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on the cover Edgewood Tahoe, the region’s only golf course on the shores of Lake Tahoe, offers spectacular scenery and is one of the 22 courses open for public play in the Tahoe Sierra. Read

The opening of golf courses throughout the Tahoe Sierra marks the transition from one season to the next each year. Early season flowers emerge through the snow and the greens from the shores of Lake Tahoe to the valleys of the Lost Sierra are readied for another season of play. The weather yo-yos in the spring from warm, sunny days with golf courses filled with players to late-season storms that blanket the courses in snow, only to have them reopen days later. Such is spring in Tahoe. This year’s weather seems to be even more chaotic as Palisades Tahoe received 86 inches of snow in April alone and remains the only ski area still operating in the Tahoe Sierra (read about its operations in this edition). Yet another snow storm was heading to Tahoe as we sent this edition of Tahoe Weekly to press, with spring weather returning to the region immediately afterward to the delight of golfers and courses managers. Our 12th annual Tahoe Sierra Golf Guide featured in this edition is full of information on all 22 public courses in the region, with something for every level of golfer. From municipal to semi-private courses, each offers a unique experience for locals and visitors alike with no lack of breathtaking scenery at each and every one. Make it a personal challenge to add new courses to your repertoire this season or go for the Tahoe Grand Slam and play all 22 of our public courses. You won’t be disappointed.

Preserve a birders paradise

Now is also the perfect time to enjoy bird watching in a little-known gem north of Truckee – the Sierra Valley Preserve. The Preserve forms the headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Feather River making for a birders paradise as Tim Hauserman recently discovered. Read more in his feature “The majesty of Sierra Valley’s birds” in this edition and plan a trip to enjoy for yourself.

Help craft stewardship plan

A partnership of 13 public and private organizations is working to craft the first Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan and the public is invited to participate in this vital project. The plan’s goal is to balance the needs of Lake Tahoe’s environment, businesses, visitors and local communities and inspire all to take care of Tahoe. Your voice is essential to this plan and four public meetings will be held around the Lake and virtually in mid-May. Details are in our Events calendar in this edition or visit stewardshiptahoe.org.

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Snow-capped peaks in the distance during a morning stroll in the Tahoe Keys on the South Shore. | Katherine E. Hill

EAST SH O R E

HELLMAN-EHRMAN MANSION

TAHOE CITY

EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM

CAVE ROCK EAST SHORE

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov OPEN 5/27 (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion. See boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s.

visittahoecity.com Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. Visit the Tahoe Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and Transit Center.

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Emigrant Trail Museum features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at Donner Memorial State Park. See the towering Pioneer Monument.

This iconic sight is part of an old volcano. Take in the view from Cave Rock State Park. THUNDERBIRD LODGE

May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org The former Whittell estate. This magnificent lakefront home features the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel (with a former lion cage) and Boat House, home to the “Thunderbird,” a 1939 wooden boat. Ages 6+ only. Tours by reservation only.

VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

(530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov | vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (May 28-Sept. 30), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House.

O LY M PI C VA L L E Y

TAHOE CITY FIELD STATION

Tours by appt. | (530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Grounds open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Ages 8+.

HIGH CAMP

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(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com OPENS TBA Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, events and more. Ticket required.

GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM

TAHOE SCIENCE CENTER

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia in Tahoe City.

Tues.-Sat. by reservation (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada University. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+.

OLYMPIC MUSEUM

KIDZONE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Tues.-Sat. | (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym. MUSEUM OF TRUCKEE HISTORY

Fri.-Sun. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history. OLD JAIL MUSEUM

Opens late May | (530) 659-2378 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses used from 1875 until May 1964 (summer tours).

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com OPEN TBA Palisades Tahoe, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the Tower of Nations with its Olympic Flame and the symbolic Tower of the Valley at Highway 89. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required.

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Eagle Rock, one of the Lake’s most famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top is on the south side.

(775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org Featuring lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants. Self-guided tours & clinics. On the campus of Sierra Nevada University.

HEAVENLY

TRUCKEE RAILROAD MUSEUM

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com OPEN 6/17 Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views. Ticket required.

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot.

NORTH TAHOE ARTS CENTER

LAKE TAHOE MUSEUM

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring works by local artists & workshops in Tahoe City.

Sat. | (530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour maps.

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28.

WATSON CABIN

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org OPEN JULY Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places (summer tours).

FANNETTE ISLAND

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

LAKE LEVELS Lake Tahoe

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Truckee River

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TAHOE ART LEAGUE GALLERY

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring works by local artists & workshops. TALLAC HISTORIC SITE

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open year-round. Tours in summer. TAYLOR CREEK VISITOR CENTER

(530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov OPEN 5/28 Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. TR UCK EE

TOWN OF TRUCKEE

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com Settled in 1863, Truckee grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown.

TRANSIT North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

VISITORS’ CENTERS Kings Beach Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.) Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 South Shore At Heavenly Village. (530) 542-2908 Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.) U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe 35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600 U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays) U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558 National Forest access info fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus

DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org At Old Hwy 40 & Soda Springs Rd. 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40.

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Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F (5.61˚C)

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Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F (11.1˚C)

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Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F (18.3˚C)

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Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet (3,317 m) Average Snowfall: 409 inches (10.4 m)

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Permanent Population: 70,000

VOLUME: 39 trillion gallons (147.6 trillion liters) There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons (284 liters) of water per day for 5 years.and the 11th deepest in the world. NATURAL RIM: 6,223’ (1,897 m) Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. (1,897-1,899 m) The top 6.1’ (1.8 m) of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water (91,845 m). SIZE: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide (35 km long, 19 km wide) Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide. SHORELINE: 72 miles (116 km) Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles (307 km). If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water (.38 m) Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

Number of Visitors: 15 million annually

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AVERAGE DEPTH: 1,000 feet (304 m) MAXIMUM DEPTH: 1,645 feet (501 m) Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, or 589 m, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

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The majesty of Sierra Valley’s birds BY TIM HAUSERMAN

few times a year I make my way to Sierra Valley north of Truckee for a road bike ride and am always amazed by the pastoral beauty of ranches, sagebrush and marshes that provides habitat for a range of birds. While I always marvel at the beauty and majesty of the birds, I must admit that my birding knowledge is limited. I know the stars of bird land — the hawks, ravens, geese, white-faced ibis, sandhill cranes and pelicans that can often be seen as I ride around the valley — but I certainly fail to identify, or don’t even notice, many smaller birds. I decided I needed an expert to rectify the situation: Sarah Hockensmith, outreach director for Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. My friend Sarah spends a lot of time studying birds and other fauna and flora and then passes on that information to the public on bird and/or wildflower walks. I was able to convince her on a lovely March day to join me in the valley and pass on her bird secrets. While by the end of the day we decided that we were a bit early (or in the case of hawks, late) to see a wider variety of birds, I still learned a lot by listening to what she had to say. And the good news for you is that in May, the birdwatching is quite a bit better. I was quickly reminded that a topnotch birder such as Sarah does three things that us fair-weather birdwatchers don’t. First, she can carry on a pretty lively conversation in a car going 55 mph and still identify a bird 100 yards off the road. Second, she can look out at a marsh with a flock of black birds that look the same to me and start rattling off names of the four different species that are out there and finally, and this might be the most important skill, she can identify birds by sound, as well as sight. My bird song skills are limited to the “cheeseburger” bird (the mountain chickadee) and a half dozen others. We had barely entered the valley when we saw our first sighting, which was the beginning of what was surely the highlight of our birdwatching day: a pair of sandhill cranes. These large and beautiful birds are a real treat and we managed to see at least a half dozen more pairs sprinkled around the valley as we drove. They were often close 6

LEFT: Bald Eagle. RIGHT: American Kestrel. | Jared Manninen

enough to the road to get not only a good gander, but a chance to hear their unique and powerful song. A primary goal of my trip was to take a stroll around the Sierra Valley Preserve from its relatively new western entrance at the northwestern corner of the valley. This 2,586-acre preserve is the only large piece of public land in the valley. It was created through a partnership of

We had barely entered the valley when we saw our first sighting, which was the beginning of what was surely the highlight of our birdwatching day: a pair of sandhill cranes. Feather River Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy and Northern Sierra Partnership. A fundraising effort is currently underway to support construction of an educational headquarters for the preserve that would be an important resource for the Sierra Valley. At the preserve, it was quite pleasant to walk away from the road on the 2 miles of trail that lead through the sagebrush and around little ponds. The

pathway went past interpretive signs pointing out various forms of flora, to an old, dilapidated ranch house. One side of the house held a giant raven nest, while the other was home to a barn owl. An American kestrel flitted in and out, as well, feeding on bugs. Past the ranch house, more walkway provided an expansive view of distant marsh land and a giant swath of the valley. We saw a few more sandhill cranes, robins, redwinged blackbirds and meadowlarks enjoying the preserve grounds. Next, we headed to another Sierra Valley prime spot for birders, Marble Hot Springs Road. This dirt washboard road cuts across the valley passing open marsh land and over a one-lane bridge built in 1908. Here we saw more sandhill cranes, a cute horned lark and, on the water, lots of grebes and coots. A highlight was a low-flying, immature bald eagle that was probably cruising for an unsuspecting coot lunch. Last spring in this area, I saw lots of yellow-headed blackbirds. Finally, a third Sierra Valley bird area is Heriot Lane, which also goes through marshy areas. Last spring this area was home to flocks of white-headed ibis. They hadn’t arrived yet during our visit in March, but I did see two attractive ducks: a northern pintail and cinnamon teal. The teal was especially pretty with its shimmering — wait for it — cinnamon coloration.

Visiting the Preserve

The West Entrance is located about 2.7 miles south of the intersection of Highway 70 and County Road A23 and features ADA access and a botanical trail. It is open Tuesday to Saturday. The East Entrance is located on County Road A24, about 1.7 miles south of the intersection of Highway 70 and County Road A24. It is open year-round and features a wildlife viewing platform and interpretive trail. Cell coverage may be unavailable, so bring a paper map or download directions in advance. | frlt.org n

Bird Walks Thursdays until June 9 7:30 p.m. Village Green Incline Village, Nev. tinsweb.org

Bird Watching Field Trips May 20 | Pope Beach June 4 | Tahoe Mountain June 8 | Hawley Grade ltccconnect.com

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TAHOE’S 2022 WILDFIRE OUTLOOK COURTESY TAHOE FIRE & FUELS TEAM

Prepare for wildfires

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team encourages homeowners and residents to take responsibility for preparing families, homes and property for the next wildfire. Everyone living in the Tahoe Basin and the surrounding areas should complete defensible space cleanup around homes and property, develop

and review evacuation plans, signup for reverse 911 notifications, contact local fire districts to schedule free defensible space evaluations, learn about free chipping services and talk to neighbors about the importance of wildfire preparedness.

Understand Red Flag days

It is also important to know what a Red Flag Warning is: days with strong winds and low humidity resulting in rapid fire spread and less time to react.

Know local fire restrictions

Visitors can help prevent wildfires by understanding when and where wood and charcoal fires are permitted. National Forest lands around Lake Tahoe are under year-round fire restrictions. This means wood and charcoal fires are only permitted in provided metal fire rings and grills in open, developed campgrounds. Wood and charcoal fires are never permitted in the following locations: Desolation Wilderness, Meiss Country or any other back-country location; beaches or picnic areas; or anywhere else in the forest. Propane appliances with on/off valves are allowed with a valid California Campfire Permit. Local fire restrictions vary by district and for state and local parks and campgrounds. Check current restrictions before visiting and plan accordingly. | tahoelivingwithfire.com

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River may access the area around Hirschdale. The maps also notes designated parking areas and access points for hikers and mountain bikers, noting that other that have been used in the past to access the trail and the river are on private property. The map is available online. | nevadacountyca.gov

The Tahoe Vista Recreation Area boat ramp will remain closed for the 2022 summer. A photo taken on April 29, 2022, shows the sandbar visible at the entrance to the marina. | NTPUD

BOAT RAMP CLOSURES ON LAKE TAHOE Only two public boat ramps will be available for launching boats this summer on Lake Tahoe due to low water levels. Lake Forest Boat Ramp in Tahoe City and the boat ramp at Cave Rock State Park on the East Shore will be the only public ramps open for launching. Boaters should plan ahead and expect traffic and limited parking availability at both locations, make inspection appointments in advance of arriving at Lake Tahoe, and consider launching at private marinas on Lake Tahoe as an alternative. Inspections are required to launch boats on Lake Tahoe and Donner, Fallen Leaf and Echo lakes. Inspections are only available at designated stations at Alpine Meadows, Spooner Summit and Meyers. All other waterways require self-inspections. Due to limited motorized launching on Lake Tahoe, those with SUPs, kayaks and other non-motorized craft are asked to launch at ramps closed to motorized vessels and local beaches to alleviate traffic and parking issues. Read our Boating chart for information on public ramps and inspections. | tahoeboatinspections.com

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SUBMIT ENTRIES FOR TAHOE MONOPOLY A Lake Tahoe version of Monopoly is in the works and the public is asked to submit ideas for locations they would like to see featured on the new Monopoly Lake Tahoe edition. Tahoe locations will replace the perennial board game’s famous Atlantic City squares (from Boardwalk to Park Place) with representations of Lake Tahoe historic landmarks and summertime favorites. The Lake Tahoe board will also include customized Community Chest and Chance playing cards. Entries are being accepted until June 3. Monopoly Lake Tahoe will launch in winter 2023. | Email laketahoe@toptrumps.com

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DONNER LAKE (530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections are required for all vessels for Donner Lake at stations noted above. RESERVOIRS, WEBBER LAKE, LAKE OF THE WOODS & LAKES BASIN WATERS (888) 824-6267 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs and all lakes in Sierra and Nevada counties. Forms available at ramps or online.

CALIFORNIA BOATER CARD CALIFORNIA REQUIRES BOAT OPERATORS TO PASS A MANDATORY BOAT SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. Everyone ages 45 years and younger who operate a boat must have the card; this includes non-residents. californiaboatercard.com

PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE

LAKE FOREST (530) 583-3796 | 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28 Until Sept. 2: M-Th. 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; until 8 p.m. Fri-Sun. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing.

RACOON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 546-9253 Hwy. 28, Bottom of Racoon St. in Kings Beach Closed for motorized launcing. Restrooms. SAND HARBOR (775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village Closed for season. Parking lot opens May 27 with limited parking for nonmotorized launch only. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only. CAVE ROCK (775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 50, East Shore 6 a.m.-4 p.m. until May 27.

PALISADES TAHOE EXTENDS SEASON HIRSCHDALE TRAIL, RIVER ACCESS

LAKE TAHOE, FALLEN LEAF LAKE & ECHO LAKES (888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Inspections first-come, first-served. Appointments: (888) 824-6267 Inspections open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. until Sept. 30 NORTH SHORE | Alpine Meadows: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd. EAST SHORE | Spooner Summit: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. SOUTH SHORE | Meyers: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212 | Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave. Closed for motorized launching. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

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Hiking the Tahoe Pyramid Trail from the Hirschdale access point. | Katherine E. Hill

INTERSTATE AIS HOTLINE (844) 311-4873 Inspections are required for Lake Tahoe, Echo Lakes, Fallen Leaf Lake, Donner Lake, Area Reservoirs, Lake of the Woods, Webber Lake and Lakes Basin waters.

Palisades Tahoe has again extended its ski season, remaining open on weekends until May 30 after receiving 86 inches of new snow to the upper mountain in April. The resort will be open Friday to Sunday. The Alpine side of the resort and all lower mountain lifts on the Palisades side (with the exception of Wa She Shu) are closed for the season and will not reopen. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

EL DORADO BEACH (530) 542-2981 Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe Closed for season. Picnic area, restrooms. AREA LAKES

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR. (530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit 45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. Parking fee. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections. DONNER LAKE (530) 582-7720 I-80, Donner Lake exit 2 boat lanes, fish cleaning station, restrooms. INDEPENDENCE LAKE (775) 322-4990 Independence Lake Rd., 20 miles north of Truckee Restricted to on-site watercraft: kayaks, tubes & small motor boats available on first-come, first-served basis. No outside craft. Call for schedule.

PROSSER RSVR. (530) 587-3558 | Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee 10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching. Mandatory inspections. WEBBER LAKE (530) 582-4711 | Henness Pass Rd., 26 miles north of Truckee 5 mph speed limit. Boat ramp & trailer parking. Self inspection required. Sierra County Inspection form at: sierracounty.ca.gov.

PUBLIC PIERS Limited to loading & unloading. Fenced piers are private DONNER LAKE

DONNER LAKE 37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east. LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS Carnelian Bay Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms. KINGS BEACH Bottom of Racoon St. Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms. SKYLANDIA PARK Lake Forest Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms. KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore Between Tahoe City and Homewood. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms. GROVE STREET Center of Tahoe City Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach. Restrooms at Commons Beach. SUGAR PINE POINT Tahoma Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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No smoking or vaping of cigarettes, e-cigarettes or marijuana on state beaches or in state parks allowed per state law.

events Tahoe History Talks Camp Richardson | S. Lake Tahoe | May 11 6-7 p.m. Free | laketahoemuseum.org

EAST SHORE

BIKE TRAIL ACCESS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS BEACH PICNIC TABLES BBQ/GRILL PLAYGROUND DOGS OK TRAILS DISC GOLF SKATE PARK BIKE PARK TENNIS PICKLEBALL VOLLEYBALL

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Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | May 12-15, May 19-22 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Toddler Time Incline Village Library | Incline Village | May 12 & 19

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Red Dog | Brandon Skinner, Palisades Tahoe

Village Green Bird Walk Village Green | Incline Village | May 12 & 19 7:30-8:30 a.m. Free | tinsweb.org

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Palisades Tahoe has announced that Red Dog lift will be replaced with a high-speed, detachable, six-person lift this summer. The base terminal will be moved east to a new location giving skiers direct access to the lift from the parking lot. The lift will pass over the Far East Express and terminate in the same location it does now. Construction began in April; it is slated to spin for the 2022-23 season. | palisadestahoe.com

“Visioning our Future Forest: Prescribed Fire and Smoke” Community Rec. Center | Truckee | May 13 6 p.m. | forestandfire.org

12th Annual Black Tie & Tails Gala Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe | Truckee | May 14 5:30-11 p.m. $175 | chamber.truckee.com

Mother Goose on the Loose South Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe | May 14 & 21

COMMONS BEACH Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK 17 miles south of Tahoe City ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK 4 miles south of Tahoe City

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KidZone Museum | Truckee | May 14

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BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES North Tahoe & Truckee (TART): laketahoetransit.com | South Tahoe (BlueGo): tahoetransportation.org

MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAIL TIPS

Wildfire Safety Expo

The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) is asking all riders to practice good trail etiquette as local trails have seen increased usage over the last two years. Alert users when approaching, slow down and say hello. Let other users know how many people are in your group behind you. Avoid the crowds by getting an early start on your day. The trails are most busy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ride from home whenever possible to reduce trailhead parking congestion. If you’re parking in a neighborhood, be respectful of residents. Pack out what you pack in and pick up litter when you see it. Access trail maps and check trail conditions online. | tamba.org

Crawl Space Baby & Toddler Program

South Tahoe Middle School | South Lake Tahoe | May 14 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free

South Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe | May 16 & 23 10 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan Visioning Workshops N. Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach | May 16 5:30-6:30 p.m. | stewardshiptahoe.org

Baby Story Time Incline Village Library | Incline Village | May 17 & 24 11:30 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, events.washoecountylibrary.us

Girls Who Code KidZone Museum | Truckee | May 17 & 24 3-4:30 p.m. | kidzonemuseum.org

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A Tahoe workcation BA L A N C I N G WO R K A N D F U N BY KATHERINE E. HILL

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Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan Visioning Workshops Parasol Community Foundation | Incline Village | May 17 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Tune Up Tuesdays Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe | May 17 & 24 6-7 p.m. Free | tamba.org

Alpine Abundance Parent Cafe Woodfords Indian Education Center | Markleeville | May 18 5:30-7 p.m. | catalystcomm.org

Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan Visioning Workshops Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe | May 18 11:30-1:30 p.m. | stewardshiptahoe.org

Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan Visioning Workshops LTVA Building | Stateline | May 18 6-8 p.m. | stewardshiptahoe.org

Make & Take Incline Village Library | Incline Village | May 18 4 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130,

TOP LEFT: My desk during my workcation with a view of the water and mountains. | Katherine E. Hill BOTTOM LEFT: The Cove East trail. | Katherine E. Hill RIGHT: My workcation headquarters in the Tahoe Keys. | Courtesy RnR Vacation Rentals

s any small business owner knows, you’re never off work. You’re always on call to deal with any issues that may pop up. Text messages from a vendor at 7 a.m., calls from clients at 9 p.m. on a Saturday, a never-ending stream of emails, juggling virtual and in-person meetings. Oh, and then there’s the actual work you need to perform at some point during it all. So, taking a vacation is a bit of a joke. I’ve struggled with finding that balance and discovered that doing a little work on vacation is far less stressful than trying to pack in extra work before leaving on a trip. When I go on vacation, I work in the early morning before anyone else is up, answer essential calls and emails while waiting for lunch to arrive, and send off a few emails in the evening. When RnR Vacation Rentals invited me to stay at one of the properties they manage in South Lake Tahoe to try a workcation, I thought the idea was brilliant. Many of us have been doing this for years – working while on vacation – and many more have joined these ranks as remote working has become a business standard. You can go on vacation and take care of business, too. The concept is simple: book an extended stay in Tahoe of at least a month or longer (I recommend the entire season) and bring your work with you while 10

enjoying time in a vacation destination with your family and friends. Live, work, play. Essentially, you become a local during your stay. I was set up a home in the Tahoe Keys replete with every comfort for a longterm stay and was impressed by the kitchen stocked with every appliance you could need. A dock with boat access was steps away from the back door along with the hot tub. The property also included access to the Tahoe Keys pool and private beach. I settled in and set up for work at the desk with a view of the water, poured a glass of wine and enjoyed the last rays of alpenglow at sunset while birds flew in intricate patterns overhead. As night fell, a chorus of frogs erupted under a star-filled sky. The next morning, I awoke early and explored the neighborhood discovering a cacophony of birds in glorious song along the edge of the Upper Truckee River Marsh only a few blocks away. I reluctantly headed back to the house for a virtual meeting. With a view of the Keys and frolicking birds as my meeting backdrop, I could do worse. Over the next few days, I enjoyed a relaxing and fruitful routine of in-person and virtual meetings intermixed with hikes, meals enjoyed with friends (read my feature on my culinary outings

in our Eat & Drink section), time on the beach, calls with clients, shopping, working with our writers and then doing it all again. I also spent more time exploring around the Tahoe Keys then I had ever done before discovering some great nearby things to enjoy. First, the Cove East Trail next to Tahoe Keys Marina is an easy stroll to the beach and you can see one of the large restoration projects underway on the Upper Truckee River Marsh by the California Tahoe Conservancy. It was teeming with birds during my visit and we had the beach almost completely to ourselves. Second, the South Lake Tahoe Bikeway is a true gem. The bikeway provides easy, quick access around South Shore and the off-highway trail with direct access to Camp Richardson, Tallac and Pope Beach was only about a block away. I highly recommend bringing bikes for any trip to Tahoe, but particularly when staying on the South Shore. It really is the best and fastest way to get around. At the end of my time there, I was relaxed and reinvigorated, but I had also gotten a lot of work done. I would have gladly stayed much longer. | rnrvr. com n

events.washoecountylibrary.us

Puppets with Chris Arth KidZone Museum | Truckee | May 18 11 a.m. Free | kidzonemuseum.org

Castlerock Workday Kingsbury North Trailhead | Stateline | May 19-21 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | tahoerimtrail.org

Bird Watching Field Trips area venues | South Lake Tahoe | May 20 5:30-8:30 p.m. $75-$ | ltcconnect.com

TAMBA Spring Party Heavenly Cal Lodge | S.Lake Tahoe | May 20 | tamba.org

Corral Trail volunteer work day Corral Trailhead | S. Lake Tahoe | May 22 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free | tamba.org

Trash Cleanups Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | May 23 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | facebook.com

Page Meadows Workday Page Meadows | Tahoe City | May 25 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free | tahoerimtrail.org

Senior Resource Fair North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach | May 25 10 a.m. | placer.ca.gov

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SIERRA 2022

Courtesy Grizzly Ranch

Read our profiles on each course at TheTahoeWeekly.com

2022 TAHOE SIERRA GOLF GUIDE | TheTahoeWeekly.com

Courtesy IVGID

N O R T H L A K E TA H O E Incline Village Championship Course OPEN MAY 13

INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE golfincline.com

Course Details 18 holes | par 58

Yardage 3,527–2,674

DESIGNED BY ROBERT TRENT JONES JR., the Incline Village Mountain Golf Course features a beautiful mountain layout with old growth trees, elevation changes and Lake Tahoe views. This 18-hole executive course is fun and affordable, with 18-hole rates from $43–$80 depending on season and time of day, and 9-hole rates starting at just $22. The Mountain Course is the highest elevation golf course in the state of Nevada and the Tahoe Basin (top elevation 7,025 ft.), and has been rated as one of the “Top Short Courses of America” by Golf Range magazine, and the “Best Course for Women” by Tahoe Traveler magazine. Tee times are generally much easier to get than at other Tahoe Basin courses, so go ahead and give us a call or book online, even last minute. Pace of play expectations are 3 hours 30 minutes (18 holes), or 1 hour 42 minutes (9 holes), meaning you can play this par-58 course

Slope 100–102 (m) 98–107 (w)

Ratings 55.8–58.2 (m) 55.2–60.6 (w)

quickly and be back with your family to enjoy the rest of your day. But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s going to be an easy and boring executive course experience! With plenty of elevation changes, yearround creeks, tight trees and other obstacles, the Mountain Course will challenge even the best golfers’ short games, while giving beginners a great chance to make par on every hole. And with 14 par-3 holes on the course, the Mountain Course also produces more than its fair share of hole-in-ones.

The Mountain Course offers a large practice green, hitting net, new golf carts, a clubhouse with great food and beverage options for lunch, and a newlyrenovated deck to enjoy drinks or a bite after your round. The Golf Shop features a great selection of gifts and apparel, as well as golf balls and any last minute supplies or accessories needed to enjoy your round. Projected Opening Date: May 20

690 Wilson Way, Incline Village, NV 89451 (775) 832-1150 | info@golfincline.com | golfincline.com

In the 1960s, Robert Trent Jones and his son of the same name came to the Tahoe region and set out to etch their names into the history books. In 1964, Trent Jones Sr. laid out his grand design for the Incline Village Championship Golf Course, carving into the mountainside a course that would stand the test of time and set it apart in humble fashion among all others in the Tahoe Basin. Ashley Wood has taken on the role of Head of Player Development for the 2022 golf season at both the Championship and Mountain courses. In her new role, Wood will lead the Incline Golf Academy, offering private lessons, golf clinics and programming at courses. The Ladies tees at both courses were re-rated late last fall and the course rating for ladies went up. The increases in course rating and slope are directly related to the amount of forced carries on the golf courses; factors not considered in the original ratings. As well, the Championship Golf Course recently received four prestigious rankings on the GolfPass Golfers’ Choice 2022 lists: No. 17 in the overall Top 50 U.S. Courses, No. 2 in the overall Top 25 Courses for Best Conditions, No. 3 in the overall Top 25 Golf Course Layouts and No. 3 in the Best Golf Courses in Nevada. | inclinegolf.com

Incline Village Mountain Course OPEN MAY 20

Incline Village Mountain Golf Course is Nevada’s highest elevation course. It was built in 1968, designed by the legendary golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr., who has put his stamp on courses such as Chambers Bay in Washington, which hosted the 2015 U.S. Open. It’s an 18-hole executive layout, but despite its moderate yardage and true to the nature of Jones’ golf philosophy, this is not a course that is easily conquered; pars here are won in a chess-like game of risk and reward. | inclinegolf.com

Old Brockway Golf Course OPEN

Old Brockway Golf Course is a nine-hole gem tucked into the forest, just a stone’s throw from Lake Tahoe’s shores in Kings Beach. Designed by John Duncan Dunn, it opened for play in 1924 and was a favorite place to play for many celebrities in the 1930s and 1940s. Old Brockway was home of the 1st Bing Crosby Golf Tournament in 1934-35 and was the first 9-hole golf course in America to become an Audubon cooperative sanctuary. The course still maintains its old-fashioned feel: narrow fairway corridors, small greens and wild times. Old Brockway is usually one of the first to open and among the last to close each season. | oldbrockway.com

Tahoe City Golf Course OPEN

Now more than 100 years old, the Tahoe City Golf Course has never ceased to provide great golf at a reasonable price since opening in 1917. The nine-hole, par33 course is in downtown Tahoe City. Despite its compact stature, it provides fun and challenging play for both experts and novices. In the middle of the 20th Century, the course was a popular hangout for Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. The legendary Tahoe Tavern Hotel commissioned Isabella May “Queenie” Dunn to design the course on what was then a hay meadow. It was expanded to nine holes in 1926, the same year her brother John laid out the Old Brockway Golf Course. The course remains a favorite among locals and visitors and is one of the only courses in the area where dogs play for free. | golftahoecity.com

May 11-24, 2022 | 2022 TAHOE SIERRA GOLF GUIDE

Courtesy Northstar Golf Course

N O R T H S TA R Northstar Golf Course OPEN MAY 20

A tale of two nines. The Northstar Golf Course offers two unique golf experiences. The front nine, weaving its way around Martis Valley, is flat, exposed, traditional and straightforward. The back nine immediately immerses players into mountainous terrain and winds its way through shaded hallways between the tall trees. The course was designed by Robert Muir Graves and is an approachable endeavor for golfers of all ages and skill levels. | northstarcalifornia.com

TAHOE CITY GOLF COURSE GolfTahoeCity.com

Course Details 9 holes | par 33

Yardage 2,691

The historic Tahoe City Golf Course is a family-friendly golf facility located in the heart of Tahoe City and walking distance to Commons Beach and local shops. A fun and challenging 9-hole, par-33 course with one par 5, four par 4s and 4 par 3s that will have players of every ability using every club in their bag as they walk or ride through towering pine trees enjoying views of Lake Tahoe.

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Located on-site, Café Zenon has a full bar and restaurant.Enjoy a scenic patio, two bocce courts, a netted practice and warmup facility, private lessons, skills clinics for youth and adults, tournaments and more. Tahoe City also features a barbeque area available for private events.

251 North Lake Blvd. | Tahoe City, CA 96145 Call and book your tee time at (530) 583-1516 or visit GolfTahoeCity.com.

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LOST SIERRA The Dragon at Nakoma Golf Resort OPEN MAY 12

Nakoma’s course is outright beautiful and no matter how you might play, you’re sure to leave here satisfied. The course just an hour from Tahoe was designed by Robin Nelson, famous for his work on The Dunes at Mauna Lani. Golf World once designated this course as one of America’s Top 75. Come out and take on holes such as Dragon Lagoon, Dragon’s Tail and Teeth of the Dragon. | nakomaresort.com

Feather River Park Resort OPEN TBA

Just outside Blairsden and Graeagle, Feather River Park Resort golf course opened in 1985 and was designed by Bert Stamps. It sits in a prime spot amongst the Mohawk Valley offering up stunning views and a nine-hole, par-35 golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. | featherriverparkresort.com

Graeagle Meadows Golf Course OPEN

Opened in 1968, designed by Ellis Van Groder, Graeagle Meadows Golf Course sits among the vast Mohawk Valley. The course digs itself farther and farther away from civilization, as your round goes on and plays host to an abundance of wildlife. The native landscape can be deep and chaotic and missing fairways can result in adventurous outings. Finesse of the short game is of importance here. | playgraeagle.com

GRIZZLY RANCH GOLF CLUB GrizzlyRanchLiving.com/golf

Course Details 18 holes | par 72

Yardage 7,411

GRIZZLY RANCH GOLF CLUB, a #1 ranked golf course in the Sierra Nevada, #9 in California, and in the Top 100 Nationwide, opened April 29. The course closes for the season in late-October. A 45-minute drive north on SR 89 to Hwy 70, GR’s uncrowded town and tranquil environment welcome golfers to a relaxing experience, yet challenging Bob Cupp designed championship

Slope 120 – 143

Ratings 66.5 – 77.0

course with five sets of tees to accommodate every level of player. The natural turf range, a practice facility highlight, is open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $20 — Half-day per person. The Lake House offers breakfast and lunch, a full bar, along with indoor and outdoor seating. For more information, please call the Golf Shop at (530) 832-4200, or visit GrizzlyRanchLiving.com/golf.

To book a tee time or for group play/fees, call the Golf Shop at (530) 832-4200, or visit GrizzlyRanchLiving.com/golf.

2022 TAHOE SIERRA GOLF GUIDE | TheTahoeWeekly.com

Grizzly Ranch Golf Club OPEN

One of the newer courses in the area, Grizzly Ranch Golf Club was designed by Bob Cupp and opened in 2005. From the moment you step off the first tee, you will notice that this is a long course, playing at more than 7,400 yards from the back tees. It’s mainly flat and open, tempting you to make the big shots, though cautionary play can at many times be beneficial because ideal landing zones are often filled with one hazard or another and generally require some creative thinking. Grizzly Ranch has been named No. 1 in the Sierra Nevada, No. 9 in California and in the Top 100 Nationwide. | grizzlyranchliving.com

Plumas Pines Golf Course OPEN

PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com

Course Details 9 holes

Yardage 3,022

PONDEROSA GOLF COURSE offers a family friendly, but surprisingly challenging, 9-hole course, developed by the townspeople of Truckee in 1961. The course, nestled in the heart of Truckee, celebrates the natural Sierra landscape and is characterized by its amalgamation of pine trees. The course rolls smoothly with straight fairways and a short par 4 until the third hole, a tough uphill par 3 with unexpected gradation changes

Slope 119–120

Ratings 66.6–69.9

and a sloping green. Still, the 9th hole is considered the most difficult, with trees woven as obstacles along the long fairway. Purchased for private operation in 1968, the course was made public by purchase from the Truckee-Tahoe Airport District in 2008, and is manicured to ideal conditions by the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District. Ponderosa also features practice greens, driving nets, a pro shop and snack bar.

The course opened in 1980 and was sculpted by Homer Flint. It follows the Feather River around a sharply groomed, vibrant green oasis. Water can be found on almost every hole and fittingly so. There’s no shortage of forced carries and must-hit fades and draws. It’s a short course, but is filled with tight corners, huge pine trees and quick-putting surfaces. | plumaspinesgolf.com

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Course OPEN

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club is a championship-caliber course in the serene Mohawk Valley in Clio. Designed by Dick Bailey, the course opened in 1996. It has since racked up several honors and is consistently ranked amongst the Top 10 to 20 courses on many editorials’ Best Public Golf Courses of California lists. With Sierra peaks in nearly every direction and several streams moseying through the playing field and into lush ponds and even waterfalls, there’s not a spot on the course lacking a beautiful view. | golfwhitehawk.com

10040 Reynold Way, Truckee, CA 96161 For tee times, call (530) 587-3501 or visit PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com.

Courtesy Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course

S O U T H L A K E TA H O E Bijou Municipal Golf Course REOPENING TBA

COYOTE MOON GOLF COURSE CoyoteMoonGolf.com

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course OPEN MAY 12

Course Details

Yardage

Slope

Ratings

18 holes | par 72

7,177

120 to 140

64.1 to 73.6

COYOTE MOON GOLF Course is one of the finest mountain golf experiences in the country. Residing in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area, Coyote Moon sits on 250 acres of secluded, rolling hills amidst towering pines, enormous granite outcroppings, wildflowers and the beautiful Trout Creek. The vistas, plus fresh mountain air, equals near perfection.

Coyote Moon Golf Course is a challenging, but fair test of Lake Tahoe golf. Most tee shots offer ample landing areas, as there are only a few forced carries. From the landing areas, most holes funnel to medium-sized, undulating greens that are well protected by trees, sand and water. The golf course was designed by Brad Bell, a former PGA Tour player, well known for creating highly praised courses.

10685 Northwoods Blvd. | Truckee, CA 96161 For tee times, call (530) 587-0886 or visit CoyoteMoonGolf.com.

After a 2-year closure during the pandemic, the City of South Lake Tahoe, which owns the facility, is working to reopen Bijou this season. Bijou Municipal Golf Course is a nine-hole executive course featuring five par 4s and four par 3s. It opened in 1920 and was designed by Virgil Gilcrease. It is a short, gettable course, with a casual atmosphere, great for working on distance control and dialing in your clubs. There are no water hazards on the course, however, the well-placed bunkers are plenty enough to keep you honest with your shot placement throughout your round. | cityofslt.us

South Lake Tahoe’s most prominent golf club is none other than Edgewood Tahoe. It is the only course in the Tahoe Basin that shares its fairways with the shores of Lake Tahoe, giving it a one-of-a-kind feel and aesthetic. Edgewood opened in 1968 and was designed by George Fazio. Golf Digest regularly rates it among the top 100 in the nation. Edgewood will again host the American Century Championship from July 5 to 10. | edgewoodtahoe.com

Lake Tahoe Golf Course OPEN

Lake Tahoe Golf Course meanders about the floodplains of the Lake Valley State Recreation Area, just a few miles from the lake’s southeastern shore. On-in-one par 4s, sharp doglegs, forced carries or layups, territorial trees and bottomless bunkers make for technical gameplay. The course may be reconfigured in the future as part of the proposed Upper Truckee River Restoration that would improve the health of the river while retaining the 18-hole course. Project details available at restoreuppertruckee.net. | laketahoegc.com

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Tahoe Paradise Golf Course OPEN

Tahoe Paradise Golf Course is an 18-hole, executive-style, mountain course 4 miles from South Lake Tahoe. Designed by Fred R. Blanchard, it features a challenging variety of par 3s and 4s ranging from 95 to 372 yards. Family-style vibes, stunning views of Mount Tallac and green fees that won’t break the bank, are all sure to keep you coming back again and again. | tahoeparadisegc.com

TAHOE DONNER GOLF COURSE TahoeDonner.com/Golf

Course Details 18 holes | par 72

Courtesy Tahoe Donner

TRUCKEE Coyote Moon Golf Course OPEN MAY 20

A high-elevation roller coaster ride and true test of one’s skill reading the natural topography of the land, shot placement and ball-flight control. Located minutes from downtown Truckee, the course is carved into 250 acres of climbs and drops, bends and tunnels, with breathtaking views in a heavily wooded alpine zone, featuring towering pines and eccentric granite outcroppings. The layout sports countless elevation changes, both vertically and horizontally, with well-guarded greens and strategically placed hazards throughout. | coyotemoongolf.com

Yardage 7,002

SET AMONG TOWERING PINES, meandering creeks and granite rock formations, Tahoe Donner’s newly renovated 18-hole championship course plays better than ever. After $2 million in course improvements in 2020 and 2021, including all new greens, golfers will enjoy an enriched mountain golf experience. Voted the Best Golf Course in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee in 2021 by

Slope 123–135

Ratings 68.8–74.1

Sierra Sun readers, Tahoe Donner is located just 30 minutes from Reno and 25 minutes from Lake Tahoe.

Tee Times and Rates Open to both members and the public, early season rates start at $70 after 3pm, including a cart, and prime time rates start at $130. Tahoe Donner also features a driving range, new chipping and putting greens, $30 skills clinics and more.

12850 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161 Golf Pro Shop (530) 587-9443 | Golf@TahoeDonner.com | TahoeDonner.com/Golf

Gray’s Crossing Golf Course OPEN MAY 20

Tucked away in a beautiful mountain meadow in the shadows of Mount Rose, Gray’s Crossing embraces the surrounding landscape. Stroll through this classically designed Peter Jacobsen course and take notice of its natural features. Like the play, they’ll change season to season. Gray’s Crossing opened in 2007 and was once a private golf facility; though now open to the public, it still has a private feel and look to it. Expect lofty ancient pine trees, native landscapes, wide fairways and relatively easy-to-find greens. The National Audubon Society recognized Gray’s Crossing as an Audubon International Gold Signature Sanctuary. | tahoemountainclub.com

Old Greenwood Golf Course OPEN MAY 13

Get lost in 600 acres of towering pines while playing the storied and challenging Old Greenwood. The course is a pure golf haven handcrafted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus in 2004. The course has been given a Top 10 ranking for Best New Public Access Golf Course by Golf Digest and was ranked the 4th Finest New Upscale Public Course in America by Golf Magazine. The practice facility here is second to none in the Reno-Tahoe area and offers customized learning opportunities, as well as a fully immersive golf academy. The course is also home to the PGA Tour’s Barracuda Championship returning from July 14 to 17. | tahoemountainclub.com

Ponderosa Golf Course OPEN

Originally brought to fruition by the townspeople and designed by Bob Baldock, Ponderosa Golf Course is Truckee’s oldest golf course, opening for play in 1961. It’s a short nine-hole course and, with the exception of one severely uphill par 3, is quite flat. However, no hole is a streamline conquest; the fairways are tight and, though hitting driver is always tempting, it can easily lead to driving right through the short grass into a monster pine or onto the adjacent fairways. Overall, it’s a great and affordable place to sharpen your game. | ponderosagolfcoursetruckee.com

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Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club OPEN TBA

Set amongst the lush Sierra foothills, Schaffer’s Mill is a semi-private golf facility co-designed by John Harbottle and two-time major winner Johnny Miller. The front nine is sunny and open in an expansive meadow under the peaks of Northstar and is generally flat, while the back nine is of a hillier nature with a healthy dose of ups and downs tee to green. It is a relatively long but manageable course. The facility offers a limited number of memberships to the public each season. | schaffersmill.com

Tahoe Donner OPEN LATE MAY

Discover Tahoe’s most recently renovated course. With more than $2 million in course improvements in 2020 and 2021, golfers of all skill levels can enjoy enhanced playability, an improved pace of play and one of the region’s best alpine golf experiences. Highlights include all new greens; expanded and redesigned tees, including forward tees; better player shot selection through improved drainage and relocated cart paths; and wider and more playable fairways. | tahoedonner.com

RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK destinationhotels.com/squawcreek/squaw-valley-golf

Course Details 18 holes | par 71

Yardage 6,931

NESTLED IN THE TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST, the Links at Squaw Creek rests in an alpine meadow at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The first nine of the 6,931-yard, par 71 course climbs along the mountain side through trees and challenging fairways. the back nine takes you through wetlands with tall grass, marshes, and wooden cart paths. The course was designed by renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. to preserve the unique beauty, natural wetland, and wildlife habitat of the area.

The Links at Squaw Creek is dedicated to upholding the natural beauty of its location through several environmental-friendly practices. In fact, the course is certified by the Audubon Society’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program. The certification recognizes ecofriendly courses that are dedicated to maintaining the natural environment through a variety of criteria

Slope 127–140

Ratings 68.2–72.4

including environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation, water quality management, and outreach and education.

To book a tee time, reserve a season pass, or learn more about the 2022 season at the Links at Squaw Creek, please visit destinationhotels.com/ squawcreek/squaw-valley-golf, or call (530) 581-6637. After a day on the course, stop in at Sandy’s Pub to tally up your

scorecard. With patio dining, a fantastic menu for lunch and dinner, local craft beers on tap, and a full bar, Sandy’s Pub is the perfect finish to a day on the greens.

400 Squaw Creek Rd., Olympic Valley, CA 96146 | For tee times, call (530) 581-6637 Visit DestinationHotels.com/SquawCreek/Squaw-Valley-Golf

Courtesy Links at Squaw Creek

O LY M P I C VA L L E Y The Links at Squaw Creek OPEN TBA

The Links at Squaw Creek is a daunting par 71 mountain track set in the heart of Olympic Valley. Designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, it rests amongst a habitat of protected wetlands and resident wildlife. The terrain is host to deep roughs, mature pine trees and off-camber fairways. Systematic climbs, steep descents, blind shoulders and puzzle-like greens are all surprisingly manageable with a slow approach and contemplative club selection. | squawcreek.com

Courtesy Old Greenwood

SPECTATORS WELCOME AT AMERICAN CENTURY, BARRACUDA The American Century Celebrity Golf Championship and the Barracuda Championship PGA stop will return to the Tahoe Sierra in July. Both events will be open to spectators this year and tickets are on sale now. American Century | The American Century Celebrity Golf Championship returns to Edgewood Golf Course from July 6 to 10. With a purse of $600,000, the tournament features current and former professional athletes and entertainers. | americancenturychampionship.com Barracuda Championship | The region’s only PGA Tour event, the Barracuda Championship, returns to Old Greenwood Golf Course in Truckee from July 14 to 17. | barracudachampionship.com

TRUCKEE & NORTHSTAR

YARDS

PAR

Courses open unless otherwise noted

HOLES

GOLF

DRIVING RANGE

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COYOTE MOON (530) 587-0886 | CoyoteMoonGolf.com OPEN 5/20

7,177

GRAY’S CROSSING (530) 550-5804 | TahoeMountainClub.com OPEN 5/20

7,466

•

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-3290 | NorthstarCalifornia.com OPEN 5/20

6,781

•

OLD GREENWOOD (530) 550-7024 | TahoeMountainClub.com OPEN 5/13

7,518

•

PONDEROSA (530) 587-3501 | PonderosaGolfCourseTruckee.com

3,022

SCHAFFER’S MILL (530) 582-6964 | SchaffersMill.com OPEN TBA

7,010

•

TAHOE DONNER GOLF (530) 587-9443 | TahoeDonner.com OPEN LATE MAY

7,002

•

BROCKWAY GOLF (530) 546-9909 | OldBrockway.com

3,418

•

INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

7,106

•

INCLINE VILLAGE MOUNTAIN OPEN 5/20 Tee time: (775) 832-1146 | Pro shop: (775) 832-1150 | GolfIncline.com

3,527

•

LINKS AT SQUAW CREEK Pro shop: (530) 581-6637 | SquawCreek.com OPEN TBA

6,931

TAHOE CITY GOLF (530) 583-1516 | GolfTahoeCity.com

2,691

NORTH LAKE TAHOE & OLYMPIC VALLEY

OPEN 5/13

•

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

BIJOU (530) 542-6097 | CityofSLT.us REOPEN TBA

2,002

EDGEWOOD TAHOE Pro shop: (775) 588-3566 | EdgewoodTahoe.com OPEN 5/12

7,529

•

LAKE TAHOE (530) 577-0788 | LakeTahoeGC.com

6,741

•

TAHOE PARADISE (530) 577-2121 | TahoeParadiseGC.com

4,034

THE DRAGON AT NAKOMA GOLF RESORT OPEN MAY 12 (530) 322-3333 | NakomaGolfResort.com

7,015

•

FEATHER RIVER PARK RESORT (530) 836-2328 | FeatherRiverParkResort.com CALL

2,822

•

GRAEAGLE MEADOWS (530) 836-2323 | PlayGraeagle.com

6,725

•

THE LOST SIERRA

GRIZZLY RANCH GOLF CLUB (530) 832-4200 | GrizzlyRanchLiving.com

7,411

•

PLUMAS PINES (530) 836-1420 | PlumasPinesGolf.com

6,421

•

WHITEHAWK RANCH (530) 836-0394 | (800) 332-4295 | GolfWhitehawk.com

6,955

•

THE CLUB AT ARROWCREEK | THE LEGEND

7,039

•

THE CLUB AT ARROWCREEK | THE CHALLENGE (775) 850-4471 | TheClubatArrowCreek.com

7,455

•

LAKERIDGE GOLF COURSE (775) 825-2200 | LakeRidgeGolf.com

6,715

•

OLD GREENWOOD TahoeMountainClub.com

Course Details 18 holes | par 72

Yardage 7,518

HOME OF THE PGA TOUR’S Barracuda Championship, Old Greenwood is a mountain masterpiece. As a Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed course, Jack’s highest level of personal attention was woven into every detail. Nestled among 600 acres of towering pines and beautiful mountain vistas that provide the perfect backdrop for an epic day of golf. No wonder Old Greenwood has been ranked as one of America’s Top 100 Greatest Public Courses. Play where the pro’s play and

Slope 122–144

Ratings 66.1–75.5

experience PGA Tour quality in one of the most spectacular places on earth. Tee Times available up to 30 days in advance with daily NCGA rates and multiple twilight windows for locals. Membership in Tahoe Mountain Club unlocks an exclusive way to enjoy all that living in Tahoe has to offer. With an impressive collection of amenities, evolving programming, and new seasonal membership offerings, now is the time to join!

RENO, NEV

SIERRA SAGE GOLF COURSE (775) 972-1564 | SierraSageGolf.org

6,555

•

WASHOE GOLF COURSE (775) 828-6633 | WashoeGolf.org

6,695

•

WOLF RUN GOLF CLUB (775) 851-3301 | WolfRunGolfClub.com

7,100

•

THE LINKS AT KILEY RANCH (775) 354-2100 | KileyLinks.com

1,391

THE RESORT AT RED HAWK | HILLS COURSE

7,106

•

THE RESORT AT RED HAWK | LAKES COURSE (775) 626-4599 | RedHawkGolfandResort.com

7,410

•

WILDCREEK GOLF COURSE | THE CREEK SIX

6,700

•

WILDCREEK GOLF COURSE | EXECUTIVE COURSE (Yardage & par based on 3 rounds of play) (775) 673-3100 | WildcreekGolf.org

1,420

•

CARSON VALLEY GOLF COURSE (775) 265-3181 | CarsonValleyGolf.com

6,020

•

DAYTON VALLEY GOLF CLUB (775) 246-7888 | DuncanGolfReno.com

7,218

•

EAGLE VALLEY | EAST COURSE

6,618

•

EAGLE VALLEY | WEST COURSE (775) 887-2380 | EagleValleyGolf.com

6,851

•

EMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSE | COMSTOCK/RIVER

6,840

•

EMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSE | SIERRA/RIVER

6,733

•

EMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSE | SIERRA/COMSTOCK (888) 227-1335 | EmpireRanchGolf.com

6,573

•

GENOA LAKES GOLF CLUB | LAKES COURSE

7,359

•

GENOA LAKES GOLF CLUB | RANCH COURSE (775) 782-7700 | GenoaLakes.com

7,258

•

SILVER OAK GOLF COURSE (775) 841-7000 | SilverOakGolf.com

6,392

•

SUNRIDGE GOLF CLUB (775) 267-4448 | PlaySunridge.com

6,914

•

7,166

SPARKS, NEV.

CARSON VALLEY, NEV.

WASHOE VALLEY, NEV.

TOIYABE GOLF CLUB (775) 884-4957 | ToiyabeGolfClub.com

GRAY’S CROSSING TahoeMountainClub.com

Course Details 18 holes | par 72

Yardage 7,466

PRISTINE COURSE CONDITIONS and the firmest greens in the area highlight the experience at Gray’s Crossing. A Jacobsen/Hardy design that proves fun yet challenging, Gray’s is perfect for the golf enthusiast looking to play a public course that has a traditional private club feel. Evergreen pines line the fairway as this Tahoe Mountain Club course weaves through beautiful mountain meadows with Mt. Rose as the backdrop. Local and NCGA rates available all season

Slope 111–140

Ratings 64.0–74.3

long at both Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing, $25 rates for Juniors after 5pm.

Adjacent to the golf shop at Gray’s Crossing you will find PJ’s Restaurant offering a fresh summer menu and an outdoor dining experience with the best views around. Open daily from 8:00am-8:00pm. Perfect for every day casual dining, magical enough for your special occasion. To inquire about our wedding and corporate event offerings, call 530-550-5099.

12915 Fairway Dr., Truckee, CA 96161 | For tee times at Old Greenwood, call (530) 550-7024. 11406 Henness Rd., Truckee, CA 96161 | For tee times at Gray’s Crossing, call (530) 550-5804. For more information on both courses, visit TahoeMountainClub.com.

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fter days of incessant snowfall, on the afternoon of March 31, 1982, a massive wall of snow came crashing down on the base area of Alpine Meadows ski resort north of Lake Tahoe. Century-old pine trees snapped like toothpicks — the debris adding to the destructive power of the slide. The first warning of impending disaster was the word “Avalanche!” barked over the radio by Alpine employee Jake Smith, stationed in the lower parking lot. Smith was on a snowmobile to stop motorists trying to leave the resort via the main access road. Ski Patrol had closed the road and was about to start avalanche control.

Read parts I & II at TheTahoeWeekly.com Avalanche forecaster Jim Phelan, along with assistant ski patrol director Larry Heywood, and three patrolmen had driven to Squaw Valley’s KT-22 chairlift (both ski areas are now Palisades Tahoe) to access the ridge between the two ski areas. The well-trained team noted that the accumulated powder had a low density and was highly unstable, but from the safety of this highpoint they could toss hand charges to trigger the slide paths that threatened Alpine Meadows Road below. But before they loaded onto the lift, their walkie talkies cackled with urgent news that an avalanche had hit Alpine Meadows. From his vantage point in the parking lot, Smith must have seen the slide coming, which gave him just enough 18

LEFT TO RIGHT: Search and rescue dog, Bridget, found Anna Conrad alive. | Robert Frohlich Avalanche damage to Alpine Meadow’s cafeteriacafeteria and the destroyed SummitTerminal building. | Courtesy Jay Seffern

time to warn Mountain Manager Bernie Kingery by radio. Kingery requested his location, but Smith was overcome before he could respond. Seconds later the monster avalanche engulfed the 70,000-square-foot main lodge, surging over the sun deck and breaking through doors and windows into the empty dining area. This Class 5-rated event was later declared a once-in-a-century slide. The Summit Terminal Building was first struck by a powerful concussive air blast that preceded the avalanche. It blew apart the walls and wrenched the steel girders just before snow and debris ripped through the building. The avalanche killed Kingery instantly and buried his body in deep snow 60 feet away. In the operations command room with Kingery were employees Randy Buck, Tad DeFelice and Jeff Skover, who were getting directions on how to guard Alpine Meadows Road during the upcoming slide control operations. When the building imploded, the young men dove for cover, which no doubt saved their lives. Buck and Skover were injured, but all three survived. Beth Morrow, a 22-year-old from Sparks, Nev., was at her desk next to Kingery logging the day’s events. When it all came crashing down, she was swept out of the building. Her body was found under snow the next day, about 100 feet from where she was working. Alpine Meadow’s employee Anna Conrad and her boyfriend Frank Yeatman, both 22, were changing clothes

in the Summit Terminal Building’s second-floor locker room. When the avalanche hit, the walls imploded. In an instant they were both buried in snow and rubble. Yeatman was killed, but Conrad was knocked under a bench which gave her a life-saving cocoon of space.

The lethal 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche serves as a vivid reminder that the rugged mountains and dynamic weather we love so much are powerful forces of nature that deserve respect and understanding. A tsunami of snow poured into the parking lot, burying Dr. LeRoy “Bud” Nelson, a surgeon from Eureka; his 11-year-old daughter Laura Nelson; and David Hahn, a Bay Area businessman. The trio had been walking from the Alpine Chalet condominiums to the restaurant at the main lodge to alleviate four days of cooped-up cabin fever. As the avalanche surged down the mountain slope, an employee saw the three of

them running for their lives before they were engulfed.

Rescuers spring into action

Back at the condos, Dr. Nelson’s friend, John “Jay” Seffern, was resting. He had intended to walk to the restaurant with them but fortuitously changed his mind. Seffern quickly suited up and grabbed a shovel. “As we started out for the lodge, I noticed that it was snowing even harder than before,” he later recalled. The deep snow and forbidding gloom caused two young men accompanying Seffern to turn back, but this First Lieutenant in the Air Force and frequent skier at Alpine Meadows soldiered on until he reached the severely damaged lodge. The parking lot was covered with 10 to 20 feet of snow, embedded with trees, branches, telephone poles and wires. On his arrival Seffern learned that the bodies of Dr. Nelson and David Hahn had been recovered, but Laura was missing. Lt. Seffern joined the searchand-rescue line probing the avalanche path looking for survivors, hoping against hope that young Laura might be found alive. Tragically, her body was found the next day. Even after all these years, Seffern still questions why his friends died that day and not him. It took first responders nearly two hours to reach the scene. With Kingery missing, Larry Heywood assumed lead on rescue operations. Power and telephone service was out at the ski area

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and the main cache of rescue equipment (including body probes) had been destroyed in the Summit Terminal Building. A small contingent of avalanche rescue dogs would arrive the next day to help locate victims. To reach possible survivors trapped in the wreckage, chainsaws, wrenches and cables were used to gain access to the destroyed structure. Due to debris, pole probing for victims became impossible so search-and-rescue teams were forced to laboriously dig trenches with shovels and snowplows. Heavy snow continued to fall, but determined rescuers spent days looking for Kingery and Conrad. It was grim work. Teams of avalanche rescue dogs sniffed and listened as their handlers crisscrossed the debris field in the fleeting hope that they might find someone alive after nearly five days. Around noon on April 5, a 9-year-old German Shepherd named Bridget alerted to a tiny air hole in the snow that had been exposed as debris was extricated from the Summit Terminal Building. It had been 117 hours since the avalanche, but rescuers glimpsed a hand reaching for snow. Miraculously, it was Conrad, still alive, nearly crushed into a space just 2 feet wide, 3 feet high and 5 feet long. She had survived freezing temperatures with no food and the little bit of water she could extract from snow melted in her mouth. A shocked searcher shouted, “Anna, is that you?” A second later came a feeble response; “I’m OK, I’m alive.”

The sole survivor

Conrad’s rescue was a powerful psychological boost for all of us living in the Tahoe Sierra at that time. Bridget became the first search-and-rescue dog in North America to locate and save a living person from an avalanche, the result of many years of training with her owner Roberta Huber. Conrad is the longest survivor of an avalanche in U.S. history. Studies indicate that, depending on the consistency of the snow, just 40 percent of avalanche victims survive 15 minutes after being buried. Rates drop precipitously after that. Conrad’s recovery made international news and gave the community a first step in healing, amid an uplifting sense that her survival was a miracle. Conrad lost her right leg below the knee and the toes on her left foot due to frostbite. The battered body of Kingery was found shortly after Conrad was pulled from the debris. Despite her injuries, Conrad was back on skis just 10 months later. She moved to Mammoth Lakes, where she raised a family with her husband Brent Allen. She worked at Mammoth Mountain as head of its Mountain Host program. Although reticent about sharing her experience with her coworkers at Mammoth, Conrad told the media: “I don’t believe in holding back because of something that has happened in my life. With the

loss of my leg and toes things aren’t as easy to do, but it doesn’t stop me.”

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The aftermath

The 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche killed seven people, but there is no doubt that Kingery saved lives when he closed the resort that day. Subsequent litigation lasted several years, but after a five-month jury trial in 1985, Alpine’s personnel and snow control program were vindicated and found free from any negligence. Ten years later Heywood published an article in “The Avalanche Review” where he pointed out how the avalanche had a profound effect on the lives of many people. He noted that plans and procedures for avalanche control were revised and changes implemented. Heywood wrote: “Mother Nature taught a hard lesson with this tragedy. She also sent out a warning. We should not forget the lesson or the warning. Perhaps the story never ends.”

Record-breaking winter

The stormy weather from March 27 to April 8, 1982, was unprecedented in modern times. More than 14 feet of snow fell at Alpine Meadows in 12 days. At Central Sierra Snow Lab near Donner Pass, 15.5 feet was recorded in the same timeframe, the greatest single storm total at that location since the lab was established in 1946. In early April, the water equivalent of the snowpack on Squaw Valley’s upper slopes was 134 inches (11.2 feet). All that precipitation translated into an estimated 71 feet of total snowfall at the Mt. Rose ski area, its all-time record. At the lab, 1982 ranks No. 10 for snowfall with 624 inches (52 feet), but it is the second wettest water year since 1871 with 112 inches of precipitation (9.4 feet). That total has only been exceeded by the winter of 2017 with an incredible 118 inches. For anyone who skis or snowboards today, whether in the back country or in a controlled resort environment, the lethal 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche serves as a vivid reminder that the rugged mountains and dynamic weather we love so much are powerful forces of nature that deserve respect and understanding. The avalanche was recounted in the 2021 documentary film “Buried” by local filmmakers Jared Drake and Steven Siig. Find details and screenings at buriedfilm.com.

SUMMER FUN

Always check operating schedules before visiting. No smoking or vaping of cigarettes, e-cigarettes or marijuana.

GEOCACHING OLYMPIC VALLEY (800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com | OPEN TBA High-tech treasure hunt on mountain using GPS to find 10 caches. Free with Aerial Tram ticket. TART

MINI GOLF COURSES VILLAGE AT NORTHSTAR northstarcalifornia.com | OPEN TBA Free. First-come, first-served. TART SHOPS AT HEAVENLY theshopsatheavenly.com | OPEN LATE MAY 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily

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INCLINE VILLAGE (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART S OUTH SH ORE +

DISCWOOD (209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com | Opens June 1 Experience disc golf at 7,800 feet at Kirkwood Resort.The 18hole course weaves through the trees and over mountainous terrain. Free.

SIERRA COLLEGE (530) 550-2225 18 holes on campus. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

PUBLIC POOLS INC LINE V ILLAGE (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available. TART OLY M PIC VA LLEY (800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com | Closed 2022 Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. TART S OUTH LA K E TA H OE (530) 542-6056 | cityofslt.com 25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons. BlueGo TR UC K EE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Lap & recreation pool. Kids swimming area, slides.TART

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COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

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BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK A mostly flat and moderately wooded course with 27 holes covering 8,324 feet. On Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo ZEPHYR COVE 18 holes covering 5,256 feet with holes of varying lengths. On Warrior Way. BlueGo NORTH SH ORE

PALISADES TAHOE’S HIGH CAMP (530) 583-6985 | palisadestahoe.com | OPEN TBA 18-hole course. Disc rentals. Tram ticket required. TART NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK (530) 546-4212 | northtahoeparks.com 18-hole, off National Avenue. Parking $5. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

INCLINE SKATE PARK (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com Intermediate/advanced area with two, 5-foot tall bowls with a spine, 3-foot box and 2.5 foot bowl for beginners. Street course on top, with 8-foot flat rail, 6-foot down rail, four stairs and a 10-foot downward ramp. Corner Hwy. 28 & Southwood. Daily dawn-dusk. TART S OUTH S H OR E

BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK cityofslt.us Bijou Community Park features a skateboard park on Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo SKATEHOUSE @skatetahoe 40’x80’ warehouse with indoor skate rink. 867 Eloise, South Lake Tahoe. TR UC K EE

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DONNER SKI RANCH (530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com 18-hole course. Free to play; must register at restaurant.

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Truckee River Regional Park with several bowls with a spine and channel, a long rail and ledges. Knee and elbow pads and helmets required. Free. Daily dawn-10 p.m. TART WOODWARD TAHOE (530) 426-1114 | rideboreal.com Featuring two skateparks – The Sierra Skatepark and the Eastern Sierra Skatepark, and indoor skate park at The Bunker.

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C A P T U R I N G TA H O E ’ S B E AUT Y F R O M B E H I N D T H E L E N S BY KAYLA ANDERSON | PHOTOS BY SCOTT THOMPSON

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Scott Thompson at work Wildflowers at Paradise Lake Thunderbird Lighthouse at Sunset Old Highway 40 at Night

’m looking at a print of a picture taken of Old Highway 40 above Donner Lake. The curvature of the icy Rainbow Bridge spans beneath a slowly rising sun, creeping its way over the Sierra Nevada. Between the bridge and the sunrise, a pool of puffy clouds obscures the view of the lake. The combination of the sunburst and inversion on this frigid winter morning is stunning and I wonder who got up at an ungodly hour to capture this shot, who is the person behind the lens. The person who took “Donner Lake Sunrise 36” is Scott Thompson of Scott Shots Photography. His love of taking photos began when his grandfather gave him an Olympus OM-1 camera that he used for a black-and-white photography class in college. He loved the course so much that he ended up changing his major from veterinary services to something more in line with photography. Thompson bounced from Humboldt State University to San Diego Mesa College — where he took the photography class — before getting a job at a prominent camera store in North Hollywood called Valley Photo Service. It was during his time at the store when 20

he believes he got his real education in photography, meeting professionals, developing film for celebrities and absorbing everything he could about the photography industry.

“One of my favorite things to do is pack up my dog and drive 5 minutes to be at an amazing lake and enjoy nature. It’s so nice to have options.” - Scott Thompson “I definitely learned a lot from working there,” Thompson says. In the late 1990s, he started Scott Shots Photography and continued honing his skills, shooting odd jobs. His sister lived in South Lake Tahoe and he spent a winter living with her and working at Heavenly Mountain Resort as a sharp-

shooter photographer for the season. Then he went back to Los Angeles and a lot happened in his life within a short timeframe. “I got married, had a kid and decided to move the family back up to Tahoe,” he says. Thompson continued going to his favorite places to capture landscapes, turning them into prints, including them in books — with 20 of them ending up as covers of Tahoe Weekly — and even starting to make NFTs (non-fungible tokens) out of them. When asked what he likes to shoot the most, Thompson says, “Definitely Tahoe area landscapes, Donner Lake and wildflowers. The fall colors are amazing to shoot up here, as well as big-view landscape photos of Tahoe and all of the little lakes in the back country.” Sunrise and sunset are his favorite times to capture Tahoe and Truckee landscapes. Thompson has taken aerial photos of Emerald Bay while hanging his camera out of a seaplane and says his most memorable experiences of taking pictures usually happen whenever he’s

out on a boat or on a kayak with his dog Quill. He enjoys being close to nature, alpine lakes, dark night skies and shooting Rainbow Bridge on Old 40 above Donner Lake, which makes up some of his best-selling prints. “It’s one of my favorite areas to shoot; living in Truckee I go there often,” says Thompson, who has more than 1,000 photos in his collection. His most recent cover for Tahoe Weekly features the photo he shot for the April 6 edition taken at Sand Harbor. “I had a photography friend in town and was playing tour guide with him. I took him out one evening, and there was this beautiful sunset and lightning storm — and I found this great scene,” he says of the juniper tree in front of an alpenglow backdrop. “One of my favorite things to do is pack up my dog and drive 5 minutes to be at an amazing lake and enjoy nature. It’s so nice to have options,” he says. Scott Shots fine-art prints are available to view or buy at Lift Truckee and The Pub at Donner Lake, Art Obsessions and The Village at Rancharrah in Reno, Nev., and The Genoa Gallery in Genoa, Nev. | scottshotsphoto.com n

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TRAILS & VISTAS ART HIKES RETURN This year, Trails & Vistas will offer two opportunities to enjoy the annual art hikes featuring art, music, poetry and dance. On July 16 and 17, take the Wildflower Art Hike at Webber Lake/Lacey Meadow, which is a 50-minute drive from Truckee. The easy, 3-mile roundtrip hike offers five art performances amid wildflowers and many species of birds. The Signature Autumn Art Hike is on Sept. 10 and 11 at a new trail near Mount Rose; a complimentary shuttle ride from Incline Village, Nev., will bring guests to the trailhead. Amid golden meadows and mountain peaks eight performance and art installations will be featured along a 1.3-mile, easy hiking loop. Tickets are on sale. | trailsandvistas.org

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COMMUNITY BOOK INITIATIVE RETURNS In May, Alpenglow Sports celebrates the second annual Community Book Initiative, during which all proceeds will

benefit nonprofit Tahoe City Friends of the Library. The event highlights 20 books chosen in collaboration with 10 respected community members, admired for their mountain, community, environmental and/or social leanings. The theme for the event is resilience and all titles feature stories of extreme resilience and hopefully will elicit inspiration, conversation and connection in our region. On May 26, Alpenglow Sports will host the culminating event of the book initiative: a presentation by Lauren DeLaunay Miller, the editor of “Valley of Giants: Stories from Women at the Heart of Yosemite Climbing.” The presentation is free and open to the public. Beverage sales from the event will also benefit Tahoe City Friends of the Library. Books are available for purchase both at the store and online. | alpenglowsports.com

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PIPER J GALLERY OPENS Le’a Gleason

NEW ED FOR NORTH TAHOE ARTS In April, North Tahoe Arts named Le’a Gleason as its new executive director. Gleason has a background in marketing and nonprofit work and is passionate about living in and helping to support a vibrant community. She enjoys art, music and performing and holds a degree in performing arts. Gleason is set to help the organization roll out its summer programs, release a new logo and open the King’s Beach Art Center in June. A meet and greet at the Kings Beach center will be held on May 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. | www.northtahoearts.com

Piper Monika Johnson has relocated her gallery – Piper J Gallery – to Truckee. The new gallery is located at 10153 W. River Street. There will be a Grand Opening Celebration on May 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. with refreshments and the chance to meet local artists. | piperjgallery.com

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The Visionary Art of Cathy McClelland - Art Exhibit For Goodness Sake | Truckee | May 11-31 12 p.m. | goodnesssake.org

VOTE FOR NEW SCULPTURE Clean Up The Lake and the Tahoe Fund with support from Tahoe Blue Vodka have commissioned artists to create a sculpture using some of the recovered items from its trash removal efforts from Lake Tahoe. “Surfaced,” a permanent art installation, will be featured at the new Tahoe South Events Center to educate visitors trash impacts. The public is invited to vote on the endangered animal form the sculpture will take: a Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Lahontan Cutthroat Trout or Bald Eagle holding a Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. Votes may be cast online until May 20. The sculpture will be made by internationally recognized artists Joel Dean Stockdill and Yustina Salnikova by Building 180. One of their best-known sculptures is “Ethyl,” an 82-foot life-size whale made from 5,000 pounds of hand recycled trash. The Events Center is scheduled to open in early 2023. | Vote tahoesouth.com

Vote on Sculpture Design virtual | South Lake Tahoe | May 11-20 | tahoesouth.com

Awakening Your Creativity For Goodness Sake | Truckee | May 12 10-11 a.m. | goodnesssake.org

Gallery Spring Show Tahoe Arts League | South Lake Tahoe | May 12-June 26 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | talart.org

Grand Opening Reception Piper J Gallery | Truckee | May 14

NEW WILDLIFE BOOK RELEASED Lori Howell Thompson has released her new book, “Living in Harmony with the Wilderness in Lake Tahoe,” about how humans can coexist with wildlife. The book is available online and at Cabin Fever in South Lake Tahoe. A percentage of proceeds will benefit the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care. | htinawritersmind.com

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Chico-based Blü Egyptian. | Courtesy Blü Egyptian

ith two new singles and an album set to release on May 20, genre-bending band Blü Egyptian is making waves and heading to Tahoe. Named after the lotus flower that grows along the Nile, the band plays original music encompassing funk, Bluegrass, reggae, electronic dance and world. Don Jules, a songwriter, lead vocalist and guitarist, says the band loves a dance party. The group formed two years ago during the pandemic. The four band members include Jules, Neo Spectrum (who is also a DJ) on violin and synthesizer, Cam Fuller on bass and Zach Graham on drums. The band lives together and, according to Jules, jams all the time. “When the pandemic started, we all were just hanging out, listening to music. We started jamming and throwing parties at our house. We wrote our own songs and eventually, we started getting gigs,” says Jules. 22

The band is deeply inspired by Phish, the Grateful Dead, Bob Marley and Electronic Dance Music, he says. Jules

“When the pandemic started, we all were just hanging out, listening to music. We started jamming and throwing parties at our house. We wrote our own songs and eventually, we started getting gigs.”

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enjoys the EDM band Lotus, which performs with a full band: “I’m super into Bob Dylan and Robert Hunter, the lyricist for Jerry Garcia. Those two are super inspirational. Crosby Stills and

Nash is one of my favorites, too.” He is also passionate about songwriting and wrote most of the songs for the album while studying music in Spain. “I write most songs when I travel. When I come back, we interpret it into our own parts,” he says, adding his songwriting process often starts with a word, theme or catchy slogan. “Once I have a theme, I paint the imagery from there.” The song “Liquify” was born while Jules was in Spain. “I was at a fountain watching the water. My instant thought was ‘liquefy.’ The song has watery metaphors. ‘Liquify’ is like a metaphor for dancing, dancing like water,” he explains, adding that when the lyrics and chords are laid down, the band fleshes out the rest of the music. Their upcoming album entitled, “Dame Un Segundo,” features the upbeat bluegrass tune, “Sleepin’ on the Floor.” The album also includes singer-songwriter songs, a folk tune that includes mando-

lin and danceable electronic songs. Jules acknowledges the album hosts all sides of the genre spectrum. Looking toward the future, the band wants to grow, write music and tour. “We’re trying to build a fan base. We want to tour the country and continue to release music videos and music. We’re also looking to get on the festival circuit,” says Jules. Chico-based Blü Egyptian is currently touring around California and throughout Oregon. The members plan to busk at some summer festivals including High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, setting up around the grounds and playing late-night campground sets. | bluegyptianband.com n

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The free Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series have returned to South Shore with upcoming shows from Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 to 29, through Labor Day, Sept. 5. Show times are 5:45 to 9:15 p.m. The stage sits between Fire + Ice and Gunbarrel Tavern in Heavenly Village. This year the series has many local favorites, big acts from the North Shore and touring bands from Northern California. The lineup for Memorial Day Weekend includes Ted Kennedy and the Residents on May 27, Wesley Orsolic Band on May 28, and Pamela Parker with Fantastic Machine on May 29. | theshopsatheavenly.com

“CHILDREN OF THE PIONEERS” PERFORMANCE “Children of the Pioneers” at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center on May 14 will feature original folk music by Rick Mitchell. The performance features songs about children traveling west by wagon train in the 1840s. Each song will be introduced with a historical background to set the context. Questions and answers from the audience will be followed by a sing-along. Listen to “Children of the Pioneers” on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music. Doors open at 5; the presentation follows at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $5 donation. Parking is free after 5 pm. | sierrastateparks.org

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ENTER WORDWAVE Valhalla Tahoe’s seventh WordWave One-Act Play Competition has opened for submissions. WordWave gives playwrights the opportunity to have their plays showcased at the Boathouse Theatre. Three winners will receive $500 and have their work directed and produced as a staged reading. The deadline for entry is June 6; plays may be submitted online. | tahoewordwave.com

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Local reggae rockers Pipe Down released their latest single, “Smile,” May 6 on all streaming platforms. The group will perform at Tahoe Tap Haus in Tahoe City on May 12 at 9 p.m. to promote the music video. Read Sean McAlindin’s story on Pipe Down at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | pipedownofficial.com

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MAY 12 | THURSDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

MAY 13 | FRIDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Darin Talbot Glasses Wine Bar, Incline Village, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Blü Egyptian Alibi Ale Works - Incline Public House, Incline Village, 8-11 p.m. Dead Winter Carpenters Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Cutting the Chord Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Live DJ Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m. Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MAY 14 | SATURDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Wild Ginger Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe City, 6-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Dave Mason Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Live Music Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8-11:55 p.m. ZERO, ft. Steve Kimock Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m. Phatman and Robin Duo Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Blü Egyptian Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 9-11:30 p.m.

Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Live DJ Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m. Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MAY 15 | SUNDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Blue Grass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Mat Kearney Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Live Music Tahoe Tap House, Tahoe City

MAY 20 | FRIDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Miranda Love Jake’s On The Lake, Tahoe City, 6 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Michael Franti & Spearhead Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Bourgeois Gypsys unplugged Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Live DJ Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m. Sneaky Creatures Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 10 p.m. Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

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Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. “Avenue Q, The Musical” Community Arts Center, Truckee, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. The Marcus King Band Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 7 p.m. Live Music Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8-11:55 p.m. Arty the Party Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m. Bourgeois Gypsys unplugged Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Live DJ Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m. Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

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Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. “Let Music Live!” Truckee High School, Truckee, 3 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

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MAY 17 | TUESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

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Blue Grass Jam Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6 p.m. “Avenue Q, The Musical” Community Arts Center, Truckee, 7 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Live Music Tahoe Tap House, Tahoe City

MAY 23 | MONDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. “Avenue Q, The Musical” Community Arts Center, Truckee, 5 p.m. Open Stage Mondays Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

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MAY 25 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

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Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23) With the Sun and Mercury both in your sign, you will feel inspired to take new creative leads. Still, you remain happy to hover close to home. A learning curve has been underway for some time and is significant in terms of fortifying foundations for the future. Changes in your public and professional life have been rolling in for some time now and are bringing rewards.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19) Relationship activity now could be described as heated and passionate. Positively, creative exchanges are underway which include new approaches. Meanwhile, the information war raging in the world has your att-ention, yet you may feel powerless to do much about it. If so, focus to redirect your energy to creative outlets.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Slowly but surely you are moving towards your goals. Yet, this process includes a simultaneous process of letting go of what once was. Replacing the old with the new is part of the deal and includes thinking differently about what you already do. Currently, you are happy to hang out in your creative zone. Yet you are not in a frivolous mood.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22) Quality time shared with friends and family is highlighted now. Acknowledging yours and their differences are highlighted. Maintaining harmony is easier said than done as complexities that have been percolating beneath the surface are getting triggered. The intensity could increase throughout the month. It may prove best to give everyone plenty of space.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21) Getting the attention feel you deserve and have earned is a central theme now. You feel the need to take charge of situations, yet it may be a challenge to maintain a steady focus especially where others are involved. Left to your own, your imagination will soar, and you will find peace provided you have complete creative license and can proceed at your own pace.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21) You are in a playful, adventurous, and philosophical mood. This is a good time to entertain new thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and philosophies. Your mood is extra practical these days, yet nothing comes easy. That is why the time is right to take a break. Step back from the grind and be open to new perspectives on reality.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19) You have entered a mini cauldron of change. Yet, it will last for a while and the hill increase. This need not be a negative, but it could be if you resist the ego-purging procesed to occur. The more you can let go the better. If you feel there is work to be done, be the one who does it and directs it at yourself.

Leo time for you brings a mix of inspiration and perspiration. Realizing your creative aspirations implies diligent effort. Laborious activities that require more duty and surrender than inspiration and interest and will probably not go well. Focus on want you want to do and not what you feel you have to do.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) You are determined to squeeze some fun in the sun. While you are eager to take new strides somehow, you also feel inclined to huddle close to home. Quality time shared with family is featured, but you also want to be productive and playful. It is a complex equation that can be reconciled with awareness.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21) A busy time behind the scenes likely includes family time. However, you may notice that you are working at more than one level. Inwardly, you are focusing to push through prior patterns, perceptions, and interpretations. The more aligned you are with destiny in the process; the more peaceful you will feel.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21) You are in a creative and crafty mood. If you are aware of this, all will be well. Otherwise, you could feel frustrated and moody, or depressed. Exploring new methods and approaches is featured. So, focus to do something different or from a new angle. Meanwhile, much is rumbling within and it is not very peaceful.

Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22) Powerful exchanges with significant others come as a mixed blessing. However, it is a start and rep-resents the building of new foundations. Forging ahead in your career is featured and this trend will continue for months. Weaving inventiveness with a focus to express beauty could produce some very special results.

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Lamenting the challenges of dining out F O O D C O S T S , H O U S I N G I S S U E S P L AG U E R E S TAU R A N T S BY PRIYA HUTNER

here’s a rumbling sensation in my stomach. Hunger has set in and I don’t want to cook tonight. I think about going out for a bite yet grabbing dinner in Tahoe has become exceedingly challenging. A recent trip to a restaurant on a Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. was met with a 45-minute wait. There were plenty of tables empty outside. The hostess explained they didn’t have enough staff to serve us outdoors. Restaurants are busy and most are short staffed. During the pandemic, restaurants took a hit. With rocketing food costs (a burger and a glass of wine can cost close to $40), lack of staff and housing issues plaguing our area, Tahoe’s restaurant industry is struggling. In Truckee alone, we’ve seen several establishments close: Marty’s Cafe and Roco Truckee closed during the height of the pandemic (Drink Coffee Do Stuff opened in Marty’s location in 2021). Truckee Station and Morgan’s Lobster Shack recently shut their doors and other restaurants are rumored to be closing. Pianeta is also up for sale. I love food. I love writing about food. I’ve talked to many friends and acquaintances who either work in the food industry or enjoy dining out. Many say they are disheartened by the lack of cuisine choices and the quality of food being served. It’s expensive to go to dinner. Nothing is more disappointing than paying a lot of money and being served a mediocre meal. Granted, some restaurants are better than others and I

have my favorites, yet I have often been underwhelmed of late. Many restaurants have also had to limit their menu items and reduce their hours to survive. Lackluster menus offer the same fare and lack creativity, making it less attractive to returning customers. Incline Village, Nev. resident, Christie Lee echoes what many people in the region say about the Tahoe food scene. We talked about some establishments in Incline Village. Most, she says, offer mediocre meals, noting she wants healthier offerings. “I would just like to enjoy a meal that I feel good after I eat it,” says Lee, who cites Bite Tahoe as one of her favorite restaurant choices in Incline Village. While most restaurants rely on visitors and second homeowners for the bulk of their revenue, many also need to keep local diners returning to provide a cushion during the slower times. As a resort area and destination location for people worldwide, Tahoe sees 15 million visitors annually. The area has also seen an influx of new residents moving here. Many from the Bay Area are accustomed to a wide selection of good, quality food and culinary offerings. Staffing and housing issues plague South Lake Tahoe, as well. “Restaurants are having a hard time. The staffing scenario is the biggest hurdle,” says Elle Prax, Tahoe Chamber’s communications manager. She also explains that last summer’s fires, the closure of Sierra-at-Tahoe, housing

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issues and the pandemic have affected the restaurant industry. “It all comes down to staffing issues. Without that you can’t have innovation,” says Diana LaGattuta, culinary operations manager of Coffeebar, which has two locations in Truckee and one in Olympic Valley. LaGattuta points out that staffing turnovers and training new employees leave little time for menu development. There are a several newcomers to the Tahoe food scene offering casual dining. Mediterranean Café in Tahoe City is affordable and delicious. High-end deli food can be had at Fuddhism in Truckee. Other recent restaurant openings include Tahoe National Brewing Company in Tahoe City, White Rabbit

Ramen & Donut in the Village at Northstar California, Dog & Bear Tavern in Tahoma and Gastromaniac in South Lake Tahoe. Truckee Brewing Company is opening a restaurant at its second location near Raley’s soon. In the meantime, I ponder, will we be able to solve staffing and housing issues? Will the Tahoe food industry recover from the last two years of shutdown and the rising costs of food? Will we move from the mundane to “Wow, this is amazing” food? For the cost of meals, I think we deserve more. n What are your thoughts on the Tahoe food scene? Share your comments @TheTahoeWeekly.

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Grow-Your-Own In-Person Workshops Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee | May 14 & 21 10-11 a.m. Free | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

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The mountain peaks may still be capped in snow, but farmers are already bringing in their early-season harvests offering a delectable bounty of produce and goods to enjoy at one of Tahoe’s farmers’ markets. Our tip: Get there early for the best produce and visit weekly to sample new offerings. And many vendors only accept cash.

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Blairsden Community Market Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., until Sept. 3, Blairsden Garden Center Romano’s Certified Farmers’ Market Fridays, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 27-Sept. 16, Sierra Valley Farms in Beckworth. | sierravalleyfarms.com

NORTH SHORE

Incline Village Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., May 26-Sept. 3, Incline Village Library parking lot. | laketahoemarkets.com Tahoe City Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 12-Oct. 20, Commons Beach. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

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Meyers Mountain Market Farmers’ Market | Wednesdays, 3-7:30 p.m., June 8-Sept. 28, Tahoe Paradise Park. | meyersmtnmarket.org Ski Run Farmers’ Market Fridays, 3-8 p.m., June 3-Sept., Ski Run Boulevard. | skirunfarmersmarket.com South Lake Tahoe Farmers’ Market | Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., June 7-Oct. 11, American Legion Hall parking lot. | eldoradofarmersmarket.com

t’s not always easy being a vegetarian in Tahoe where many casual dining restaurants focus on what visitors want to eat while on vacation – burgers, pasta, pizza and the like. I love pizza and pasta (probably too much) and most eateries offer veggie burgers now, some even made in house, but I crave healthy, more nutritious options when I dine out. Dining choices for vegetarians have always been more plentiful on the South Shore, however, and I was excited to return to some of my favorite spots during a recent 3-day workcation I took (read the story in this edition) to satiate my cravings. Here’s some of my favorite spots. Freshies | Long before you could find even veggie burgers on anyone’s menu, Freshies was serving tasty vegetarian offerings. I’ve enjoyed the tacos, noddle bowl and red curry during past visits, but this time I went for something new – the Mana Meal. And what a meal. The server laughed when I was taken aback by the size of the meal when it arrived – a massive plate with brown rice piled high with a yummy, crunchy, housemade grain loaf of oats, peas, beans and rice topped with sautéed mushrooms and vegan gravy. You’ll definitely have leftovers to enjoy later. | freshiesohana.com The Divided Sky | This local favorite in Meyers has long been a great spot for music, drinks, meeting up with friends and delicious vegetarian fare. It’s been years since I’ve been in, so when my friends Karly Trout and Brian Strouse suggested it for dinner, I was in. The Divvied Sky did not disappoint with delicious grilled sandwiches and a mountainous vegetarian nacho platter. I enjoyed one of their many vegetarian sandwiches – The Pollard with grilled

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eggplant, onions and a basil pesto on ciabatta. I could only eat half. | thedividedsky.com Sprouts | The next day, Karly and I enjoyed lunch at Sprouts Café after a walk on the Cove East Trail. I’ve enjoyed many delicious menu items through the years, but I always return to my favorite – the Rice Bowl Cadillac. Brown rice, a trio of beans, carrots and red cabbage are topped with salsa and guac and served with tortilla chips. No leftovers this time as I relished every bite. | sproutscafetahoe.com Artemis Mediterranean Grille | I didn’t get a chance to dine at Artemis, another favorite, on this trip, but I’ve eaten here many times and enjoyed the fresh offerings and I’m a sucker for falafels. I highly recommend trying the hummus and babba ghanoush, as well. | artemismediterraneangrill.com I’ll share my favorite North Shore and Truckee vegetarian spots another time. Enjoy your visit to these local eateries and share your favorites with us @TheTahoeWeekly. n

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Professional snowmobiler Paul Ketterman was featured on the cover of “North Tahoe Truckee Week” riding through the meadows above Kings Beach. Photos by Mike Eadington, High Mountain Imagery.

FEB. 27 - MAR. 12, 1997

President Bill Clinton announced that the first Lake Tahoe Summit would take place that summer, Super Diamond was playing at the old Humpty’s and the all-day breakfast special at the now-closed Tahoe Biltmore was $1.39. David and Shirley Good purchased the magazine in April that year, publishing their first edition as the new owners of “North Tahoe Truckee Week” on April 9, 1997 (that cover will be featured in our May 12 newsletter; subscribe at TheTahoeWeekly.com).

All-around athlete Chuck Patterson enjoying a day wakeboarding on Lake Tahoe. Photo by Dave Norehad. AUG. 21 - 27, 1997

The U.S. Forest Service was considering building the Lake of the Sky Visitors’ Center with a nature area and public pier in Tahoe City (it was never built), High Sierra Water Ski School celebrated its 20th anniversary, golf and dine packages at Northstar were $55, and Emerald Bay cruises with Kingfish Guide Service were $19 per person.

More covers from our past will be featured @TheTahoeWeekly on Facebook and Instagram and in our newsletter throughout the year.

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