Volume 41 | Issue

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

Hiking the Tahoe Pyramid Trail from the

Hirschdale access point. | Katherine E. Hill HIRSCHDALE TRAIL, RIVER ACCESS

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

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

Courtesy Palisades Tahoe PALISADES TAHOE EXTENDS SEASON

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

BOATING

Schedules subject to change; call in advance.

BOAT INSPECTIONS

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.

LAKE TAHOE, FALLEN LEAF LAKE & ECHO LAKES (888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Inspections fi rst-come, fi rst-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.

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.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA

(530) 546-4212 | Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

Closed for motorized launching. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

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.

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, fi sh 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 fi rst-come, fi rst-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.

BEACHES &PARKS

EAST SHORE

BIKE TRAIL ACCESS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS BEACH PICNIC TABLES BBQ/GRILL PLAYGROUND DOGS OK

TRAILS

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE 5.9 mi. south of Incline Vlg. • • • • ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH Hwy. 50 • • • •

DISC GOLF SKATE PARK BIKE PARK TENNIS PICKLEBALL VOLLEYBALL

ZEPHYR COVE PARK Hwy. 50

KINGS BEACH

RACOON STREET DOG BEACH Hwy. 28, end of RACOON STREET • • • • • • KINGS BEACH STATE REC AREA Kings Beach • • • • • • • MOON DUNES BEACH Hwy. 28 • • • NORTH TAHOE BEACH Hwy. 28, across from Safeway • • • • • •

SECLINE BEACH Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

TAHOE VISTA

N. TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK top of National Ave. • • • • • • • • • • SANDY BEACH Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery • • • • TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA Hwy. 28, at National Ave. • • • • • •

CARNELIAN BAY

CARNELIAN WEST BEACH Hwy. 28, next to Gar WOODS

PATTON LANDING Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

TAHOE CITY

COMMONS BEACH Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fi re station • • • • • • • • HERITAGE PLAZA Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City • • • • • LAKE FOREST BEACH Lake Forest Rd, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City • • • • • • • • POMIN PARK Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City • • • • • • • SKYLANDIA Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City • • • • • • • • 64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING South of Tahoe City • • • • • • • • TAHOE CITY DOG PARK Grove Street • • • •

WILLIAM KENT BEACH 2.5 miles south of Tahoe City • • • • • •

WILLIAM LAYTON PARK & GATEWAY PARK Hwy. 89, at Dam • • • • • • •

WEST SHORE

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

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK 4 miles south of Tahoe City

EMERALD BAY BEACH 18.5 miles south of Tahoe City

KILNER PARK Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City • • • • • • • • • • •

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK Corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine St., Tahoma • • • • • • • • MEEKS BAY Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City • • • • • SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City • • • • • •

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

BALDWIN BEACH Hwy. 89

BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK Al Tahoe Blvd.

CAMP RICHARDSON Hwy. 89

EL DORADO BEACH Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Commons

KIVA BEACH Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek

NEVADA BEACH Hwy. 50

POPE BEACH Hwy. 89

REGAN BEACH Hwy. 50

OLYMPIC VALLEY

SQUAW VALLEY PARK At Hwy. 89 & Olympic Valley Road

TRUCKEE

MARTIS CREEK Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK 12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK Hwy. 267, Truckee

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK I-80 Donner Lake exit • • • • • •

SHORELINE PARK Donner Pass Road, next to the State Park

WEST END BEACH West of Donner Lake

Red Dog | Brandon Skinner, Palisades Tahoe RED DOG LIFT UPGRADE

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

TAMBA MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAIL TIPS

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

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

Historical Walks

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 11:30 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, events.washoecountylibrary.us

Village Green Bird Walk

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

“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 10:30 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Sierra Speaker Series

Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | May 14 5 p.m. $5 | sierrastateparks.org

Spring Clean-up Day

Markleeville | May 14 9:30 a.m. | alpinewatershedgroup.org

Tree Frog Treks

KidZone Museum | Truckee | May 14 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | (530) 587-5437, kidzonemuseum.org

Wildfire Safety Expo

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

Crawl Space Baby & Toddler Program

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