May 24-June 6, 2023

SPRING FESTIVAL

MAY 27 AND 28

11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM BOTH DAYS

THE VILLAGE AT PALISADES TAHOE

SHOP, EAT AND DRINK LOCAL

ARTISANS, ENTREPRENEURS AND PRODUCT DESIGNERS FROM AROUND THE LAKE

FOOD TR UCKS AND LOCAL BEVERAGES

ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC

BOTH DAYS TAHOE FLOW ARTS • TRUCKEE DANCE FACTORY • MR. D - DJ SERVICES

SATURDAY BREAD & BUTTER

THE JOHNSON PARTY

MIKE SINCLAIR DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

STEEL SPARROWS

INDIGO GREY

SUNDAY PETER JOSEPH BURTT & THE KING TIDE

PIPE DO WN

BEN FULLER

WILD GINGER

TREETONES

STOVE PIPES

find out more at : palisadestahoe.com

SATURDAY JULY 22

REBELUTION

TRIBAL SEEDS • THE GREEN

HIRIE • THE EXPENDABLES

BUMPIN UGLIES • PIPE DOWN

SUNDAY JULY 23

STICK FIGURE

PEPPER • DISPATCH

J BOOG • IYA TERRA

THE ELOVATERS • claire wright

PALISADES TAHOE

making it happen

Tahoe swings straight from winter to summer

Wow, that was quick. One day I’m battling sleet and chipping an inch of ice off my car window and a few days later torrents of melting snow have the region in a flood watch, and I’ve opened every window in the house and pulled out the summer gear. This is definitely one of those winters we’ll be talking about for decades.

The snow was too much for us at Tahoe Weekly and as we prepared to publish our May 10 edition during a snowstorm, I made the call to cancel the edition. Along with our clients who couldn’t open their spring businesses, nearly every campground, trailhead, seasonal recreation site and golf course also couldn’t open. Rather than publish an edition of what was closed in Tahoe, I decided instead to cancel the edition. We published our digital-only content from the opening of Hard Rock’s Bloom Bar and the increase in Lake Tahoe’s clarity to the sale of the Cal Neva (again) to the new UNR exhibit on Dr. James Church (who invented how we still measure the snowpack) in our monthly newsletter. You can find all these articles at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Sign up for our newsletter at bit.ly/tahoe_newsletter

Wildfire danger still a concern

Despite the heavy snowpack we received in the Tahoe Sierra this winter, wildfire danger is still a concern. Several local fire officials have told me they are worried that locals, visitors and vacation homeowners will be lax in being prepared this summer because of the snowpack. Their message – wildfires are still a concern no matter how much snow we receive.

To help you be ready, you’ll find our 3rd annual Wildfire Preparedness Guide in this edition, full of information to prepare your family, checklists to be prepared for evacuation, how to ensure your home has defensible space, how to sign up for emergency alerts and much more. The digital version of this guide is also available at issuu.com/TheTahoeWeekly.

Time to enjoy Tahoe

In this edition you’ll also find the 16th Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List to kick off your Tahoe adventures. Top of my list every summer: Time on Lake Tahoe, hiking and more hiking, paddleboarding, beach time, repeat. Higher-elevation trails will be inaccessible for some time, so explore Lake Tahoe and Truckee’s meadows, state parks and beaches. Most of all, slow down (ready Priya Hutner ’s feature on “Renew, rejuvenate with spring reset”), tip well, be thankful you’re in Tahoe and enjoy.

Katherine E. Hill

& EDITOR IN CHIEF

PUBLISHER/OWNER

Hikers on the East Shore fully enjoy the warming rays of the sun – a welcome respite after a long, hard winter in the Tahoe Sierra – in this aerial image by Paul Hamill. | PaulHamillPhotography.com, @PaulHamillPhotos

lake tahoe facts

Read about how the lake was formed, Lake Tahoe’s discovery, lake clarity and more at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Explore Tahoe

Learn about the natural history of the Tahoe Sierra at

Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years

Fed By: 63 streams and 2 hot springs

Only Outlet: Truckee River (Tahoe City)

Watershed Area: 312 square miles (808 sq km)

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

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

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

Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet (3,317 m)

Average Snowfall: 409 inches (10.4 m)

Permanent Population: 70,000

Number of Visitors: 15 million annually

HOW THE LAKE WAS FORMED

About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley.

Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet.

Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between 7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a 4-mile segment of

the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by 3 miles and creating McKinney Bay.

The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky.

As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water.

Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

LAKE CLARITY

The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (tahoe. ucdavis.edu), which monitors the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’.

The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 71.7’ (21.9m) in 2022. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity because of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

ABOUT THE LAKE

Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California. It is fed by 63 streams and two hot springs.

The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in Nevada.

Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California.

LAKE CLARITY:

2022: 71.7 feet depth (21.9 meters)

1968: First recorded at 102.4 feet (31.21 m)

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.

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.

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).

However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223’ (1,897 m). The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ (1,896 m) on Nov. 30, 1992.

The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

LAKE TAHOE’S DISCOVERY

The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through many names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945. Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washo’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake." n

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SIGHTSEEING

EAST SHORE

CAVE ROCK

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 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.

NORTH SHORE

GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia in Tahoe City.

KINGS BEACH

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 St., Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28.

NORTH TAHOE DEMONSTRATION GARDEN

(775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | tahoe.ucdavis.edu/NTDG

Featuring lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants. Self-guided tours & clinics. On the campus of UNR Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nev.

NORTH TAHOE ARTS CENTER

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com

Featuring works by local artists & workshops in Kings Beach and Tahoe City.

TAHOE CITY

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.

TAHOE CITY DEMONSTRATION GARDEN

Tours by appt. | (530) 583-3279 | tahoe.ucdavis.edu/tcdg

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+.

TAHOE SCIENCE CENTER

Tues.-Sat. by reservation

(775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org

University of California, Davis, science education center at at UNR Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nev. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+.

WATSON CABIN

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1908, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. Opens in June.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

HIGH CAMP

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com

Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, events and more. Ticket required Closed May 29-June 16.

OLYMPIC MUSEUM

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com

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. Closed May 29-June 16.

SOUTH SHORE

HEAVENLY

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com

Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views, along with zip lines, climbing wall, tubing, coaster and more. Ticket required. Open June 16.

LAKE TAHOE MUSEUM

Thurs.-Sat. & by appt. (Sat. only in May) (530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org

Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour maps.

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

Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. Opens June 1.

TRUCKEE

DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY donnersummithistoricalsociety.org

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

EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM

(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.

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

Open Fri.-Sun. | (530) 582-0893 museumoftruckeehistory.com

Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history.

NORTHSTAR northstarcalifornia.com

Ride the Big Springs Gondola up to 8,610’ for views of Tahoe and Truckee. Opens June 16.

OLD TRUCKEE JAIL MUSEUM

By appt. only | (530) 659-2378 | truckeehistory.org

One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses used from 1875 until May 1965. Volunteers needed.

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.

TRUCKEE RAILROAD MUSEUM

Open Sat.-Sun. & holidays

truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot.

WEST SHORE

EAGLE ROCK

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.

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.)

HELLMAN-EHRMAN MANSION

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov

(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. Tours May 27-Sept. 30.

VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

(530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov | vikingsholm.com

Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (interior tours June 15-Sept. 30), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House.

TRANSIT

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

VISITORS’ CENTERS

Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.)

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463

South Shore At Heavenly Village. (530) 542-4637

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

Boots McFarland by Geolyn Carvin | BootsMcFarland.com

Dogs frolic in the waters of Lake Tahoe where Griff Creek enters the lake in Kings Beach on an unusually foggy afternoon. | Katherine E. Hill

GET outside

Made in Tahoe celebrates local makers

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A MODERN STEAKHOUSE INSPIRED BY LOCAL RANCHERS

Made in Tahoe Festival celebrates an array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Lake Tahoe basin and Truckee. Get to know local artisans, businesses, culinarians, organizations and entertainers at the Village at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley on May 27 and 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover what local makers have to offer while enjoying a variety of local food and beer. All proceeds will benefit Tahoe Food Hub. Admission is free. | palisadestahoe.com

Leave the car at home and download the TART Connect app for transportation to and from the event. | tahoetruckeetransit.com

MAY 27

Throughout the day | Mr. D-DJ Services | Community Stage

11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mike Sinclair | Events Plaza Stage

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Indigo Grey | First Street Stage

11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Tahoe Flow Arts Silk Fan Workshop | Community Stage

12:30-1 p.m. | Truckee Dance Factory Student Showcase | Community Stage

12:24-2:30 p.m. | The Johnson Party | Events Stage Plaza

1-2:30 p.m. | Steel Sparrows | First Street Stage

2-2:30 p.m. | Truckee Dance Factory Student Showcase | Community Stage

2:30-3 p.m. | Tahoe Flow Arts Iconic Women in Music Showcase |

Community Stage

3-4:30 p.m. | Down the Rabbit Hole | First Street Stage

3:30-4 p.m. | Truckee Dance Factory Student Showcase | Community Stage

3:30-5 p.m. | Bread & Butter | Events Plaza Stage

MAY 28

Throughout the day | Mr. D-DJ Services | Community Stage

11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ben Fuller | Events Plaza Stage

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Stove Pipes | First Street Stage

11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Tahoe Flow Arts Silk Fan Workshop | Community Stage

12:30-1 p.m. | Truckee Dance Factory Student Showcase | Community Stage

12:24-2:30 p.m. | Pipe Down | Events Stage Plaza

1-2:30 p.m. | TreeTones | First Street Stage

2-2:30 p.m. | Truckee Dance Factory Student Showcase | Community Stage

2:30-3 p.m. | Tahoe Flow Arts Iconic Women in Music Showcase |

Community Stage

3-4:30 p.m. | Wild Ginger | First Street Stage

3:30-4 p.m. | Truckee Dance Factory Student Showcase | Community Stage

3:30-5 p.m. | Peter Joseph Burtt & The King Tide | Events Plaza Stage

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TAHOE WEEKLY’S 16TH Ultimate TAHOE SUMMER BUCKET LIST

BY KATHERINE E. HILL

TheTahoe Sierra is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Whether your ideal outing is spent in the backcountry or lounging on the beach, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer. My advice after living here for more than 20 years, is to mix it up. Mornings are ideal for hiking and paddleboarding when the temperatures are cooler and the water is calmer. Afternoons are great for beachgoing and river rafting. Try something that you’ve never done before. Take a guided kayak or mountain bike tour or sign up for parasailing. Absolutely take a cruise on Lake Tahoe. Whatever you decide to do, relax and have fun. Tip your servers well, take your trash with you and slow down on the roads. After all, you’re on vacation.

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CheckOut #5

WATER

Summer in the Tahoe Sierra means time on the water. It’s the most quintessential activity in the summer, and it’s made even more perfect on the lakes and rivers of the Tahoe Sierra.

1. You must spend time on Lake Tahoe. Whether you rent a boat or join a chartered boat, sailboat or catamaran cruise, you must spend part of your time on the Lake

2. Boating or sailing in Emerald Bay is a must. It’s often crowded, but it’s worth the journey.

3. If your vessel allows, visit Fannette Island and climb to the top to the old Tea House. Access is on the south side and opens after June 15 (it’s off limits until then for nesting birds).

4. Hold on tight for water tubing, waterskiing or wake surfing off the back of a boat. You’ll have a blast and waterskiing and wake surfing lessons are available.

5. Paddleboarding and kayaking are easily accessible to nearly everyone. If it’s your first time (or you’re an old pro), I recommend taking a guided tour. They’ll provide the gear and instruction, and you’ll learn about local history on the tour. Guides are also great at recommending a favorite place to eat or grab a drink.

6. Go electric. Many outfitters are now renting electric foils. Most of us have seen videos of you-know-who e-foiling on Lake Tahoe.

7. Visit other local lakes – Fallen Leaf Lake, Echo Lakes, Donner Lake, Independence Lake and Webber Lake. Then there’s the Lakes Basin area to the north with more lakes than I can name.

8. Don’t forget the reservoirs – Jackson Meadows, Prosser, Boca and Stampede.

9. Float the Truckee River. It’s a gentle float from Tahoe City to Alpine Meadows.

10. Whitewater rafting will be epic this year. Due to the heavy snowpack, there are Class IV rapids on the Truckee south of Boca waiting to be conquered with local outfitters. Many also offer trips down the Carson and American rivers.

11. Grab a beach chair and umbrella and just sit back and relax. A day at a local beach is a great way to unwind and relax.

LAND

You could spend a lifetime exploring the trails of the Tahoe Sierra and probably never trek all of them. This year, exploring trails will be challenging as many high-elevation spots will remain covered in snow well into the summer.

12. Hike Truckee trails first. Sitting at 5,817’ means that many of the trails in Truckee will melt faster than those around Lake Tahoe (at 6,224’). Early season, I like to hike Martis Valley, the Waddle Ranch trail system, Sagehen Meadows and Donner Memorial State Park.

13. As the snow melts, you can start hiking and mountain biking at higher elevations. The 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail and 12-mile Donner Rim Trail offer panoramic views.

14. Local trail organizations including TAMBA, Truckee Trails Foundation, Truckee Donner Land Trust and Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship have invested millions of dollars and tens of thousands of volunteer hours to expand and improve trail systems for hiking and mountain biking. After you’re done exploring the trails, consider joining them for a work day or a fundraiser to support their efforts.

15. Peak bagging. This may be a difficult year to reach the peaks due to snow, but late in the season you can try. There are scores of peaks to explore in the region. Visit nearbymountains.com, put in the name of a city or county, and it will generate a list of all the nearby peaks.

16. Explore the Hope Valley, Carson Pass and Kirkwood areas. The drive from South Lake Tahoe is breathtaking any time of year, and there’s scores of trails to explore. I recommend planning an overnight trip and don’t forget to visit Markleeville. They’ve had a rough few years from several fires and mudslides and local businesses could use your support. And the food is worth the drive itself.

17. Take a guided horseback riding tour into the forests and mountain peaks. There are tours throughout the region and some even offer multi-day trips in the backcountry.

18. For a truly unique experience, sign on for a pack goat trip. Yes, it’s a thing.

19. Explore the region’s mountain bike parks at Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch, Northstar, Kirkwood and Sky Tavern.

Tahoe Whitewater

ROCK

The Tahoe Sierra is a granite world born of glaciers, the moving of mountains and volcanos (Cave Rock on the East Shore and Eagle Rock on the West Shore were both formed by volcanic activity).

20. Climb it. The Tahoe Sierra has long been a mecca for rock climbing and bouldering (those volcanos created some great boulder fields) that are waiting to be explored. Local outfitters offer guided climbing trips or pick up a guidebook at a local shop.

21. Join like-minded climbers to explore and care for the routes. The Tahoe Climbing Coalition and the North Tahoe Climbers Coalition are working to elevate the sport and to practice sustainable climbing practices in the region.

22. Strap in and tackle the Tahoe Via Ferrata on the Tram Face at Palisades Tahoe. Alpenglow Expeditions offers guided tours to explore the otherwise inaccessible rock face. They have made it accessible to nearly all ability levels and even kids can enjoy it.

23. Go off roading. You can slow crawl over car-sized boulders on the Rubicon or explore hundreds of miles of OHV trails weaving throughout the mountain peaks and valleys. Local outfitters offered guided tours throughout the region.

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AIR

You could hike to one of the region’s peaks for breathtaking views or you could try one of the aerial adventures for equally amazing views.

24. Parasailing is one of the most serene ways to float above Lake Tahoe. It requires no experience, and you can go with your friends. It’s a magical experience.

25. Equally as magically is a hot air balloon ride over Lake. And they take off and land from a barge on the Lake.

26. Fly over Lake Tahoe. Local outfitters offer both seaplane and helicopter tours of the region.

27. Freefall at 120 mph. Skydive with local pros for the adventure of a lifetime.

28. Take a ride in a fighter jet with Sky Combat Ace.

29. Ride the wind. Soar Truckee offers glider rides – from mild to wild – and local outfitters offer hang-gliding and paragliding experiences.

30. Take a ride to the top of Palisades Tahoe, Heavenly or Northstar for spectacular sights. You can hike back down or enjoy the ride to the bottom.

MAKE YOUR HOME FIRE SAFE.

With wildfire season upon us, it’s important to make sure your home is prepared for anything. Let us help you find the right tools and items you’ll need to create a defensible space of any size for your home. Shop for landscaping tools, fire tarps, saws, rakes, leaf blowers, and more at any of our locations.

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Join clean up events in Tahoe, Truckee

When the snow melts, the trash is uncovered. Spring cleaning has never been more important and a number of events have been planned around the region to get the community involved.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

June 1 | Keep Tahoe Blue will host a Bike Path Cleanup on June 1 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Following the cleanup, volunteers will meet at The Hangar for post-event food and happy hour drinks. | keeptahoeblue.org

June 3 | Neighborhood Spring Cleanup hosted by Clean Tahoe is on June 3 at 9 a.m. at various locations and all volunteers receive a free lunch. | clean-tahoe.org

Dump Day | Clean Up Tahoe $5 Dump Day is on June 5. California residents pay $5 per vehicle load and Nevada residents pay $10 per vehicle load at South Tahoe Refuse. Curbside pickup of bulk items is available for senior and disabled residents by calling (530) 544-4210. | clean-tahoe.org

NORTH SHORE

Community Clean Up Day is on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pick up supplies from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sierra Community House in Kings Beach. | northtahoebusiness.org

The Friends of the Kings Beach Library will also be accepting books in good condition at Sierra Community House on June 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. for a book sale in June. | Kings Beach Library Friends on Facebook

TRUCKEE

The 20th annual Truckee Day is on June 3 from 8 to 2 p.m. Participants meet at neighborhood check-in stations to receive cleanup supplies. At noon, join a townwide block party at Truckee River Regional Park. | truckeeday.org

Track your rides, win prizes

Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition announces the 18th annual Tahoe Bike Month starting on June 1 and continuing all month. Hosted by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Tahoe Bike Month is a friendly competition in which individuals or teams sign up and track their bike rides in June to win prizes. Visit the website to start tracking with the Strava app and check out the bike events planned for Tahoe Bike Month. | tahoebike.org

Every Thursday & Saturday 7 pm 7 winners each drawing Must

Every Thursday & Saturday 7 pm 7 winners each drawing Must

Openings delayed to many recreation areas

Weekly.com/camping.

As well, access to D.L. Bliss State Park through the main road is closed for the 2023 season for work on the water system. This includes the campground, along with public access to the beach and trailheads using the road.

Find additional opening dates for the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit at bit.ly/LTBMU_conditions. Find information on all National Forest sites at bit.ly/ Forest_status.

Antelope Lake Road | Closed for construction and alternative routes will likely not be accessible for some time.

Beckwourth Ranger District | Recreation sites are not expected to open until late June or early July.

Donner Memorial State Park | Visitor center open. Campgrounds opens May 26.

PCT in the Tahoe Sierra will likely be inaccessible until later summer. Check current conditions at pcta.org

Plumas-Eureka State Park | Campground reservations open June 16.

Rest area reopens | The Gold Run Rest Area on I-80 has reopened.

Sugar Pine Point State Park | The visitor center and tours of Ehrman Mansion will start on May 27. The campground is scheduled to open for reservations June 14.

Tahoe Pines Park | Opens June 1.

Tahoe Rim Trail | Check conditions at tahoerimtrail.org/current-trail-conditions.

Tahoe State Recreation Area | The campground is scheduled to open June 16.

Taylor Creek Visitor Center | The parking area opens May 26, with the

Gatekeeper’s Museum ery of Lake Tahoe and how the basin was originally mapped. Explore what these historical maps reveal about the political, economic and cultural climate in Lake Tahoe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The original maps and a first-edition copy of John C. Fremont's 1842, 1843 and 1844 expedition are on display.

The public can draw maps of Lake Tahoe using cartography equipment and various methods. Magnifying glasses will be supplied to view the maps in close range. | northtahoemuseums.org

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and Alice & The Wonderlandz, Big Blue Q food truck, historical tours, children’s activities, visiting exhibitors and a presentation by the Washo Tribe of Nevada and California — all for free. A $10 parking fee applies. | (530) 583-9911, sierrastateparks.org

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Golf courses opening dates

The 2023 golf season in Tahoe Sierra has been hampered by the extreme winter and many course opening dates have been delayed because of the conditions. These are the current projected opening dates for the season; subject to change based on conditions.

Open | In the Tahoe region, Old Brockway in Kings Beach and Ponderosa in Truckee are open for play.

In the Lost Sierra, all the courses are open – Feather River Park, Graeagle Meadows, Grizzly Ranch, Nakoma, Plumas Pines and Whitehawk.

Opens May 24 | Lake Tahoe Golf.

Opens May 26 | Edgewood Tahoe, Incline Village Championship and Tahoe City Golf.

Opens May 27 | Gray’s Crossing and Old Greenwood.

June | Incline Village Mountain and Coyote Moon opens June 9; Links at Everline opens June 21; and Tahoe Donner opens June 23.

Openings TBA | Bijou, Tahoe Paradise, Northstar and Schaffer’s Mill have yet to announce opening dates.

Next phase of Cascade to Meeks Trail Study to begin

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and partners have completed the Cascade to Meeks Trail Feasibility Report. The report breaks down the 11mile West Shore corridor into potential buildable segments and outlines engineering, design, environmental and cost considerations, as well as amenities like scenic viewpoints.

The environmental analysis for the next phase of the State Route 89 Recreation Corridor is expected to start in 2024. Find details on findings, recommendations, potential trail alignments and more online. | trpa.gov

Legacy Day celebrates local history

Sierra State Parks Foundation will host the second annual Legacy Day at Donner Memorial State Park in Truckee on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate cultural and natural history. Enjoy live music featuring Touch of Gold

Downhill, xc skiing still open

Palisades Tahoe has extended its season into the summer, with operations until July 4 at Alpine Meadows. The last day of operations in Olympic Valley will be May 29.

Donner Ski Ranch continues to operate on weekends as conditions permit. Nevada Nordic is also still grooming the upper trails on Highway 431 and will continue as conditions permit. Check in advance of visiting for current schedule. | palisadestahoe.com

Tahoe City Golf Course opens May 26. | TCPUD

Jeremy Lin, Donner Memorial State Park

TAMBA

Palisades Tahoe

BOATING

Schedules subject to change. Check Lake Tahoe conditions | tahoe.ucdavis.edu/lake-conditions

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 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.

DONNER LAKE

(530) 550-2323 | bit.ly/donner_boating

Current Lake Tahoe sticker applies to boats on Donner Lake (inspections at above stations). OR, self-inspection through Town of Truckee to obtain a no-fee sticker. Info at bit.ly/donner_boating.

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 50 years and younger who operate a boat must have the card; this includes non-residents. californiaboatercard.com

PUBLIC RAMPS

LAKE TAHOE

CAVE ROCK | E AST S HORE

(775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 50, East Shore

Until May 25: 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Starting May 26: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

EL DORADO BEACH | S OUTH S HORE

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

Reopening 2023. Call for schedule. Picnic area, restrooms.

LAKE FOREST | N ORTH S HORE

(530) 583-3796 | 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, o Hwy. 28 Mon.-Thur. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

OBEXER’S | WEST SHORE

(530) 525-7962, x0

Hwy. 89, Homewood. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily

RACOON ST. BOAT LAUNCH | K INGS B EACH

(530) 546-9253

Hwy. 28, Bottom of Racoon St. in Kings Beach

Details TBA. Restrooms.

SAND HARBOR | E AST S HORE

(775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

Until May 25: 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Starting May 26: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Parking lot open with limited parking for nonmotorized launch only. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA

(530) 546-4212 | Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave. May 27-June 23: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.7 p.m. Starting June 24: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Picnic area, beach, 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) 550-2318 I-80, Donner Lake exit 2 boat lanes, fish cleaning station, restrooms. Call for hours.

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 mi. 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.

GROVE STREET

Center of Tahoe City

Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach. Restrooms at Commons Beach.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA

West Shore

4 mi. south of Tahoe City. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms.

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Racoon St. Pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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One-time launch passes and season pass are available in person via credit card only (no cash sales) or at the NTPUD office in Tahoe Vista. Discounts available for residents. No inspections will be offered at this location. Read the Boating chart in this edition or at TheTahoeWeekly.com/boating for details. | ntpud.org

Paddle for science

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is sponsoring its third annual Circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe for Science, a seven-day kayaking journey dubbed TERC Circ(umnavigation) 3. The event, which combines science education by UC Davis faculty and TERC staff with fundraising for the Tahoe Science Center, will run from June 19 to 25.

Paddlers see the lake from a unique point of view as they travel and learn about Lake Tahoe’s ecology, biology, geology, limnology (lake motions and clarity) and emerging challenges. It’s a medley of fun, adventure, science and sociability.

All paddlers interested in the event can choose from seven, separate daytrip segments, including the full tour. Each day will feature 6 to 13 miles of shoreline paddling and provide an illuminating scientific presentation. A portion of the registration fees go to support the center. Register online. | ucdavis.edu

1 year (23 issues) | $45 2 years (46 issues) | $80

Tahoe Vista boat launch opens

North Tahoe Public Utility District will open the boat launch at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area for the first time in two years on May 26, pending water levels. The boat launch will be open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., from May 26 through June 23. Beginning on June 24 the launch will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Operations beyond Labor Day Weekend will be dependent on weather, staffing and demand.

Limited access at Tahoe Vista beach

North Tahoe Public Utility District is building the Lake Tahoe Trail and Scenic Overlook, a new ADA-accessible pathway that will also enhance the overlook at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. This area will be closed to the public and is expected to be completed by the end of June. The boat ramp will be open during construction. | ntpud.org

Highway 50 Association

Visit the Old West in South Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Historical Society presents Western Days, the kickoff to the Highway 50 Association Wagon Train, on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the family-friendly event at Lake Tahoe History Museum in South Lake Tahoe is free. Enjoy tours of the museum, peeks into a 1930s log cabin, children’s activities, pony rides, horsedrawn carriages, vendors of Western wear and jewelry, entertainment by the Hangtown Marshalls, history sharing with David Woodruff and food and beverages for purchase. Parking is available at South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.

On June 4, watch the Highway 50 Association wagon train on its historic journey through South Lake Tahoe to Placerville. | laketahoemuseum.org

UC TERC

NTPUD

DISC GOLF

EAST SHORE

INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

NORTH SHORE

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK

(530) 546-4212 | northtahoeparks.com

18-hole, o National Ave. Parking $5. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

PALISADES TAHOE’S HIGH CAMP

(530) 583-6985 | palisadestahoe.com

18-hole course. Disc rentals. Tram ticket required. Open June 16-18, 23-25. Daily starting June 30. TART

SOUTH SHORE +

BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK

A mostly flat and moderately wooded course with 27 holes covering 8,324 feet. On Al Tahoe Blvd. o Hwy 50. BlueGo

DISCWOOD

(209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com

Experience disc golf at 7,800 feet at Kirkwood Resort.The 18hole course weaves through the trees and over mountainous terrain. Free.

TAHOE PARADISE PARK

tahoeparadisepark.com

9-hole course in Meyers.

TURTLE ROCK PARK CAMPGROUND

(530) 694-2140 | alpinecounty.ca.gov | Closed for repairs

Located in Markleeville.

ZEPHYR COVE

18 holes covering 5,256 feet with holes of varying lengths. On Warrior Way. BlueGo

TRUCKEE

DONNER SKI RANCH

(530) 426-3635 | donnerskiranch.com

18-hole course. Free to play; must register at restaurant.

SIERRA COLLEGE

(530) 550-2225

18 holes on campus. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

18-hole course, o Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

GEOCACHING

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com

High-tech treasure hunt on mountain using GPS to find 10 caches. Free with Aerial Tram ticket. Open June 16-18, 23-25. Daily starting June 30. TART

MINI GOLF COURSES

SHOPS AT HEAVENLY

theshopsatheavenly.com

10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily

VILLAGE AT NORTHSTAR northstarcalifornia.com

Free. First-come, first-served. TART

PUBLIC POOLS

INCLINE VILLAGE

(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

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com | Closed 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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 542-6056 | cityofslt.com

25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons. BlueGo

TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

Lap & recreation pool. Kids swimming area, slides.TART

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

TRUCKEE

COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

O ers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

SKATE PARKS

EAST SHORE

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

SOUTH SHORE BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK

cityofslt.us

Bijou Community Park features a skateboard park on Al Tahoe Boulevard o Highway 50. BlueGo

SKATEHOUSE @skatetahoe

40’x80’ warehouse with indoor skate rink. 867 Eloise, South Lake Tahoe.

TAHOE CITY

SCOTTY LAPP MEMORIAL SKATE PARK scottylappmemorialskatepark.org

4,000-square-foot pop-up park behind the old Blue Agave building. Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-sunset until the snow flies.

TART TRUCKEE

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

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THURSDAY, MAY 25

Bird Walks

Aspen Grove parking lot, Incline Village, 7:30 a.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

Tahoe City Farmers Market

Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 583-3796, tcpud.org

TRPA Coffee Talk

TRPA, Stateline, 8:30-9:30 a.m., trpa@trpa.gov

Incline Village Farmers Market

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Senior Resource Fair

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., (530) 546-7249, northtahoeevents.com

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Preschool Storytime

Tahoe City Library, Tahoe City, 10:30 a.m., (530) 5462021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Preschool Storytime

Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

Preschool Storytime

Truckee Library, Truckee, 10:30 a.m., (530) 582-7846, nevadacountyca.gov/336/Truckee-Library

Parent Cafe

Tahoe City Library, Tahoe City, 3:30 p.m., (530) 5462021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library

Bert's Spaghetti Night

Tahoe Arts Project, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-7:30 p.m., (530) 542-3632, tahoeartsproject.org/home

FRIDAY, MAY 26

Romano’s Certified Farmers’ Market Sierra Valley Farms, Beckwourth, 10 a.m. 36th Annual Deck Opening Party

Sunnyside Resort, Tahoe City, 11 a.m., (530) 583-7200

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Made in Tahoe Festival

The Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., (800) 403-0206, palisadestahoe.com

TAMBA Building Connections Fundraiser

South Lake Tahoe, noon to 4 p.m., tamba.org

Weekly Social Run & Hangout

Trout Creek Pocket Park, Truckee, 6 p.m., donnerpartymountainrunners.com

SUNDAY, MAY 28

Made in Tahoe Festival

The Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., (800) 403-0206, palisadestahoe.com

TUESDAY, MAY 30

Truckee Certified Farmers Market

Truckee River Regional Park, Truckee, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 582-7720, tdrpd.org

Play and Learn Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 9 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Crawl Space Baby and Toddler Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Preschool Storytime

Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, 10:30 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library

Teen Tuesday

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Wildflowers of Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org/

Barton Performance Golf Series

Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-6:30 p.m., (530) 541-3420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx

Weekly Social Run & Hangout

Trout Creek Pocket Park, Truckee, 6 p.m., donnerpartymountainrunners.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 1

Bird Walks

Aspen Grove parking lot, Incline Village, 7:30 a.m., (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

Tahoe City Farmers Market

Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 583-3796, tcpud.org

Incline Village Farmers Market

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Preschool Storytime

Tahoe City Library, Tahoe City, 10:30 a.m., (530) 5462021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library

Mother Goose on the Loose

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10:30 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Improving Mental Health Through Chemistry & Neuroscience

UC Davis Tahoe Science Center, Incline Village, noon, (775) 881-7560, tahoe.ucdavis.edu

IV Quad

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 3 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Parent Cafe

Tahoe City Library, Tahoe City, 3:30 p.m., (530) 5462021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library

Community Wildfire Protection Plan

NLTFPD, Incline Village, 5-7 p.m., nltfpd.org

Bike Path Cleanup South Lake Tahoe

Clean Tahoe Program, South Lake Tahoe, 5-7:30 p.m., (530) 544-4210, clean-tahoe.org

66th Annual North Lake Tahoe Community Awards

Olympic Village Event Center, Olympic Valley, 5-10 p.m., (530) 581-6900, nltra.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

Lost & Found Gravel Grinder

Portola City Park, Portola, 6:30 a.m., (530) 283-2426, sierratrails.org

Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay

Starting at Wingfield Park, Reno, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., (775) 831-8015

Bike & Walk to School Days

Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, Zephyr Cove, 8 a.m., (775) 289-0273, tahoebike.org

Romano’s Certified Farmers’ Market

Sierra Valley Farms, Beckwourth, 10 a.m.

Grow Your Own Festival

UC Davis TERC Tahoe City Field Station, Tahoe City, 3-7 p.m., slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Ski Run Farmers Market

Ski Run Farmers Market, South Lake Tahoe, 3-8 p.m., skirunfarmersmarket.com

Bike Kitchen at the South Lake Tahoe Library

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 4-7 p.m., (775) 289-0273, tahoebike.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Lost & Found Gravel Grinder

Portola City Park, Portola, 6 a.m., (530) 283-2426, sierratrails.org

Truckee Day Cleanup

Truckee Rive Regional Park, Truckee, 8 a.m. to noon, (775) 289-0273, tahoebike.org

Clean Tahoe Spring Clean

Clean Tahoe Program, South Lake Tahoe, 9 a.m. to noon, (530) 544-4210, clean-tahoe.org

Community Clean up Day

North Tahoe Business Association, Kings Beach, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., northtahoebusiness.org

National Trails Day 2023

Tahoe Rim Trail Association, Stateline, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., (775) 298-4485, tahoerimtrail.org

Summer Gear and Bike Swap

Tahoe XC, Tahoe City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., (530) 583-5475, tahoexc.org

Western Days

Lake Tahoe Historical Society, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (530) 541-5458, laketahoemuseum.org

Block Party and Summer Reading Kickoff

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Grow Your Own Gardens Festival

Truckee River Regional Park, Truckee, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., slowfoodlaketahoe.org

Kings Beach Clean up Day Thank You Party

Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach, 1-7 p.m., tahoebackyard.com

25th Annual Fur Ball Gala

Pet Network Humane Society, Incline Village, 5:30 p.m., (775) 832-4404, petnetwork.org

Weekly Social Run & Hangout

Trout Creek Pocket Park, Truckee, 6 p.m., donnerpartymountainrunners.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Tail Wagger Dog-Friendly 5K & 1-Miler

North Tahoe Regional Park, Tahoe Vista, 7 a.m., (530) 546-1019, bigblueadventure.com

America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride

Bike The West, Stateline, 7 a.m.

Lost & Found Gravel Grinder

Portola City Park, Portola, 7 a.m., (530) 283-2426, sierratrails.org

Summer Picnic

Donner Party Mountain Runners, Truckee, 11 a.m., donnerpartymountainrunners.com

Wine on the Water 2023

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 1 p.m., (530) 546-4324, bgcnlt.org

Go Big & Send It! YCA Fundraiser

Lake Tahoe 4H Camp, Stateline, 2-6 p.m., yosemiteclimbing.org

2nd Annual Wine Tasting & Auction

Tahoe Yacht Club, Tahoe City, 4-7 p.m.

Weekly Social Run & Hangout

Trout Creek Pocket Park, Truckee, 6 p.m., donnerpartymountainrunners.com

Wine on the Water

North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 6 p.m., (775) 413-5005, sageleaftahoe.com

MONDAY, JUNE 5

Crawl Space Baby and Toddler Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 10 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

South Lake Tahoe Farmers Market

American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 541-8788

Truckee Certified Farmers Market

Truckee River Regional Park, Truckee, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 582-7720, tdrpd.org

Play and Learn Program

South Lake Tahoe Library, South Lake Tahoe, 9 a.m., (530) 573-3185, eldoradolibrary.org

Family Storytime

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 10:30 a.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us

Preschool Storytime

Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, 10:30 a.m., (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov/2093/Library

Bilingual Songs With Brooke Chabot KidZone Museum, Truckee, 11:30 a.m., (530) 5875437, kidzonemuseum.org

Teen Tuesday

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Teen Movie Night

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

Barton Performance Golf Series

Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-6:30 p.m., (530) 541-3420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

Bike & Walk to School Days

Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, Zephyr Cove, 8 a.m., (775) 289-0273, tahoebike.org

Meyers Mountain Market Farmers Market Meyers Mountain Market, South Lake Tahoe, 3-7:30 p.m., (805) 857-4103, meyersmtnmarket.org

Weird Science Wednesday

Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries

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Residents and visitors need to be prepared to evacuate in the event of an emergency. Take the time to prepare a wildfire action plan and use this checklist to prepare your family and home.

WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN

• Meet with household members. Explain dangers to children & work as a team to prepare.

• Discuss what to do about power outages & personal injuries.

• Post emergency phone numbers near phones (cell service may be down in an emergency)

• Learn how to turn off the water, gas & electricity.

• Select a safe meeting point in case you are separated.

• Complete a family communications plan that includes contact information for family members, work & school.

• Teach children how to make phone calls.

• Complete an inventory of home contents & photograph/ video the house & landscape. Place files in your Go Bag & store a second copy elsewhere.

• Make sure all vehicles, trailers & pet carriers needed for evacuation are serviced & ready to be used.

• Assemble a pet Go Bag.

• Identify escape routes & safe places. Draw an escape plan highlighting two routes out of each room. Be sure everyone in your family knows them.

• Prepare an EVACUATED sign (provided in this guide). Select a site to post signs where they will be clearly visible from the street.

• Prepare to address the special needs of vulnerable populations, including the elderly & people with medical problems or disabilities.

• If the family member is dependent upon medications, equipment or has special dietary needs, plan to bring those items with you. Documentation about insurance & medical conditions should also accompany the person.

• Plan transportation in advance for anyone with special needs.

• Make sure dogs & cats wear properly fitted collars with identification, vaccination, microchip & license tags.

• Exchange veterinary information with neighbors & file a permission slip with the veterinarian authorizing emergency care for your animals.

FOLLOW THE SIX PS FOR IMMEDIATE EVACUATIONS

People & pets

Papers, phone numbers & important documents

Prescriptions, vitamins & eyeglasses

Pictures & irreplaceable memorabilia

Personal computer hard drive & disks

Plastic (credit cards, ATM cards) & cash

LONG-TERM DISASTER KIT

Prepare a disaster supplies kit in case of an extended evacuation at an emergency shelter or for returning to a home without functioning electricity and water. Details available in the digital edition of this guide at issuu.com/TheTahoeWeekly.

Preserve water for firefighters

Do not leave on sprinklers or hoses if you evacuate. It diminishes water pressure in systems used by firefighters.

Prepare a wildfire Go Bag

If you were told to get ready for an evacuation or to evacuate immediately, do you have a Go Bag of essential items ready? If not, there’s no better time than right now to put yours together. A Go Bag should be prepared before an emergency, be easily accessible and filled with at least a three-day supply of items needed to help you quickly and safely evacuate your home.

ESSENTIALS INCLUDE:

• Clothing & personal toiletries

• Face masks or coverings

• Inventory of home contents & photographs/videotape of the house & landscape

• An inventory checklist from your insurance agent

• Flashlight, portable radio tuned to an emergency radio station & extra batteries changed annually

• Extra set of car & house keys

• Contact information for family, friends & physicians

• Cash & extra credit cards

• Medications & prescription glasses

• Water & non-perishable food

• First-Aid kit

• Pack a Pet Go Bag for each pet (see below)

• Important records – passports, birth certificates, titles, medical records, etc.

• Electronic chargers

• Paper map marked with Evacuation Routes (especially if you don’t live here full time)

OTHER ITEMS TO PACK:

• Hand sanitizer/wipes

• Books & magazines

• Games, cards & toys

• Trash bags

• Rain poncho

• Blankets

• Laundry detergent

• Rubber gloves

• Sleeping bag & tent

• Family heirlooms & photos

• Computers & hard drives

Always keep a sturdy pair of shoes and a flashlight near your bed and handy in case of a sudden evacuation at night.n

PREPARE A PET GO BAG

Pack several days of food, water & prescriptions for each pet along with:

• Leashes, harnesses & collars

• Toys & blankets

• Litter box, litter & scoop for cats

• Doggie bags

• Treats

Does your home have defensible space?

DEFENSIBLE SPACE RESOURCES

California Cooperative Extension Offices | ucanr.edu

Chipping/mulch programs

| Contact local fire district; livingwithfire.com

Defensible Space Inspection

| Contact local fire district; tahoelivingwithfire.com

Living with Fire homeowner’s guide | trpa.gov

Native plants | naes.agnt.unr.edu

Nevada Cooperative Extension Offices | ucanr.edu

Tree removal | trpa.gov

If a wildfire breaks out, will firefighters be able to save your home? Having defensible space around your home will mean the difference between whether firefighters can save your home or not.

The term defensible space refers to the area between a house and an oncoming wildfire where the vegetation has been managed to reduce the wildfire threat and allow firefighters to safely defend the house. In the event that firefighters are not available, defensible space also improves the likelihood of a home surviving without assistance.

DEFENSIBLE SPACE ZONE

The size of the defensible space is usually expressed as a distance extending outward from the house in all directions. The recommended distance is not the same for every home. It varies depending on the dominant vegetation surrounding the home and steepness of slope.

Once the recommended distance for defensible space is known, mark it by tying strips of cloth or flagging to shrubs. This becomes the Defensible Space Zone.

If the Defensible Space Zone exceeds your property boundaries, talk to neighbors about creating defensible space and offer to help with the work. It is important to note that the effectiveness of the Defensible Space Zone improves when entire neighborhoods implement defensible space practices.

REMOVE DEAD VEGETATION, DEBRIS

Remove dead and dying vegetation including:

• Dead and dying trees.

• Dead native and ornamental shrubs.

• Dead branches.

• Dried grass, weeds and flowers.

• Exposed branches from fallen trees that are embedded into the ground.

FOR FALLEN PINE NEEDLES & LEAVES

• Within 5 feet of the house, remove routinely throughout fire season.

• From 5 feet to 30 feet of the house, remove every spring.

• More than 30 feet from the house, do not allow fallen needles and leaves to exceed a depth of 3 inches.

THIN NATIVE VEGETATION

Within the Defensible Space Zone, native trees and shrubs (Jeffrey pine, white fir and manzanita) should not occur in dense stands. Dense stands of trees and shrubs pose a significant wildfire threat.

Within 30 feet of the house, the canopies of individual or small groups of several trees should be separated by 10 feet to 30 feet. Contact local fire professionals or TRPA to have trees evaluated and marked for removal.

REMOVE LADDER FUEL

Vegetation that can carry a fire from low-growing plants to taller plants is called ladder fuel. In areas where trees

have been thinned as noted above, lower tree branches should be removed to a height of at least 10 feet. Shrubs and trees growing under the drip line should also be removed.

Irrigated, well-maintained lawns and flower beds, as well as low-growing ground covers can be present under the tree’s drip line if it would not allow a fire to ignite the tree. Removal of tree branches should not exceed one third of the total tree height. Removing more than this can be detrimental to tree health. For tips on proper tree pruning, contact a Cooperative Extension office.

LEAN, CLEAN & GREEN AREA

Create a Lean, Clean and Green Area extending 5 to 30 feet from the house. The first goal is to eliminate easily ignitable fuels, or kindling, near the house. This will help prevent embers from starting a fire in a yard. The second goal is to keep fire intensity low if it does ignite near the house.

• Remove dead and drying vegetation and debris regularly.

• Wood and bark mulches can be used in this area, but not in a widespread manner and areas should separated by noncombustible materials.

• Native shrubs should be substantially reduced in this area. Individual specimens or small groups can be retained as long as they are kept healthy and vigorous, pruned and would not allow a fire to travel rapidly across the area.

• Use low-growing (less than 18 inches

tall), irrigated, herbaceous plants, such as lawn, clover, erosion-control grasses, flowers, some ground covers and succulents, that are recommended for the area.

• Ornamental, deciduous trees and shrubs can be used as specimens or in small groups. They should be irrigated, kept healthy and vigorous, free of dead leaves and wood, and arranged so that they could not rapidly transmit fire.

• Ornamental evergreen shrubs and trees such as juniper, mugo pine, Austrian pine and others, should not be used within this area.

• Clear all flammable vegetation from within 10 feet of a propane tank.

• Remove tree limbs that are within 10 feet of a chimney, house, deck and roof. Remove limbs that are encroaching on power lines.

NONCOMBUSTIBLE AREA

Create a Noncombustible Area at least 5 feet wide around the base of the house. It should consist of noncombustible landscape materials and ignition-resistant, low-volume plants.

MAINTAIN DEFENSIBLE SPACE ZONE

Maintaining a defensible space is an ongoing activity. Plants grow back and flammable vegetation needs to be routinely removed and disposed of properly. | trpa.gov n

Courtesy UNR Cooperative Extension

Understand fire warnings, Red Flags

EVACUATION ROUTES & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GUIDES

Alpine County | alpinecountyca.gov

Incline Village & Crystal Bay | nltfpd.org

North Lake Tahoe & West Shore | bit.ly/3CRDgtG

Olympic Valley | ovpsd.org

South Lake Tahoe area | southtahoeemergencyguide.com

Tahoe Donner | tahoedonner.com

Truckee | truckeefire.org

Hard copies available at local fire districts

SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS

Alpine County | alpinecountyca.gov

City of South Lake Tahoe | cityofslt.us

Douglas County | douglascountynv. gov

El Dorado County | ready.edso.org

Nevada County | mynevadacounty. com

Placer County | placer.ca.gov

Town of Truckee | truckeepolice.com

Washoe County | washoecounty.gov

One of the first steps to being prepared for a wildfire is to understand what wildfire warnings and alerts mean.

Issued by different agencies, sometimes wildfire alert terminology can be confusing. Do you know the difference between a Fire Weather Watch and a Red Flag Warning? What about the difference between an evacuation warning and an evacuation order?

RED FLAG WARNING

The National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warnings during weather conditions that could lead to extreme fire behavior within the next 24 hours. Such conditions include high and sustained wind speeds (averaging 15 mph or greater), low relative humidity (25 percent or less) and temperatures greater than 75 degrees. During these events, extreme caution is advised. All sources of outdoor flames are prohibited during Red Flag days, including propane and charcoal.

FIRE WEATHER WATCH

The National Weather Service issues a Fire Weather Watch 12 to 72 hours in advance of hazardous weather condi-

tions. It means critical fire weather is possible but not imminent or occurring. The watch remains in effect until it expires, is canceled, or upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.

Both Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches call for extreme caution. Stay up to date with local fire district’s seasonal restrictions and never use fire when and where it’s not allowed.

WILDFIRE EVACUATION ALERTS

If a wildfire ignited during a Red Flag Warning or a Fire Weather Watch, you should know the correct evacuation terminology in case the fire is life-threatening.

Issued by local law enforcement, evacuation orders and evacuation warnings both suggest a threat to life and property, although they are slightly different.

Evacuation Order | An evacuation order is mandatory. It suggests there is an immediate threat to life, and it is a lawful order to leave. When this type of order is issued, everyone in the given evacuation zone must exit as the zone will be legally closed to the public until further notice.

Never ignore an evacuation order.

Doing so puts not only your life at risk, but also the lives of law enforcement and fire personnel.

Evacuation Warning | An evacuation warning suggests a potential threat to life. Evacuation isn’t mandatory at this point, although it is advised and preparation is necessary.

Those who require additional time to evacuate (such as elderly, disabled and large families with pets and livestock) should leave during a warning. In many instances, evacuation warnings quickly become evacuation orders. | tahoelivingwithfire.com n

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• Check current fire conditions & Red Flag warnings

• Find fire districts around Lake Tahoe

• Find tips for being prepared

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RESOURCES

Cal Fire | readyforwildfire.org

Chipping programs | Contact local fire district

Create a disaster kit | redcross.org

Create a home wildfire checklist | readyforwildfire.org

Current fire conditions & restrictions | tahoelivingwithfire.com

Nevada Fire Info | nevadafireinfo.org

Placer County Fire Safe Alliance | placer.ca.gov

Prepare for a disaster | tahoelivingwithfire.com/get-prepared

Truckee Travel Alert | visittruckeetahoe.com

Wildfire camera network | alertwildfire.org

Wildfire Evacuation Checklist | livingwithfire.com

Un Kit De Suministros De Emergencia | readyforwildfire.org

TIPS FOR SURVIVING A WILDFIRE IF YOU’RE TRAPPED

Courtesy Cal Fire

IN A VEHICLE

Stay calm.

Park your vehicle in an area clear of vegetation.

Close all vehicle windows & vents. Cover yourself with wool blanket or jacket.

Lie on vehicle floor.

Call 911. ON FOOT

Stay calm.

Go to an area clear of vegetation, a ditch or depression on level ground if possible.

Lie face down, cover up your body.

Call 911. AT HOME

Stay calm, keep your family together.

Call 911 & inform authorities of your location.

Fill sinks & tubs with cold water.

Keep doors and windows closed but unlocked.

Stay inside your house.

Stay away from outside walls & windows.

READING, PANEL TALK ON CLIMATE & WILDFIRE

University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe will present a book reading and panel talk in Prim Library in Incline Village, Nev., on June 10 on wildfire and climate change. This one-day event would look at the subject from the viewpoint of Clare Frank, the first and only female Chief of Fire Protection for CAL FIRE. She will be reading from her book, “Burnt: A Memoir of Fighting Fire” from 1 to 2 p.m.

The reading will be followed by a panel of experts moderated by the Climate and Wildfire Institute from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The panel will examine the science behind the climate realities and the necessary responses to address this crisis facing the American West and beyond. Admission is free to both. | events.unr.edu

BOOK BY CAL FIRE’S ONLY FEMALE CHIEF

Clare Frank started firefighting in California at age 17 (she lied about her age on her application) and was promoted up the ranks to become the state’s first and only female Chief of Fire Protection. Along the way, she earned a BS in fire administration, an MFA in creative writing and a JD. She has lectured at colleges, universities and state and national fire conferences.

Her book is an inspiring, richly detailed and open-hearted account of an extraordinary life in fire. It chronicles the transformation of a young adult determined to prove her mettle into a scarred and sensitive veteran, grappling with the weight of her duties while record-setting fires engulfed her home state. Frank lives near Lake Tahoe with her husband and two dogs. This, her first book, is available from Abrams Press. | therealclarefrank.com

BOOK LAUNCH

May 26 | 4-6 p.m. | Word After Word Bookstore, Truckee

June 8 | 6 p.m. | Sundance Books & Music, Reno, Nev.

June 10 | 1-2 p.m. | UNR at Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Nev.

July 13 | 5:30 p.m. | Community of Writers, Olympic Valley

Aug. 12 | 7 p.m. | UNR at Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Nev.

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home like hail during a storm. If these embers become lodged in something easily ignited on or near your house, the home will be in jeopardy of burning. Common materials that become embers during wildfire include pine cones, branches, tree bark and wooden shingles. Depending on fire intensity, wind speed and the size of materials that are burning, embers can be carried more than a mile ahead of the fire. Consequently, even homes located blocks away from the flame front are vulnerable to ignition and complete destruction.

By being ember aware and taking action ahead of time, a homeowner can substan-tially reduce the ember threat.

1.WOOD ROOF Replace wood shake and shingle roofs with fire-resistant types

2.ROOF OPENINGS Plug openings in roof coverings such as the open ends of barrel tiles, with non-combustible materials.

3.ROOF DEBRIS Routinely remove plant debris such as pine needles, leaves, branches and bark, from the roof.

4.SKYLIGHTS Replace plastic skylights with types constructed of double-pane glass. One of the panes should be tempered glass. Close skylights if wildfire is threatening.

5.SPARK ARRESTER Install an approved spark arrester on chimneys.

6.WINDOWS Replace single-pane, non-tempered glass windows with multiple-pane, tempered-glass types. Close all windows if wildfire is threatening.

7.VENTS Cover attic, eave and foundation vents with 1/8-inch wire mesh or install new vent types designed to prevent ember entry. If wildfire is threatening, consider covering vent openings.

8.RAIN GUTTERS Keep rain gutters free of debris. Consider using rain gutter covers to reduce maintenance.

9.SIDING Fill gaps in siding and trim materials with a caulk and replace poor condition building materials.

10.WOODPILES Move firewood stacks and scrap lumber piles at least 30 feet from any structures.

11.PATIO FURNITURE Place combustible patio furniture such as lounges, tables and hammocks inside the house or garage if wildfire is threatening.

12.DECK BOARDS Replace deck boards that are less than 1-inch thick or that are in poor condition with thicker, good condition boards. Use metal flashing between the deck and the house.

13.DECK DEBRIS Remove plant debris from the gaps between deck boards, the gap between the deck and house, and lying on top of the deck.

14.PORCH & DECK ACCESSORIES If wildfire is threatening, remove combustible materials from the porch and deck including newspapers, wicker baskets, door mats, pine cones and dried flower arrangements, and place BBQ propane tanks indoors.

15. UNDER THE DECK Remove plant debris, wood piles and other easily ignited materials from under decks. Consider enclosing the open sides of the deck with siding materials that are properly vented or 1/8-inch wire mesh to reduce maintenance and deter ember entry. Do not use wooden lattice.

16.FLOWERBOXES Remove wooden flowerboxes from beneath windows if wildfire is threatening.

17. EAVES Cover open eaves with sheathing such as plywood or fiber-cement board. Use tongue and groove joints or other intricate joint types and don’t use butt joints.

18.FLOWERBEDS Replace wood mulches with noncombustible types and remove plant debris, including dried grass and flowers, dead leaves and dead branches from flowerbeds. Replace ornamental junipers with low-growing deciduous shrubs or flowers under irrigation.

19.VEHICLES Close vehicle windows. Back into the garage and close the garage door or park away from the house.

20.GARAGE DOOR Adjust garage doors to achieve as tight as fit as possible with the door frame. Consider using trim around the garage door opening to reduce gap openings. Close the garage door if wildfire is threatening.

21.GARBAGE CANS & RECYCLING BINS

Use garbage cans covered with tight fitting lids near the house or other buildings. Move newspaper recycling bins indoors.

22.WOODEN FENCES Maintain wooden fences in good condition and create a noncombustible fence section or gate next to the house for at least 5 feet.

Is your home ready for a disaster?

Preparing your home for a natural disaster or fire, includes checking that your insurance coverage is adequate and creating a home inventory. Keep a copy of your home inventory in a firebox and with your Go Bag.

CHECK INSURANCE COVERAGE

Check your policy limits and coverage annually and make sure the policy reflects the correct square footage, features in the home and any recent improvements. Consider purchasing building code upgrade coverage. Keep a list of insurance contacts and policy details in your Go Bag.

What’s covered | The details matter. Understand if you have a replacement cost policy that pays to replace all your items at current market price or an actual cash value policy that takes depreciation into account and pays less for aged items.

Home improvements | If you make home improvements, be sure to update your coverage including for new countertops, floors, etc.

Maintain insurance | If your home is paid off, be sure to maintain homeowner’s insurance. Without insurance, you likely won’t have the funds to rebuild. Renters insurance | Renters can lose

everything in a fire and be left to start over. Many insurers bundle coverage with an auto insurance policy at affordable prices.

PREPARE A HOME INVENTORY

Filing insurance claims will be easier if you have an accurate home inventory by documenting the contents of your home. Use a smartphone to make a video of your belongings, including vehicles and equipment. Keep the inventory and

photos outside the home or stored in the cloud.

Make an inventory | Video or photograph each room of the home. Remember to document drawers and closets. Don’t forget the garage and sheds. Download a Home Inventory Checklist from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or download the app to make one on a phone Document value | Keep a record or video of prices of items and where and

when you purchased them. Make note of important or expensive items like electronics, appliances, sports equipment, TVs, computers, jewelry, etc. Save receipts | Save receipts for all major purchases and store in the cloud or a fireproof case. | ready.gov/plan, readyforwildfire.org n

Download a Home Inventory Checklist at: naic.org

CHIPPING & DEFENSIBLE SPACE INSPECTIONS

(through local fire departments)

East Shore (Tahoe Douglas Fire) | (775) 588-3591, tahoefire.org

Fallen Leaf Fire | (530) 544-3300, fllcsd.org

Incline Village & Crystal Bay (North Lake Tahoe Fire) | nltfpd.org

Meyers (Lake Valley Fire) | (530) 577-2447, lakevalleyfire.org

North & West Shores (North Tahoe Fire) | (530) 584-2322, ntfire.net

Northstar Fire | (530) 562-1212, northstarcsd.org

WILDFIRE HOME RETROFIT GUIDE

Courtesy Tahoe Resource Conservation District

A team of California and Nevada scientists and practitioners has published the Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide, available for free download, with recommendations to retrofit homes.

During a wildfire, 60 to 90 percent of home loss is due to embers. Depending on a fire’s intensity and wind speed, embers can travel more than a mile ahead of a flame front. Thus, even a home blocks away from a fire can be at risk of ignition. The Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide recommends a coupled approach that considers both the vegetation surrounding a home and the home’s construction materials. It includes recommendations for ember-vulnerable components of a home including roofs, rain gutters, eaves, vents, siding, skylights, windows, decks, chimneys and fences. These recommendations range from routine maintenance (removing pine needles from roofs and gutters), to DIY projects (installing 1/8thinch metal mesh screening to vents), to full retrofits (replacing a wood-shake roof). | tahoelivingwithfire.com

Olympic Valley Fire | (530) 583-4692, ovpsd.org

South Lake Tahoe Fire | (530) 542-6037, cityofslt.us

Truckee Fire | truckeefire.org/dspace

REPORT VEGETATION CONCERNS

California Tahoe Conservancy lands | (530) 542-5580, tahoe.ca.gov

U.S. Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin lands | (530) 543-2759

Martis Fire | Mike Vollmeer

WE HAVE EVACUATED

ALL occupants evacuated on:

Adult:

Adult:

Child:

Child:

Pets:

Others: CONTACT INFO:

Evacuated to:

Emergency contacts:

Vehicle driven:

License plate:

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Epic auto race to Tahoe Tavern of 1911

BY MARK MCLAUGHLIN

to cross Donner Pass by automobile. It had been a long, hard winter with late season snow. On March 11, 1911, official snow depths reached extraordinary levels nearing 40 feet at 8,000 feet at the U.S. Weather Bureau station at Tamarack, southwest of Lake Tahoe. Despite the Tahoe Tavern’s well-promoted award, it wasn’t until June 1911 that anyone tried to drive over the mountains to collect the 3-foot-tall trophy and earn a daredevil reputation.

The marketing team at Tahoe Tavern were calculating that their coveted trophy cup would be won by a wealthy, socially prominent person from San Francisco, but the primary contender turned out to be a group of unknown men from the Grass Valley area led by Arthur B. Foote.

Challenge no easy feat

Motorists often take Interstate 80 for granted, the year-round, trans-Sierra highway that crosses the mountain range at Donner Pass, except of course when it’s shut down for hours or days by winter storms. It is a quick link between markedly different climates in California and a vital conduit for a large portion of the tourism dollars that flow into the Tahoe Sierra.

Before automobiles gained popularity after 1900, locals and tourists relied on stagecoaches, railroads, dog sleds and lake steamers to transport people and supplies in the region. Nevada ranchers who relied on trusty horses remained skeptical of the viability of the automobile until car dealers took to the Silver State’s primitive roadways during winter months to demonstrate their vehicles’ performance and dependability. Once people got used to the independence and convenience of traveling in a car, however, it bankrupted the narrow-gauge railroad that connected Tahoe City to Truckee and shut down the popular passenger steamers that had plied the deep waters of Big Blue for decades.

When businessowners realized that future tourist dollars were going to arrive by car, not passenger train, they pressured state and county governments to upgrade mountain roads. A party of autoists, as they were then called, first crossed Donner Pass via the Dutch Flat and Donner Lake Wagon Road in May

1901. The first motorcyclist was George Wyman who managed to pick his way over in August 1902.

By 1906 the dawn of motorized transportation was embraced by the half dozen Truckee locals who could afford a car. Before the Lincoln Highway improved summer travel over Donner Pass in 1913, intrepid drivers were fighting their way over this portion of the rugged Sierra utilizing block and tackle and tying ropes around their tires for snow traction.

Despite rural America’s skepticism that the new gasoline buggies would ever replace a good saddle horse over rough terrain, the auto-based tourist economy ramped up and is more popular than ever.

Contest to reach Tahoe Tavern

Determined to ride this new craze of adventure motoring, in the spring of 1911 Tahoe Tavern Hotel & Casino near Tahoe City offered a silver trophy for the first party to drive a car from California over the Summit Road to the luxury accommodations. The operators of the hotel were hoping to fire up their early season tourist business and to generate free advertising headlines in San Francisco newspapers. Potential contestants had no idea of what they were up against as the winter of 1911 set records for its deep snowpack.

Spring 1911 offered a greater than usual challenge to anyone attempting

Foote had purchased his first car in January 1908 and it was shipped in parts by train. After reading the instruction manual, he spent two days assembling the machine. Once his new vehicle was put together and fueled with gasoline purchased at the drug store (there were no gas stations yet), Foote took a ride and immediately became an aficionado of the new horseless carriage. When he heard about the Tahoe Tavern contest a few years later, he decided to take on the challenge with his Model T Ford.

Foote, an assistant superintendent of the North Star Mines Company, needed help in this arduous endeavor. Pushing, pulling and dragging an automobile over the roadless Sierra would be a major physical and logistical hurtle so he convinced several of his friends to help.

Foote’s matter-of-fact diary entries detail the Herculean task before them: On June 2, the first day, he wrote: “Packed stuff, took off windshield, Mr. Starr and I left for Emigrant Gap at 4 p.m. with shovels, tackle, etc. Passed Emigrant Gap and got stuck in soft snow 2.5 miles further on. Walked to Cisco, got there 10:30 p.m.”

Snow drifts had blocked the trail, but the following morning Foote and Starr woke early and surveyed the road ahead until they came to a washed-out bridge on the Yuba River. They returned to Cisco and slept until dawn when they awoke and started driving on the still-frozen snowpack. Although parts of the surface were bare granite, the car would occasionally break through the snow. The men used their block and tackle system to pull it out. Five

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hours later they reached the Yuba River roaring with snowmelt. Both Foote and Starr were accomplished engineers and they rigged a metal cable over the raging torrent and slid the car to the other side.

Foote’s group wasn’t the only one competing for the prize, but when other drivers following them came to the washed out bridge, they were at a loss on how to cross. Foote and Starr had removed the cable and told no one of their technique. This gave them an insurmountable lead. Two days later they were stuck in snow again, but having gained a substantial lead they confidently left the car and returned to Grass Valley by train to gather more tools and equipment.

On June 7 they were back at it using wooden runners to push the car over the snowpack. By June 9 they reached Soda Springs where they spent the day repairing or replacing various broken parts. Finally, on June 10, they pulled their vehicle over rock and snow down to Donner Lake where they had breakfast. Taking advantage of the cleared road from Truckee to Tahoe City, they reached the Tahoe Tavern at noon and claimed their handsome trophy.

Promoters at Tahoe Tavern were completely surprised when they showed up.

The next day the Grass Valley Morning Union featured the story on Page 1: “The victors enjoyed the consternation which they caused by their unexpected arrival. The resort management had not expected these men from Grass Valley to achieve their success by shoving, tugging and hoisting their Model T over seemingly impassable mountainous terrain.”

The men’s wives were already at Tahoe Tavern waiting for them. Instead of using sweat and brawn, they had simply taken the train to Tahoe City. n

Arthur Foote’s crew pulled a Model T over Donner Pass, circa 1911. | Mark McLaughlin Collection

Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking. com. | mark@thestormking.com

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– Chris

every product he sells.

“We are about making it easier to connect with nature,” says McKleroy. McKleroy co-founded a business in San Francisco that made speakers in 2010. It was during that time he learned about marketing, building a brand and making a product. He wanted to explore a new project and began looking for a unique and innovative product he could create.

“I was living out by the beach in San Francisco and built a 3-D printer,” he says.

The idea for binoculars was inspired by a conversation he had with his roommate. He came home and said he wished he had a pair of binoculars for the music festival he attended. This was the spark that ignited the creation of Nocs.

“I did a bunch of research about the binoculars and there was a ton of binoculars. They all look so tactical. They were big. They all looked the same,” he says. “I thought, what if there was a good, compact, high-quality binocular that you could just take with you anywhere? If you’re river rafting, hiking or camping.”

McKleroy began 3-D printing several versions of compact binoculars, creating different models and shapes.

“I came up with this really crazy-looking design — totally different than what the industry is used to,” he says.

A friend mentioned his product in a blog before they launched it and people began asking for his prototypes.

“It was like a fun art project. And it was really fun to see the friends’ reactions,” he says.

They began selling binoculars on the Internet. His side project took off. He launched Nocs Provisions just as the pandemic began. This turned out to be a good thing for his company as more people wanted to get outside.

Every unit sold supports 1% For The Planet. Each set of Nocs Binoculars is sold in plastic-free packaging. Not only is this a more sustainable choice, but it also aligns with the company philosophy of creating long-lasting products. The binoculars have a lifetime warranty. They are also set at a price point; their standard-issue waterproof binoculars can be purchased for $95.

“We made this compact, go-anywhere binocular that is high quality and weighs 11.8 ounces. It’s great for backpacking and it can live in a sprinter van,” he says.

They also designed a monocular that weighs 8.3 ounces, which is also light and compact. The binoculars have Swiss optical engineering. The binoculars’ exterior has ridges for better handling and protection and come in several colors.

“You can use the binoculars and our monoculars as a lens for your smartphone and take photos through them,” says McKleroy.

Nocs Provisions sell in REI stores nationwide where McKleroy says, “They’re one of their fastest growing brands.”

Nocs Provisions can be found online or locally at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City and REI in Reno, Nev. | nocsprovisions.com n

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Compact and colorful Nocs Binoculars. Founder and owner Chris McKleroy with his Nocs Binoculars. Nocs binoculars. | Nocs Binoculars

McKleroy

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Art Truckee

New location for Art Truckee

Michelle Erskine, owner of Michelle Erskine Entertainment, moved her art gallery, Art Truckee to 9940 Donner Pass Rd, in historic downtown Truckee. Art Truckee’s First Friday event will be on June 2 from 4 to 7 p.m.

There will be a grand opening in the new gallery space on June 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. with live music from the musicians represented by Erskine. | michelleerskineentertainment.com

Community Book Initiative returns

Alpenglow Sports announces the third annual Community Book Initiative with the theme: “Wanderlust.” The monthlong event will highlight 20 titles, chosen in collaboration with 10 community members, admired for their mountain, environmental and/or social leanings. Books are available for purchase at the store and online. Until June 20, Boys & Girls Club North Lake Tahoe will receive 100 percent of book sale proceeds from

Alenka Vrecek the 20 community recommended titles

The Community Book Initiative will culminate on June 20 with a free Tailgate Talk from local author and bike-packing expert, Alenka Vrecek, who will introduce her book, “She Rides.” The event is free to the community. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7 pm. | alpenglowsports.com

or a 2023-24 Unrestricted Season Pass. Whether painting, drawing, sketching or using digital design tools, all participants can submit a design.

There is no cost to enter; submissions will be accepted through June 20. The winner will be decided by public vote on June 26 when the semi-finalists are announced. The winner will be announced on July 3. Details online. | sugarbowl. com

Artists-inResidence return to Tallac

Sugar Bowl

Design Sugar Bowl’s next beanie

Sugar Bowl Resort is asking the community to design its 2023-24 beanies given to season passholders. The winner can chose a $1,000 cash prize

the arts

The 2nd Annual Lost Sierra Plein Air Festival May 24-27, 7 a.m., lostsierrapleinair.com

Field Notes Exhibit

Truckee Community Recreation Center, Truckee, May 24-June 7, 8 a.m., melhopgallery.com

Community Book Initiative

Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe City, May 24-June 7, 10 a.m., (530) 583-6917, alpenglowsports.com

Through Tahoe’s Lens: Early 20th Century Photography

Gatekeepers Museum, Tahoe City, May 25-June 7, 11 a.m., northtahoemuseums.org

Summer Art Show

Tahoe Art League, South Lake Tahoe, May 25-June 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., (530) 544-2313, talart.org

Author Book Signing

Word After Word Books, Truckee, May 26, 4-6 p.m., (530) 536-5099

Intro to Linoleum Cut Printmaking Workshop with Artist Evi K. Hui

Heller Estate, South Lake Tahoe, May 27, 9:30 a.m., (530) 541-4975, valhallatahoe.com

Discovering Lake Tahoe Historical Maps 1849-1932

Gatekeepers Museum, Tahoe City, June 1-7, 11 a.m., northtahoemuseums.org

Third Thursdays Makers Markets

South of North Brewing Company, South Lake Tahoe, June 1, 5 p.m., (530) 494-9805, southofnorthbeer.com

First Friday Art Truckee, Truckee, June 2, 4-7 p.m., (530) 448-3423, arttruckee.com

Field Notes Exhibit Reception

Truckee Donner Community Rec Center, Truckee, June 2, 5-7 p.m., melhopgallery.com

The Great Basin Institute’s (GBI) Artists-in-Residence program returns to Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe. This summer three artists will work from the Artist Cabin at the Pope Estate and around the Tallac grounds, creating art that resonates with the land and its visitors. They will engage with the public during studio hours and host classes and workshops, while displaying pieces inside the Tallac Museum.

Featured artists are Julia Schwadron Marianelli until July 8; Pam McKnight from July 13 to Sept 3; and Kristen Holden from Sept. 3 to Oct. 23. | thegreatbasininstitute.org

Full Moon Market Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City, June 3, 3-9 p.m. Find

Events are subject to change & cancellation; always check in advance for current schedules.

Julia Schwadron Marianelli

horoscopes

BY MICHAEL O’CONNOR SUNSTARASTROLOGY.COM

FIRE EARTH AIR WATER

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Although some of the ice-breaking work and heavy lifting is done, the focus on practical activities continues this week. Yet, now the emphasis is on beautifying, and might prove more fun. Investment-oriented thinking is featured and will likely be directed to home and family.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)

The busy season is well underway, and you have not been left out. Attending to a variety of fronts is likely, yet you are also challenged to stay as focused as you can on each one. Getting to the bottom of things is part of the plot and could well be where the real work is required.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

The Sun now in your sign indicates a cycle of new beginnings. However, with Mercury still in Taurus, these are not likely to break out of the gates early and with full thrust. Trust this flow and allow yourself to advance gently, enjoying the slow pace with one sure step at a time.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22)

One way or another, you find yourself in new territory or at least engaged in unforeseen circumstances not so long ago. These are requiring your continued steady focus, which has probably been the case for several weeks already. Positively, you are experiencing the fruits of earned rewards.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23)

Fresh starts in your public and professional life are likely and ideal now. Working behind the scenes is indicated. Yet, some of your focus remains practically focused on projects that require some form of construction and building. Paying attention to the finer details is a central theme.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22)

After a period of deeper inner changes in your overall perspective and approach early this spring, the shift turned to see a much bigger picture of possibility. This emphasis continues and features some measure of cultural focus linked to new friends and interest groups.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Some rather deep inner changes are underway. These include and may even require research and further investigation and study. Obtaining specific tools, skills or strategies is part of the plot. Yet, circumstances are also guiding you to consider alternative approaches.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

The emphasis on new relationships continues. With Jupiter in Taurus, you have entered an expansive and more fruitful cycle than you have perhaps experienced for some time. This cycle will continue for many months so focus to align with it with realistic action.

A slower approach and one step at a time is also advised.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Fresh starts in your daily routine have likely begun to take root. These may require extra discipline, determination, and faith on your part. Returns for past efforts are indicated, yet ideally, you can recognize them with graceful receptivity. Fortunately, your energy levels should be running high.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

The recent Cazimi New Moon was destined to spark your creative passions. These are directly linked to home and family, or possibly to close friends, perhaps especially women. An ambitious push to support your efforts is indicated. This could prove to be just the impulse you have needed.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)

Some fresh starts close to home are indicated and come with some satisfying returns. These are supporting you to feel more confident, overall. You may, however, have to make some extra efforts to adapt to the situation. Just be willing to make the few extra efforts required.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)

The seeds of new perspectives have been sown by this recent New Moon. Many new and creative ideas have begun to germinate, and new sprouts of awareness are even beginning to show. The biggest challenge is to steady your focus and avoid taking on too many projects at this time.

answers

David Beck makes mountain music

BY SEAN MCALINDIN

June 2 | Donner Creek Brewing | Truckee

June 10 & July 14 | 10 Torr Distilling and Brewing | Reno, Nev.

July 29-30 | Ascension Music Festival | Mount Shasta

Aug. 6 | Alibi Ale Works | Incline Village, Nev.

Aug. 26 & Sept. 9 | The Peak | Graeagle

Manypeople love the mountains. For others, mountains are life itself.

Local musician and builder David Beck lives over Donner Summit in Cisco Grove. A true Tahoe native, mountains are in Beck’s bloodstream. His father is adventure filmmaker Craig Beck; his older brother, Clayton, worked as a pilot and alpine ski coach.

Earlier this month, Beck released his first full-length record, “Mountain Music.” Recorded at home above Beck’s garage, the poignant, nine-song, concept album follows a wandering journey up and down a mountain for a soul-baring, transformative experience. It’s a cohesive, 33-minute LP tied together through its all-natural stories and sounds, all created by Beck.

“Ascending” starts with syncopated harmonics before kicking in dramatically with the exquisite ring of an acoustic guitar. The feel of the music evokes Eddie Vedder’s soundtrack for “Into the Wild,” a film about a young man who travels to the mountains of Alaska to follow his dreams. The rolling tune slowly builds as Beck sings, “Take me to the mountains, to the tallest peaks. I want to climb higher and higher, until I find peace.”

redwoods of Northern California.

“It’s when you’re immersed in everything,” he says. “It’s a talk with the forest and redwood trees that have been there forever. I have respect for how old and timeless the forest can feel when you’re in it.”

“First Trip Around the Sun” is another dreamy, layered guitar voyage that warms the spirit, written for Beck’s almost 2-year-old son, Kai.

David Beck

The album concludes with “Pachamama (Mother Earth),” a spirited instrumental that takes us full circle to where we began.

“I wrote that one during one of the biggest snowstorms in Tahoe this winter,” says Beck. “It was a trip.”

The album begins with “Algonquin (Mountain),” a call to the highland spirits. The ambient sound of Native American flute swirls around the sacred words of an original poem.

“Yes, I believe we are all a part of a higher being or power,” recites Beck in his sturdy, baritone voice. “Everything is connected in some way. And I can tell you this, the closest I’ve ever felt to God is looking out to the view after I’ve climbed a mountain.”

In comes a beautifully looped instrumental: “Star Gazing.” The guitars sound bright and shiny, as if they’re echoing within a Sierra Nevada cathedral of rock, snow and shimmering sky. Beck played a Fender Acoustasonic through a Fishman amp for much of the recording.

“It’s kind of like a backpacking trip out into the wilderness,” he says. “It starts with ascending, going up. First, you’ve got to do a big hike and now you’ve made it. Then, you’re there camping at night, looking up to the stars.”

“Eternity” is a minor-key song that delves deep into the narrator’s soul. Beck wrote it while camping in the

“It’s about being reborn, and everything seems new,” he says.

The upbeat, jangly “Lost and Found” was inspired by a John Muir quote, as Beck sings, “Let’s lose our minds in the mountains. Let’s lose our minds and find our souls.”

He then takes us down the folky rhythms of “Mountain Road.”

“I feel lucky when I’m coming home,” says Beck. “I’m going to Tahoe. That’s my mountain road. The mountains are like my family. They’re everything to me.”

“Inyo” is an intense, almost tribal, instrumental inspired by many backpacking trips he has taken to Inyo National Forest with his wife, Camille.

The album was released for streaming on all major platforms on May 6. Its completion gives Beck the chance to share with the world his two greatest passions: mountains and music.

“I’m a self-taught musician,” he says. “I didn’t go to classes or anything. I don’t have any theory. My music comes from expressing my inner feelings rather than a mathematical way. It’s a different world I can go to that’s all my own.”

Beck performs numerous solo concerts this summer and can often be found busking at local coffee shops and on the docks of Donner Lake.

“I’ll get people that come down in their canoes,” he says. “When I’m playing in the mountains, it’s magical. It’s significant enough to get high, but with no strings attached. It just feels free.” | tahoemountainfolk.com n

“I’m a self-taught musician. I didn’t go to classes … I don’t have any theory. My music comes from expressing my inner feelings rather than a mathematical way. It’s a different world I can go to that’s all my own.”

— David Beck

COUNTRY ROOTS

May 26 | Shops at Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

May 31 | Social House Community Speakeasy | South Lake Tahoe

June 30-Sept. 1 | Tamarack Lodge | South Lake Tahoe

Miranda Love Band

Starting on June 30, Miranda Love Band will be the house band at Heavenly’s Tamarack Lodge on Friday and Saturday nights for the summer. | theshopsatheavenly.com, socialhousetahoe. com, skiheavenly.com

INDIE ROCK

June 2-3 | Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats | Truckee

Buried Giant

the instrumentation altogether. Their five members are all about what has always inarguably been at the core of country music: the human voice.

That Home Free is country music’s only real a cappella group is a novelty that, on the radio or on record, might only occur to listeners after the fact, since arrangements have a way of tricking the ear. In concert, of course, it’s a different story. All at once, from first row to last, jaws drop at the first sight of all those throats in action, followed by nodding, dancing and even crying as the group’s powerful musical storytelling unfolds. | caesars.com

AVANT-GARDE

June 3 | Alibi Ale Works | Incline Village, Nev.

June 4 | Alibi Ale Works | Truckee

Bob Log III

This mellow, indie-rock group from Salt Lake City, Buried Giant, released a four-song EP “Swallow the Sun” in 2022, followed by the three-song set, “Wild Eyes,” earlier this year. They conjure a blend of Pink Floyd, Wilco, Yo La Tengo and Velvet Underground with their atmospheric and soulful sounds. They play two nights at the intimate Moody’s in downtown Truckee. | moodysbistro. com

A CAPPELLA COUNTRY

May 27 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Home Free

Powerhouse vocalist Miranda Love

grew up working in her family’s horse barn in Los Gatos where the only radio station that came in was contemporary country. The sounds of Martina McBride, Faith Hill and Sara Evans reverberated through the air as she stacked hay and cleaned stables.

Since moving to South Lake in 2017, Love has reignited her musical ambitions. Her latest single, “Waste My Years,” came out in 2022. She is joined by an all-star cast of local musicians including Tommy Ciccone on bass, Tom Parodi on drums and Sean Hodge on guitar.

Concerts on Commons lineup

The lineup for the 2023 Concerts at Commons Beach in Tahoe City is here. Enjoy free summer concerts on Sundays starting on June 18 with Joy & Madness and ending on Sept. 3 with The Blues Monsters & friends. Music lovers can bring blankets, picnics and low-backed chairs, however, there will be local food and drink vendors, as well. Commons Beach has a playground for the little ones. Read the full schedule at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

Reggae fest tickets on sale

In country music, there are endless debates about what kind of instrumentation really defines the genre. Home Free found an ingenious way to get around those kinds of arguments — just ditch

Picture a man in a shiny blue jumpsuit and a tinted, black pilot’s helmet wired to a telephone receiver, playing slide guitar with all the dirty, scuzzy joy in his heart. With songs names like “Boob Scotch” and “My Shit is Perfect,” you begin to get the gist of Bob Log III. It is loud, strange, electrifying and ecstatic — guitar glazed in sublime, honey-dipped happiness. | alibialeworks. com

Late Nite Productions will present the third annual Truckee Reggae Fest on June 24 at Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater from 3 to 10 p.m.; doors open at 2 p.m. The lineup schedule includes Julian Marley & The Uprising, Mykal Rose of Black Uhuru, Mighty Mystic, Lizano and more. There will be DJs, a vending village, live local art and food and drinks. Tickets are on sale now. | truckeereggaefest.com

Truckee Reggae Fest

Buried Giant

Miranda Love

Bob Log III

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

Live Music

Sunnyside Resort, Tahoe City, 5:30 p.m.

Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series

Shops at Heavenly Village, S. Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m.

Karaoke Night

Brewery & Barrel House, Incline Village, 6-9 p.m.

Roem Baur Live

Jake’s on the Lake, Tahoe City, 6-9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live Music

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Live Music With Brother Dan Palmer

Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series

Shops at Heavenly Village, S. Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Home Free

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Live Music

Whiskey Dicks Saloon, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Hayley Lynn & Karen Ann

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Leadbetter Band

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Live Music

Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Live Music With Brother Dan Palmer

Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series

Shops at Heavenly Village, S. Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m.

Sunday Bluegrass Jam

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Open Stage Sundays

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Dellow & the Modern Mystics

Tahoe Tap Haus, Tahoe City, 7-9:30 p.m.

Outlaws

Bally’s, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MONDAY, MAY 29

Open Stage Mondays

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Country Mondays

Alibi Ale Works, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, MAY 30

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke

The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 1

Wolves & Friends Live

The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

Old Dominion

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Mark Kalin

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

Live Music

Sunnyside Resort, Tahoe City, 5:30 p.m.

Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series

Shops at Heavenly Village, S. Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m.

Karaoke Night

Brewery & Barrel House, Incline Village, 6-9 p.m.

David Beck

Donner Creek Brewing, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Buried Giant

Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Mark Kalin

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Magic After Dark Starring Robert Hall

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series

Shops at Heavenly Village, S. Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m.

Buried Giant

Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 7 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Mark Kalin

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Bob Log III

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 9 p.m.

Arty the Party

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 9 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Mark Kalin

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Bally’s, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Karaoke Nights

Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

Brunch + Beats

Stateline location, Stateline, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Mark Kalin

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Illenium

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Bluegrass Jam

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

Open Stage Sundays

Incline Public House, Incline Village, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Mark Kalin

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Bob Log III

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 9 p.m.

Live DJ

Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 5

Open Stage Mondays

Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6 p.m.

Open Mic Night

Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 6:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion Starring Mark Kalin

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

Magic Fusion Starring Mark Kalin

The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Tuesday Night Karaoke

The Paddle Wheel Saloon, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7

Joni Morris - Sings the Songs of Patsy Cline

Valhalla Boathouse Theatre, S.Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

EAT & drink

Embrace vibrant wellness

Renew, rejuvenate with spring reset

BY PRIYA HUTNER

Spring is a time of renewal, rejuvenation and growth. It’s the perfect season to reset the body, mind and spirit. This winter was challenging for many people living and working in the Tahoe area. Now is a good time to recalibrate the diet and reframe old patterns. As the days get longer and the weather shifts, spring provides the opportunity to shed old patterns and embrace the new. A dietary reset helps shed extra winter weight that some people tend to gain over the winter months. The recommended reset is 21 days or longer, although 14 days can help create a shift.

Change your diet

During this period, eliminate processed foods, sugar, caffeine, dairy, gluten and alcohol from the diet. Food with these items can make us feel sluggish. When undertaking a reset, it’s essential to focus on eating whole foods and organic whenever possible. Removing unhealthy foods helps balance the systems of the body.

These dietary shifts help rejuvenate,

re-invigorate and renew emotional, mental and physical well-being. These changes, in turn, will provide improved energy, vitality and a renewed sense of wellness.

Incorporating plenty of lean, clean, organic protein; organic fruits and vegetables and whole grains into the diet is key in creating a spring reset. Eating with the seasons is equally essential. Choose local produce that is available in the spring at one of the area farmers’ markets. Find a list of local markets in this edition and at TheTahoeWeekly. com.

Start with lemon water

Drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated is imperative to help support the body’s systems. Waking up and drinking a glass of warm lemon water helps digestion and promotes hydration.

Exercise to boost energy

Exercise is another essential factor for spring reset and continued good health. Not only does exercise help to boost mood and energy levels, but it also supports the physical being. Find an activity that brings joy and commit to doing it regularly. Yoga, hiking, biking or walking are great ways to improve

physical, mental and emotional states. Spring is an excellent time to start a new meditation or yoga practice.

Rest and recover

Rest and recovery are as equally important as exercise when it comes to resetting the body. Try to get at least seven to eight hours of sleep each night and establish a consistent sleep schedule to support the body’s natural circadian rhythm.

growth. Connecting with nature inspires and uplifts. Being outside, getting fresh air and basking in the sunshine is important. Tahoe provides a beautiful outdoor environment.

Also, it helps to set intentions for springtime. Spring cleaning and purging the home, decluttering and getting rid of things that are no longer needed are helpful. A clean space promotes a balanced emotional and mental state.

A spring reset is a powerful way to recalibrate the body’s systems. The key is to focus on clean organic foods, regular exercise, rest and recovery, practicing stillness, communing with nature and setting intentions to help create a foundation for vibrant health and well-being.

In addition to taking care of physical health, focusing on mental and emotional well-being during a spring reset is essential. One effective way to do this is by practicing meditation and mindfulness, which involves being fully present and aware in the moment. This can include activities such as meditation, walking, yoga or simply taking a few moments each day to focus on breathing and quieting the mind.

Spring is a season of renewal and

Eat healthily, pursue a new hobby or passion and set clear intentions. It generally takes 21 days to begin to effect a noticeable change. Take time to reset and cleanse this spring to experience renewed energy and vitality. n

Now is a good time to recalibrate the diet and reframe old patterns.

Spring is a great time to start a new yoga or meditation practice as demonstrated by Michelle Allen, owner of the Yoga Room Tahoe in Tahoe City, at Commons Beach on the North Shore. | Court Leve, Yoga Room Tahoe

Find a list of local farmers’ markets in this edition

Priya Hutner is a food writer, personal chef and owner of The Seasoned Sage, a meal delivery and catering company. | TheSeasonedSage.com, priya@ tahoethisweek.com

Tahoe Oil & Spice

A delicious exploration of flavor

STORY & PHOTOS BY PRIYA HUTNER

My latest culinary adventure took Alison Bermant and me to Tahoe Oil & Spice. We stepped inside the downtown Truckee shop and the intoxicating aroma of herbs, spices, oils and the sweet scent of vinegars filled the air. Bermant was on a mission to procure her favorite honey ginger balsamic vinegar, which she uses in salad dressing. The aisles were lined with large silver dispensers holding 20 infused olive oils; six fresh, crushed green olive oils and three specialty oils, including black truffle oil, white truffle oil, toasted sesame oil and a whopping 41 types of balsamic vinegars.

Carla Embertson, a Tahoe Oil & Spice employee, greeted us and took us on a tour of flavors. She was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. She helped us navigate the vast selection of oils and spices, offering suggestions, pairings and recipe ideas.

The oils and balsamic vinegars were labeled with flavor profiles, ingredient origin and suggestions for what to pair them with. The oils are infused with natural ingredients, herbs and spices such as garlic, roasted onion, cilantro, basil, leek or herbs de Provence, while others might be infused with lemon, blood orange and even chocolate. The oils are perfect for dipping with crusty sourdough bread, for drizzling over salads or for cooking meats and vegetables.

The first olive oil we tasted was an infused pesto oil.

“We got the pesto oil in before Christmas and it promptly became my holiday obsession,” said Embertson as she handed us each a small tasting cup.

“Feel that heat afterward.”

We took a sip and there it was, a hit of rich basil flavor and the heat of the Calabrian Italian pepper. It was good.

Embertson suggested we toss the oil with pasta. I agreed this would make for

a delicious meal.

We tried an olive wood-smoked olive oil. It was earthy. Embertson paired the olive wood-smoked oil with a black-cherry balsamic and used it as a marinade on pork and lamb. I thought the combination would be great on grilled steak or portobello mushrooms.

The mushroom sage olive oil reminded me of the holidays. Embertson suggested pairing it with their cranberry pear balsamic — great to use in stuffing or drizzled on a roast chicken. The harissa-infused olive oil and the herbs de Provence-infused oils were both flavorful and delicious.

We moved from oils to exploring the balsamic vinegars, which are aged 16 to 18 years. She suggested mixing some flavored balsamic with seltzer to create a mocktail. The flavored balsamic would be great with tequila or vodka and seltzer for a summery cocktail.

The black-cherry balsamic was fabulous. I purchased a bottle and a bottle of the herbs de Provence oil. I also loved both the dark and light raspberry balsamic. The pomegranate quince and elderberry balsamics were both unique and delicious. Bermant and I tasted several pairings and were excited about what we would prepare with our purchases.

The shop also has a large spice selection. The Louisiana fish seasoning, rib rub, a Tahoe pepper blend, Jamaican jerk seasoning, black truffle seasoning and a spicy Thai seasoning all caught my eye. Tahoe Oil & Spice has other items as well that are great for gifts or making dinners pop.

I love exploring new flavors. The shop offers a treasure trove of flavorful oils, vinegars and spices that will elevate salads and take meals to the next level.

Tahoe Oil & Spice is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | (530) 550-8857, tahoeoilandspice.com n

Inside Tahoe Oil & Spice. | Priya Hutner

Farmers’ markets open for season

Satisfy your craving for fresh, flavorful food at one of Tahoe’s eight regional farmers’ markets. Slow Food Lake Tahoe has postponed its farmers’ market; no details were available at press time.

Tip: Get there early for the best produce and visit weekly to sample new offerings. Many vendors only accept cash.

LOST SIERRA

Blairsden Community Market |

Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 18-Sept. 24 (excluding July 16), Blairsden Garden Center. | blairsdengardencenter.com

Romano’s Certified Farmers’ Market | Fridays, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 26-Sept. 15, Sierra Valley Farms in Beckworth. | sierravalleyfarms.com

NORTH SHORE

Incline Village Farmers’ Market | Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., May 25-Aug. 31, Incline Village Library parking lot. | laketahoemarkets.com

Tahoe City Farmers’ Market | days, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., until Oct. 13, Com mons Beach. | tahoecityfarmersmarket. com

SOUTH SHORE

Meyers Mountain Market Farmers’ Market | Wednesdays, 3-7:30 p.m., June 7-Sept. 13, Tahoe Paradise Park. | meyersmtnmarket.org

Ski Run Farmers’ Market | Fridays, 3-8 p.m., June 2-Sept., Ski Run Boulevard, between Larch & Birch. | skirunfarmersmarket.com

South Lake Tahoe Farmers’ Market | Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., June 6-Oct. 10, American Legion Hall parking lot. | eldoradofarmersmarket.com

TRUCKEE

Truckee Certified Farmers Market | Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Until Oct. 17, Truckee River Regional Park. | truckeecertifiedfa.wixsite.com

New al fresco dining for The Lodge

The Lodge Restaurant & Pub in Tahoe Donner will soon be offering The Pavilion dining area, which will transition the wedding tent area into an outdoor, casual dining area. A landscape architect created a plan to allow for ADA compliance, fire pits and more. Construction started in mid-April and will continue until the golf course opens in June. The walkway in front of the Pro Shop, Tee Nine Grill and The Grotto will be closed during construction. | tahoedonner.com

with wine pairings from Mondavi Sisters Collection. On June 1, Sage Leaf in Incline Village, Nev., will offer a fivecourse dinner with wine pairings from VGS Chateau Potelle.

Wine on the Water will be on June 4 at North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. More than 30 wineries will be in attendance pouring their best alongside delicious food from local favorites. Tickets for all three events are on sale now online. | bgcnlt.org

New owners for Truckee cafe

Whole Treats has acquired The Lifthouse Coffee Co. in Truckee. During this transition phase at the new location — 10015 Palisades Dr., Suite A3 — Whole Treats will also be doing some remodeling. Look for new menu selections after the remodel. | @wholetreatsbakery

The Libation Lodge

New taproom for South Lake Brewing

South Lake Brewing Company has opened The Libation Lodge, a taproom serving craft libations and elevated pub food in the Village Center Lake Tahoe at 4000 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 6. The Libation Lodge offers a full tap list plus wine with burgers, sliders, tapas and more, as well as a to-go fridge with food and craft beers. It is open daily from 12 to 9 p.m. There is free parking for up to two hours.

Wine on the Water adds wine dinners

The 13th annual Wine on the Water,

High-elevation garden festivals on tap

Slow Food Lake Tahoe hosts free community Grow Your Own Garden festivals with high-elevation seedling sales, hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, vendors and garden tours. Festivals will be held in Tahoe City, Truckee and South Lake Tahoe. Visit the website to register or to purchase seedlings in advance. Participants may pick them up at the Read Priya Hutner’s article “High-elevation gardening” for tips on gardening in the Sierra at TheTahoeWeekly.com/ eat. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org

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