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Talking trash at Lake Tahoe IT’S OUR DUTY TO LEAVE NO TRACE This slice of the world at Lake Tahoe, Truckee and the exhilaratingly gorgeous Sierra Nevada is truly a treasure. We have the greatest lakes, the most iconic views and the best recreation opportunities in the world — right here in our backyard. Simply put, we’re beyond lucky to be here. But all that said, there’s an important lesson we’re having to unfortunately reteach locals, second-home owners and visitors, something we all should have learned as early as grade school: Please, don’t litter. The past two summers, a few hundred volunteers collaborated with the League to Save Lake Tahoe (coiners of those “Keep Tahoe Blue” bumper stickers you see everywhere) and other organizations on the day after the Fourth of July to pick up trash left behind from holiday weekend revelers at several of our iconic beaches on both shores. 10
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The Sierra sky near Donner Summit is lit with the fireflies of the Milky Way. Remember these stunning views before you think of littering our beautiful terrain.
The results were, to say the least, alarming:
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2015: Volunteers picked up 1,600 pounds of trash, including 5,266 pieces of plastic such as caps, bottles, utensils and straws. In addition, 4,053 cigarette butts were picked up. 2014: Volunteers collected nearly 2,300 pounds of debris — including more than 3,000 cigarette butts, 1,200 cans, 800 glass and plastic bottles, and 320 plastic bags. Many of us know those numbers from just one day are only a microcosm of the trash problem here at Lake Tahoe, considering there are hundreds of miles of trail and beach and terrain, all of which can benefit from everyone doing their best to pack it out and leave no trace. The next time you breathe in that unreal view of Big Blue after an afternoon hike, keep in mind that the lake is losing a bit of its luster every day due to careless humans. So let’s buck the trend — remember, Lake Tahoe is everyone’s friend. Kevin MacMillan, editor of Tahoe Magazine, is also managing editor and co-general manager of the Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. During the summer, you can find him sipping craft beers, disc golfing and enjoying the three Bs — beaches, boats and The Beatles. Email him at kmacmillan@sierrasun.com if you want to talk about the true meaning of “all you need is love.”
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Jenny Goldsmith is a Tahoe City-based freelance writer who holds an MFA in creative nonfiction. She believes that good writing has little to do with the stories you tell, but the way in which you tell them. She's currently working on a book about her experience surviving a school shooting in 1998, weaved into stories of other school shooting survivors whom she met and interviewed last summer.
Adam Jensen grew up in California's Great Central Valley and spent his youth dreaming of a life in the mountains. He is a now nearly decade-long resident of Lake Tahoe's South Shore and a longtime reporter and editor at the Tahoe Daily Tribune and Lake Tahoe Action. He enjoys backpacking, mountain biking and catching the occasional baseball game. Go Giants!
Sylas Wright is the sports editor at the Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers. He has won numerous writing and photography awards in both the Nevada Press Association and the California Newspaper Publishers Association contests. He moved to Truckee in 2005 after growing up in the central Sierra Nevada near Shaver Lake. He enjoys many outdoor sports and keeping tabs on local athletes. Reach him at swright@sierrasun.com.
Amelia Richmond is a Tahoe City-based freelance writer and communications consultant. With a growing desire to write more than press releases, Amelia kicked off her freelance writing career in 2015, contributing stories on winter recreation and the Tahoe community. Her passions include great stories, street tacos, sour beers and outdoor adventures of all kinds. You can reach her at amelia.s.richmond@gmail.com.
Mark McLaughlin is a Tahoe historian and award-winning, nationally published author and professional speaker with six books and more than 700 articles in print. He has appeared on CNN, The History Channel, The Weather Channel, and participated in many documentaries. Mark lives in Carnelian Bay, and his award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com.
Sebastian Foltz is an outdoor writer/ photographer who joined the Tahoe Daily Tribune staff last fall. The Pittsburgh native came to the Tahoe Basin after working for a newspaper in Breckenridge, Colo., and freelancing in Oregon. Since coming to Tahoe he's been enjoying the mountain biking and backcountry skiing scene. Foltz is also an avid whitewater kayaker and former raft guide.
Simone Grandmain is an internationally published travel and food writer who calls TruckeeTahoe home. She welcomes your favorite family recipes and the story behind them at simonegrandmain@gmail.com.
Tim Hauserman is a freelance writer based in Tahoe City who has written more than 100 articles about a wide range of topics. He wrote the official guidebook to the Tahoe Rim Trail, as well as "Monsters in the Woods: Backpacking with Children" and "Gertrude's Tahoe Adventures in Time." He spends his summer months road and mountain biking, hiking and kayaking. You may reach him at writeonrex@yahoo.com.
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Margaret Moran is a former reporter and photographer for the Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers. She’s won several writing awards from the Nevada Press Association while working for the papers between 2012 and 2016. She enjoys hiking area trails, lounging by the lake and reading. She originally hails from New Jersey. Anthony Gentile is the sports editor at the Tahoe Daily Tribune in South Lake Tahoe. This summer, he plans to be at the beach and on the trails as much as possible. You may reach him at agentile@tahoedailytribune.com. Kaleb M. Roedel covers entertainment, recreation and local news as a reporter for the Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspapers, taking on everything from the local music scene to developments in downtown Truckee. The Wisconsin native, who migrated to Reno in the summer of 2015, enjoys basketball, playing guitar and quoting "Seinfeld." You may reach him at kroedel@sierrasun.com. Dylan Silver is a freelance writer and photographer based in South Lake Tahoe. He's lived in the area for more than 10 years, spending part of his childhood in nearby Gardnerville, Nev. His favorite Tahoe activities are snowboarding, stand-up paddling, backpacking and enjoying the locals' discount at South Shore buffets. More of Dylan's work can be found on his website, dylansilver.com, or through his Instragram handle, @dylan_silver.
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Late in the summer of 2015, North Lake Tahoe tourism officials launched the North Lake Tahoe Ale Trail. It’s simple enough — billed as a new way to enjoy “Your Adventurous Tahoe Craft Beer Experience,” the trail marries recreation and the growing craft beer scene on the North Shore into one happy, trails-end pairing. With help from an interactive map, visitors and locals can locate trails by land (and water!) that then link up with a variety of local bars and restaurants throughout the entire North Shore-Truckee triangle. Set to kick off in style this summer, the trail is another effort to shine a spotlight on the variety of outdoor activities everyone can participate in at Lake Tahoe and connect them with the other end of experiences the area can provide. CHECK OUT THE MAP AT BIT.LY/1O8JMDQ — AND PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY!
p l u g i n t o e l e c t r i c av e n u e As America’s electric car movement begins to gain traction, charging stations have been popping up locally the past few years — from South Lake Tahoe, to the North and West shores, to Olympic Valley and beyond. This includes the town of Truckee, where a few months ago agencies gathered to unveil two new PEV public access charging stations — one in downtown next to the train station, the other in the Pioneer Commerce Center (pro tip: inside the center also is Full Belly Deli, perhaps the best place to grab a sandwich in the entire Tahoe-Truckee region). The stations come after Tesla planted its footprint in Truckee when a Tesla supercharging station opened in September 2014 behind the
Safeway building on Donner Pass Road. It’s all part of promoting the important role electric vehicles play in California hitting its greenhouse gas reduction goals. TRUCKEE IS LEADING THE WAY IN RENEWABLE ENERGY. VISIT TDPUD.ORG TO FIND OUT WHY.
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One of the biggest sports books in the Lake Tahoe Basin has a new look. Inside MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, the William Hill book offers a spacious, refreshing venue to place a bet and watch it in action. In recent months, the book received a major upgrade, which coincided with the casino’s $24 million remodel last year. The new book features 48 wall-mounted televisions, and another 15 monitors attached to tables in a dedicated horse racing area. On top of all the major pro sports, nearly half of the book’s televisions are dedicated to horse racing. What’s more, those playing the ponies at MontBleu can do so with parimutuel betting — meaning the amount of people who bet on a race affect the eventual winnings. BE SURE TO VISIT MONTBLEURESORT.COM AND MAKE YOUR BETS!
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W H AT ' S N E W t r av e l l a k e ta h o e i n s t y l e The newest and hippest way to get from Point A to Point B landed at Lake Tahoe in December, with ridesharing giant Uber offering services on both the North and South shores of Lake Tahoe and in Truckee. A couple months later, ridesharing company Lyft — whose drivers are identified by a 5-inch-long pink “glowstache” adorning the grill of their vehicles — announced its service was also available locally. So, why Lake Tahoe? “We’re really excited because we know a lot of people are going to be in Tahoe … they’re coming from all over the country,” says Uber spokeswoman Laura Zapata. “We think Tahoe is a really good opportunity to be able to lend that service.”
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DOG-FRIENDLY TAHOE Your family vacation just got furrier with pet-friendly amenities around the lake BY CAITLIN ROW
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SUMMER VACATION IN TAHOE means plenty of bluebird skies, lazy beach time, dining out and scenic hikes. With the region's variety of dog-friendly amenities, weekend trips — with a little planning — could include the family pet. "From beaches to mountain trails to resort villages and restaurant patios, North Tahoe is truly welcoming to dogs," said JT Thompson, the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association's tourism director. "We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone in the family, including man's best friend, to join in on the Tahoe fun. We've included pet-friendly resorts, resources
and activities on gotahoenorth.com to make North Lake Tahoe one of the best all inclusive vacation areas." Carol Chaplin, executive director of South Shore's Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, agreed, saying "we know that there is a growing trend of visitors wanting to travel with their dogs and our partners continue to look for ways they can enjoy vacations with their pets."
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Robert Nel Lis, who represents North Lake Tahoe's tourism brand, said Tahoe Getaways Vacation Rentals offers a fun deal for dog lovers. "Book a three-night stay at one of the dog-friendly resorts ... and pets stay for free," Nel Lis said. Tahoe Getaways Vacation Rentals supplies more than 35 pet-friendly rental options, though there can be restrictions, like dog size and number, and pet deposits apply. Check with tahoegetaways. com/pet-friendly for more information. PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn is another good North Shore option, with dog-focused hotel packages including comfy beds, doggie treats, food and water bowls, waste bags and customized pet ID tags. Pet-friendly hotels on Tahoe's South Shore are also plentiful. Tahoesouth.com lists Blue Lake Inn at Tahoe, the Landing Resort and Spa, Beach Retreat and Lodge at Tahoe, Basecamp Lodge and Tahoe Keys Resort among others as spots to consider when planning a family trip. Check out tahoesouth.com/ where-to-stay/pet-friendly for more information.
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Tahoe's uniquely beautiful mountain landscape features many types of hikes, some of which are ideal for dog-walking. North Shore pet-friendly trails include Shirley Lake Trail, High Camp At Squaw Valley, Five Lakes Trail, Martis Creek/Tompkins Memorial Trail, Fallen Leaf Lake Trail, Paige Meadows/ Ward Creek Trail, Donner Lake Trail and North Lake Tahoe Bike Path. Meanwhile, the Mount Tallac hike is fun for South Shore and West Shore hikers, while Spooner Summit to Marlette Lake is another good option on the East Shore. Then plan a trip to the lake, though it's important to note that most beaches are closed to canines. There are a handful of good options around Lake Tahoe, however. Just remember — bring a leash and clean up after your pet. Travelers should check out Regan Beach and Kiva Beach on the south side of the lake. "Dogs on leashes are permitted on a section of South Shore's Kiva Beach," according to a Tahoe Daily Tribune article. "No dogs are allowed on the federally protected wetlands west of Tallac Point, so pay attention to the signs to make sure man's best friend stays in the right zone. Kiva Beach is located off State Route 89 near the Tallac Historic Site, just west of Camp Richardson. Follow the road past Taylor Creek Visitor Center to find the parking area for the beach. "Another option for dog-lovers is the dog beach that is part of Regan Beach. Regan Beach is located off Lakeview Avenue, FOR MORE between Sacramento and INFORMATION ON Fresno avenues in South PET-FRIENDLY Lake Tahoe." VACATIONS AROUND
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Zephyr Cove offers a dog-friendly section of beach as well. Dogtrekker.com listed "the north end of Zephyr Cove Beach on the East Shore" as an ideal destination for man's best friend. Visitors on the north side have good options, too. According to northtahoeparks.com, "The first is in Kings Beach to the left (east) of the Coon Street Boat launch as you are looking at the lake. The second is Carnelian West Beach in Carnelian Bay, where leashed dogs are welcomed. The third is Patton Landing, also in Carnelian Bay, which provides space for people who want to spend their beach time with their leashed dogs to the east of the bridge over the wetland, while the west side of that beach is for people only." Check with area rental shops for tips on standup paddleboarding with pets.
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NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers fires a pass to the beach during last year’s ACC. The Northern California native and former Cal Bear has teed it up at Edgewood every year since 2005. above: For NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, playing in the tournament is definitely not about the golf.
FAN FAVORITES AT THE ACC Tahoe's signature summer event features a star-studded lineup — even if the golf isn't up to par BY ANTHONY GENTILE
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VER THE COURSE OF NEARLY three decades, the American Century Championship has become the premier celebrity golf tournament in the country. The ACC's star-studded field of athletes and celebrities sets it apart from the rest — and makes it the signature summer event in Tahoe. "It's a blast," first-time participant and entertainment superstar Justin Timberlake said after playing in 2015. "What an event." Last year's tournament drew a record attendance of 40,901 — largely in part to the debut of Timberlake, who had large galleries wherever he went at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course at Stateline on Tahoe's South Shore. With the 27th edition of the tournament set to tee off in July, here are some fan favorites beloved for more than driving, chipping and putting.
tournament's founding foursome, and each made their 26th appearance at the ACC last summer. Wagner is the best golfer of the bunch, winning the title in 2011 and 2006 and only finishing outside the top-15 three times — last year he took sixth. The actor best known for his role as Frisco Jones on "General Hospital" is always near the top of the leaderboard, and a pretty big hit with the ladies, too. Elway, the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback of the Denver Broncos, and former hockey player Eruzione, of "Miracle on Ice" lore, are athletes whose celebrity status hasn't faded since first appearing in the tournament. McMahon, the flamboyant quarterback remembered for helping shuffle the Chicago Bears to a 1985 Super Bowl win, is best known for his on-course outfits, which always lack one element — shoes.
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CHARLES BARKLEY
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hacked his way to a second-to-last finish with a Modified Stableford score of minus-96 — 178 points behind champion Mark Mulder. "I'm not trying to compete; I think it's just a beautiful place," Barkley said prior to last year's ACC. Barkley loves the tournament so much he postponed hip surgery to play at Edgewood Tahoe in 2015, and he was noticeably hobbled on the course. But he toughed it out, giving the galleries a laugh with his wit and trademark swing that features a large hitch on the way back down — and sometimes only requires one hand. With a new hip, Barkley aims to improve upon his best-ever finish of 63rd, which came in 1993. And the NBA Hall of Famer didn't hesitate to make a prediction, even if his game likely won't back it up. "Hopefully next year when I get my new hip, I'm going to win this thing," Barkley said of this summer's tournament. "I'm going to go deep at Lake Tahoe next year."
JERRY RICE
The greatest receiver in NFL history is always a celebrity golf hit. A Northern California fan favorite from his legendary playing days with the San Francisco 49ers, Rice has appeared at the tournament every year since 1996, and plays to the crowd at every opportunity. At last year's tournament, Rice more than held his own during the last two rounds while paired with Timberlake and fellow entertainer Alfonso Ribeiro (of "The Fresh Prince Bel-Air" fame). PHOTOS: ANTHONY GENTILE
The trio performed a rousing rendition of "The Carlton" for beachgoers and partiers at the tee box on hole 17 on both Saturday and Sunday. Whatever Rice did at Edgewood Tahoe last year, he had a cigar parked in his mouth; and along with it a constant display of swagger.
KEVIN NEALON
The actor and comedian best known as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" has been a tournament mainstay since 2000, and is always ready to have a good time.
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NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice (center) performs “The Carlton” with entertainers Alfonso Ribeiro (left) and Justin Timberlake (right) during the final round of last year’s tournament.
above: When not being photobombed by his own head, actor and comedian Kevin Nealon administered a lie detector test to fellow golfers at the 2015 ACC.
Athletes and celebrities will vie for the ACC crown on the South Shore for at least seven more years thanks to an agreement made at last year's tournament. NBC Sports, American Century Investments and the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority announced in 2015 that their relationship would continue — a move that keeps the event at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. "We look forward to this event every year, and the fact that we're extending this seven years is just a testament to how good the partnerships are between American Century and NBC Sports, and of course Edgewood," said Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority executive director Carol Chaplin. "It's just got its own energy and its own life." American Century has been the title sponsor for the tournament since 1999; Isuzu sponsored it from 1991-98. The current arrangement was set to expire after last year's event, and will now continue until 2022 — which will mark 25 years of a partnership that has turned the event into the biggest celebrity golf tournament in the nation. "It gives us an opportunity to tell our story on a national stage, a story we think is very unique, where our firm, which manages money for institutions and individuals, through our ownership structure, is able to contribute profits to help find cures for cancer and other gene-based diseases," said Mark Killeen, chief marketing officer of American Century. "So having that opportunity and being in this great venue is something that we really treasure, and we're very excited to extend this." NBC came up with the idea for a celebrity golf tournament after losing its contract with Major League Baseball, and it debuted with 48 players in 1990. It is now the longest made-for-television sporting event in TV history — the 26th edition had 93 players with a total purse of $600,000. "This event is only getting stronger and only getting bigger," said Jon Miller, president of programming for NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network. "We're excited about that part of it." TAHOE MAGAZINE 29
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INSIDE THE TOURNAMENT The 27th annual American Century Championship is scheduled from July 19-24, 2016, at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. It will be broadcast on NBC. Former MLB pitcher Mark Mulder won the 2015 tournament in his sixth appearance. Mulder shot an 82 to win the ACC for the first time and edge fellow ex-pro baseball player Eric Gagne by one point. Retired Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Bachelder earned a spot in this summer's tournament by winning the Bush Center's Warrior Open last fall. Past veterans to appear at the ACC include Rodney Gorman and Chad Pfeifer. To stay up to date with tournament happenings and for updates to the list of this year's celebrity and pro athlete participation, visit americancenturychampionship.com.
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Nealon had his own fan club at last year's tournament, and wasn't shy about quenching his thirst on the beach near the 17th hole. Nealon called himself the ACC's "social media ambassador" during the event last year, and made his fellow golfers sweat by putting them up to a lie detector test. Barkley, Larry the Cable Guy, Brandi Chastain, Rob Riggle, Willie Robertson and Ray Romano were among those put to the test.
AARON RODGERS
Ever since his rookie year in the NFL, the Northern California native and former Cal Bear has teed it up at Edgewood. The now two-time MVP quarterback always attracts a big following from hometown fans and Green Bay Packer faithful alike, and he's a pretty solid golfer as well — Rodgers cracked the top 30 each of the past two years.
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Not an athlete or entertainer, Pfeifer earned his way into the 2014 ACC after winning the Warrior Open for the third straight year. Then the Iraq war veteran and single-leg amputee stole the show by leading after two rounds en route to a fifth-place finish. Pfeifer finished ninth at last year's tournament and again was popular among the galleries. His success and popularity led to the Warrior Open winner punching a ticket to Lake Tahoe with victory in the event featuring members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served their country and have been severely wounded since Sept. 11, 2001.
A.J. HAWK
The NFL linebacker has participated in the ACC every year since 2009, but has really left his mark on the past two tournaments. A pair of shots on the seventh hole in consecutive years has provided indelible moments on the eve of the tournament — and they didn't involve a club, ball or tee. Hawk has tackled a fan in the seventh tee box each of the past two years, hits similar to those he dishes out on the gridiron. After honoring the fan's request for a tackle during the 2014 tournament, Hawk stepped up his game last year by laying out the same fan in the middle of a pass pattern.
MICHAEL JORDAN
Air Jordan hasn't played in the tournament since 2012, but the 17-time participant is one of the biggest attractions when he touches down at Lake Tahoe. There was no word as of this spring on when MJ will return to the ACC, but if he does there's no doubt he will be a headliner. TAHOE MAGAZINE
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PLUSH LITTLE BABY It's summer at Tahoe, so put your best foot forward at these five scintillating salons BY SIMONE GRANDMAIN
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ADIES, IT'S TIME to bust out your sandals. You know what that means. Can't hide those cracked heels or the chipped polish on your big toe. By the way, your small toes have lost their color completely. What? Do they grow faster? Who cares? The point is, while you're here at TahoeTruckee, it's time to do something about it and let a salon professional work her magic. Go for great summer colors (I like "Judy's" at Infinite) and leave with a pep in your step during the most beautiful of seasons.
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Joy Elder brings more than 30 years of experience to her boutique-style Lake Tahoe salon — that's a lot of tootsies! The "biggest little nail salon" does everything nails in a charming setting, with oldies music playing in the background and a friendly staff of three at the ready. The manicure begins with the customary filing and shaping and proceeds to a rejuvenating sugar scrub (mmmm ...) followed by a massage (mmmm ...) and then, of course, the polish. They also offer paraffin treatments, which is probably the way to go after the winter months you're hands have lived through. When I asked Joy what color
schemes or requests she predicted for the summer she answered, "The more bizarre and abstract the design, the more popular these days." When I asked if she could do that she answered, "Of course." Of course she can. Reservations recommended.
INFINITE SALON & SERVICES - TRUCKEE 530-277-2514
Terry Wilson's newly relocated salon offers loving to your hands and feet and also your heart. Seriously, you will leave here warmed and purified from head to toe. It's amazing what Terry can do to your soles and your soul, so go with it. Her conscious healing techniques, where you rest on a comfortable table, do bring up a lot of stuff, but it is junk you needed to let go
of in the first place. The best part is, you then get refilled with your source energy and balance is achieved. I know, for me, the experience was life-altering. The tarot card reading that followed stunned me in its accuracy, and I felt a new focus — almost forgetting about my feet and hands! Thankfully Terry didn't; the nails were right on point, and the paraffin dip took care of the winter wear and tear. To really sex it up, Terry is also a Henna/Jagua (like henna but a deep blue, almost like a real tattoo) artist, and having one of her designs (or your own) adorning an ankle highlighted by bright toes takes your pedicure to a whole new level. My leg should now be featured on Match.com — but it wouldn't be fair to the other women. Even if you were originally going in for just a mani-pedi, I would strongly recommend opting for the full menu of healing.
T&T NAILS TRUCKEE 530-550-7561
When I get my nails done at T&T, I like to get there early, when they are lighting the incense. It's such a nice way to start my experience. Then I head for the candy bowl, pick my magazine, my colors (different for me on toes and fingers) and settle into my massage chair. Half the time I forget why I'm there, I'm so comfy and down-for-thecount. While the amount of stations here might bring mega spin-dry salons to mind, it is not the case. Half the "extras," which are a part of the mani-pedi package, you would expect to find at a high-end resort: hot rocks on your legs to soothe. A very thorough massage of arms and legs. The hot towels and cold bottles of water. Really first-class amenities at a very
affordable price. Walkins are welcome and always accommodated, but if you are coming with a larger party, reservations are recommended. I have seen groups of women come in with their wine and cheese and make a party out of it. In a rush, or planning to stay awhile, the folks here aim to please and they do.
UNIQUE NAIL SPA TAHOE CITY 530-581-0421
This little salon operates like a mass producer, in that they provide the best, basic services to keep the cost down, but it has a family friendly, intimate feel. There are only a half-dozen stations and a room in the back for waxing, making it a good summer one-stop shop. The television is on, which I like, but low, so you can hear the regulars singing Unique's praises. Everything is spick 'n span and well lit. It's down-right cheery, and at $45 for a manipedi I know I was in a pretty darn good mood. Walk-ins are welcome, but, as they do have a faithful local following and you can get your summer bikini wax and nails done is about an hour, they can be busy and reservations are encouraged. For those of you who visited them last summer, their new location is in the same building but downstairs.
RAPTURE SALON INCLINE VILLAGE
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Owner/operator Cynette Hyslip is not a fan of the "fluff and buff " pedicure. "A pedicure is a treat and should be treated as such," says Hyslip, walking me over to an amazing niche designed to relax and soothe me while my peds get pampered. Ahhh ... more than just a new color, Rapture's manicures and pedicures are therapeutic, and it's no wonder patrons with "problem feet" come back again and again - and not just during sandal season. Due to the dry Sierra weather, Hyslip subscribes to only paraffin or warm oil manicure and pedicures, which not only nourish but last longer than their water-based counter parts. Rapture also boasts one of the largest selections of gel colors in the area (and beyond!) with more than 80 to choose from. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. They have been operating to a full, happy house for more than 16 years, so I would call ahead of time to make sure you do not miss out on this real treat.
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TAHOE TOP 10 A look at the top 10 events you can't miss this summer at Lake Tahoe and Truckee BY ADAM JENSEN
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AKE TAHOE IS KNOWN AROUND THE WORLD for its winters, but summer is the more popular time of year, and with good reason. Clear skies, warm weather and a seemingly limitless variety of outdoor pursuits are at everyone's fingertips. The summer months are also filled with a host of entertainment options to go along with the great outdoors. Here is a look at Tahoe Magazine's best of the best events at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in summer 2016:
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TRUCKEE THURSDAYS
Get your groove on at one of the many outdoor concert series at Lake Tahoe this summer.
These popular street festivals take over downtown Truckee every Thursday evening from June 9 to August 18 with a farmers market, live music, beer garden and local vendors. The events are great places to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and generally soak in what the Sierra Nevada has to offer in summer. MORE INFORMATION: TRUCKEETHURSDAYS.COM
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This nationally acclaimed obstacle run returns to Northstar California June 11-12. A revamped 10-12 mile course featuring more than 20 obstacles, including everything from electric shocks to barbed wire, will greet the thousands of people expected to take part. Tickets to run the course start at $155, and spectator tickets are also available. MORE INFORMATION: TOUGHMUDDER.COM/EVENTS/2016-TAHOE
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BEACH MUSIC
No matter where you're at around Lake Tahoe, chances are you're within range of a free outdoor summer music series on the beach. Tahoe City's Concerts at Commons Beach take place on Sundays throughout much of the summer, while Kings Beach holds free music on Fridays, and South Shore's Lakeview Commons has free music on Thursdays. Each provides an unmatched live listening experience with Lake Tahoe as the backdrop and are not to be missed.
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VALHALLA ART, MUSIC AND THEATRE FESTIVAL
Valhalla kicks off June 22 with the Earles of Newtown’s swinging jazz, and it concludes Aug. 31 with gospel from Little Faith. The annual series of events features all kinds of music, art, comedy and theater in between. The Tallac Historic Site, where the festival takes place, also features tons of Lake Tahoe history, adding to the flavor of this annual offering.
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HARVEYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Summer always features Lake Tahoe's biggest shows of the year, and more often than not the Harveys Outdoor Arena and its Summer Concert Series is where you'll find them. A diverse lineup is planned for 2016 at the approximately 7,000-person venue, which arises behind Harveys Lake Tahoe each summer. Slightly Stoopid plays July 2, James Taylor takes the stage July 13, Sting and Peter Gabriel perform July 13, Keith Urban plays July 27 and July 29 and Steve Miller Band returns Aug. 18.
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Independence Day sits at the center of Lake Tahoe's annual entertainment calendar. The busiest day of the year at the lake features all manner of entertainment and concludes in spectacular fashion. Fireworks shows take place in Incline Village, in Tahoe City, at Donner Lake and at the South Shore, which offers the largest Fourth of July display at Lake Tahoe. Kings Beach also has a July 3 show. Fourth of July is on a Monday this year, meaning extra-long weekends will be the name of the game if you can swing it.
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LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
The 44th Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival features two main-stage productions, "The Comedy of Errors" and "Forever Plaid," at Sand Harbor State Park. Adult tickets start at $15. A Showcase Series also returns to the festival this year, offering an array of live music and entertainment at one of the most scenic venues around the lake.
Fireworks explode over Lake Tahoe's South Shore on the Fourth of July.
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Wanderlust Squaw Valley returns to Lake Tahoe's North Shore July 14-17.
WANDERLUST FESTIVAL
Yoga, meditation, lectures, workshops, outdoor adventure, whole foods and live music come together at this annual festival at Squaw Valley July 14-17. Yeasayer, Stephen Marley and Beats Antique headline the musical portion of this year's event, with Seane Corn, Shiva Rea and Sri Dhamra Mittra among the top yoga practitioners. Ticket prices vary. MORE INFORMATION: WANDERLUST.COM/FESTIVALS/SQUAW-VALLEY
CELEBRITY GOLF
Sports stars, actors and actresses, comedians and Charles Barkley make up the field at the American Century Championship at South Shore's Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The festivities take place July 19-24, with the main tournament running Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets starts at $20.
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End summer with a bang at a Labor Day fireworks show on the South Shore. The show features all manner of fireworks designs and is choreographed to music simulcast on KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. The fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m., and the show is visible from around South Lake Tahoe. MORE INFORMATION: TAHOESOUTH.COM
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Charles Barkley signs an autograph for a fan at the 2015 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. PHOTOS: ADAM JENSEN
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Incline Village saves its beach space for residents, but there are day passes for guests. Sweeping paths meander past restful benches, barbecues, the snack bar and heated pool. Outdoor tiki bar. Lakeshore Drive, 1.4 miles east of the Hyatt and Country Club Drive.
CARNELIAN BAY BEACH:
Between Gar Woods and Sierra Boat Co. on North Shore. Dogs legal. Restrooms, benches and footpaths. Mostly rocky beach, picnic tables available.
CHIMNEY BEACH:
Playgrounds, soft green grass, miniclimbing wall, picnic tables, barbecues. No dedicated parking, no dogs allowed. Located directly east of the
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"Wye" intersection (Highways 28 and 89) on Highway 28 in downtown Tahoe City.
CHAMBERS BEACH:
1 mile south of Homewood on Highway 89. Access is limited to foot or bicycle traffic only. No public parking.
HIDDEN BEACH: Highway 28, tucked away on Nevada's East Shore between Incline Village and Sand Harbor. Very limited roadside parking. Accessed via small hike along highway. No public facilities.
HYATT REGENCY LAKE TAHOE: Private beach for hotel guests in Incline Village. Boat, jet ski and other rentals are accessible from Ski Beach and the Hyatt's Beach.
INCLINE BEACH: Reserved for Incline Village residents, temporary renters or homeowner's association. Day
passes for guests. Outdoor tiki bar. Lakeshore Drive, just west of Ski Beach.
KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA:
On Highway 28 in Kings Beach on North Shore. A large, free sand beach with paid state parking ($10). Boat, jet ski and other rentals are available. Barbecue areas, kid's park, and public restrooms.
LAKE FOREST BEACH:
At the foot of Bristlecone off Lake Forest Road 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City with picnic tables and fire pits.
MOON DUNE BEACH:
Across from Rustic Cottages Motel in Tahoe Vista on the North Shore. Small sandy beach with picnic tables and fire pits. Roadside parking.
NORTH TAHOE BEACH:
Directly across from Safeway in Kings Beach. Some parking, grassy areas, volleyball court, picnic tables.
PATTON BEACH:
Small stony beach adjacent to Sierra Boat Co. Marina and the Kayak Cafe in Carnelian Bay. Limited parking, picnic tables.
SAND HARBOR:
Highway 28, 2.5 miles South of Incline village. Tahoe's most popular and perhaps most beautiful beach. Limited parking. Pay to park. There are no walk-ins or drop-offs allowed at the park. There is a transit service running regularly from Incline village Memorial Day to Labor Day. Go to tahoetransportation. org/transit/ eastshoreexpress for schedule information. Entrance fee. No roadside parking. No dogs.
SECLINE BEACH: At the end of Secline Street in Kings Beach, just south of the junction of Highway 267. Very limited parking, undeveloped rocky beach with access to lawn areas, picnic tables and fire pits.
SKI BEACH:
Reserved for Incline Village residents. Day passes for guests. Boat ramp, barbecue areas, kids climbing structures, slides and swings and volleyball courts. Lakeshore Drive, across street from Hyatt.
SKYLANDIA BEACH:
Off of Lake Forest Road 1/2 mile east of Tahoe City with picnic tables and fire pits. Stony beach.
SPEEDBOAT BEACH:
Also known as Bucks Beach. At the bottom of Speedboat Avenue, off of Highway 28 just past the Cal-Neva on the California side. Small sandy beach, very limited parking.
On the west end of Donner Lake in Truckee. Shaded picnic and barbecue areas for families. Free parking available along Old Highway 40.
WILLIAM KENT BEACH:
On Highway 89, 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City. Camping, picnic tables and fire pits, small sandy beach.
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From the "Y" of Highway 50 and 89, take 89 north about 3 miles. Beach is located about 1 mile north of Fallen Leaf Lake Road. North or South beach. Tallac Creek meets Lake Tahoe at North beach. No dogs.
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South Lake Tahoe beach just north of Camp Richardson. From South Lake Tahoe head North at the "Y" onto Highway 89, about 3 miles to the entrance. Located just beyond the turnoff to Camp Richardson and the Tallac Historic Site road. Dogs allowed, but must be leashed. Public beach. No barbecues.
Find this beach off Highway 50 on the southeast side of the lake, near Zephyr Cove. Public. Dogs are allowed in park, must be on a leash, not allowed in the beach area. Parking fee. Boat launch fee.
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South Lake Tahoe. Members only, but that includes Park Avenue area hotels, motels and the casinos. No dogs. No fee. No barbecues. The water is not as clear on this part of the lake, due to the inflow of the upper Truckee River into the lake nearby.
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While the beach is not new, the surrounding area has been redeveloped and now is a great place to see concerts on Thursday nights during the summer. There are numerous grills and a boat ramp. From the South Shore casinos just head to the beach.
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South Shore, between Nevada Beach and Zephyr Cove. Entrance is located on Highway 50 at the top of the hill (Round Mound) just east of Round Hill Square Shopping Center. More of a lakeside park than a traditional beach. Good place for a group picnic without all the sand.
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Located near the Upper Truckee River and in the middle of the South Shore, this area is popular for its unique geography and landscape. Better place to hike and explore than lounge.
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From Stateline, head east on Highway 50 for about 3 miles. Party beach with 1 mile of sand. No dogs allowed. There is a fee.
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of a lakeside park than a traditional beach. Good place for a group picnic without all the sand.
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South Lake Tahoe beach, close to Lakeside Beach in proximity and description, this area is public.
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Double, double Tahoe trouble Simply put, there is nothing in the world quite like a Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival evening BY MARGARET MORAN
IMAGINE SITTING OUTDOORS, appetite satisfied, watching a wellknown Shakespearean play performed live by professional actors with Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada serving as a stunning backdrop. That image becomes reality during the height of summer on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe - with this year being no exception. Celebrating its 44th season, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival will continue its two-show offering this summer, with performances kicking off July 8 and running through Aug. 21, six evenings a week.
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"It's really a great kind of party at night, with families," said Charles Fee, producing artistic director for the festival. "People see people that they know, and it's a very social, very fun, very welcoming place." Nestled in Sand Harbor State Park just east of Incline Village, the Shakespeare amphitheater is surrounded by towering pine trees, rising mountains and the famed blue waters of Lake Tahoe, with sand underfoot. "It's just a beautiful setting," reflected Reno resident Suzette Blanke, during a performance last season. "Anybody can be inside in any town, but only here can you be outside in the sand watching a play." The natural setting lends itself to the performances by adding its own soundtrack and emphasizing the mood in scenes as the summer evening grows later, all creating a sense of place. "Shakespeare's plays were written for an outdoor theater, the Globe in London," Fee said. "He references nature constantly in the plays, the physical environment of the characters in the play, and so, you're really completely
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival attracts thousands of patrons every summer season.
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immersed in this natural environment as you watch the plays of Shakespeare."
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This season the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival - Nevada's largest professional nonprofit theater company - is presenting Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" and the off-Broadway musical "Forever Plaid." The "Comedy of Errors" tells the tale of when twin brothers and their twin servants are unexpectedly reunited after decades apart, leading to a series of mishaps based on mistaken identities and ensuing comedy. Meanwhile, "Forever Plaid" is a musical about four singers known as The Plaids coming back from the afterlife to perform a show they never made it to due to a vehicle accident they were involved in that cut their lives short. "(The plays) are about being human, and they are about the craziness of our lives," says Fee, who is also directing "The Comedy of Errors." "The comedies are hysterically funny, the tragedies are deeply moving and sad, and the musicals are just beautiful entertainment. "There is just something about engaging with live theater, the stories of what it means to be human, and that is a great, great gift of theater."
Helping bring these relatable stories to life on stage are "actors from all over the country who are just brilliant at what they do" paired with "beautiful sets and costumes," Fee said. Kara Franklin, of Garland, Texas, who attended the festival last season (which featured "Romeo and Juliet" and "The Fantasticks"), only had praises for the actors - and she was not alone. "These people are truly talented," she said. "They were all fantastic. The singing was beautiful. The actors were great, engaging."
above: The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival takes place at Sand Harbor State Park, located at 2005 Highway 28, Incline Village. opposite:
A scene from Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival's 2012 production of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona."
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Prepping for the Show Here are a few tips to follow if planning an evening this summer at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival:
Extraordinary Entertainment. Exceptional Setting.
• Arrive early (parking is free for festival patrons after 5 p.m.). • Bring a jacket and blanket, as it gets cold at night. • Bring a flashlight to help find your vehicle in the parking lot at night. • Food and alcohol is allowed, but must be in a container that can fit under provided seats. (A small cooler or backpack is recommended.) • For carried-in dishware, plastic and paper sets are recommended; no glass. • Otherwise, for food, drink and other purchases made at the venue, plastic (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) is accepted. • No pets allowed, unless a registered service animal. (Pets cannot be left in parked vehicles.)
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What sets the Shakespeare Festival apart is that it's not just an outdoor theater show, but it offers a unique-to-Lake-Tahoe dining experience as well. On site there's the Shakespeare's Kitchen, which offers a variety of appetizers, entrées and desserts, and The StageSide Bar, where alcoholic beverages including fine wines, beer and cocktails can be purchased. Once the house opens at 5:30 p.m., patrons can get food and drinks until 7:20 p.m., when the kitchen closes to prevent people from getting up and out of their seats during the performance, which starts at 7:30 p.m. During intermission, desserts and drinks can be ordered. The cost of food, drinks and tip are not included in ticket prices. Otherwise, patrons can bring in their own food and drinks (and yes, alcohol is allowed) into Sand Harbor, but it must be in a container that can fit under provided seats. A small cooler or backpack is recommended.
"It's part of the total experience of the evening," Fee said, referring to the food element of the festival. "It's not just a performance. It's a whole evening out; and to be able to picnic or eat at the cafe or buy your food at the cafe and bring it to your seat, it's just part of the immersion in the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival experience." When asked to describe the overall experience, Blanke said it best: "It's fun. It's a good time to be with friends. You can have a little bite to eat, have a little wine, sit and watch something fun, laugh. It's culture."
above: Patrons of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival enjoy a drink prior to a performance getting under way at Sand Harbor State Park. opposite:
Shakespeare's Kitchen serves up a variety of fare at the performance site.
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when: Play season runs July 8 - Aug. 21, performances start at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
(2016 season): "The Comedy of Errors" and "Forever Plaid," performed on separate evenings.
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Keep Tahoe Brew Lake Tahoe's newest craft brewery, Sidellis, features creative lineup of beers BY ADAM JENSEN
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T SIDELLIS LAKE TAHOE BREWERY AND RESTAURANT, it's all about the beer. The establishment on Sandy Way in South Lake Tahoe opened in early January and was already attracting a healthy following shortly thereafter. "Beer first, then everything else," said Chris Sidell, one of the establishment's five owners, of the brewery's philosophy. Sidellis (a combination of Sidell's and husband Ellwood Ellis' last names, pronounced with a "sid" rather than a "side") is a passion project for its owners, with each contributing to a different aspect of the operation. The passion lies both in beer and life at Lake Tahoe.
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Pint glasses are lined up behind the bar at Sidellis Lake Tahoe Brewery and Restaurant. Two of Sidellis' five owners, Steve Canali (left) and Chris Sidell (right), stand behind the bar.
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"We're all Tahoe locals," Sidell said. "We love living here. It's a good way to stay here." Sidell and Steve Canali, Sidellis' head brewer and a co-owner, share the responsibility for the brewery part of the equation, with Sidell more focused on the science of brewing and Canali tasked with the art of crafting delicious suds.
A serial associate-degree recipient from Lake Tahoe Community College, Sidell recently received a viticulture and enology degree from the University of California, Davis, and relishes opportunities to bust out the microscope to check out things like yeast counts, while Canali compared brewing beer to a seemingly unrelated passion of his - wildlife photography. Both pursuits require patience and a dedication to craft, Canali said. The reward from each comes when you see others enjoying the work. Canali has been brewing beer for 10 years and is looking forward to being able to create truly unique beers he hopes people will love. "It's a dream come true," Canali said of operating the brewery. "It's a whole different world for me." The brewery has a relatively small system that will allow Sidellis to get creative with its offerings and try new things, Canali said. An amber ale, brown-style porter and hefeweizen were among the brewery's initial options, and a
wide variety of styles are on the way. Canali said he's especially excited about being the first brewer in the area to do sour beers, something he's already received positive feedback on. He expects at least one sour recipe to become a mainstay among the brewery's tap handles, which should rotate frequently. "We're always going to be working on something new," Canali said. Keeping everything as local as possible, from the bread to the atmosphere, is another focus for Sidellis' owners. Sidell described the brewery's simple, inviting space as Tahoe cabin meets industrial. The business features a no-nonsense, affordable food menu that will expand over time, Sidell said, reiterating Sidellis' prime directive. "I don't want people to come here for the food," Sidell said. "I want them to come here for the beer." Sidellis is located at 3350 Sandy Way, behind the California Department of Motor Vehicles building in South Lake Tahoe. More information is available at sidellis.com.
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Comfortable cuisine The absolute 10 best waterfront dining experiences Lake Tahoe has to offer BY AMELIA RICHMOND
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ET'S FACE IT. There is dining - and then there is waterfront dining. Whether it's a glass of wine as the setting sun casts the lake in rosy hues, or a craft beer and a burger next to the babbling Truckee River, few experiences can match dining along the water at Lake Tahoe. Whether for a special occasion or just to grab a bite after a day hiking Tahoe's trails, enjoy the tasty fare and views of Tahoe's best waterfront restaurants.
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The West Shore Café offers perhaps the best lakefront dining in all of Lake Tahoe.
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1 Best date night CHRISTY HILL
Located in the heart of downtown Tahoe City, Christy Hill offers modern American cuisine and one of the best views of the lake. The small, intimate restaurant sits 100 feet above the shoreline offering panoramic views from every table. The menu changes seasonally with seafood, meat and pasta dishes of fresh, regional ingredients and an expansive wine list. Open nightly at 5 p.m. Mains from $25-$36. Down by the water, The SandBar at Christy Hill offers lakeside libations and house-made picnic bites around cozy firepits. Open June through September.
2 Best over the water dining THE BOATHOUSE
On Tahoe Beach Retreat's pier in South Lake Tahoe, The Boathouse offers a unique over-thewater dining experience with a quaint setting and magnificent lake views. The Boathouse has quickly become a local's favorite as the best spot to watch the sun set behind towering Mount Tallac. Perched directly above the water atop a 1,000foot pier, the restaurant serves up delectable continental cuisine and signature cocktails for lunch and dinner. Lunch highlights include baked brie, beet salad and fish tacos, while dinner features pan-seared scallops, Andouille stuffed pork chop and grilled lobster tail. Open daily in summer. Dinner mains from $17-$36.
4 Best view on a budget MOE'S ORIGINAL BBQ
Since it opened in downtown Tahoe City in 2014, Moe's Original BBQ has quickly become a locals favorite for mouthwatering Southern-style barbecue, cold brews and expansive lake views. While most lakefront restaurants have a hefty price tag, Moe's Original BBQ serves up pulled pork, ribs, seafood, barbecue chicken and a smattering of delicious sides at prices that go down as smooth as their assorted IPAs and craft beers. Moe's offers outdoor seating, a bar and convenient "boat coolers" to go. In addition to delicious barbecue, Moe's regularly brings world-class bluegrass acts to Tahoe City. Be sure to check the restaurant's Facebook page for great live music throughout the summer. Open daily. Platters from $8-$16.
5 Best beachfront dining THE BEACON BAR & GRILL
Located on the water's edge in South Lake Tahoe's Camp Richardson Historic Resort, The Beacon Bar & Grill is one of Lake Tahoe's most extraordinary lakefront restaurants. Boat or kayak right up to the restaurant and grab a bite with views of the water and Mount Tallac. Summer months bring live music Wednesday through Sunday and one of the best happy hours around.
Menu favorites include pasta primavera, rib eye tacos, deep fried calamari and nightly fish specials, as well as a great beer list and cocktails including the popular and potent Rum Runner. Open daily. Dinner mains from $14-$39.
6 Best summer cocktail
GAR WOODS & RIVA GRILL Since 1988, Gar Woods Grill & Pier has been one of North Lake Tahoe's premier waterfront dining destinations. Located in Carnelian Bay, Gar Woods features floor-to-ceiling windows, large deck and balconies with views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Menu highlights include hand-cut steaks and fresh Pacific seafood such as shrimp and lobster bisque, Hawaiian swordfish and seafood Tagliarini. Every Wednesday in summer, Gar Woods hosts Wet Woody Wednesday, where diners enjoy discounts on the restaurant's signature Wet Woody frozen cocktail. Dinner mains from $31-$45. Gar Woods' sister restaurant, Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe, also offers a upscale casual atmosphere with classic California cuisine. Riva Grill's menu favorites include filet and scampi, pistachio Halibut, pizzas from the restaurant's wood fired brick oven, and a wine list of California's best vintners. Like its sister restaurant, Riva Grill offers Wet Woody Wednesdays all summer, in addition to live music Thursday and Friday, and brunch with a view on Saturday and Sunday.
3 Best river views RIVER RANCH
Located at the base of Alpine Meadows Road with views of the Truckee River, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offers a casual outdoor patio by day and upscale romantic dining by night. Locals love the River Ranch's authentic, laid-back vibe, and the restaurant is a perfect pit stop for anyone floating the river, riding the adjacent bike path or just looking for a spot to enjoy a burger along the Truckee. The Ranch Bar & Grill serves signature cocktails on the River Ranch patio, including the Ranch Punch, a frozen blended drink of fruit juices and light and dark rum. New this summer, Ranch Smokehouse Selections include brisket, pulled pork and a smoked pork belly BLT. Patio menu items from $3-$12.
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The Beacon in South Lake Tahoe offers the best of all worlds.
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7 Best happy hour RIVER GRILL
River Grill offers casually elegant dining on Tahoe City's 'other' waterfront with seasonal menus of fresh seafood, steaks and tasty appetizers. The restaurant sits on the banks of the Truckee River, just downstream from famous Fanny Bridge and the Lake Tahoe Dam, the lake's only outlet. In summer, diners take in the views and great food on the restaurant's spacious patio, where local musicians perform every night. Open daily. Dinner mains from $16-$36. Ask any local about the North Shore's best happy hour, and you are likely to hear a chorus of River Grill recommendations. Held daily from 5-6:30 p.m., River Grill's ever-popular happy hour has $4 draft beers, $5 house wines, Cocktails $5 margaritas and delicious food. The and cuisine best deal around is the juicy River Grill combine for a fantastic evening at Angus Burger complete with Caesar Sunnyside. salad and shoestring fries for $11, though 50 percent off lobster quesadillas and 25 percent off starters like crispy prawns and pork dumplings are a close runner up.
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8 Best deck SUNNYSIDE
Part of a charming lodge with 23 recently remodeled rooms, Sunnyside offers one of Lake Tahoe largest lakefront decks and views to match. Diners arrive by boat, Jet Ski, paddleboard and bike to enjoy lunch at this Tahoe staple. The restaurant offers a full-service marina complete with boat valet, and the adjacent High Sierra Waterski School rents watercraft of all kinds for pre-or post-lunch adventures on the lake. Lunch favorites include burgers, fish tacos and chicken sandwiches. Dine in Sunnyside's wood-paneled Lakeside Dining Room for well-prepared American favorites, or order off the Mountain Grill menu in the bar for lighter fare and lower prices. Open daily for lunch and dinner in summer. Dinner mains from $18-$35.
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A longtime locals' favorite, the Bridgetender is quickly becoming a hit with visitors too thanks to a laid-back vibe, friendly bartenders and one of the best burgers in town. In summer, the BT's treeshaded patio by the Truckee River offers a perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink by the water. Favorite libations include cold beers, Moscow Mules and the signature frozen Bridge Bender. The Bridgetender serves up assorted pub fare for lunch and dinner, including fish and chips, barbecue, tacos and signature burgers with crisp waffle fries. On weekends, enjoy homestyle breakfast classics and the best Bloody Mary in the town. Arriving late at night? The Bridgetender serves food until 11 p.m., long after other town restaurants have closed their kitchens. Open daily. Mains from $7-$12.
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With its high ceilings, large bay windows and exquisite area rugs, dining at the West Shore Café can feel like sharing a meal at a friend's impeccably decorated lakefront estate. Dinner focuses on tasty, curated creations such as prosciutto-wrapped chicken roulade and panseared salmon accompanied by yams, broccolini and lambchetta, while the lighter lunch menu features sandwiches, salads and a burger. A broad wine list accentuates the menu's bold flavors, and bartenders mix up delicious muddled cocktails. In summer months, the West Shore Café seats diners on the outdoor deck and private pier where they dine amid stunning lake views. For the many diners who arrive by water, a fullservice boat valet shuttles guests to and from their vessels and the restaurant's pier. Open daily in summer. Dinner mains from $17-$39.
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Gourmet on the go Picnicking and Tahoe go hand-in-hand — and we have some of the finest wines and foods to fill your basket BY SIMONE GRANDMAIN
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DONNER LAKE
You have three great day-outing choices here, the first being the public docks. This alpine lake has 37 public docks with parking right on the street, that being Donner Pass Road. I like the ones closer to town but, really, they are all sunny, easy to access, and rarely crowded (don't even think about it on Fourth of July, though). For beaches, you have three options. West End Beach (that would be the end of the lake away from town) charges $5 a person, but they offer white sand, barbecue set-ups, picnic tables and restrooms. It's also blocked from the wind, which picks up later in the day. On the other end of the lake, there's Donner Memorial State Park, home to China Cove, a lovely white sand beach. The charge for entrance to the park is $7 per vehicle and, like the West End, there are plenty of picnic tables, barbecues and restrooms, but the picnic options here offer more privacy. You can almost always find a secluded stretch of lake to call your own. To enjoy China Cove and the park without paying the entrance 54
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fee, drive all the way around the lake, past West End Beach, all the way until you can't go anymore. There is parking overlooking Donner Lake, and you can walk the paved path from here to China Cove. Yes - a local's secret I have just let out of the bag and will pay for dearly when I see a bunch a rental cars taking my spots this summer. To assemble your picnic, an absolute must-do is the Sticks Market in Donner Pines Market Place at 13710 Donner Pass Road. The deli here offers incredible sandwiches packed with Boar's Head meats (I go with the ham) and cheeses (havariti), all the veggies you could imagine, zesty dressing and freshly baked bread from Truckee Sourdough Company at a flat rate of less than $8. For sidekicks, there is a huge selection of wine and seasonal beer (they are one of the few venders in the area that carries Lagunita's come and go specialty brews), big salamis, top-drawer cheeses and munchies. This really is gourmet on the go. Another cool thing about Sticks is they carry local inventory such as Tahoe Beer, wines from Truckee River Winery, Tahoe Time T-shirts and other samplings from the Sierra. If you are planning to barbecue at the lake, pick up the marinated tri-tip by Santa Maria Brand. The whole Sticks experience is fabulous and worth a visit even after you do Donner Lake.
'SECRET BEACH' — TAHOE CITY AREA
Actually, I am not sure what this Lake Tahoe stretch of white sand is really called, but I call it Secret Beach because no one is ever there. Ever. Except a bunch a fat, friendly ducks who'll eat
above: The Tahoe House in Tahoe City on the West Shore is a must-stop shop. opposite clockwise from top:
Tahoe's Raley's locations in Incline Village and South Lake Tahoe offer an incredible array of gourmet cheeses; Fresh pickles from the Village Market are a perfect appetizer for your Tahoe picnic; Stick with the Sticks Market to load you up for a day at Donner Lake.
crackers from between your toes. If you are coming from Tahoe City on North Lake Boulevard, you take a right on the first Lake Forest Boulevard, and then a right on Bristlecone and go all the way down to Lake Tahoe. If you are coming from the other direction on North Lake Boulevard, you take a left on the second Lake Forest and follow Bristlecone to the waterfront. There are picnic tables, a kind of bathroom (porta potty) and plenty of parking and lots of beach room to really spread out. For your picnic to last the day, I strongly recommend Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet, 625 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Family owned and operated since 1997, this is a one-stop shop for everything gourmet picnic. They have a great wine selection (screw top bottles, anyone?) cheeses, deli, fresh daily baked bread, pastries, candies, salads, dips, chips - you name it, they've got it, to go, and the baskets and utensils to boot. My personal favorites include the lemon, artichoke and asiago pasta salad, the brownies sixpack, ultimate malted milk balls and the meatloaf sandwich. PHOTO: SIMONE GRANDMAIN
Pro Tip Besides these gourmet markets, some of our old tried and true grocery stores offer top-notch picnic fixins. Save Mart has fantastic rolls, Balillos and Teleras, three for $1. Be sure to buy them the day you plan to use them, because they are kind of like the bread in France — not so good on day two, but amazing day of. Safeway has, by far, the best madeto-order sandwiches around, and Raley's has a first-class cheese selection. Of course, our TruckeeTahoe scenery is so spectacular it almost doesn't matter what you've packed for lunch. Almost.
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This Nevada state park a few miles east of Incline Village is worth the $12 parking fee - and everyone knows it, so get there early. What I love about this Lake Tahoe beach are the huge boulders dotting the shoreline that bake in the sun and heat up the water. They provide little private nooks and crannies for picnickers, and they're also are super cool to jump off if they are out a little farther in deeper water. It's a fantastic place to kayak and stand-up paddleboard, and, because you have paid the substantial parking, you are going to want to make the day of it which means, of course, a lot of food and beverage. For full-blown gourmet picnic supplies, you cannot beat Village Market, in Incline Village's Village Center. Yes, they are known for their amazing wine and cheese selections; yes, they have a beautiful deli for ready-to-order sandwiches and deli meat selections; yes, they have all kinds of gourmet munchies. But me, I go for the pickles. They have real, huge deli pickles in the big wooden barrel - sold individually. Sorry, but what is a picnic without one of these puppies? They had me at "hello." I'm also a big fan of seaweed salad with a light sesame oil dressing. It's very hard to find in the U.S. and a great side with a tuna sandwich.
KIVA BEACH — SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
This public beach is located miles north of the "Y," which is the intersection of Hwy. 50 and Hwy. 89. Check this out: a hidden gem with free parking. Go figure. The thing I love about this beach, besides the gratis parking, is the view of the surrounding mountains, including Mount Tallac. It gives the entire setting a very serene, almost surreal, tone. It is a little tricky to find, but, after parking at the visitor's center, you walk down a little path through the forest and voila! You're sitting on a white sand beach. There are restrooms and picnic tables at the visitor center, and if you are nervous about making sure you don't make a wrong turn and end up eating your picnic on the hood of your car, ask the folks at the visitor's center or someone in the parking lot. Most locals know the drill, so look for someone not driving a rental. Your lunch spread will not be as difficult to find. Stop by the Cork and More, 1032 Al Tahoe Blvd. This Napa-style market has all kinds of gourmet specialty foods, a deli with made-to-order and daily specialty sandwiches, an extraordinary wine list, imported cheeses and lots more. They open at 10 a.m. so, if you are getting an earlier start on your day, visit them the night before or call in your order.
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MUSIC ON THE BEACH
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July 29: Buddy Emmer Blues Band Aug. 5: Paul David and the Drivers Aug. 19: Miss Lonely Hearts Aug. 26: Forget the Roses Sept. 2: Achilles Wheel
SAND HARBOR STATE PARK 2005 Nevada 28, Incline Village 775-832-1616 www.laketahoe shakespeare.com July 18: Reno Philharmonic: "Broadway on the Beach" July 25: Sierra Nevada Ballet: "Cinderella" Aug. 1: Reno Jazz Orchestra: "Such Sweet Thunder" Aug. 8: Ann Hampton Callaway
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Ultrarunner Rory Bosio, a Lake Tahoe native, might just be the best female athlete you ' ve never heard of By Sylas Wright
RORY BOSIO NEVER SET OUT to demolish a record in the world's most prestigious ultramarathon. She never sought stardom or sponsorships or obsessed about achieving accolades. She simply loves running and a good adventure. The rest was the unintended result. "When I first started doing ultras, it was something I was passionate about, but I wasn't expecting to make a living or anything. I figured I'd do a 100-miler once and I'd be done - kind of a bucket-list thing," she said. Bosio had far too much fun to be oneand-done. Now 31, the North Lake Tahoe native stormed onto the ultrarunning scene at age 25 when she placed fourth among women in the historic Western States Endurance Run from Squaw Valley to Auburn — the oldest 100-mile trail race in the world. She finished fifth the next year, 2011, and second the next, recording the fourth-fastest women's time in event history. "I was (surprised), absolutely," Paul Sweeney, a longtime Truckee ultrarunner, 64
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After her 2011 Western States finish, Bosio was approached by The North Face, which offered her a coveted spot on its elite team of outdoor and adventure athletes. She did not disappoint her new sponsor. Among other top results in various trail runs, Bosio went on to win the 2013 UltraTrail du Mont-Blanc in Chamonix, France, which is revered as one of the largest and most difficult ultramarathons in the world - 103 miles of high alpine terrain, with 13 mountain passes and 31,000 feet of vertical gain. PHOTO: ALO BELLUSCIO/THE NORTH FACE
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Rory Bosio competes in The North Face Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc in Chamonix, France, in 2013. Bosio not only won the race, she crushed the womenís record by more than 2 hours. She then backed up the performance by defending her title in 2014. opposite: Even after finishing one of the most difficult 100-mile ultramarathons in the world — the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France — Rory Bosio manages a smile.
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fashion in which she won it that impressed her peers most. Not only did Bosio outdistance the world-class field, she pulverized the previous women's record by more than two hours. Her time, 22 hours, 37 minutes, 26 seconds, was good enough for seventh overall in a field of 2,200 athletes. "She won the most prestigious race in the world. She is like a gold medal holder," Truckee's Betsy Nye, an esteemed ultrarunner herself, said after the performance. Bosio then defended her title the following year by an hourand-a-half margin over the second-place woman, growing her already expansive fan base in Europe. "The Mont-Blanc is huge, and in Europe they're kind of fanatical ... so I think she's more of a rock star over there probably than she is here," said Sweeney. All that popularity and success created an opportunity for a different kind of adventure - television. Bosio spent 10 months in 2015 filming for a reality documentary series called "Boundless," which premiered this past spring on the Esquire Network. In the third season of the series, Bosio and three other established endurance athletes - Hunter McIntyre, Simon Donato and Paul "Turbo" Trebilcock - travel across seven countries and three continents competing in extreme endurance races.
"Every month we'd do one endurance-type event. We did some really crazy things," said Bosio, describing events ranging from a 100-mile ultrarun across the planet's driest desert (the Atacama Extreme in Chile, which Bosio won), to the MB Race Culture Velo in the French Alps (billed as the world's toughest mountain bike race), to a three-day Nordic ski race across Greenland. The athletes also competed in a couple of adventure races, a "crazy triathlon thing" in Scotland, Bosio said, the Otillo swim-run championships in Sweden, and the Spartan Race World Championships, which, coincidentally, took place on Bosio's home turf at Squaw Valley. "It was really cool. It was a real eye-opening experience. I really love traveling, and it was such a great opportunity to travel the world and see so many different cultures and try so many different things," Bosio said. "Some of those races were really, really, really challenging, especially the mountain bike race in France. That was brutal."
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Bosio learned from some of the best. While she ran cross-country and track at North Tahoe High School under legendary coach Warren Mills, she grew up in Tahoe City next door to Laura Vaughan - now Laura DesLauriers - who was a standout racer in Tahoe's still nascent ultrarunning community. Bosio's mother also was an endurance athlete, as was her uncle, JP Prince. "Rory's always been athletic. She comes from a very athletic family," DesLauriers said. "And she was just the nicest kid. She always had a smile on her face." Although Bosio enjoyed running from an early age, she said she was "good, but wasn't great" on her middle school and high school teams. "I was usually No. 2 on the team," she said. "There was this girl named Heather Sandeman who was a freak of nature, just one of those natural athletes who could not train and go out and win state as a freshman." Mills concurred: "Rory was a hard worker. She was a solid No. 2. But there was no way to predict that she
would continue to become the worldclass runner that she is. That's crazy." When not running cross-country in high school, Bosio said she'd tag along with DesLauriers on her training runs. DesLauriers was an accomplished ultrarunner, competing in the Western States Endurance Runs four times and racing the Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run in Utah on 14 occasions, winning five of them. "She was doing ultrarunning before it got really big," Bosio said of DesLauriers, who also won the Hardrock 100 in Colorado. "It was just something she did. And she had a full-time job and was a mom, so she really inspired me. That's kind of where I first got some knowledge about ultrarunning. She actually paced me in my first two Western States."
"It was hard, obviously," Bosio said of her first Western States, "but I really loved the community of ultrarunning, the people, just everything about it. And I found that the 100-mile races suited me better than the shorter distances. I'm better at maintaining a slow pace for a long period of time, but I'm not very fast. So the 100-milers work well for me. "There's something about, no matter how destroyed you are by the end of a 100-mile race, it's just this sense of exhaustion mixed with accomplishment. It's just such an amazing feeling. Even though you are so tired, you forget about all the low points and the pain.
You just remember all the good stuff and how fun it was. I just live for it." As DesLauriers noted, however, Bosio's success does not stem from a fierce competitiveness or desire to crush her competition. Rather, it comes from her love for running and the overall experience. "I think with Rory, she's more seeking adventure than claim and fame," DesLauriers said. "She doesn't go after things to win them; she goes after them because she thinks, 'Oh, that sounds really
cool.' Some people who do well in these things are very gloaty. But what warms my heart with Rory is that when she does these adventures, she looks at them truly as adventures. "Her heart is pure. She's not looking to one-up somebody else. She's out there to enjoy the experience, and that's what I'm truly proud of - not the numbers. I'm just glad that that's where she finds her joy."
2016 AND BEYOND
Without the obligation of filming for the documentary series, "Boundless," Bosio has a full slate of ultramarathons planned for the coming season. After racing the 100-kilometer Canyons Endurance Run in the American River Canyon in May, she hopes to race the 75-mile Lavaredo Ultra Trail in Cortina, Italy, in late June and the Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc again in late August. She plans to cap her season with the 100-mile UltraTrail Mt. Fuji in Japan in September. If the third season of "Boundless" receives passing ratings, she and her co-stars will likely begin filming again in October, Bosio said. After that, she'll pursue the next adventure that comes her way. "I just want to keep doing ultraraces as long as I'm still having fun," said Bosio, who now resides at the west end of Donner Lake, where she has easy access to paddleboarding, skiing and, of course, running trails. "Once I get sick of racing, maybe I'll transition into doing some bigger expedition-type things. But I still have the bug in me to do races. So I structure my year around that still. It's become such an integral part of my life that I want to stay involved in the sport, whether I'm racing or just involved with it for many years to come."
ULTRA LEAP
After graduating from high school in 2002, Bosio earned a degree from University of California, Davis, before taking some time off and then returning to attend nursing school. She raced her first ultramarathon, the Silver State 50K in Reno, in 2007. She knew right away that it would not be her last. "I thought it was going to be miserable, and I actually just fell in love with it," she said. Bosio's next race was 50 miles. The next was 100 - Western States in 2010, when she placed fourth against a deep and talented field. PHOTO: ALO BELLUSCIO/THE NORTH FACE
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LINKS TO HIST RY FROM BING CROSBY TO RITA HAYWORTH
TO DEAN MARTIN AND BEYOND, TA H O E -T R U C K E E ' S G O L F C O U R S E S ARE STEEPED IN F UN AND HISTORY B Y M A RK M C L A U G H L I N
Frank Sinatra played golf at Old Brockway frequently in the 1950s and early 1960s, often with his Rat Pack friends like actor/ singer Dean Martin. They also made the rounds at the Tahoe City Golf Course.
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here is a public or private golf course here for every ability, budget and mood. From the challenging world-class championship level to hackers who enjoy nine holes in their sneakers, no matter how you slice it, playing golf in the beautiful Tahoe Sierra is a winning game. There are too many to mention here, but I can highlight a few of the region's popular public courses - and a bit of history behind each:
EDGEWOOD TAHOE GOLF COURSE
Edgewood at Stateline on the South Shore may arguably be the most well-known golf course in the area for its role hosting the annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Well-publicized and nationally televised by NBC Sports, it showcases players who are top professional athletes and sports figures, as well as the hottest music and film entertainers from around the country. The tournament is a made-for-TV event and the nation's premier celebrity golf fundraising effort that raises money for local and national charities.
Construction of the Glenbrook Golf Course began in 1925, centered on the pastoral meadowlands that slope gently toward Lake Tahoe. It opened for business in 1927.
This year, the star-studded competition celebrates its 26th anniversary. Among the 80plus sports and entertainment figures expected in 2016 are Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Ray Romano, John Elway, Jerry Rice and Jack Wagner. The tournament is held on a 54-hole modified Stableford format, with a top purse of $600,000 for the winner. edgewoodtahoe.com
LAKE TAHOE GOLF COURSE
In South Lake Tahoe is the Lake Tahoe Golf Course, a scenic par 71, 6,471-yard championship course designed by William Bell. Each tee box offers jaw-dropping views of nearby mountain peaks that are among the highest in the Tahoe Basin. The Upper Truckee River runs along the fairways, nourishing lush foliage and aquatic wildlife. Water is a prevailing theme on this course and it comes into play on 15 of
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the 18 holes, offering challenges to golfers of all abilities. Lake Tahoe Golf Course is the only one at South Lake Tahoe to earn Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary status for its commitment to protecting the environment. laketahoegc.com
INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP AND MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSES
On Lake Tahoe's North Shore, the community of Incline Village offers two signature courses that are open to the public. Its par 72 Championship Course is a classic Robert Trent Jones Sr. design with a distinctive layout and expansive views of Lake Tahoe. The nearby Mountain Course is an 18-hole, par 58 executive course that features oldgrowth trees, elevation changes, and a fun, affordable atmosphere. The Mountain Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. yourtahoeplace.com/golf-incline
OLD GREENWOOD & GRAY'S CROSSING GOLF COURSES
Public golf course opportunities in the Truckee area range from the nine-hole, 3,018-yard Ponderosa, to a pair of par 72 beauties in the Tahoe Donner subdivision, Coyote Moon and Tahoe Donner. Northstar California and the Resort at Squaw Creek each boast courses with stunning layouts, challenges and views. Just a mile or so from downtown Truckee are two world-class courses - Old Greenwood
and The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing. Old Greenwood is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed Course, while Gray's Crossing, designed by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy, is fun, but challenging. Both of these courses are Audubon International Gold Certified Sanctuaries, representing the highest level of environmental commitment. Only 16 courses in the world have achieved this level of distinction. The name "old Greenwood" dates back to the 1840s when mountain man Caleb Greenwood helped guide the first wagon train up the Truckee River and into California. The 1844 Stephens Party is credited with opening the legendary California Trail. Joseph Gray was the first settler of Truckee, who in 1863 built a toll station and an early hostelry along the Truckee River for weary travelers. But in the Truckee-Tahoe region, it's actually three nine-hole golf courses which dot the perimeter of Big Blue that hold the strongest links to Tahoe's early history. oldgreenwood.com | golf intahoe.com/Grays_ Crossing
OLD BROCKWAY GOLF COURSE
The venerable Old Brockway Golf Course located near the corner of highways 267 and 28 in Kings Beach on the North Shore boasts more colorful history on its nine holes than any other set of links at Lake Tahoe. The cast of characters who have strolled Old Brockway's fairways is a veritable "who's
who" of noteworthy celebrities from 20th century America. Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope and Dean Martin are among many who have enjoyed the scenic course. Designed by the renowned Scottish architect John Duncan Dunn, Old Brockway opened in 1926. Dunn was a leading golf course architect in the early decades of the 20th century. His sister "Queenie" Dunn had designed the Tahoe City Golf Course several years earlier. Every hole on this storied 3,400-yard course affords beautiful views of Lake Tahoe. Historic Old Brockway has been owned and operated by Lane Lewis and his family for more than 30 years. The Golf Channel ranked Old Brockway as one of the Top 10 Best 9-hole courses in the United States, an accolade made even better with the recent on-site opening of the popular Spindleshanks Restaurant that caters to players and the public. oldbrockwaygolf.com
TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE
Tahoe City Golf Course is a well-maintained nine-hole and the oldest course at Lake Tahoe. It has been a local's favorite since 1917 when the legendary Tahoe Tavern Hotel and resort commissioned Isabella May "Queenie" Dunn to design it. Queenie Dunn was a member of England's most famous golfing family. Her grandfather, William "Willie" Dunn, was the instructor and Keeper of the Green at London's prestigious Blackheath links, where he was a top player as well as a club and ball maker. His two sons, Tom and William Jr., followed in their father's footsteps as ball makers, as well as club and course designers. Born in England in 1880, Queenie learned to play golf on a course laid out by her father Tom. Considered one of England's best woman golfers and instructors, Mrs. Dunn Webb was among Great Britain's first female professionals. She immigrated in 1915 to Boston, where she wrote golf instruction articles for the New York Herald and taught the sport to girls at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. Queenie was America's first female professional golfer and instrumental in establishing tees especially for women. In 1916 she moved to Reno, Nevada, where she helped organize the Reno Golf Club and laid out the Washoe County Golf Course. It was the first in the Silver State and the first in the United States designed by a woman architect. In 1917, she came to Tahoe City at the request of the Tahoe Tavern and designed a six-hole course in the meadows near the mouth of the Truckee River. It was Old Greenwood is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed Course that was rated among Golf Digest's 'America's Top 10 Best New Public-Access Courses' in 2011.
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"RITA HAYWORTH AND CLARK GABLE ENJOYED PLAYING GOLF AT GLENBROOK WHILE WAITING TO ESTABLISH NEVADA RESIDENCY IN ORDER TO FILE FOR DIVORCE."
above: Actress Rita Hayworth is seen here comparing scores with Glenbrook golf pro Floyd Hudson, circa 1940s. top right: In 1934 and 1935, legendary crooner Bing Crosby hosted his first unofficial 'Crosby' tournament at Old Brockway in Kings Beach. The event became so popular that in 1937 the tournament relocated to Rancho Sante Fe, Calif. Ten years later the venue moved once more to Pebble Beach near Monterey Bay, where today it is known as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. right: Hole No. 16 at The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing. Gray's Crossing was recognized by Golfweek Magazine as one of the country's 'Top 50 Best Courses' in 2008.
expanded to nine holes in 1926, the same year her brother John Dunn laid out the Old Brockway Golf Course in Kings Beach. One of Tahoe City's pioneer families, the Bechdolts, purchased the course in 1948. In the 1950s, the links were also popular with Sinatra, Crosby and the crew who appreciated its similarities to Old Brockway. In recent years, charity tournaments at the Tahoe City course hosted by its golf club have raised more than $200,000 for the Tahoe City Little League program. bit.ly/1pB36Mp
GLENBROOK GOLF COURSE
The nine-hole Glenbrook Golf Course, which opened in 1927, is a private venue on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe in bucolic Glenbrook, Nev. Originally the site of industrial-scale lumber milling operations in the 19th century, run by timber baron Duane L. Bliss, the land was later developed into a gated community. The Glenbrook Golf Course is unique in that each hole has two tee areas, giving players an 18hole experience over two rounds. The ninth tee,
CLOCKWISE: CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS: BILL BLISS/UNR SPECIAL COLLECTIONS; LANE LEWIS/OLD BROCKWAY; GRAY'S CROSSING
perched high on a hillside, leads to a scenic fairway that descends to a green close to the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe. Due to its status as a private club and community, Glenbrook didn't get the same exposure to the celebrity traffic of Tahoe City and Old Brockway. But when Ben Hogan, one of the game's greatest players took to the Glenbrook greens on a summer day in 1948, the boutique course gained notice. Hogan had been playing in a Reno tournament and was persuaded to stop at Glenbrook before returning home to Texas. Hogan played an 18-hole exhibition round - scoring 5 under par - and then offered a teaching clinic using demonstration strokes and shots. Admission to the exhibition cost $1.50 plus 30 cents federal tax. Hollywood actors like Rita Hayworth and Clark Gable enjoyed playing golf at Glenbrook while waiting to establish Nevada residency in order to file for divorce. In the late 1940s, Gable had introduced his golf caddy, Robert Wagner, to a movie executive, which launched Wagner's successful acting career. glenbrookclub.com
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Around every corner of Lake Tahoe, there's an artisan at work creating the ultimate gifts
by Jenny Goldsmith
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PRINKLED THROUGHOUT THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN AND TRUCKEE, there's an extraordinary bevy of artisans handcrafting a priceless connection between the people who create art and the people who purchase it. Where you dine, what you do for recreation and where you shop all contributes to a unique Truckee-Tahoe experience. In addition, the regional choices for dining, recreating and shopping around the lake offer a unique and distinctive charm with their combined family owned, community-maintained and locally sourced vibes.
Among them are a handful of boutique shops offering Lake Tahoe-made gifts, souvenirs and artisan goods like jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photography, clothing, home dĂŠcor, bath and body products, and an abundance of other Tahoeinspired one-of-a-kind art. There's, of course, the more obvious reason to support the conglomeration of locally owned Lake Tahoe businesses, like putting dollars back into the local economy; reducing your carbon footprint by saving on environmental costs associated with shipping and transportation; and protecting the local character of Lake Tahoe by sustaining the work of its artists. But there's also the benefit to the buyer, which offers something money can't buy - the memory of a personal connection. In other
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words, when you get the chance to know the person behind the business, product or service, a more meaningful association often continues far beyond the monetary transaction. Customers can meet the artist, gain insight into the inspiration behind his or her work, learn about the tools, materials and methods that went into each creation, and receive the most knowledgeable and personal customer service there could possibly be. Experience the art of taking shopping to a whole new level of fair trade with a visit to some of Lake Tahoe's artisan boutique stores. Chances are you'll walk away with a one-of-a-kind souvenir or gift, plus a one-of-a-kind story about who, what, where, when and why that souvenir or gift came to be.
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photos clockwise from top left: For 44 years, The Potlatch in Incline Village has specialized in offering handmade jewelry — like this orange pendant necklace — and other unique gifts; North Tahoe Arts is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support the arts in the North Tahoe-Truckee communities through exposure, education and participation; The North Tahoe Arts ARTisan Shop is located next to Commons Beach in Tahoe City and features original, handmade work by local artists; Ceramics potter Brian Watson runs a cooperative artist work space, Tahoe Works, just outside of TAHOEto MAGAZINE Tahoe City, where glass blowers, painters, potters and other artisans will be given the opportunity have more space73 to produce their work; The Potlatch is one of many great locations to buy that perfect Tahoe hoodie.
Lake Tahoe Artists At Work
Life as a local artist also means wearing one or two other hats, like restaurant server or massage therapist. Busy work schedules combined with tight living spaces makes it hard for artists to produce as much work as they otherwise could. That is until a North Lake Tahoe-based ceramics potter, Brian Watson, decided to amplify his work space and time spent producing his Made N' Tahoe collection of coffee mugs, planters, bowls and other housewares. He's not just molding a new space for his own clay; he's opening the doors of Tahoe Works — located at 3020 North Lake Blvd. — to other artists in multiple mediums as a cooperative studio work space. "Whether someone is an experienced or novice artist, or new to the sales world of their craft, the hope is that there will be many opportunities to collaborate and inspire one another and share knowledge," said Watson, who's a boat captain by summer and clay thrower by winter. Born and raised in Maine, Watson relocated to North Lake Tahoe by way of Martha's Vineyard — three places that have shaped the production and inspiration behind his work since he first sat down at a pottery wheel nearly two decades ago. Having mentors in each location along the way helped iron out Watson's craft, and now his vision is to give that opportunity back to other young, aspiring artisans so they can pursue whatever it is that brings them the kind of self-preservation his art has brought to him. "Throwing clay is like a meditation process for me where the wheel quiets all the noise of the outside world, and for other artists it's other things that do that for them; but there's something about sitting at the wheel that has always allowed me to put the static on mute," said Watson, his subtle Maine accent ingrained into select words. Launching this summer, Tahoe Works will provide a home base for other potters, painters and glass blowers, with the vision of reaching out to other artists looking for a collective space to create. The co-op work space will be open to the public, and visitors are welcome to stop by and check out the working artists, tour the space, and find out where they may support the artists through purchases on Etsy and in local shops like the Trunk Show and The Potlatch, or directly through the artist themselves. "Places like this can create the space and time artists need to see a profit from their work because it cuts out the middle man, it cuts out the commute to work, it cuts out the boss's paycheck, it cuts out the profit, it cuts out the markup from the department store, it cuts out the unfair minimum wage of the foreign worker," Watson said. "All of that makes it more than worth it to support these artists because you're not just helping somebody do what they love, you're helping them survive on their fair effort." 74
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TRUNK SHOW TAHOE CITY LEARN MORE: TAHOETRUNKSHOW.COM
True to its name, the Trunk Show evokes the feel of a jewelry and art show displayed on top of and inside stackable, old suitcases - an inventive and unique way to showcase a wide variety of local artisan talent. Owned by a jewelry designer, Jaclyn Woznicki, the Trunk Show is located in Tahoe City's Cobblestone Center, offering a one-stop shop for Tahoe-themed gifts and souvenirs from pottery, mosaics, sculptures, photographs and paintings to bags, purses, home décor and an eco-friendly line of aromatherapy skincare products. "I show the works of many talented local artists, not only with the hopes of selling it, but of also inspiring other artists to begin, continue and resume working and showing their art," Woznicki said. "Art teaches us to think outside the box and solve problems, and by bringing together so many artists under one roof, they inspire each other and collaborate on new projects together." That sense of community among the artists naturally trickles to the Trunk Show's customer base, whether a visitor or local, making the shopping experience feel more like an intimate art show than a chain-store sales pitch. "Since we have a personal relationship with each and every artist that we work with in Trunk Show, we can tell you about the artist's life and inspiration to make a particular piece of work, and we can customize so many of the products that we sell and can usually do so in a relatively short period of time," said Woznicki, whose handcrafted and recycled jewelry line, Bella Petunia, incorporates innovative materials like O-rings, washers, nuts and bolts, as well as bottle caps and guitar picks.
WILDWOOD MAKERS MARKET SOUTH LAKE TAHOE LEARN MORE: WILDWOODDIY.COM
An afternoon at Wildwood Makers Market, located a few blocks from the shoreline in South Lake Tahoe, offers a hands-on, customized experience unlike your average shopping trip. In addition to the variety of gifts and treasures made by local, independent artists, Wildwood also offers do-it-yourself art and craft kits, how-to-books and other miscellaneous paper goods and supplies. Owned by a South Lake Tahoe born-and-bred artist, Lisa Utzig Schafer, Wildwood kicks the do-it-yourself concept up a notch by collaborating with local artists to provide a variety of workshops from jewelry making to book binding. It's part of the overall Wildwood shopping experience, which also includes First Fridays, a monthly event chock-full of live music, wine, coffee and a featured artist in partnership with neighboring businesses like Knits & Knots Yarn Shop and Gaialicious Global Boutique. Best of all, the experience doesn't stop when you walk out the door of Wildwood, assuming you've decided to take a gift or souvenir with you when you go. Not only did you score a Lake Tahoeinspired treasure, but chances are you're taking a piece of the natural beauty with you in a sustainable, mindful way. "Most of the items featured in our shop are not only made by local artists, but many are crafted with local materials," said Schafer. "Because many of the artists are local we are able to offer customized products such as having Daniel Park's reclaimed wooden Tahoe wall art made with custom paint choices, or jewelry created with custom stones that are made to length."
NORTH TAHOE ARTS ARTISAN SHOP TAHOE CITY
THE POTLATCH INCLINE VILLAGE
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LEARN MORE: POTLATCHLAKETAHOE.COM
One of the oldest retail shops in Lake Tahoe, The Potlatch opened its doors in 1970 and has been operating as an affordable, family owned store ever since, providing handmade jewelry, luxurious bath and body products, Tahoe photography and rustic art, home dĂŠcor and custom furnishings, high quality Tahoe apparel, Italian leather bags and wallets, and books on the area, plus candles, toys and an expansive greeting card selection. With a slew of locally made items and a greenbusiness certification, the owners of The Potlatch have made it their mission to give back to their community, as well as the greater Lake Tahoe area, and the planet as a whole. "We try to support other businesses that have a similar passion for the planet. For instance, we recently picked up a clothing line that focuses on using organic, sustainable fabrics and dyes while using their designs to promote an overall message of sustainability and care for this
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place that so many of us love," said The Potlatch owner Lisa Nelson, whose grandparents founded The Potlatch before passing it on to Lisa's parents, who then handed it down to Lisa and her husband, Aaron. As third-generation owners, Lisa and her husband pride themselves not only on giving back to the environment, but also on building and cultivating meaningful relationships with their customers and with a community of Lake Tahoe-based artisans and craftsman. "We are lucky to live in a place where people love and enjoy the outdoors, and in turn want to take care of it and when locals and visitors alike shop in a Tahoe boutique, they support businesses and artisans who care for Tahoe," Nelson said. "The ability to shop local supports efforts to better our community, and when our community is better, it becomes a place that people want to live and pour in to, and that tourists want to visit and return to."
Perhaps the most altruistic shopping endeavor on the list is the ARTisan Shop, a co-op store operating under the North Tahoe Arts nonprofit organization, whose mission is to support the arts in the North Tahoe-Truckee communities through exposure, education and participation. Located in the heart of Tahoe City, by the Commons Beach driveway next to the old fire station, the ARTisan Shop features a treasure trove of locally made ceramics, jewelry, glassware, fiber art, photography and more. Operating under the co-op model, ARTisan Shop artists work at the store on various days throughout the month, taking the shopping experience to a whole new level of consumer-meets-creator. At the ARTisan shop, not only can shoppers find out exactly where the product was made, by whom, with what materials and how it was inspired, but they also have the unique opportunity to shake hands with the artist behind that handmade good. "Entering a store with an actual artist behind the desk creates more opportunity for insight and education relating to how the products are made and ultimately a more unique shopping experience," said North Tahoe Arts Executive Director Kellie Cutler. "A locally handmade piece of art is a unique reminder of the beauty of or experience had by the visitor and can be more impactful than purchasing something mass produced that can be found anywhere."
This Lake Tahoe necklace was handmade by Trunk Show owner Jaclyn Woznicki as part of her Bella Petunia jewelry line.
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A mountain biker navigates technical singletrack above South Lake Tahoe and Stateline.
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REJUVENATED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN U.S. FOREST SERVICE, TAHOE AREA MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION KEY TO SUCCESS BY SEBASTIAN FOLTZ
n some circles, there's still a downright disdain for mountain bikers. It's often guided by the notion that they destroy trails with their riding or that they are loud and rowdy 20-somethings out to disrupt the peace and quiet of the mountains. Sure, as with any group, there might be a few bad seeds. But the truth is, if you're out on the trails this summer, you might owe the next rider you see a thank you. Because there's a good chance he or she may have spent some time maintaining the very trail you're hiking on. There's also a good chance he or she isn't in the age demographic you might expect. It's not 20-somethings who are usually spending $3,000 to $5,000 on a bike. With mountain biking becoming a staple for summer recreation here at Lake Tahoe, there's a big reason why trails in and around the basin are as good as they've ever been. They are also increasingly receiving recognition on the national and international scene. Ask around and people will tell you, that acclaim is in large part credited to Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association (TAMBA). "They stepped up," said Mike Gabor, the Lake Tahoe Basin's U.S. Forest Service engineer. "They went from a handful of participants to dozens and dozens of participants. It's a pretty dramatic turnaround in four or five years."
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A biker airs off a jump feature at the new Bijou Bike Park in South Lake Tahoe.
Kris Morehead (front) and other Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association volunteers work on maintaining the new Bijou Bike Park's jump features last fall. The group annually logs over 4,000 trailwork volunteer hours.
TAMBA TRAIL ETIQUETTE When riding any trails throughout the TahoeTruckee region, the most important thing is to ride responsibly. If you do, we'll all be happier and keep trails open to everyone. Here are six more tips for proper Tahoe trail etiquette, as provided by TAMBA:
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RIDE OPEN TRAILS: Respect trail and road closures — ask a land manager for clarification if you are uncertain about the status of a trail. Do not trespass on private land. Obtain permits or other authorization as required. Be aware that bicycles are not permitted in areas protected as state or federal wilderness.
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Gabor credits an ongoing partnership between the Forest Service and TAMBA as a large part of the reason the region's already extensive trail network is in the condition it is in and continuing to grow. According to the U.S. Forest Service, TAMBA - which reformed in 2011 after some years of inactivity - now annually logs an estimated 4,000 volunteer hours on various trail-work projects. It's a number the group aims to exceed in the future. But it wasn't always that way. Founded in 1988 by a small group of enthusiastic riders that included longtime South Lake Tahoe local and Sierra Ski & Cycle Works owner Gary Bell, the group started strong in its early days - growing to over 1,500 members during the '90s - but then faded to obscurity in the early 2000s. "I had run it for 13 years," Bell said. "We needed new people to come and take over, but they didn't quite put the energy out we'd hoped and it went dormant." When avid mountain bikers Ben and his wife Amy Fish moved to the area in 2003, they were surprised at the lack of involvement. "There was nothing going on," Ben said of the organized mountain biking scene. "There was no voice for mountain bikers back then." It wasn't until 2010 when the U.S. Forest Service hosted a trails conference in conjunction with the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) - a strong advocating body for bike groups and bike legislation - that real change came.
dry ones. When the trail is too soft, consider other riding options. This also means staying on existing trails and not creating new ones. Don't cut switchbacks. Be sure to pack out at least as much as you pack in.
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While initially slow to recognize mountain biking nationwide, the Forest Service has since become increasingly receptive, recognizing the interest and dedicated trail volunteers. The 2010 meeting led to a new enthusiasm for biking stewardship and what essentially resulted in the reboot of the group, "TAMBA 2.0" as Ben called it, in early 2011. Gabor said the changes since that meeting have been impressive, crediting both Ben and Amy for their heavy involvement. He estimated that TAMBA now annually assesses or maintains a third of the Tahoe Basin's roughly 350 miles of trails. As an independent nonprofit group with Forest Service-certified trail crew leaders, TAMBA now conducts trail surveys, assesses needs and manages trail work on their own on behalf of the Forest Service - with minimal Forest Service effort. "It's a really great experience to work with those guys," Gabor said. "We would be struggling to maintain (trails) with our fixed budget. I think trail maintenance would be average without their experience (and volunteers)." Seeing his group regain some of the strength it had in the 1990s, Bell said, "It's phenomenal. It's really grown. They've got some leaders in there that are really energetic and putting in the work." He added that the Forest Service's more welcoming approach to mountain biking also plays a key role. "It was almost unheard of at the time," he said of the early days of TAMBA. Among recent projects, TAMBA was a leading force behind the creation of the new Bijou Bike Park in South Lake Tahoe, which opened in September of 2015. Builders of the park have said it will be a staple of the mountain-biking community moving forward and a world-class attraction. Once again firmly entrenched in the community, the group continues to move forward with expanding and maintaining Tahoe's trails. "The current state (of TAMBA and Tahoe biking) is well beyond what any of us thought it would be," sports photographer, TAMBA member and biker Dave Clock of South Lake Tahoe said. "To see a world-class bike park put in, I never thought I'd see that."
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SAND HARBOR
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KINGS BEACH
Just west of Incline, Kings Beach sits atop Lake Tahoe. With easy access to Truckee, the casinos and the lake, Kings Beach truly lives up to its name. And it’s only going to get better. With $48 million in improvements scheduled for completion this summer in the downtown corridor, the future of Kings Beach will see easy access for visitors between the shopping areas and the recreation area, filled with volleyball courts, sandy beaches and barbecue spots.
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA
Just north of Kings Beach on Highway 267, halfway between Truckee and the lake, Northstar is a thriving resort area that is filled with summertime activities. Best known for its
region. It’s because all those little communities surrounding the lake — from the 25,000 people in South Lake Tahoe to the 250 in Carnelian Bay — have unique local identities they do not want to lose. This guide will help you understand where you are, as you tour beautiful Lake Tahoe. shopping (jewelry, kids’ clothing, outdoor gear, you name it) and its world-class downhill mountain biking park, Northstar is perfect for an afternoon with the kids. Also home to the $300 million Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe, and a multimilliondollar redeveloped base area, Northstar plays host to a number of fun summer festivals and events.
TRUCKEE
The town of Truckee is the gateway to the lake. With a rich history of saloons, gunslingers and other Wild West fantasies, it works hard to keep its local
charm while playing host to the thousands of guests who stay in the area each year. With nearby Donner State Memorial Park — not to mention stunning Donner Lake — and a downtown shopping area, Truckee can entertain visitors with some time on their hands. In the summer, the town comes out every Thursday in the downtown area to show off area merchants, share stories and hang out as a community.
SQUAW VALLEY/ALPINE MEADOWS
Halfway between Truckee and the lake on Highway 89, Squaw Valley is best known as a great winter ski resort and home of the 1960 Winter Olympics. But the little-known secret is that Squaw’s summers are pretty fun, too. The Tram takes visitors up to the top of the mountain to enjoy wonderful lake views, a swimming pool, disc golf, restaurant, bar and, on occasion, live music. The base area provides shopping and family activities, and plenty of parking. And just a couple miles south of Squaw, Alpine Meadows is a mountain area that offers plenty of hiking, biking and exploring. Paired with a laidback local feel, Alpine Meadows is worth a stop in the summer. And if you ski, definitely make a trip back for “Cornology” — what the resort calls its science of skiing spring snow.
On the northwest side of the lake, Tahoe City is a perfect little hamlet for visitors to enjoy the quiet of the lake while having plenty of entertainment options close by. With good restaurants and easy access to a public beach, Tahoe City has everything you need. Try the free Sunday afternoon concerts on the beach, and the best golfing deal around at Tahoe City’s nine-hole course.
HOMEWOOD
On the West Shore just south of Tahoe City lies Homewood, a small winter ski resort that hosts concerts and other entertainment in the summer. Homewood is one of the most beautiful places to stay, as it is surrounded by oldgrowth elm and pine trees, and sits just yards from the lake. And if you get a chance, talk to some of the locals — they are the definition of “tightknit community,” and you might learn a thing or two from them, especially about our curious bear population.
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The largest of the cities around Lake Tahoe, South Lake has a large variety of entertainment options. The area’s biggest casinos bring in the area’s biggest acts (including Sting and Peter Gabriel this summer), so if nightlife is what you’re looking for, make a trip to South Lake Tahoe. If you want to stay out of the car, South Lake is a bicyclefriendly community, so rent a bike and enjoy the region’s many scenic rides.
Just south of South Lake Tahoe, Meyers is a funky town that is home to many locals in the region. If you’re looking for a trip off the beaten path, try lunch or dinner in Meyers, and come back telling about the “real” Tahoe.
KIRKWOOD
About one hour south of the lake, Kirkwood is a ski resort with plenty of summertime options, including shopping, lodging, biking, hiking and fly fishing.
ZEPHYR COVE HEAVENLY
Heavenly Village also offers shopping selections and gondola rides during the summer, and is perfect for a family. The gondola will take you to gorgeous views of the lake, and the hike back to town is perfect for those who are in shape — or want to be.
TAHOMA/ MEEKS BAY
This little neighborhood on the West Shore offers luxurious views of the lake, and great access to nearby state parks. Meeks Bay has its own fire station, one of the few developments other than homes in this classic Tahoe vacation spot.
Located on the southeast part of the lake, Zephyr Cove is a historic area. Businesses nearby offer a slew of fun activities, including cruises aboard the M.S. Dixie or Tahoe Queen, to horseback riding, to kayaking, parasailing or boating.
GLENBROOK
On the East Shore of Lake Tahoe, historic Glenbrook epitomizes the idea of rural and lake. Only 150 acres of the town have been developed, leaving homeowners and visitors undisturbed serenity and unique recreational opportunities.
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MOVE OVER LAKE TAHOE The middle of the three Velma Lakes.
The area's many tiny lakes are well worth a visit — here are four to put on your list BY DYLAN SILVER
A FEW YEARS AGO, SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENT MIKE MULLEN BEGAN PHOTOGRAPHING the small lakes around Lake Tahoe, particularly the lakes of Desolation Wilderness. He counted close to 90 named lakes and has now collected images of almost all of them on his website, lakesofdesolation.com.
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Almost every lake in Desolation is worth the hike out, Mullen says. "Somebody asked me, 'If you could do anything, what would you do?' I said I'd photograph all the lakes of the Sierra," Mullen recalls. "That wasn't really feasible. So I narrowed it down to Desolation Wilderness." From Desolation Wilderness (located near the southwest corner of Lake Tahoe) to the Carson Range, there are hundreds of tiny bodies of water. These hidden gems are great for swimming, fishing, camping and exploring. Some are less than 100 yards across with sharp granite shores. Others are ringed by grassy marshes and quiet, hidden bays. Every one is picturesque, and each is different. Below are a few lakes that might make you rethink what you want to do when you come to Lake Tahoe.
EAGLE LAKE
One of the easiest lakes to access in Desolation Wilderness, Eagle Lake is everything you hope for in a mountain lake. There's good swimming from a beach on the east shore, though the water is fairly cold until late summer. High peaks and a single island create a Instagram-worthy landscape. The 1-mile hike is steep, but beautiful. The trail crosses a bridge over Eagle Falls, which thunders with water in the spring. Due to the lake’s proximity to the trailhead, it can get crowded on weekends. Directions: Park at the Eagle Falls Trailhead, near Emerald Bay. Take the Eagle Falls Trail above:
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west approximately 1 mile. Make sure to stay right at the fork near the lake or you'll continue into Desolation Wilderness.
SPOONER LAKE
The tiny body of water just to the east of Lake Tahoe is a fun spot to poke around when the summer crowds are overwhelming at Tahoe's popular beaches. You can drive and park (for a small fee) close to the lake. Miles of nearby trails entertain mountain bikers and hikers. Spooner has plenty of small trout for fisherman, who often use float tubes to get to deeper waters. Aramark, which runs the concession, offers mountain bike rentals as well as cabin rentals for those who'd like to stay the night. Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 50 to Spooner Summit. Turn onto Nevada State Route 28 toward Incline Village. After a half-mile, turn right into the Spooner Lake parking area. From Incline Village, take Nevada State Route 28 south towards Spooner Summit. Turn left into the Spooner Lake parking area.
TAMARACK LAKE
If you have a day or two to explore Desolation Wilderness, there are dozens of options for an allday hike or a quick overnight backpack. Tamarack Lake is a great destination because it's not too far, but the trip out feels like a journey. Intrepid lakegoers can jump on the Echo Lakes water taxi, which, 84
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From as 'short' as 50 kilometers to as long as 200 miles, the sport of ultrarunning is gaining serious ground at Lake Tahoe BY KALEB M. ROEDEL
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“ I IMAGINE THAT I'M PART OF THE EVOLUTION OF THE SPORT, GLOBALLY AND LOCALLY.� HELEN PELSTER, TRUCKEE ULTRARUNNER
A TRIO OF TESTS Below are three of the premier ultrarunning events scheduled this summer in the Truckee-Tahoe region: JUNE 25 Western States Endurance Run (Squaw Valley) 100 miles JULY 16-17 Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs (East Shore Lake Tahoe) 100 miles, 100K, 55K SEPT. 9-13 Tahoe 200 (Homewood) 200 miles
THAT'S NUTS ... THAT'S SILLY
Truckee resident Betsy Nye laughed when, in 1989, her friend Laura Vaughan told her she was preparing to run the Western States Endurance Run, which by then was considered the crown jewel of ultrarunning races in the U.S. "I thought, 'that's nuts, that can't be good for you,'" recalled Nye, an avid hiker, climber and skier at the time. "I went, 'That's silly, who would want to run 100 miles?'" Nye would eat her words - many, many times over. Now a fixture in the Truckee-Tahoe running community for more than 20 years, Nye has completed a staggering 100 ultrarunning races, including multiple Western States, which Nye calls "the Boston Marathon of the ultras." The 51-year-old Truckee resident punctuated her century-mark milestone last September by bagging her first 200-mile race: the Tahoe 200. The route, the first 200-mile single loop mountain race in the United States, circumnavigates the
clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe from the Tahoe Rim Trail and beyond. Nye conquered the course in 75 hours, 7 minutes and 32 seconds, finishing as the second woman and eighth ultrarunner overall in a field of 60 competitors.
RUNNING RAMPANT
Nye is one of a multitude of runners in the region who can be found running the Sierra Nevada trails during the shoulder season, knifing through the wilderness from sun up to sun down. Two years ago, the sport grew so exponentially that Nye and a host of others started a grassroots nonprofit running club, Donner Party Mountain Runners. Notably, the club hosted the inaugural Castle Peak 100K last fall. Though describing what these endurance athletes do as "running" doesn't quite do them justice. These ultra outliers bound, climb and conquer mountainous terrain for hours and often days at
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a time. They travel the kind of distances on foot that most people would rather not travel by car. In other words, if a friend said they were preparing to run a 100-mile race, the average person would mirror Nye's initial headshaking reaction to her friend Vaughan. But, there's a difference between endurance athletes like Nye and your average person, or even your typical athletes. Despite any knee-jerk guffaws at the notion of running 100 miles, these outdoor enthusiasts can't help but feel a jolt of intrigue; curious if they're physically and mentally up to such a challenge. Not to mention, fully embedding oneself in nature -
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encompassed by green pines, blue sky and even bluer waters - while getting an extraordinary amount of exercise is a tempting prospect for a certain subset of endurance athletes.
STAGGERING GROWTH
For Helen Pelster, who first started out as a road runner in Truckee eight years ago, she had never even considered taking her running shoes off-road into the Tahoe forests. "I had no idea that one could actually run on the mountainous trails that we had hiked and biked on for many years," said Pelster, a member of the Donner Party Mountain Runners. And then Pelster met Nye. "I began exploring trails with her," Pelster said. "I eventually got the itch to run longer races. I learned how to train for and run a 100-miler from Betsy." She's come a long way since then. Pelster is planning to complete her fourth 100-miler in September. Most recently, she finished as the third woman in the Wasatch 100 in Utah. Three weeks later, she ran a podium-earning finish in the 63-mile Ultra Trail Gurara Somontano near her husband Javier's birthplace in Spain. "I imagine that I'm part of the evolution of the sport, globally and locally," Pelster said. "More and
more runners are finding the joy and beauty in trail running and want to test themselves at ultra distances ... Truckee is the ideal base camp for trail runners." Added Nye: "It's great that people are getting out there and challenging their bodies further and further." In fact, according to UltraRunning Magazine, there were 1,357 ultrarunning races staged in 2014. A decade earlier, in 2004, there were a mere 235 races. "Once they start," Nye said of first-time ultra race participants, "they say, 'Oh, I'd never do that again.' And then a day later they're looking up their next race."
THE ULTRA CULTURE
Michael Tebbutt, a 45-year-old Kings Beach resident, was drawn into the ultrarunning community through sheer happenstance. Back in 2008, Tebbutt's catering company, North Tahoe Catering, was called last-minute to provide meals for the runners and attendees of the Western States, which was abruptly canceled that year due to too much smoke in the atmosphere. Immediately, Tebbutt was roped into the infectiously friendly community of runners that, despite the disappointment of missing out on running the storied Western States race, were in good spirits.
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"There are people that travel halfway across the world for Western States," Tebbutt said. "They were just so appreciative when we showed up and served them dinner. "After meeting those people, I decided, you know what, I guess I have to run the Western States one of these days. I have to see if I can do it." That day came in 2014 when Tebbutt was chosen in the Western States lottery. Though he was unable to finish due to inflammation in his iliotibial band (the ligament that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the shin), Tebbutt gritted out 62 miles with his head held high. "When I realized I was going to drop out, I was like, I'm not going to have a bad attitude about it," he said. "Be appreciative of everybody out here helping us out and volunteering." For Tebbutt, that's what makes ultrarunning so special. Sure, putting your mind and body to the test for the striking scenery, the grueling challenge and the accompanying milestones is part of it, but it's the family aspect of the sport that puts a hop in Tebbutt's step. "The epitome of ultraunning," Tebbutt said, "is if someone is hurting on the trail, they don't run past them, they stop to help them. That's how the ultrarunning community is - we're all helping each other out there."
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OUNTAIN BIKING IN THE DARK? Sure, why not? It seemed like a good idea at the time. Now on the trail with dusk turning to night and just a head lamp - I was no longer quite as sure. Add to the mix that somewhere in the first mile-and-a-half climb, my lungs made it abundantly clear I was no longer acclimated to high alpine mountain biking. A few months at lower elevation will do that. Ahead of me, 23-year-old Jordan Rarick of South Lake Tahoe's Over the Edge Sports pedaled uphill like it was nothing, bunny hopping over rocks with little effort. "This is what it feels like being a beginner again," was all I could think. Usually I'm the one leading on a climb, stopping and waiting for a friend to catch up. Not today. Today was different. I hadn't been intimidated on bike ride in a while. But there, on the trail, that unfamiliar feeling started to creep in. It wasn't lack of conditioning, though, that made me nervous. It was encroaching darkness and the prospect of doing a lengthy technical downhill in pitchblack conditions. Why a night ride? Over the Edge bike shuttle service and shop owner Sam Hyslop would more likely say "Why not?" "Night rides are awesome," he said of the inspiration for his shop's late summer group ride series. And he's not alone. With small bike lights that put out as much light as a motorcycle's high beam, riding at night appears to be gaining traction throughout the Tahoe region. Sierra Ski & Cycle Works shop owner and longtime South Shore resident Gary Bell said he's seen the niche offshoot of mountain biking grow significantly in the last four or five years because of the technology. "It makes a trail you've ridden a million times more fun again," Bell said. Skeptical at first, he said he too got into it because of the advances in the size and strength of the lights. "If you worked all day and you want to ride it's a nice way to do it," he said. A good bike lamp will reach 15 to 20 feet or more ahead of the rider, with a wide enough reach to light up significant peripheral vision. In a sport where knowing what's ahead on the trail is essential, a good light is key. Bell used to organize group rides but decided to cancel them when the groups grew too large. "They got so big," he said, describing groups of over 20 to 30 people.
“ IT MAKES A TRAIL YOU’VE RIDDEN A MILLION TIMES MORE FUN AGAIN.” GARY BELL SIERRA SKI & CYCLE WORKS
Riders charge along the Corral Trail during the Tahoe Mountain Bike Association's October Corral Night Ride.
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GEAR UP AND GO Interested in giving night biking a try? Be sure to have the right light. Stop by any number of Tahoe-Truckee area bike shops. Some places will rent out high-powered bike lights. A strong light can cost well over $200, making for a pricey investment if you're only going to go once or twice. Look for shops or organizations hosting group rides to give it a go. Last summer's Tahoe Games included a beginner-friendly night bike racing series at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course on the South Shore, near Meyers. The Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association also closes their season with their annual Coral Night Ride fundraiser. The 100-person Forest Service permitted group ride now raises money for trail projects. The event typically takes place in October. TAMBA members encourage costumes for the Halloween themed mid-October ride.
The group also hosts a party at the Coral trailhead following the ride. Details about TAMBA's Oct. 15 Corral Night ride are available at tamba.org.
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I should have picked up the signals, I thought as I continued on the climb. An hour earlier in the bike shop, Jordan pointed to the route on a map, black, an expert run. Ordinarily that wouldn't be such a big deal. The prospect of doing it in the dark, however, had me reassessing my decision. I was intrigued initially. That intrigue turned to something a little closer to uneasiness as we made our way up the climb on the Tahoe Rim Trail from Big Meadow Campground. In the van on the way to the trailhead, he'd described Christmas Valley Trail as "pretty technical." And when a bike shop guy says "pretty technical," you can bet that's exactly what it's going to be. With those words ringing in my ear, my mind wandered as I slugged along farther up the climb - "What are the chances this is going to turn into an episode of Man vs. Wild?" At the top we ran into two other riders, one of whom told Jordan he had planned on joining. The other was also on his first night ride. After a short breather, we started the downhill charge with me at the back of the pack. Then, just like that, they were gone. Their lights - much brighter than mine - disappeared into the darkness. That cautious beginner-rider feeling returned. "I wonder if workman's comp will pay out for nighttime mountain biking?" A trail I would probably have charged at daylight became a daunting proposition; only being able to see as far as my headlamp could reach proved a challenge. I cursed myself for not grabbing a brighter light before we left the shop. Rarick's had looked like a spotlight before he darted off into the darkness. Mine on the other hand - plenty bright for camping and hiking - started to feel more like the kind of flashlight you'd have on a keychain. Even small rocks cast shadows that made them difficult to judge. A brighter light would have solved that ... lesson learned. Trudging on, I caught the group. Not before several stops where I wasn't 100-percent sure I was still on the right trail. They'd gotten far enough ahead that I could no longer hear them. Internally I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw their lights. And then slowly it happened. The technical part of the trail behind me, the nerves transitioned back to muscle memory. I was back to just riding a bike. We charged on to the bottom, with the occasional hoot and holler, and that was that. Just a normal bike ride with the lights turned out.
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6 Giant Talon 27.5 Lake Tahoe's mountain bike scene is thriving. Hit the trails or the dirt jumps of South Lake Tahoe's new bike park on Giant's versatile Talon 27.5 series. The bike's mid-size wheels and hard-tail design can handle granite climbs or tight downhill turns without hammering too hard on the wallet. Available at West Shore Sports, Homewood, 530-525-1439 7 Mountain Hardwear Quasar Lite Pant Lake Tahoe's varied conditions call for a solid pant that can handle both wet and dry. From scrambling over granite to trekking through spring mud, Mountain Hardwear's newest offering can take a beating. The lightweight bottoms dry quickly, which means you'll be ready for those outof-the-blue Tahoe thunderstorms. Available at Tahoe Sports LTD, South Lake Tahoe, 530-542-4000
8 POC Tectal Helmet Most of Lake Tahoe's best biking is the kind of technical, rock-strewn trails that demand a helmet and other protective gear. POC's Tectal helmet is designed for trail riding, but it's stylish and vented well enough to wear on the bike path. The additional coverage of the Tectal adds extra protection to the temples and the back of the head. Available at South Shore Bikes, South Lake Tahoe, 530-544-7433 9 Weber Q 1200 The signature smell of a Lake Tahoe summer is meat sizzling on the grill. A nice portable barbecue is an asset for car camping, a quick trip to the cabin or a sunset dinner at the beach. Weber's Q 1200 is a compact gas grill that can handle a feast. The cast iron cooking grate is big enough for a dozen burgers or a whole rack of ribs and an easy control valve allows quick adjustments in temperature. Available at DIY Home Center, South Lake Tahoe, 530-541-4349
10 CamelBak Skyline 10 LR For hardcore mountain bikers, Camelbak's new Skyline is the tour de force of hydration. In addition to the 3-liter reservoir, there are pockets for helmet, armor, tools and, of course, an energy bar or two. The pack is designed to keep weight closer to a rider's waist for more stability and a lower center of gravity during bumpy downhill rides. Available at Heavenly Sports, South Lake Tahoe, 530-542-2859
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2 Tentstile Connect Tent One of the most imaginative and innovative outdoor products in recent years, Tentstile's tents take camping from the ground to the forest canopy. Think portable tree house. The Connect is light enough to backpack with and can fit two adults and gear in hammock-style bunks. A removable rain fly protects from wet weather and opens up when the stars are out. Available at tents tile.com 3 Oakley Moonlighter Polarized The sun hits Lake Tahoe hard. From the reflections off the water to the bright white granite, you need to protect your eyes. Oakley's Moonlighter Polarized will allow you to look deep into the blue by eliminating glare and protecting your eyes from UV rays. The throwback frame matched with Oakley's trusted lens technology create a solid pair of sunglasses. Available at Oakley, Olympic Valley, 530-452-4378
4 Merrell All Out Terra Trail Trail running is huge in Lake Tahoe. There are miles of dirt to eat up, but first you need a hard-charging shoe. Merrell pushed its footwear well past traditional hiking into the trailrunning realm. The All Out Terra Trail offers a durable Vibram sole to counter the rocky and rough Tahoe trails. Available at Truckee Shoe Co., Truckee, 530-582-4074 5 Big Agnes Helinox Beach Chair Whether you're watching the Fourth of July fireworks or slipping down for a nap at Secret Cove, having a nice place to sit can make the difference between a good time and a great time. Big Agnes' Helinox series is lightweight, quick to set up and a joy to relax in. The included storage sack converts easily to a pillow. Available at Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe City, 530-583-6917
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8 Rise Designs Truckee River hat Could there be a more perfect trucker for a float down the Truckee River? Probably not. Rise Designs has been screen printing original art on the South Shore for years. Their products ring of locals' pride. In addition to a variety of hat designs, the company also prints T-shirts, sweatshirts and the occasional tote bag. Keep an eye out for limitededition prints. Available at Tahoe Rock n Ride, South Lake Tahoe, 530-542-1009 9 Tahoe Bath Works Homewood Honey Lotion At 6,250 feet above sea level the air is exceedingly dry. Chapped lips and dry skin can be a problem almost instantly. Who knows better how to combat this than the locals who live it every day? Tahoe Bath Work's lotions are made with wholesome, simple ingredients in nearby Carson Valley. The sweet fragrance of the Homewood Honey Lotion works for men and women. Available at Serenity Spa, South Lake Tahoe, 530-541-8900
10 The North Face Fuseform Eragon Jacket Whether you're paragliding across the lake or jogging trails along the shore, a nice wind shell is an asset in the breezy Sierra Nevada. The North Face's new Fuseform fabric is breathable, durable and wildly lightweight. The Eragon jacket weighs a mere 4.6 ounces. Available at The North Face at Heavenly, South Lake Tahoe, 530-544-9062
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Parc Forêt is the final enclave of new luxury homes within the gates of the welcoming Montrêux Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Community. With majestic forest living, convenient city amenities and effortless Lake Tahoe access, luxury just became considerably more savvy. Homes start at $1,000,000. Call 775.849.9444 for a private tour.
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TEE OFF AT LAKE TAHOE THE POPULARITY SURROUNDING THE GAME OF GOLF IS AT A HIGH LEVEL THESE DAYS, and there are fewer places in the world where you can access such a diverse set of courses than right here in Truckee and Lake Tahoe. From the picturesque setting from the mostly par-3 Incline Village Mountain Course to the breathtaking valley views at the Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed course at the Resort at Squaw Creek (pictured above) and beyond, there are 17 different public courses to choose from, all within an hour or so drive. Prices vary, but discounts are aplenty on driving range buckets, greens fees, pro shop purchases and more at nearly every course. So take some tee time while here at Tahoe, and check out what some of our amazing courses have to offer.
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INCLINE VILLAGE THE GOLF COURSES AT INCLINE VILLAGE OFFER TWO UNIQUE experiences designed to appeal to all kinds of golfers as well as beginners and families. The Mountain Course is a public 18-hole par 58 course with an amazing mountain layout designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. featuring old growth trees and elevation changes. Designed to be fun and affordable, tee times are usually not a problem so go ahead and give us a call or book online – even last
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par 72 regulation course with a classic
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Offering one of the best views of Lake Tahoe at any golf course in the area, this is a tricky par 4 that provides the excitement of a risk/ reward opportunity. Your club selection off the tee box should be chosen carefully because you can drive through the fairway and you are hitting downhill to a dogleg right, so your tee shot should be center to left-center of the fairway. Although it does not look like it, the green runs from right to left. Try to avoid the bunker left of the green, and as we like to say, “Don’t let our views distract you.”
7 The Grille at the Chateau is located at the Championship Golf Course. Enjoy a beautiful view of the 18th green, mountains, trees and Lake Tahoe from the dining room or outdoor seating area. The Grille serves quality, fresh, wholesome ingredients with thoughtful service every day during the golf season (May through October, Lunch: 11am-3pm, Happy Hour: 3-7pm daily). Offering small plates, sandwiches, and the Fairway of Greens, the 2016 lunch menu features new items and old favorites, including the Ahi Poketini and the famous Grille COBB Salad. Everyone will find something that will quickly become their favorite like the Sunset Salad, NY Style Reuben, a Classic Cheeseburger or one of the other tasty plates. Call (775) 832-1178 for reservations. New for 2016, the Mountain Course will feature house-smoked specialties from Will Bills BBQ at the Snack Bar - open 10am-4pm and serving lunch, snacks, beer, wine, cocktails, beverages, and cigars. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Beverage Carts are also stocked with spirits, beverages, snacks and lunch items.
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WHITEHAWK RANCH GOLF CLUB IS THE CROWN JEWEL of The Ranch. Whitehawk Ranch residents, pass holders and countless visitors share a ubiquitous observation. “Once you cross the entry off Highway 89 onto the property, it’s like you have entered a different world.” Carved from the natural terrain of the Mohawk Valley, immaculate fairways are framed with native grasses, California poppies and blue lupine. Seven streams — meandering through tall pines, cedars, firs and quaking aspens — create ponds and waterfalls that contribute to the challenge and beauty of the Dick Baileydesigned course.
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From the championship tees, the par-71 course plays 6,983 yards, and with four sets of tees for each hole (seven total combinations of tees). Golfers of all levels can expect an exhilarating round of golf. Whitehawk offers a true golf challenge in a traditional fashion amid the peace and serenity of its beautiful setting. Outstanding practice facilities feature multi-level grass tees, putting green and practice bunkers The Golf Shop offers top-of-the-line clothing and equipment. Lessons, club fitting and repairs are available. Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club is a public golf course with annual passes available.
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GOLF AT A HIGHER ALTITUDE PLAY A ROUND OF GOLF ON THE LINKS AT SQUAW CREEK, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. Championship course. Everyone from beginners to seasoned players will revel in the challenge and pristine beauty of this exceptional course. The course winds through trees, along forested hillsides and around a mountain meadow. Designed to preserve the unique beauty, natural wetlands, and wildlife habitat of Squaw Valley, Links at Squaw Creek is recognized by Audubon International as a Certified Cooperative Sanctuary and uses ecologically sound maintenance practices to ensure a safe haven for both people and wildlife.
Purchase your 2016 Golf Season Pass today! We offer a junior season pass, a 4-pack, a family golf special and group rates available for tournaments. Stop by our Golf Shop or call 530.581.6637 for details. You can also visit www.squawcreek.com/golf.
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Sandy’s Pub - A long-standing favorite amongst locals and tourists, all who are drawn to its comfort fare, California craft beer collection and warm “Tahoe” atmosphere.
Six Peaks Grille - Experience fine dining with magnificent views and sunsets at Six Peaks Grille, Resort at Squaw Creek’s signature fine dining restaurant. Six Peaks Grille is known for their "garden to glass" specialty martinis named after the six peaks of Squaw Valley, an extensive wine list and innovative dishes prepared with distinctive regional ingredients.
Spa at Squaw Creek Retreat and nurture yourself after a day on the golf course. Book a massage, body treatment or facial at our luxurious spa. 530.583.6300
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GOLF COURSE Designed by Robert Muir Graves, Northstar California’s 18-hole, par-72 golf course incorporates Tahoe’s mountainous landscapes with Martis Valley’s open meadow into two distinct 9-hole se ings that will both challenge a golfer’s skills and appeal to his and her senses. The result is a vibrant and exciting golf course, whose features create a challenging flow that seamlessly moves in and over the natural terrain.
COURSE AMENITIES 18-hole course (rounds include use of shared cart) Driving range Premium club rentals Season passes Martis Valley Grille open for breakfast and lunch Full pro shop Group & tournament play available Lessons and clinics for all levels
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COYOTE MOON
10685 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee 530-587-0886 coyotemoongolf.com In a tranquil mountain setting above 6,300 feet, Coyote Moon is a majestic masterpiece designed by Brad Bell. The course is 250 secluded acres of rolling hills framed by towering pines without a home site or structure to spoil the view. The course cascades over a beautiful Sierra ridgeline, meandering among granite bluffs and around crystal clear Trout Creek.
GRAEAGLE MEADOWS GOLF COURSE
6934 Hwy 89, Graeagle, (Blairsden) 530-836-2323 playgraeagle.com Challenging 18-hole championship golf course along the scenic Feather River surrounded by the spectacular beauty of the Sierra. Graeagle Meadows Golf Course has a reputation for being one of the best in Northern California.
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INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN COURSE
690 Wilson Way, Incline Village 775-832-1146 golfincline.com With spectacular green sites and contours, the Mountain Course demands more accuracy than distance. Shot-making skills are necessary to navigate the terrain. A tribute to designer Robert Trent Jones Jr., the mountainous 18-hole course features challenging par 3s averaging over 150 yards and par 4s that challenge even the most proficient golfer.
INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE GOLF COURSE
955 Fairway Blvd., Incline Village 775-832-1146 golfincline.com Located in a sprawling mountain setting, this par-72 golf course stretches more than 6,900 yards from the blue tees, which carries a course rating of 72.2 with a slope of 133.
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA
168 Basque Dr., Truckee 530-562-3290 northstarattahoe.com Inspiring mountain and meadow views compliment this Robert Muir Graves championship course. Wide-open, links-style play characterizes the front side while shot making is a premium on the back with its narrow, tree-lined fairways, creeks and small greens. The 6,897 yards play tough with water on 15 holes and traps.
OLD BROCKWAY GOLF COURSE
7900 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach 530-546-9909 oldbrockway.com This North Lake Tahoe golf course was built in 1924 by Harry Comstock. Old Brockway meanders through towering Jeffrey pines with views of majestic
mountains and Lake Tahoe. The charm and character of the Old Brockway remains the same today, much as it did in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1934, Old Brockway was the home of the first Bing Crosby Golf Tournament.
OLD GREENWOOD
12915 Fairway Drive, Truckee 530-550-7010 oldgreenwood.com With Old Greenwood's tranquil, natural setting, only one person was considered when it came to designing the golf course at Old Greenwood: Jack Nicklaus. Recently named one of the Best Upscale Courses in America by Golf Digest, the golf experience at Old Greenwood is sure to rival that of other Nicklaus masterpieces.
PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE
10040 Reynolds Way, Truckee 530-587-3501 ponderosagolf coursetruckee.com North Tahoe’s best value is the nine-hole course in Truckee. Located just 1 mile south of downtown, this beautifully maintained course is managed. By the Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District. Fantastic views of the Pacific Crest and the Carson Range along with a snack bar, driving nets and chipping and putting greens. Rental clubs and a full retail shop are on site.
PLUMAS PINES GOLF RESORT
402 Poplar Valley Rd., Blairsden 530-836-1420 plumaspinegolf.com As you approach the Plumas Pines Golf Resort, glimpses of green peek through the towering pine trees, hinting at what is to come. A 1980 Homer Flint designed golf course, Plumas Pines Golf Resort features 6,504 yards, par 72.
400 Squaw Creek Rd. Olympic Valley 530-581-6637 squawcreek.com Nestled below the granite peaks of world famous Squaw Valley USA, this Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design demands accurate play. The par 71 championship links layout winds along the valley floor through and around wetlands, providing awesome vistas as well as a severe test of target golf. Resort at Squaw Creek has received Audubon status as a certified cooperative sanctuary and one of Golf Magazine’s top 10 courses.
TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE
251 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City 530-583-1516 playtcgc.com Enjoy a view of Lake Tahoe from every hole at this nice course. Initially designed by May Webb Dunn in 1917, making it the oldest course in the Tahoe basin, the course is 5,261 yards.
TAHOE DONNER
12850 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee 530-587-9443 tahoedonner.com Tahoe Donner 18-hole Championship Golf Course is located high in the Sierra. Cradled among the towering pines, the course narrow fairways and numerous creeks place a strict demand on accuracy for a challenging and enjoyable round of
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EDGEWOOD TAHOE GOLF COURSE
100 Lake Parkway, Stateline 775-588-3042 edgewoodtahoe.com
This George Fazio 18-hole design on the edge of Lake Tahoe has become world renowned for hosting the 1985 U.S. Senior Open and the American Century Championship since 1990. With a variety of tee lengths, golfers of all abilities can enjoy some of the most breathtaking views in golf.
BIJOU MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 3464 Fairway Ave., South Lake Tahoe 530-542-6097 recreationintahoe.com This nine-hole family course with easy access provides beginners and
intermediate players par-3 and par-4 holes that test many of the shots in the bag. Affordable rates and no tee reservations allow for last-minute rounds.
LAKE TAHOE GOLF COURSE
2500 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe 530-577-0788 www.laketahoegc.com One of only two 18-hole championship courses on the South Shore, this mountain meadow layout provides spectacular views of nearby Mount Tallac and a challenging array of shots. Players can also spend ample time honing their games at the course’s expansive practice facilities.
TAHOE PARADISE GOLF COURSE 3021 U.S. Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe 530-577-2121 tahoeparadisegc.com This par-66, 4,034yard executive course nestled in the Sierra challenges the player to make accurate
shots. The scenic par-3 and par-4 holes are made up of rolling, pine-lined fairways, ensuring an enjoyable test of golf.
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Your moment. Your memories. Your playground.
Just minutes from Emerald Bay is a year-round oasis waiting to be explored. Historic lodging, camping, boat rentals, marina, Rum Runner Emerald Bay cruises, bike rentals, live music, outdoor dining at The Beacon Bar & Grill and more! Visit camprichardson.com or call 800 544 1801.
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We’ve got over 100 ways to get you and your family on the lake! Rentals (Top Quality Equipment) • Jet Skis & Sea Doos • Ski Boats • Sail Boats • Party Boats • Parasailing
Tahoe Thunder & Windsong Timber Cove Marina • 530-541-4386 1-1/2 miles west of the casinos (across from Safeway).
Camp Richardson Marina • 530-542-6570 Highway 89 on the way to Emerald Bay.
Lakeside Marina • 530-541-9800 North of the casinos 1/2 mile.
Meeks Bay • 530-525-5588 West Shore Lake Tahoe.
Round Hill Pines Marina • 775-588-3055 2 1/2 miles east of the casinos.
• Private Charters up to 24 Passengers • Daily Tours • Coast Guard Certified
South Shore Water shuttle With stops at Timber Cove Marina, Camp Richardson Marina and Lakeside Marina.
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DESTINATION: LAKE TAHOE There are so many scenic spots to see at Lake Tahoe — here are 6 you can access by bike BY AMELIA RICHMOND
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NE OF THE BEST WAYS TO SEE LAKE TAHOE is by bike - or more specifically, by bike path. In summer months, Tahoe's chaotic roads can back up with traffic, but the paved bike paths circumnavigating stretches of the lakeshore offer a calmer, safer and more scenic way to explore the region.
^ Bike paths at Lake Tahoe are family friendly and can be the best way to check out some of our amazing views. < Views of Lake Tahoe from the North Shore are that much more worthwhile after getting there by bike. > Lake Tahoe's East Shore offers some of the most stunning of Sierra views.
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SQUAW VALLEY
7.5 MILES FROM TAHOE CITY EASY Perfect for families and casual cyclists, the trip from Tahoe City to Squaw Valley is a scenic 7.5-mile ride on the bike path along the Truckee River. The ride is mostly flat with just a few easy hills, offering access to swimming, fishing and riverfront picnic areas along the way. To make the trip, pick up the bike path in Tahoe City on the south side of Highway 89 near the entrance to town, across the street from the gas stations. From there, the bike path follows the riverbank for several miles of scenic views. Around 3.5 miles, the bike path intersects the River Ranch Restaurant & Lodge, a great spot for a snack or a drink, before continuing on to Squaw Valley. Once at Squaw Valley, ride the resort's aerial tram to High Camp for mountaintop swimming, dining and roller-skating, or grab a bite at one of the restaurants in The Village at Squaw Valley. Little ones will also enjoy the bungee sky jump and mini golf in the base area.
After your bike ride on the Truckee River Bike Trail, take Squaw Valley's aerial tram to High Camp.
DOWNTOWN TAHOE CITY 7.5 MILES FROM SQUAW VALLEY, 2.5 MILES FROM DOLLAR HILL, 2.5 MILES FROM SUNNYSIDE EASY
While many depart from Tahoe City, the town itself is a great destination to explore via bike. Completed in June 2012, the Tahoe City Lakeside Trail offers a paved promenade through waterfront parks, shops and restaurants, scenic overlooks, public piers and picnic areas. Wade in Lake Tahoe's waters at Commons Beach at the south end of Tahoe City, and then pedal north to grab a bite on the water at Moe's Original BBQ, Jake's on the Lake or Hacienda del Lago. Cruise back into town to peruse downtown Tahoe City's local boutiques and museums, or continue north two miles to Skylandia State Park and Beach for a swim and beachfront barbecue. Downtown Tahoe City is easily accessed from Squaw Valley, Dollar Hill and the West Shore on North Lake Tahoe's bike path.
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SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK 10 MILES FROM TAHOE CITY MODERATE
Down the West Shore, Sugar Pine Point State Park offers pristine beaches, hidden coves, dense forests and babbling creeks. To get there, take Tahoe City's bike path across Fanny Bridge and continue south along the bike path. Shave a few miles off by renting bikes at West Shore Sports, located next to the popular Firesign Café (offering perhaps the best breakfast in all of Lake Tahoe). Best for adults or families with older kids, this trip is more strenuous than the Truckee River path and includes several highway crossings and 2 miles of highway shoulder and residential streets. Perks of the ride include scenic lake views and several picnic spots. Along the way, grab some of the best sandwiches in Tahoe at the Tahoma Market PDQ or stop for lunch on the lake at the West Shore Café in Homewood. Once at Sugar Pine Point State Park, swim, relax on the beach or enjoy a walk around the lush grounds of the historic Hellman-Ehrman Mansion.
MEEKS BAY
11 MILES FROM TAHOE CITY MODERATE Just a mile past Sugar Pine Point State Park, Meeks Bay offers a white sand beach, Caribbean blue waters and plenty of beach amenities. Continue south along one of the newest parts of the bike path, which expanded to reach Meeks Bay in spring 2015. At Meeks Bay, snag a sandy spot on the beach and enjoy a swim in the cove's clear waters. Meeks Bay Resort offers paddleboards and kayak rentals, a volleyball net and a grill with burgers, salads and wraps. The resort also now offers valet parking for bikes.
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THE RULES OF THE ROAD 'Sharing the road" means vehicles share the road with cyclists - and, just as important, cyclists do the same with vehicles. When we all follow the rules, it provides the safest way for everyone to get to their destination in the safest way possible. For cyclists, here are 8 rules and tips to follow, as suggested by Bike The West, a Statelinebased organization that has been producing quality bicycling events since 1989 in and around the Lake Tahoe area, Northern California and the state of Nevada: 1. You must ride single file, when possible, except for passing. 2. Passing maneuvers must not exceed two abreast. 3. Passing is permitted only to the left and as a safety courtesy, please call out: "passing on your left" when doing so.
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HEN PASSING CYCLISTS ON TAHOE-TRUCKEE ROADS this summer season, motorists need to remember to provide a multi-foot cushion. It's the law. In a state known for being heavily reliant on automobiles, California recently adopted a law requiring drivers to stay at least 3 feet away when passing bicyclists on public roads, following in the footsteps of neighboring Nevada's law. "I find that many drivers give us plenty of space, but there are still too many who squeeze through," said Jonathan Laine, a Truckee resident who rides multiple times a week. "I would estimate that one out of every two or three rides, I get buzzed closely. It is terrifying." Previously, drivers were required to provide a "safe distance" when passing, but the law did not specify what that entailed. 116
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5. You must pull off the road surface and stop, if necessary, to allow emergency vehicles to pass. 6. You must stop at stop signs and stop lights and allow pedestrians to cross. 7. You must make proper hand signals when turning. 8. Please be courteous of vehicles turning on to the road from side and cross streets. PLEASE NOTE: There are other "Rules of the Ride" for safety, such as wearing a helmet and not wearing headphones. Visit bikethewest.com to learn more.
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“ SAFE RIDING STARTS WITH AWARENESS. SHARING THE ROAD GOES BOTH WAYS. ” TIM SCHROEDER, FORMER COMPETITIVE CYCLIST
According to this law, should conditions make a 3-foot buffer impossible, drivers must slow to a "reasonable and prudent" speed and pass only when doing so would not endanger the safety of the cyclist. "Why buzz pass?" asked Paco Lindsay, owner of Paco's Truckee Bike and Ski shop and a Tahoe Donner resident who bikes frequently. "You're playing chicken with people's lives. "... That is a person. It's not just a thing getting in your way for five seconds."
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If caught driving too close to a cyclist, a driver could face a $35 fine, with a heftier fine of $220 for drivers who collide with cyclists and cause bodily harm. Costs could increase when court fees are added. "The idea behind the 3-foot law is to increase safety for all people who use the roadway both for travel and for recreation," said Pete Mann of the California Highway Patrol's Truckee office. "For most officers, we look for safety to truly be infringed upon to write the violation." Nationwide, 726 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2014, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "Safe riding starts with awareness," said Tim Schroeder, a Tahoe City resident and former competitive cyclist who now rides for recreation. "You really can't be complacent on a bike. Look
ahead, look behind and don't expect a car to do what you think it's going to do. "Also understand that you don't own the road just because you are on a bike. Sharing the road goes both ways."
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It's also important to remember that cyclists are required to follow the same traffic laws as motor vehicles, including stopping at stop signs and red lights, riding with the flow of traffic, and signaling before moving left or right and when within a roundabout. "Our officers will stop bicyclists in violation of traffic laws, and while we like to issue warnings first to educate, a bicyclist may be cited for traffic safety infractions," said Jason Litchie, former traffic officer for the Truckee Police Department. In 2012 and 2013, Truckee Police reported two fatal cycling collisions; in both cases, the cyclists were found at fault. "These collisions would have been entirely preventable if the cyclist had been following normal rules of the road," Litchie says. California and Nevada are now among 28 states with a 3-foot minium passing distance law. "(This) really is an educational and awareness law," Litchie says. "By publicizing it and encouraging conversation, more and more drivers become aware and our roads become safer for everyone." Bikers pedal up Highway 267 while automobiles pass alongside.
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WHERE THE WILDFLOWERS ARE Check out these five wildflower hikes at five different locations throughout the Tahoe-Truckee region
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OTHING HEIGHTENS THE experience of a summer walk in the Sierra like a field of brightly colored wildflowers blazing in the sunshine. Fortunately, the recent return of real winters to Tahoe should bring out a bumper crop of wildflowers this year. The wide range of elevation and mountain orientation around the region allows hikers to enjoy wildflower viewing over several months, as long as they know where to go. Head for the lower-elevation, south-facing trails first, and then walk your way up to higher elevations and more northern exposures. I fondly remember a hike years ago on the Warren Lake Trail north of Castle Peak. It was in the fall after a snowy winter. On the dry south-facing slopes, the leaves on the trees were turning yellow, while in the deep north-facing gullies there were still wildflowers perking up next to the remaining patches of the previous year's snow.
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One of the first trails in the area to emerge from the snow in the spring is the Sagehen Creek Trail to Stampede Reservoir. Often it will be snow free more than a month sooner then the trails at higher elevation. It's a mostly level 5-mile round trip taking you through wildflower heaven. The trail starts out along the banks of Sagehen Creek, giving you a quick view of the refreshing creek, then heads into a gentle forest for a pleasant stroll through the Jeffrey pine. The meadows arrive in about a mile, where you will find the first of several waves of purple camas lilies. The
trail crosses the creek on a foot bridge, leading to a dirt road and the foundation of an old house. Perhaps it was dismantled when the reservoir was built. Too bad for the owner because, from its site, there are glorious views of a blanket of flowers leading to the shore of Stampede. Directions: From Truckee, take Highway 89 north just shy of 7 miles. A small dirt parking area is available on the right at the trailhead, and another small one on the left. During prime wildflower season this is a busy place, so arrive early.
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NORTH LAKE TAHOE - OPHIR CREEK/TAHOE MEADOWS
Head to Tahoe Meadows at the top of the Mt. Rose Highway for easy access to beautiful fields of flowers. From the Tahoe Rim Trail's Tahoe Meadows Trailhead, you could take the easy interpretive trail that winds along a small creek, or you could head south on the TRT, which crosses the flower-laden Tahoe Meadows. When the TRT reaches Ophir Creek, you can walk downstream on wood boardwalk and hike one of the three easy meadow loop trails that wind through the meadows and forest nearby. Another option is to begin at the Ophir Creek Trail. Whichever route you take, look for waves of wildflowers in the meadows and tightly bunched patches near the narrow creek lining. Directions: From Incline Village, take Highway 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) 7 miles toward Reno. When the road begins to level off, and you see an expansive meadow to your right, you have arrived. The Ophir Creek Trail starts just at the edge of this meadow, the TRT is about a half-mile farther up on the right. Stay on trail as the meadow is fragile.
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The route includes open meadows flush with wildflowers, deep forests of pine and extensive stands of aspens. High above stands the impressive visage of Snow Valley Peak, and the end of the hike is the lovely Marlette Lake. The trail heads out from Spooner Lake on a long steady climb to a saddle, before descending down to the shore of the lake. To the lake and back is about 10 miles. If you are up for a bit more, turn right when you reach Marlette and wander along the lake. At the junction where you find a restroom, go straight
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - MEISS MEADOWS/SHOWERS LAKE
Perhaps my favorite place for wildflowers in the Tahoe Sierra is the area between Carson Pass and a few miles north of Showers Lake along the Pacific Crest Trail/Tahoe Rim Trail. Whether it's the patch
of purple iris found near the saddle coming out of Carson Pass, the waves of pink elephant heads in Meiss Meadows, or the tall fields of paintbrush and lupin on the slopes just below Showers Lake - if you time it right, this is a wildflower hike that is hard to beat. The Pacific Crest Trail from Carson Pass climbs in 2 miles to a saddle where the views to the south of Round Top are pretty much unbeatable. You now stand at the edge of the Lake Tahoe Basin, even though the lake itself is some 20 air miles to the north. The trail drops into a long series of meadows collectively known as Meiss Meadows. At 3 miles, you pass an old ranching cabin and meet a junction with the Tahoe Rim Trail. If you had started at the Big Meadow TRT trailhead, you would have passed Round Lake and arrived at this spot in 5 miles of hiking with a good deal of climbing. Now, the trail meanders through wildflower paradise, before beginning a mile long ascent to Showers Lake. While the climb is tiring, the thick waist high fields of wildflowers will be rejuvenating. After a delightful swim at Showers, continue past to an amazing bowl topped with volcanic rock formations and a dozen small streams bordered by wildflowers tumbling underfoot. Directions: From Meyers, take Highway 89 south 11 miles to Highway 88 in Hope Valley. Turn right and head 8.5 miles to the top of Carson Pass. The trailhead is on your right just after the trailhead for Winnemucca Lake on your left (another excellent, late season wildflower choice). Parking fee required. Meiss Meadows
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WEST SHORE - PAGE MEADOWS
Page Meadows is a series of five interconnected meadows that is easily seen via foot or mountain bike in an hour or two. The meadows are accessed via the Tahoe Rim Trail at Ward Creek Boulevard (a 1-mile steep climb), dirt road from Tahoe City at the end of Rawhide Drive (about a 3-mile steady climb, great for mountain biking), or the shortest and easiest route from the end of Silver Tip drive in Talmont Estates. Whichever way you get to the meadows, once there, be sure to stroll through all of them. Each meadow has its own unique combination of flowers. Even if you arrive at the meadows too early for the flowers, you may still catch another treat: the loud cacophony of millions of unseen frogs. These meadows were once prime grazing ground for Basque sheepherders. Keep your eyes peeled for an oven, located slightly off the trail near the lowest meadow, and the sheepherders lonely carvings into aspen trees. Directions: Tahoe Rim Trail Ward Creek Boulevard. Trailhead - drive 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89 to turn right at Pineland Drive. At the fork turn left following the sign to Ward Valley. Drive another mile to the TRT trailhead. On the north (right), the trail heads to Page Meadows. On the south (left), the trail heads to Twin Peaks. Silver Tip Drive Trailhead: Drive 2 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89. Turn right on Pine. Right on Tahoe Park Heights. Follow Big Pine, the center road, at the top of the hill. Then left on Silver Tip. Follow to the end.
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INALLY, AFTER SEVERAL YEARS of severe drought, the creeks in the Sierra are swiftly flowing again. This means we will have water to grow the crops we eat and keep our taps running and, most beautifully, to cascade over granite walls to "ooh" and "ahh" us with amazing waterfalls. There is something about the sight and sound of crystal clear mountain water falling over rocky cliffs that fills our spirit with joy. Around the Tahoe region, you will find waterfalls in all shapes, sizes and accessibility. Here are a few favorites, as well as several lesser-known gems that are well worth a visit.
EAGLE FALLS
Tahoe's most famous waterfall, Eagle Falls, sits at the base of Emerald Bay. It's worth a look anytime, but it's especially overpowering to visit when the snow melt is at its height, and the roar of the water can be heard a mile away. To truly experience the falls, walk to its base via the Vikingsholm trail. While this is perhaps the region's most popular trail (get there early to get a parking spot), the crowds can't dampen the beauty of the mile-long descent to the edge of Lake Tahoe. The trail meanders an additional 1/4 mile past the Vikingsholm to the falls, where a light mist will freshen the viewer if the spring run off is at its height.
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Winter returned this year, meaning Tahoe's waterfalls will be a-flowin' this summer Directions: The Vikingsholm parking lot is located 27 miles south of Tahoe City in Emerald Bay. A parking fee is required. Very limited free parking may be found between this parking lot and the USFS Desolation Wilderness trailhead just a bit to the south. You can also view the falls from the top, just across the highway from the U.S. Forest Service parking area. Be careful on the slippery wet rocks.
CASCADE FALLS
Cascade Falls is an especially dramatic and powerful waterfall that drops out of Desolation Wilderness toward Cascade Lake. You can get a nice glimpse of the falls from Highway 89 as the road winds its way past Emerald Bay, but the best view is to take the easy hike from the Bayview Trailhead. At just under a mile, and with little in the way of elevation gain, this hike provides an extraordinary view without a lot of time or effort. Directions: Just a mile south of the Vikingsholm parking lot along Highway 89 lies the Bayview Trailhead, which includes access to the Bayview Campground, Desolation Wilderness trailhead and the trail to Cascade Falls. 126
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FONTANILLIS FALLS
One of my favorite places to be in the entire Tahoe region is the long cascade from Fontanillis Lake to Upper Velma Lake in Desolation Wilderness. It's a joyous 5-mile jaunt from Emerald Bay (if your joy includes a good deal of climbing) into the heart of the Desolation Wilderness. The trail passes Dicks Lake, before tromping along the shore of Fontanillis Lake, a fairyland of bonsai tree-topped islands and granite shoreline all framed by a spectacular ridgeline topped by Dicks Peak. At the end of the lake, the trail crosses a stream, and here the smooth, granite slope creates a swiftly moving, but very shallow, cascade between Fontanillis and Upper Velma. It's steep enough to make the water roar, but gentle enough to allow you to walk right next to the falls. Directions: Take the Bayview Trailhead, the same as Cascade Falls. Follow the trail to Desolation Wilderness/Dicks Lake.
MCCLOUD FALLS
Set high in Ward Canyon near the base of Twin Peaks, diminutive McCloud Falls is more of an excuse for an amazing hike then a waterfall
destination hike, but it's well worth the walk. Starting from the Tahoe Rim Trail Ward Canyon Trailhead, the hike starts out gently, winding within ear shot of Ward Creek. Enjoy views of the Pacific Crest and Grouse Rock high above. After a mile and a half the trail crosses Ward Creek on a bridge and begins to get steeper. The trail winds past aspen groves, fields of lupin and paint brush, and a string of little dips through tiny stream beds loaded with greenery. Ward Creek is now bustling on the right and an impressive visage of Twin Peaks sits high above. McCloud Falls makes for a lovely resting spot after the climb. Trailhead: Take Highway 89 south from Tahoe City 2.5 miles to Pineland Drive. At the end of Pineland, follow the signs to Ward Valley and Ward Canyon Boulevard. Drive an additional mile to the Tahoe Rim Trailhead on your left. The hike to the falls is about four miles each way.
GALENA FALLS
The easy 2-and-a-half mile walk from the Tahoe Rim Trail/Mt. Rose Trailhead on Highway 431 to Galena Falls is one of the most popular hiking trails in Nevada, and with good reason. Enjoy stunning PHOTO: TIM HAUSERMAN
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WATERFALLS IN ALL SHAPES, SIZES AND ACCESSIBILITY. â&#x20AC;? views of Mt. Rose along the route before reaching the base of the lovely falls. While Galena Falls is not huge, it is quite charming flowing over the brown rocks. After viewing from the bottom, follow the TRT as it switchbacks to the top, where you can bask on smooth rocks right next to the water's edge. If you are up for it, from the falls an additional 2.5, much steeper, miles leads to the over 10,000 foot summit of Mt. Rose. Trailhead: Eight miles north of Incline on Highway 431 lies the Tahoe Rim Trail/Mt. Rose Trailhead right at the summit.
SHIRLEY CANYON
Less a true waterfall than a series of shimmering drops, Shirley Canyon is always a worthwhile climb, Galena Falls might not be huge, but it sure does offer a fantastic summer setting.
especially in the spring when the water is flowing strongly. Unfortunately, Shirley Canyon doesn't have one definitive trail, and a number of use trails have formed. Follow the Blue blazes through the granite bouldering sections to follow the main route. The trail follows the creek as it tumbles over smooth granite shoots and drops down into inviting pools. After a steady climb, the trail enters a forest, before emerging to a steep climb up a granite wall. Here we leave the creek and enjoy expansive views of Squaw Valley before reaching the small, but charming Shirley Lake about 2 miles from the start. With chairlifts all around, it certainly doesn't provide a wilderness feel, but it is a lovely place to set for lunch. From here you can turn around, or take the steep ascent an additional 3/4 of a mile to the top of the Tram, where those going back to the valley are provided with a free trip. Trailhead: Take Squaw Peak Road in Squaw Valley and follow it its end. Look for limited off street parking and the trailhead on the uphill side.
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Eagle Falls on the West Shore is perhaps Tahoe's most popular.
SHOOTING THE FALLS
My God, I need to get a picture of that." Well, if you want the best photo, a real camera would be nice, but many of us take most of our shots with our smartphones.
You get to the edge of one of these spectacular waterfalls and say, "Oh
Considering that, longtime Tahoe photographer Nina Miller
(ninaphototahoe.com) passes along a few tips on how to get the best smartphone shots of our local bits of falling water: FIND THE FOCAL POINT: Many recent smartphone models have an option that lets you choose your focal point;
on an iPhone, you can tap the screen where you'd like the focus to be. Generally, that'll be your main subject, such as someone's face, or, in this case, the part of the waterfall you'd like to emphasize. This not only locks in the focus, but also the exposure for that point in the image. You could try using the flash for fill light, but my experience is that it doesn't do much in broad daylight. ZOOM IT IN: Many phones also have a zoom option. Keep in mind that this is merely digital, i.e. the file will be of lower quality. Feel free to zoom in if it helps you compose, but you might as well take "the big picture" and crop later, which will then give you more options on how to crop.
TRY DIFFERENT ANGLES: Straight-on, from the side, down-low, up-high. Back up, get close. It all depends on the size of the waterfall, your access to it, and where the sun is in relation to it, but experiment and walk around. Frame the image with a tree on one side, or with rocks in the foreground for a low-angle shot. One idea might be to have the person you're with stand next to the waterfall, with you straight across on the other side of it. This should set you up for that perfect Instagram memory of these wonderful waterfalls. And while you're at, be sure to post with the #TahoeSnaps hashtag, and tag Tahoe Magazine on our Instagram page @TahoeSnaps.
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J U N E 4 Wine and Food Faire The oldest and best wine and restaurant tasting in the area, and a silent auction at Coyote Moon Golf Course in Truckee. sitruckeedonner.org J U N E 4 Truckee Running Festival 5K, 10K and half marathon along the Truckee River. tahoetrailrunning.com J U N E 4 Night at the Museum Gala fundraiser benefiting Sierra State Parks Foundation with elegant chuck wagon dinner, music and auction at Donner Memorial State Park. sierrastateparks.com
J U N E 9 TCDA Tahoe Gal Cruise Tahoe City Downtown Association's annual cruise on the Tahoe Gal is a beautiful evening on Lake Tahoe supporting Tahoe City's local events and projects. visittahoecity.org JUNE 16-19 Tahoe City Solstice Festival The three-day event brings adventure sports, artisan food and wine, acclaimed musicians and artists to the shores of Lake Tahoe. visittahoecity.org JUNE 18 Tahoe City Wine Walk Sip, shop and explore Tahoe City while tasting wines and sampling delicious morsels from acclaimed Tahoe restaurants and caterers. tahoecitywinewalk.com
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SEPTEMBER S E P T E M B E R 2 - 4 Tahoe City's Labor Day Sidewalk Sale Buy local at Tahoe City's townwide Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale offering some of the best deals of the season for locals and visitors.visittahoecity.org S E P T E M B E R 3 - 4 Softball in Paradise Tournament Slow-pitch summer tournament brings teams from all over the country to play in Incline Village. inclinerecreation.com S E P T E M B E R 9 - 1 1 31st annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival This event is widely recognized as the most prestigious food, wine, spirits and beer event in the Sierra. At Northstar California Resort. tahoefoodandwine.com S E P T E M B E R 1 0 - 1 1 Tahoe Fall Classic SUP Race & Hawaiian Fest A 22-mile SUP, prone and OC-1 race from South Shore to Mourelatos Resort Beach in Tahoe Vista. tahoecup.org
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S E P T E M B E R 1 0 - 1 8 Trails and Vistas The two-weekend event celebrates Art, Earth and Sky with guided art hikes, featuring eight to 12 art or performance sites. trailsandvistas.org S E P T E M B E R 1 7 Art & Soul Downtown Truckee ArtWalk Art & Soul ArtWalk combines visual art, live music, engaging demonstrations, beverages, small bites and more in downtown Truckee. historictruckee.com S E P T E M B E R 2 6 Squaw Valley Oktoberfest. Enjoy traditional Bavarian music and folk dancers, beer garden, brats and kraut, and more. squaw.com
OCTOBER O C T O B E R 1 Tahoe City Oktoberfest Gatekeepers Cabin Traditional Oktoberfest celebration features beers, brats, music, dance, and vendors in a beautiful outdoor setting in Tahoe City. visittahoecity.org O C T O B E R 1 Truckee Downtown Wine, Walk & Shop Enjoy wine and food tastings by California wineries and shop at local merchants in Historic Downtown Truckee. truckeewinewalk.com
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JUNE J U N E 4 - 1 1 Annual Highway 50 Wagon Train Take a step back through time and relive the adventures and rigors of the early pioneers as they forged their way west. The 67th annual event begins at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. hwy50wagontrain.com J U N E 5 America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride The 25th annual ride has built a reputation for spectacular scenery, good food and support. It features a boat cruise/35-mile fun ride, 72-mile and the full 100-mile ride. bikethewest.com/ambbr.html J U N E 1 4 T H R O U G H S E P T. 1 0 Alex Ramon's #NEWMAGIC is set to run Tuesdays through Fridays at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. southshoreroom.com J U N E 1 8 Rock Tahoe Half Marathon The 13.1-mile course will take runners from Spooner Summit (Highway 28 and Highway 50) south along the beautiful east shoreline of Lake Tahoe. epictahoe.com
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SEPTEMBER S E P T. 2 - 5 Heavenly Village Days on Labor Day Car Show This event runs Monday through Friday, featuring family fun for all ages. goodsamsaferide.com S E P T. 3 Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race The Tahoe Queen and M.S. Dixie II, in a 4-mile race along the shoreline to determine the coveted Tahoe Cup and lake supremacy. zephyrcove.com S E P T. 3 - 5 Heavenly Sports Labor Day Tent Sale During Labor Day Weekend, skiers and riders will have the chance to save big bucks on gear and equipment for next season.
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S E P T. 4 Heavenly Mountain Run The fourth annual run takes runners from the California Base Lodge up Maggie's to Hellwinkles and along the California Trail. tahoetrailrunning.com S E P T. 4 Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Extravaganza This pyrotechnic exhibition explodes over Lake Tahoe after dusk and features a variety of patterns, shapes and designs. tahoesouth.com S E P T. 1 1 Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue This is another opportunity to ride around beautiful Lake Tahoe's 72-mile shoreline. Start and finish is located at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe. bikethewest.com/tour-de-tahoe S E P T. 1 7 Sample the Sierra This is a farmto-fork festival celebrating the best food, wine, and art in the Sierra Nevada at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe. samplethesierra.com
OCTOBER O C T. 1 - 2 Fall Fish Festival (Kokanee Salmon Festival) Celebrate the annual fall migration of the land-locked Kokanee Salmon of Lake Tahoe at Taylor Creek Visitor Center. tahoesouth.com/events O C T. 1 - 2 Oktoberfest A local's favorite, this festival features great food, music, family games and activities, along with a beer and wine garden. camprichardson.com O C T. 7 - 9 Lake Tahoe Marathon Welcome to three days of running, swimming and kayaking. Competitors range from toddlers to octogenarians, and our venues are breathtakingly beautiful. laketahoemarathon.com O C T. 3 1 Opal's Exotic Halloween Bash Celebrate Halloween in style at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. montbleuresort.com
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