state parks
An Evening with Robert Hanna, Great, Great, Grandson of John Muir
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 2:22pm
Event Date:
November 16, 2012 - 7:00pm Join Lake of the Sky Outfitters and the Tahoe Area Sierra Club for an evening with the Great Great Grandson of John Muir, Robert Hanna. He will share stories about John Muir and speak about how he has been inspired to carry on his Great Great Grandfather's legacy in his own work as an advocate for California's State Parks.
Admission is free and there will be light refreshments served as well as a free raffle.
Call 541-1027 for more info.
Location
Unity at the Lake
1195 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
38° 56' 16.2276" N, 119° 58' 24.96" W
See map: Google Maps
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Oct. 17-24
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:39amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 17-24.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report for Oct. 10-17
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 9:37amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 10-17.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 10
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 3:36pmHere is this week's fall fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 4-10.
Brown signs bill to keep state parks open for 2 years
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 9:09pmDon Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 2
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 9:16amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Sept. 19-25
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 6:56amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of September 19-25.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 12-19
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/12/2012 - 12:44amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 12-19.
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Sept. 5-11
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:22amHere is this week's fishing report for Northern California, Nevada, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra-area rivers, lakes and streams. Fall colors are around the corner for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe region. Enjoy the fishing while the weather is still good and don't forget to pack your sunscreen and fishing license. This report is for the week of Sept. 5-11.
ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
California no longer sure how much state parks money was hidden
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 9:00pmTahoe Expo 2012 Exhibits New Geotourism Model for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 2:55pmEvent Date:
September 8, 2012 (All day)
The 2012 Tahoe Expo, taking place this September 8th-9th, is a geotourism showcase of fun, educational, and sustainable adventures around all 72 miles of Lake Tahoe, American’s biggest alpine lake, as well as nearby Truckee and Reno.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Aug. 29
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 12:55amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of August 29 to Sept. 4.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary builds kiosks at local parks
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 10:37amMembers of the 60 member strong Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club recently completed two kiosks for the public to use in the South Lake Tahoe area. The first one is located at Kahle Community Park and the second one is at the new Van Sickle Bi-State Park. The kiosks are now used to hold information, including maps of trails and topography as well as pictures and events. The club took on the projects as part of the worldwide volunteer work day.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 2:52pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for August 8-14
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 6:12pmFishing spots in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and Nevada will be the place to be this week as temperatures will send thousands of anglers to dozens of rivers, lakes and streams in the region. Here is the latest fishing report for the week of August 8-14. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen and don't forget your fishing license.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 1-7
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 10:36amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for Aug. 1-7.
Letter to the editor: State Parks system has been dishonest
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 6:00amIf the State Parks system cannot offset its budget shortfall legally, it must reduce park services - it is that simple. Its job is to live within its budget. The park system has been dishonest with...
Don Q's California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 25-31
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 5:21amWarm weather and cool fishing is expected this week along the many lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for the week of July 25. As always, pack plenty of sunscreen, abide all regulations and have your fishing license with you.
California state parks director resigns amid $54 million scandal
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 9:42amGRASS VALLEY, Calif. - The director of California's state parks resigned and a deputy was fired Friday after officials learned the department sat on nearly $54 million in surplus money for years, w...
California parks director resigns amid scandal
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/21/2012 - 10:17amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The director of California's state parks resigned and a deputy was fired Friday after officials learned the department sat on nearly $54 million in surplus money for years...
Ruth Coleman, California parks director, resigns following scandal
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 1:49pmSACRAMENTO — The director of California's state parks system resigned Friday after officials discovered that her department had $54 million in unspent money in its accounts that it had not reported to the state finance department.
Ruth Coleman, who had led the agency since 2003, stepped down, and the department's second-in-command, Acting Deputy Director Michael Harris, was fired.
California Resources Secretary John Laird planned a 1 p.m. news conference to address the issue and issued a statement saying the state Attorney General's Office would be investigating.
Assemblywoman calls for investigation into State Parks
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 2:00pmDon Q's Northern California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 18-23
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 3:08amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 18-24:
AAA to donate to Nevada State Parks for each insurance quote
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 6:00amAAA of Northern California's Summer Road Trip campaign will donate $5 to Nevada State Parks for each AAA insurance quote completed at a AAA branch office through Aug. 31.The money will help Nevada ...
Don Q's Fishing report for week of July 11-17
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 3:48amGreat fishing is being reported throughout Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and Sierra this summer. Here is this week's fishing report, through July 17, for rivers, lakes and streams in the region.
Full Time Law Enforcement Hits the Rubicon Trail
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 9:33amEl Dorado County Sheriff D’Agostini has created a new position and assigned a full time deputy sheriff to patrol the Rubicon Trail, 40 hours every week, during the OHV season. In the past most of the staffing for the Rubicon Trail was on overtime, and was limited by grant funds.
Fishing Report For Northern California, Nevada and Sierra through July 10
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 7:21amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for July 5 through July 10.
Long-term prognosis for Calif. state parks murky
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/29/2012 - 11:23amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - While California found ways to keep open most of the state parks earmarked for closure due to budget cuts, the long-term future of its 279-park system remains murky as most of ...
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of June 13-20
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 06/13/2012 - 2:57pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of June 13-20.
Lake Tahoe pilot bus service to run from Incline Village to Sand Harbor
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 4:43pmA new bus service at Lake Tahoe that will run from Incline Village to Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area will begin this month.
A collaboration of the Tahoe Transportation District, the Nevada Division of State Parks, Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Highway Patrol and Washoe County School District will inaugurate the East Shore Express, a pilot Park and Ride bus service beginning June 15 through Sept. 3, 2012.
Nevada trails workshop this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 2:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Nevada Division of State Parks is sponsoring a trail workshop this week to plan the future of trails within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The goal is to gather ideas ...
Nevada trails workshop this week
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 2:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Nevada Division of State Parks is sponsoring a trail workshop this week to plan the future of trails within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The goal is to gather ideas ...
Lake Tahoe trails workshop on June 7
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 11:29amEvent 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.
Bill would create new funding for state parks
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 10:22amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Bipartisan legislation to create new funding sources for state parks and limit the California Department of Parks and Recreation's authority to close them has passed the A...
Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of May 30
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 1:54amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for the week of May 30 to June 5, 2012.
Lawmakers work together to keep state parks open
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/28/2012 - 1:13pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers have a hard time agreeing on most budget matters, but the effort to keep state parks open is encouraging rare bipartisan deal-making.A handful of bill...
Nevada State Parks to discuss basin mountain bike trails
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/28/2012 - 2:00amBurn pile spreads into brush fire on Cold Creek Trail in South Lake Tahoe (updated)
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 11:36amUpdate 12:22PM: A small brush fire on Cold Creek Trail in South Lake Tahoe is contained and burned about one-quarter of an acre, reports U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Cheva Heck. Fire personnel from Lake Valley Fire Protection District and South Lake Tahoe and U.S. Forest Service brought the fire to containment. The cause of the fire is under investigation, Heck said. Initial reports that came in said the fire started as a backyard burn pile.
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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.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center hosts Lake Tahoe Bird Festival
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 5:13pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) invite residents and visitors to attend the third annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event is free and takes place at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 16-22
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:44amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 16-22, 2012.
Open house to present Incline to Sand Harbor transit service
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 10:48amThe Tahoe Transportation District will host an Open House forum on Wed., May 16, to discuss the SR Highway 28 corridor safety and congestion issues. The forum will introduce the East Shore Express, a proposed shuttle from Incline Village to Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area this summer as well as updates on the North Demonstration Bikeway, a 3-mile off-road path between Incline Village and Sand Harbor.
As deadline nears, proposals surface to save parks
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 10:44amFRESNO, Calif. (AP) - With a July 1 deadline approaching for dozens of California state parks on a budget closure list, legislators are scrambling to keep them open with bills meant to raise money ...
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of May 9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 12:14amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 9, 2012.
Fishing report for May 2-9
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 12:10amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 2-9.