douglas County line on Spooner, seven miles west of Highway 395 in Carson City, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
According to NHP Trooper Chuck Allen, Edwin Bruno-Mazariego was riding his green 2008 Kawasaki ZX600P motorcycle east bound on the four-lane highway. For reasons still unknown, he failed to negotiate a left hand curve and departed the travel lane striking the adjacent section of guardrail.
Spooner Summit area home threatened by fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 7:38pmAt approximately 11:10am, firefighters from East Fork, Tahoe-Douglas, Carson City, and the U.S. Forest Service responded to a possible wildland fire in the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../spooner-summit-...
Fire on Old Clear Creek Road contained; Highway 50 open
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 11:32am
Update 2 p.m.: Fire crews have contained a fire that broke out this morning near Old Clear Creek Road near the top of Spooner Summit, and Highway 50 has reopened.
The fire was last reported to be about 1.5 acres in size, and there was one home in the area that was threatened. Light winds and cool temperatures helped firefighters get a handle on the blaze, with a helicopter dumping water to help out the hand crews on the ground.
Trails and Vistas art hike
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 12:29pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Tue Sep 20 2011 .
September 17, 2011 (All day)
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September 18, 2011 (All day)
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September 19, 2011 (All day) Experience a unique blend of art and the natural world during the eighth annual Trails and Vistas art hike on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18. The hike, modeled on the theme of “Reflections and Rhythms,” takes place at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park (Glenbrook, NV ) – just fifteen from Incline Village and less than a one-hour drive from Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe and Truckee.
Location
Spooner Lake
Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park
United States
39° 12' 38.2356" N, 119° 53' 35.124" W
See map: Google Maps
Paddlers Help Protect Lake Tahoe from Invasive Species
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 10:00am
By Kristi Boosman
Paddlers at Lake Tahoe who enjoy the peace and solitude of skimming over crystal clear waters can now join the Tahoe Keepers stewardship community to protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species, according to an invasive species multi-agency committee.
Tahoe Keepers is a free training program designed to help non-motorized watercraft operators guard against inadvertently transporting aquatic invasive species to water bodies within the Lake Tahoe Basin by self-inspecting and decontaminating their boats and gear after each use.
Event blends art and hiking in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 11:20amThe hike, modeled on the theme of “Reflections and Rhythms,” takes place at Spooner Lake in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../event-blends-art-and-hiking-in-lak......
Local ultrarunner finishes first-ever 100-mile race
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 4:30pmSPOONER LAKE, Nev. - After racing through nagging running injuries for the better part of the past 20 years, Ron Nageotte can finally scratch "finish a 100-miler" from his bucket list.The 61-yea...
Trails and Vistas art hike seeks volunteers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 3:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local non-profit Trails and Vistas is looking for trail guides for an art hike scheduled for Sept. 17-18 at Spooner Lake.The most high profile role is that of the Trai...
