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Your perfect Tahoe vacation
I have been living and writing about the Tahoe Sierra for more than 20 years and I’ve become a de facto tour guide anytime friends and family come to visit for the first time and are taken aback by its beauty.
I know I’ll never forget the first time I saw the lake coming into view as we drove over Brockway Summit heading to Kings Beach when I was in college. I was on my way to Reno, Nev., with my uncle and siblings when my uncle made a detour to show us Lake Tahoe. My sister and I were in awe of its beauty and years later we both moved to the North Shore and have made Tahoe our permanent home. So, when friends and family come for a visit, I usually indulge in a sightseeing drive around Lake Tahoe to share some of my favorite spots. In this edition, I share my favorite spots on the West and South shores, along with some favorite eateries, for Part I of my feature “Your perfect Tahoe vacation.” In the next edition, I’ll share my favorite spots on the East and North shores.
Impacts of climate change
In the last few weeks, the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) has released its annual Clarity and State of the Lake reports, detailing its 2023 research on Lake Tahoe. The short of it is that clarity is down, lake temperatures are rising, wildfire smoke is more prevalent, microplastics are concerning, and aquatic invasive species remain a persistent challenge. Read my story on “State of the Lake” in this edition to learn more.
TERC researchers are some of the region’s unsung heroes who diligently work to understand the changes in our environment so that they can help find solutions to preserving and protecting the lake that we all cherish. We can all help by making choices to reduce our plastic use, reporting conditions we observe in and around Lake Tahoe, picking up litter that may become microplastics when we see it, becoming informed on Tahoe’s health and supporting TERC’s work by donating at tahoe.ucdavis.edu/giving.
Katherine E. Hill PUBLISHER/OWNER & EDITOR IN CHIEF
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SIGHTSEEING
EAST SHORE
CAVE ROCK | DE EK WADAPUSH*
This iconic sight is part of an old volcano. Take in the view from Cave Rock State Park.
THUNDERBIRD LODGE
May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org
The former Whittell estate. This magnificent lakefront home features the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel (with a former lion cage) and Boat House, home to the “Thunderbird,” a 1939 wooden boat. Ages 6+ only. Tours by reservation only.
NORTH SHORE
GATEKEEPER’S MUSEUM
Wed.-Sun. until Oct. 31 (and by appt.) (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 ARTS CENTER (530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com
Featuring works by local artists & workshops in Kings Beach and Tahoe City.
SNOW MUSEUM
Open daily | thesnowmuseum.org
Memorabilia from the 1960 Winter Olympics and select items from Auburn Ski Club’s collection of early ski history. Inside Boatworks Mall in 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. until Labor Day (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, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places.
OLYMPIC VALLEY
HIGH CAMP & 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. Aerial tram ticket required.
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.
LAKE TAHOE MUSEUM
Thurs.-Sat. until Aug. 30 (closed July 4) (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
Until Oct. 31 | (530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov
Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more.
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
Open until Sept. 29 | northstarcalifornia.com
Ride the Big Springs Gondola up to 8,610’ for views of Tahoe and Truckee.
OLD TRUCKEE JAIL MUSEUM
Sat.-Sun. until Sept. 1 & during Truckee Thursdays 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 at kiosk or Flowbird app.
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.
EMERALD BAY (TSALEE TOSH*) & 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
Tours until Sept. 30 | Parking fee | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911
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.
VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE
Tours until Sept. 30 | Parking fee (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov | vikingsholm.com
Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House.
North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org
lake tahoe facts
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: 17 million annually
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Lake Tahoe is located in the states of California and Nevada, with two-thirds in California.
LAKE CLARITY: 2023: 68.2 feet avg. depth (20.8 m)
1968: First recorded at 102.4 feet (31.21 m)
AVERAGE DEPTH: 1,000 feet (304 m)
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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.
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,” Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan, The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).
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State of the Lake
Climate change impacts Tahoe’s health
BY KATHERINE E. HILL
Microplastics, wildfire smoke, changes in temperature, vast swings in lake clarity from winter to summer, and an increase in rainon-snow events caused by long-term changes in the climate highlight the annual State of the Lake Report, released on Aug. 8 from the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC).
The State of the Lake report summarizes scientific research conducted by TERC in 2023, noting trends in changes in Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem from its clarity, which dropped to 68.2 feet in 2023, to changes in water temperature, algal growth, aquatic invasive species and precipitation of rain and snow, among other factors.
The clarity report, released on July 30 and first reported on YourTahoeGuide.com, shows the continued trend of clarity improving in the winter and deteriorating in the summer. However, 2023 saw some of the biggest swings in clarity, according to TERC.
Winter lake conditions were the clearest observed since 1983 and the 10th best on record, with visibility of 91.8 feet under the surface, compared with 72.2 feet in 2022, according to the report. The summer of 2023, however, saw the fifth murkiest on record with an average of 53.5 feet, compared with 68.9 feet in 2022. Overall, the annual average for lake clarity dropped to 68.2 feet from its 2022 value of 71.9 feet.
“That’s something that’s really important to understand, is that we’re seeing bigger and bigger changes,” said Dr. Alex Forrest, TERC interim director at the State of Lake Report discussion on Aug. 8 at Granlibakken in Tahoe City.
Rising air, water temperatures
One of the long-term trends being seen as a result of climate change is the increase in air and water temperatures at Lake Tahoe, which leads to more precipitation falling as rain rather than snow, among other changes.
In 2023, the average surface water temperature continued to rise, but the
air temperature was colder in the winter than had been trending, according to TERC. The colder temperatures during the winter of 2023 enabled Lake Tahoe to experience a deep mixing event in which water from the bottom of the lake circulates to the top of the lake. This mixing is important to the lake’s health and to the increased winter clarity of 91.9 feet that was recording in 2023.
The clarity then dropped to 53.5 feet during the summer of 2023 as sediment from the large winter snowfall entered Lake Tahoe as it melted, which also contributed to the growth of microscopic plants and algae. The drop was the fifth-worst summer clarity reading on record.
The deep mixing event in early March 2023 and fine particles that were swept into the lake by runoff events in May and June also affected the amount and distribution of nitrogen and phosphorus in the lake, both important nutrients for plankton, according to the State of Lake. These tiny plants (phytoplankton) and animals (zooplankton) are the basis for the food web in the lake.
Impacts of wildfire smoke
TERC researchers are also examining how wildfire smoke in the Tahoe region and smoke that is blown into the Tahoe
Basin from fires around the West and as far away as Canada are impacting Lake Tahoe’s health.
“TERC scientists Adrianne Smits and Professor Steve Sadro are studying other lakes in the Tahoe region as part of the California Mountain Lake Network, a set of 15 lakes representing different elevations and environments,” according to the report. “They contributed to research published earlier this year showing that between 2019 and 2021, almost every lake in North America was affected by wildfire smoke on at least one day a year.”
Microplastics
Attendees to the State of the Lake talk on Aug. 8 also expressed concerns about trash around Tahoe’s beaches and in the lake and the impact of microplastics in the environment.
Plastics are found in clothing, packaging, car tires and many items that people use on a daily basis. While not a lot of research has been done to date on the presence of microplastics in Lake Tahoe, microplastics and nanoplastics (which can be as small as a virus) are concerning and need more attention from researchers and the public, according to Dr. Monica Arienzo, assistant research professor at Desert Research
Institute and a panelist at the Aug. 8 discussion.
A study by a coalition of researchers discovered that Lake Tahoe has the third-highest amount of microplastics among 38 freshwater reservoirs and lakes around the globe, according to the study published in 2023 in the scientific journal Nature. Read more about microplastics in and around Lake Tahoe at YourTahoeGuide.com/trash.
Human impacts
Visitors and locals alike can do their part to help protect Lake Tahoe and its environment, according to TERC. The public can learn more at the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nev., the science exhibit at the Tahoe City Visitor Center and at a science exhibit that will open on Aug. 15 at the new Kings Beach Visitor Center (find details on page 14.)
As well, the public can volunteer as citizen scientists by reporting observations on algae, invasive species, litter, water quality and ashfall from wildfires, among other things at citizensciencetahoe.org. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu/ stateofthelake n
California Gov. Gavin Newsom with state officials aboard a TERC research vessel in June 2024. | Brandon Berry, UC Davis TERC
Rodeo keeps Truckee’s western heritage alive
Truckee Professional Rodeo returns on Aug. 16 and 17 at McIver Arena in Truckee River Regional Park. Enjoy barrel racing, tie-back roping, bareback riding, mutton busting and more. There will be food and vendor options, plus multiple bars run by Truckee Donner Horsemen crew. The event includes a dirt dance with Everyday Outlaw on Aug. 17, following the rodeo.
Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy sitting in the trees for grass seats or choose the grandstand seating. No dogs allowed. Tickets are online and at the gate. | truck-
Plastics 60% of July 4th trash
The League to Save Lake Tahoe recently released its findings from July 5 beach cleanups compiled over the last 11 years revealing that 60 percent of the trash collected is plastic, according to a press release.
Each year since 2014, the League to Save Lake Tahoe has organized annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue cleanups around the Tahoe Basin to deal with litter from Fourth of July celebrations.
The League uses beach-cleaning robots, local bans on frequently littered plastic products and the Tahoe Blue Beaches program piloted this summer at Zephyr Cove and Shoals. The Blue Beaches program includes more trash receptacles and bathrooms, managed parking, extra staff and educational signage, and a prohibition on outside alcohol. This resulted in a 97 percent decrease in litter collected by weight on July 5, 2024, compared to the same day in 2023, according to the release.
The League is also piloting Tahoe Blue Beaches at other locations this year with even more in the works for 2025. Read more on the findings at keeptahoeblue.org/ july5storymap.
Truckee Professional Rodeo. | Cheryl Hogan
Volunteers collected 8,500 lbs. of trash on July 5, 2023. | League to Save Lake Tahoe
Your perfect Tahoe vacation, Part I
Explore Tahoe’s West, South shores
BY KATHERINE E. HILL
Most kids are back in school at this point in August and the hurly-burly of summer activity slows considerably. Beaches aren’t as packed, traffic isn’t as bad and many warm days are still ahead to enjoy.
It’s a great time to enjoy Tahoe’s many sights, the views and the good eats around Lake Tahoe. I usually do a complete tour of the lake at least once a year when friends or family are visiting, especially for first-time visitors who are gobsmacked by the beauty and majesty of Lake Tahoe. Here are my top picks for a tour around Tahoe. You can visit the highlights in a day or fully enjoy Tahoe by biting off a little each day of your vacation.
In this part, I’ll share my picks for the West and South Shores. You can find my “Ultimate Tahoe Family Summer Bucket List” at YourTahoeGuide.com/ bucket-list to enjoy many more adventures in Tahoe.
Find contact information for these locations in Sightseeing on page 4.
West Shore
I recommend hitting the West Shore spots at the start of the day to avoid the traffic, which is always worse in the afternoon and persists year-round now. I always begin with a stop at one of my favorite coffee shops – Tahoe House Bakery. They open at 6 a.m. and you can pick up pastries, fresh-made bread and grab your lunch for the day.
Eagle Rock | Head south on Highway 89 and look for a small parking area on the right (mountainside) for a short and
rewarding climb up Eagle Rock. The trail is .7 miles and is an easy-to-moderate stroll. It is steep, so hiking poles may be useful, but it’s fine for small kids. The top is rocky but the panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and Blackwood Canyon are worth the stop.
Sugar Pine Point | Sugar Pine Point State Park is one of the many local gems with a long shoreline for sunbathing, a paved nature trail or follow the paved path down to the pier and historic buildings including General Phipps’ Cabin built in 1860. Tours of the historic Ehrman Mansion, built in 1903, are available in the summer. Kids will enjoy checking out a replica of a traditional galis dungal, or Washo winter home, on the grounds (one of the many replicas in the region).
Emerald Bay, Fannette Island & Eagle Falls | Continue on to Emerald Bay where it can get busy quickly. Be sure to park in one of the designated parking lots at the top of Vikingsholm Castle or at Eagle Falls and take the walkways for views of Emerald Bay, Eagle Falls (lower falls are on the lakeside with the upper falls on the mountainside) and Fannette Island. Don’t park on the roadway, it’s a rock fall area and avalanche zone in the winter. You will be ticketed, towed and your car may be damaged.
Vikingsholm Castle | If you’re up for a walk down to the beach, follow the 1-mile trail from the Vikingsholm Castle parking lot to enjoy the magnificent Scandinavian-style mansion built in 1929. Tours are offered in the summer. If you need ADA access, there is an option to drive down to the castle by calling (530) 525-9529. Note: The trail
is steep coming back from the beach and there is no shade, so plan accordingly.
South Shore
As you round Emerald Bay, you’ll come to scenic Inspiration Point. If there’s room you can stop to enjoy a view of Emerald Bay and Fannette Island from the south.
As you continue, you’ll drive over a narrow ridge with jaw-dropping views that passengers can enjoy. You’ll then encounter a series of sharp switchbacks as you descend and you’ll catch quick glimpses of the private Cascade Lake
and Cascade Falls on the northwest side on the cliff above the lake.
Taylor Creek | Once you descend past the burn scars of the 2007 Angora Fire, you’ll be treated to a forest of Aspen trees (one of the finest displays of color in the fall) and I recommend stopping at Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
There are several short trails for the entire family to enjoy and you can pick up a Junior Ranger activity book for kids. Be sure to explore the half-mile Rainbow Trail that leads to the Stream Profile Chamber with an underground view of Taylor Creek thanks to a glass viewing area.
KAT’S PICKS FOR GOOD EATS
WEST SHORE
Coffee | Tahoe House, West Shore Market
Lunch | Fire Sign Cafe, Cult Burger
Dinner | Shadyside Lounge
Lakeside Eats | Sunnyside, Chamber’s Landing
Tasty Treats | Where We Met Gelato
SOUTH SHORE
Coffee | Cuppa Tahoe, Drink Coffee Do Stuff
Lunch | Sprouts Cafe, Freshies Ohana, Artemis
Dinner | Scusa’s, Cold Water Brewery
Lakeside Eats | Riva Grill, The Grove, The Boathouse
Tasty Treats | Champagne & Chocolate
Tallac | Not far from Taylor Creek is Tallac, where you can spend the entire day exploring the grounds of the former Pope and Baldwin Estates, the grand hall at Valhalla Tahoe, a show at the restored Boathouse Theatre and lounging on the beach. In the summer, there are also historic performances, events, tours, a working blacksmith and more. By this time, you should be famished and if you didn’t grab lunch at Tahoe House, I recommend dining at one of the lakefront restaurants on the South Shore. The Grove at Camp Richardson is located next to Tallac or opt for Riva Grill at Ski Run Marina or The Boathouse with dining on the pier at Tahoe Beach Retreat, both are located on Highway 50.
While you’re driving along the South Shore, you can enjoy spectacular views at Lakeview Commons beach with free summer concerts on Thursdays. Lake Tahoe History Museum | Located near Lakeview Commons is the Lake Tahoe History Museum featuring a historic log cabin and you can pick up
historic walking tour guides for locations around the South Shore.
Heavenly Gondola | For one of the best views of Lake Tahoe that doesn’t require a steep hike up a mountain, head to the Village at Heavenly and purchase a ticket for the Heavenly Gondola. Be sure to stop at the mid-mountain station for more amazing views and at the top there’s a number of activities to enjoy including zip lines, a mountain coaster, hiking trails and more.
Read Part II in the next edition with spots to explore on the East and North Shores.
NOTE: Tahoe Guide uses the spelling Washo as requested by tribal officials instead of the spelling used in their federal tribal designation.
OPPOSITE TOP: View of iconic Emerald Bay and Fannette Island. | Adobe Stock. OPPOSITE BELOW: Vikingsholm Castle on the shores of Emerald Bay. | Mark McLaughlin. ABOVE: The Mountain Coaster at Heavenly. | Heavenly Mountian Resort
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Wildfire Preparedness
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CREATE A DISASTER SURVIVAL KIT
Every household needs to have a disaster survival kit in case of a long-term disaster whether its wildfire danger, power outages caused by dangerous weather or from other types of disasters.
It will also prove crucial after you return to your home after an evacuation or a disaster. You’ll need food and supplies on hand as power, water and gas may be out for extended periods of time and there may be limited resources, like food and gasoline, available.
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EMERGENCY BUSINESS PLANNING
COURTESY
Businesses
also need to prepare for disasters by formulating an emergency plan for operating during a disaster, secure important documents and passwords, and practice drills and procedures with employees.
Create a wildfire plan
• Create a business continuity plan for emergencies. Establish an emergency team responsible for developing and implementing the business continuity plan.
• Determine who will act for last-minute building prep to move combustible items and inventory indoors and remove any debris.
• Define evacuation procedures for employees and customers. Identify evacuation routes, meeting location and communication protocols.
• Implement an IT data backup and recovery system off-site or utilize a cloud-based location.
• Identify alternate facilities or workspaces where your business could operate in case the primary location becomes inaccessible.
• Create a communication plan for employees and customers during an event. Develop procedures for sharing updates and emergency procedures.
• Develop an employee support plan. The plan may include guidelines for remote work and resources for mental health.
• Conduct regular training and simulation drills.
• Check insurance coverage annually and update it when purchasing new inventory or equipment.
• If your business has garages, parking structure gates or roller doors, know how to open these doors when the power is out.
Prepare buildings & property
• Check and maintain the roof and gutters regularly.
• Clear and maintain all buildings of debris regularly.
• Choose noncombustible furniture like metal or cast aluminum furniture.
• Ensure any items like planters or mats are small enough to easily be moved inside on Red Flag days.
• Remove all vegetation from under decks and stairs.
• Enclose the area under decks or stairs to keep debris and embers out.
• Consider upgrading to a fire-resistant roof, windows and doors.
• Ensure street numbers are at least 4 inches high, reflective and on a contrasting background.
• Ensure there is access for emergency vehicles, including for gates, which should open inward.
• Have a key box for gates.
• Ensure there is no obstruction to accessing fire hydrants.
Basic supplies:
• Water. 1 gallon per person, per day, 2-week supply. Include water for pets.
• Food. 2-week supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items. Manual can opener if using canned items.
• Portable gas stove with extra canisters
• Flashlights & extra batteries
• Battery-powered, solar or handcranked radio
• First aid kit
• Know CPR. Take a class, if needed. Visit redcross.org.
• Medications & medical supplies. 2-week supply including hearing aid batteries, glasses, syringes, etc.
• Baby supplies. Bottles and 2-week supply of formula, baby food, diapers, etc.
• Multi-purpose tool
• Sanitation & personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/ lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
• Cell phone with chargers, including a solar or battery-operated charger
• Family & emergency contact information (paper copy)
• Extra cash
• Emergency blankets or sleeping bags
• Paper maps of the area
• Games & activities for children
• Pet supplies with 2 weeks of food
• Two-way radios
• Extra set of car & house keys
• Whistle
• N95 or P100 face masks
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Rain gear
• Towels
• Work gloves
• Tools & supplies for securing your home
• Extra clothing, hat & sturdy shoes
• Plastic sheeting
• Duct tape
• Scissors
• Household liquid bleach
• Fire extinguisher (know how to use it)
• Disposable paper plates, cups & utensils (biodegradable preferred)
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags & plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Non-sparking wrench & pliers for turning off utilities
• Locate all utilities shut offs in advance and know how to turn them off
Make a first aid kit (For a family of 4)
• Required medications & medical supplies for family members
• 2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches)
• 25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
• 1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch)
• 5 antibiotic ointment packets
• 5 antiseptic wipe packets
• 2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each)
• 1 emergency blanket
• 1 breathing barrier (with one-way valve)
• 1 instant cold compress
• 2 pair of nonlatex gloves (size to fit adults)
• 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets
• 1 3 in. gauze roll (roller) bandage
• 1 roller bandage (4 inches wide)
• 5 3 in. x 3 in. sterile gauze pads
• 5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches)
• Oral thermometer (non-mercury/ nonglass)
• 2 triangular bandages
• Tweezers
• Emergency First Aid guide (paper copy)
• Check the kit regularly & replace expired items.
COURTESY
IS YOUR HOME READY FOR DISASTER
Preparing your home for a natural disaster or fire, includes checking that insurance coverage is adequate and creating an up-to-date 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 | Renters can lose everything in a fire and be left to start over, so be sure to have renter’s insurance for your belongings. Many insurers bundle coverage with an auto insurance policy at affordable prices. Additionally, if you are under a mandatory evacuation, insurance may cover additional living expenses. Make sure to save all hotel and meal receipts for a refund. Read your policy carefully to understand what it covers.
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 the Home Inventory app from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners or use the Household Inventory List developed by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (available for download at YourTahoeGuide/fire).
Document value | Keep a record 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
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Tahoe National Forest increases fire restrictions
Due to prolonged and extreme fire danger and the lack of available firefighting resources, fire restrictions will increase in Tahoe National Forest effective until Sept. 29, according to a press release.
Under Stage 3 fire restrictions, the following are prohibited on Tahoe National Forest lands and recreation areas:
• building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire;
• smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building;
• operating an internal combustion engine off paved, gravel or dirt National Forest System roads and trails, except within Prosser Pits OHV Area and boats on a water surface;
• discharging a firearm; and/or
• welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame.
Under these restrictions, recreationists can use portable cooking stoves, propane campfires or lanterns using liquefied or bottled fuel. Use in barren areas with at least 3 feet of clearance from grasses and other debris that may catch fire. Prevent stoves from tipping. When traveling, ensure chains are properly connected. The hot underside of the vehicle and dragging chains can start a fire. Stick to driving on designated roads and trails and be careful to not park in tall, dry vegetation, including grass.
All internal or external combustion engines must have a spark-arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order. Fireworks are prohibited on all national forests year-round.
Fire resources have responded to 35 fires within Tahoe National Forest’s direct protection areas this summer, 27 of which were human caused, as of Aug. 1. | fs.usda.gov
Hike with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort. | USDA Forest Service
Hike with a ranger at Heavenly
USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit hosts Hike with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through Sept. 29, weather permitting. Rangers cover a variety of natural history topics to promote an understanding of our natural resources and increase environmental literacy and land-stewardship ethics.
Hikes are moderately difficult and last one hour. Closed-toe shoes and water are required for attendance, along with a ticket to ride the Heavenly gondola. Bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. No reservations are required. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants should meet the rangers at the top of the gondola. | ( 530) 543-2730, lannette.rangel@usda.gov
Valhalla Renaissance Faire returns
Embark on a journey through Elizabethan England on Aug. 24 to 25 at the 28th annual Valhalla Renaissance Faire. Participants can immerse in an old-world adventure set within the picturesque woods of Tahoe Valley Campground in South Lake Tahoe.
Rub shoulders with more than 900 costumed actors from noble men and women to pirates and barbarians and the Queen of England. Watch Shakesperean vignettes, magic and contortionist shows with spirited dancers and
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audacious jesters and jousting exhibitions. Enjoy a variety of food and drink and visit more than 100 artisan and craft vendors. Come in costume or as you are. Tickets are sold online only. Doors are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. | valhallafaire.com
Kings Beach visitor center to open
On Aug. 15, the new North Lake Tahoe Visitor Information Center in Kings Beach will celebrate a grand opening with a chamber mixer event that is open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. The Visitor Information Center, located at 8611 North Lake Blvd., was created to fulfill a longstanding need in the Kings Beach community. It will be open daily, following the grand opening event, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 364 days per year (closed on Dec. 25). Staff will be there to assist visitors and residents with tips and insights.
Within the facility, visitors will find exhibits by UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, as well as have the opportunity to purchase works of local artisans. Additionally, there will be a satellite office for North Tahoe Chamber.
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events
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
Horse Meadow Trail Reroute
Horse Meadows/Willow Creek Trailhead, Alpine County, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., tahoerimtrail.org
Project Mana Food Distribution Kings Beach
Sierra Community House, Kings Beach, 3 p.m., (775) 298-4161, projectmana.org
Meyers Mountain Market Farmers Market
Tahoe Paradise Park , South Lake Tahoe, 3-7:30 p.m., (805) 857-4103, meyersmtnmarket.org
Wild Wonders Learning Series
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, South Lake Tahoe, 6 p.m., (530) 577-2273, ltwc.org
Summertime Fun: Watering Seedlings
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 6-7 p.m., (650) 814-9565, sugarpinefoundation.org
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m., (530) 5413420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx
Movies on the Beach
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 p.m., tcpud.org
THURSDAY, AUG. 15
Tahoe City Farmers Market
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 583-3348, visittahoecity.org
Don’t Miss the Garden Party 9/15
AAUW Tahoe-NV, Incline Village, 3 p.m., tahoe-nv.aauw.net
Social Gathering
American Legion Post 795, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788
Shabby Chic 2024: HooDoo in the Bayou
Aspen Grove, Incline Village, 5 p.m., tahoefamily.org
Truckee Thursdays
Downtown Truckee, 5 p.m., historictruckee.com
FRIDAY, AUG. 16
Horse Meadow Trail Reroute
Horse Meadows/Willow Creek Trailhead, Alpine County, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., tahoerimtrail.org
18-hole course. Free to play; must register at restaurant.
SIERRA COLLEGE (530) 550-2225
18 holes on campus. Free. Daily dawn-dusk.
TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com
18-hole course, o Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk.
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.
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.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
(530) 542-6056 | cityofslt.com
25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons.
TRUCKEE (530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com
Lap & recreation pool. Kids swimming area, slides.
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.
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.
SOUTH SHORE
BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK cityofslt.us
Bijou Community Park features a skateboard park on Al Tahoe Boulevard o Highway 50.
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 Alpenglow Sports. Open 10 a.m.-sunset daily.
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.
WOODWARD TAHOE (530) 426-1114 | rideboreal.com Featuring two skateparks – The Sierra Skatepark and the Eastern Sierra Skatepark,
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BOAT
Paddleboard
Beachfront
Thunderbird
Kayak
Mountain Biking & Hiking
Multisport
Backpacking Trips
Family
Group Outings
Team
El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake Tahoe, 9:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com
North Tahoe Senior Lunches
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org
South Lake Tahoe Library, 9:30 p.m., (530) 573-3185
TUESDAY, AUG. 27
El Dorado County Certified Farmer’s Market
American Legion Hall parking lot, South Lake Tahoe, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., eldoradofarmersmarket.com
Truckee Certified Farmers Market
Fuel dock 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rentals 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Time-Out Tuesday for Adults
Incline Village Library, Incline Village, 4:30-5:30 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us/libraries/ incline-village.php
Summertime Fun: Watering Seedlings
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 6-7 p.m., (650) 814-9565, sugarpinefoundation.org
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21
Project Mana Food Distribution Kings Beach
Sierra Community House, Kings Beach, 3 p.m., (775) 298-4161, projectmana.org
Meyers Mountain Market Farmers Market
Tahoe Paradise Park , South Lake Tahoe, 3-7:30 p.m., (805) 857-4103, meyersmtnmarket.org
Summertime Fun: Watering Seedlings
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 6-7 p.m., (650) 814-9565, sugarpinefoundation.org
THURSDAY, AUG. 22
Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum
Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, 8 a.m., (775) 589-2056, tahoeblueeventcenter.com
Tahoe City Farmers Market
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 583-3348, visittahoecity.org
Social Gathering
American Legion Post 795, S. Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m., (530) 541-8788
Networking Mixer
Truckee Chamber of Commerce, Truckee, 5-7 p.m., (530) 587-8808, truckee.com
Truckee, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kaspian Rim Volunteer Dig Day
Kliner Park, Tahoe City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., tamba.org
Play & Learn Group (Ages 2-5 Year Olds)
El Dorado County Community Hub 5, South Lake Tahoe, 9:30 a.m., eldoradocommunityhubs.com
North Tahoe Senior Lunches
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (530) 550-7600, sierraseniors.org
Gardening Through the Seasons Workshop: Fall Into Conservation
South Tahoe Public Utility District, South Lake Tahoe, 6 p.m., (530) 543-6268, stpud.us
Summertime Fun: Watering Seedlings
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 6-7 p.m., (650) 814-9565, sugarpinefoundation.org
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28
Project Mana Food Distribution Kings Beach
Sierra Community House, Kings Beach, 3 p.m., (775) 298-4161, projectmana.org
Meyers Mountain Market Farmers Market
Tahoe Paradise Park , South Lake Tahoe, 3-7:30 p.m., (805) 857-4103, meyersmtnmarket.org
Wild Wonders Learning Series
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, South Lake Tahoe, 6 p.m., (530) 577-2273, ltwc.org
Summertime Fun: Watering Seedlings
Various Locations, South Lake Tahoe, 6-7 p.m., (650) 814-9565, sugarpinefoundation.org
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Barton Health, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m., (530) 5413420, bartonhealth.org/tahoe/home.aspx
BOATING
Schedules subject to change. Check Lake Tahoe conditions | tahoe.ucdavis.edu/lake-conditions
Download Tahoe Boating app | Fuel, restrooms, sights & Lake Tahoe info
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.
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 60 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
6 a.m.-8 p.m. until Sept. 4. Restrooms
EL DORADO BEACH | S OUTH S HORE
(530) 542-2981 | cityofslt.us
Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe Fri.-Wed. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed Thurs. No in and out after 5 p.m. Picnic area, restrooms.
LAKE FOREST | N ORTH S HORE
(530) 583-3796 | 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, o Hwy. 28 Mon-Thurs. 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sun. until 8 p.m. until Sept. 4. (Closed all major holidays.)
OBEXER’S | WEST SHORE
(530) 525-7962, x0 | Hwy. 89, Homewood
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
RACOON ST. BOAT LAUNCH | K INGS B EACH (530) 546-9253
Hwy. 28, Bottom of Racoon St. in Kings Beach Opening TBA. Restrooms.
SAND HARBOR | E AST S HORE (775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village
6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Gates locked promptly at close; line up at boat ramp 30 minutes before closure to get o lake. 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.
7 a.m.-7 p.m. until Sept. 2. 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.
The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 164.8-mile loop trail that encircles Lake Tahoe. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians, and mountain bikers in some sections. It is generally moderate in di culty, with a 10 percent average grade and elevations ranging from 6,300 to 10,333’. tahoerimtrail.org
ALPINE MEADOWS
FIVE LAKES
Strenuous | 5 miles RT
Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows. Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 across from Deer Park Drive. Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15 for deer fawning.
EAST SHORE
MARLETTE LAKE
Moderate | 9 miles RT
Walk along the dirt path through the picnic area and follow signs to Marlette Lake. Mostly sun exposed. Great wildflowers in early summer. Start at Spooner Lake State Park. Parking fee. parks.nv.gov.
SPOONER LAKE
Easy | 1.8 miles RT Spooner Lake is a great, easy hike for any season with interpretive displays. At Spooner Lake State Park. Parking fee. parks.nv.gov
PICNIC ROCK
Moderate | 3.6 miles RT
Just o the Tahoe Rim Trail, the expansive view from the top provides a panorama of both Lake Tahoe and the Martis Valley. A single track winds up, o ering a gradual climb with no technical challenges, until reaching Picnic Rock, an old volcanic rock. O Hwy. 267.
NORTH SHORE
STATELINE LOOKOUT
Easy-moderate | .5 miles RT
This short, but steep, paved hike o ers superb views of Lake Tahoe. A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Hwy. 28 in Crystal Bay.
OLYMPIC VALLEY
SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE
Moderate-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT
This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Washeshu Creek. Park at the end of Shirley Canyon Road. The first section that follows the creek is great for kids. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram to the valley (schedule at palisadestahoe.com). Check Tram schedule in advance. Opens June 14.
WASHESHU & EMIGRANT PEAKS
Moderate | 3.4-4.4 miles RT
Ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp, elev. 8,200’, and choose from a variety of trails (maps from Guest Services or palisadestahoe.com). Climb to the weathered buttresses atop Washeshu Peak, visit the historic Watson Monument at Emigrant Peak or meander through the meadows covered with wildflowers, and enjoy the panoramic views a orded from the spacious upper mountain. Tram ticket required (schedule at palisadestahoe.com). Hikes in the meadows good for small children. Check Tram schedule in advance. Opens June 14.
SOUTH SHORE
LOWER & UPPER ECHO LAKES
Easy | 2.4-4.8 miles RT
Lower and Upper Echo Lakes is a little-known paradise perched atop Echo Summit, 5 miles west of Meyers on Hwy. 50. The trailhead
TRUCKEE
Bliss State Park. Parking fee. parks.ca.gov
EAGLE ROCK
Moderate | 1 mile RT Quick hike to the top of a volcanic outcropping o ers panoramic views of the area o Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City.
EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE
Moderate | 2.5 miles+ RT | No dogs Steep descent to Vikingsholm Castle (tours until Sept. 30). Can continue to Eagle & Emerald Points around the bay for easy hikes. Connects to Rubicon Trail (see below). Park on either side of rocky overlook in Emerald Bay on Hwy. 89. ADA access. Parking fee. (530) 525-9529 | parks.ca.gov
GRANITE LAKE
Moderate | 2.2 miles RT
A small alpine lake situated on the cusp of Desolation Wilderness, the hike is a popular entrance for hikers and equestrians to the back country and a spectacular trek towering over the pristine waters of Emerald Bay. Steady ascent of 850’ in less than 1 mile. Trailhead at Bayview Campground o Hwy. 89.
PAGE MEADOWS
Easy-Moderate | 4-6 miles RT
The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery through forests to an expanse of several meadows. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres o Hwy. 89 along the Tahoe Rim Trail for a longer hike or from Ward Creek Boulevard o Hwy. 89.
RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE
Easy-Moderate | .5-9 miles | No dogs
Hike starts at Calawee Cove at D.L. Bliss State Park (Bliss access closed 2024) or Emerald Bay. Trail follows cli s and coves along Lake Tahoe, nesting ospreys and eagles, short side trail to Rubicon Lighthouse, which is easy to access with small children. Parking fee. parks.ca.gov.
SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Easy | 1.5 miles
the arts
Featured Exhibit: “And Then There Were Trains...”
Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe City, Aug. 14-28, 11 a.m., (530) 583-1762, northtahoemuseums.org
Tahoe Film Club
Zephyr Cove Library, Aug. 14, 3:15 p.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov
Poetry at the Backyard
Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach, Aug. 14, 6-8 p.m., tahoebackyard.com
Knit & Crochet
Zephyr Cove Library, Aug. 15, 3:30 p.m., (775) 5886411, library.douglascountynv.gov
Meet the Artist: Nicholas Coley
Piper J Gallery, Truckee, Aug. 17, noon to 4 p.m., (530) 386-7735, piperjgallery.com
Saturday Maker’s Market
Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach, Aug. 17, 3 p.m., tahoebackyard.com
Linocut Block Printing for Textiles
North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, Aug. 20, 2 p.m., (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.org
Time-Out Tuesday for Adults
Incline Village Library, Aug. 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m., (775) 832-4130, washoecountylibrary.us
Gourd Making Class
Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe City, Aug. 23, noon to 4 p.m., (530) 583-1762, northtahoemuseums.org
Watercolor Painting with Cheri Guerrette
North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, Aug. 24, 1 p.m., (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.org
creative awareness | arts & culture | makers’ movement
‘State of Fire’ tour comes to Tahoe
Author and naturalist Obi Kaufmann will be the keynote speaker for the Tahoe Literary Festival on Oct. 12, part of the tour for his newest book, “The State of Fire, Why California Burns,” to be released in September. Kaufmann will also sign copies of his book at the event. Tickets are now on sale for the Tahoe Literary Festival, taking place on Oct. 11 and 12 in Tahoe City. Two ticket options are available: a $35 general admission ticket with access to all festival events,
as well as a $15 ticket option to attend only the Saturday evening talk with Kaufmann.
The festival will feature a Literary Open Mic Night at Tahoe Wine Collective on Oct. 11, along with speakers, panels, workshops and a songwriters’ showcase on Oct. 12 at venues in Tahoe City.
Whether you’re an established writer, aspiring writer, avid reader, poet or passionate about the literary arts, The Tahoe Literary Festival is set to inspire, educate and illuminate Tahoe’s rich culture and creativity. The theme of this year’s Festival is the Spirit of Place.
Sign up to the Tahoe Literary Festival newsletter to receive updates on the festival at bit.ly/tahoe_lit_news. Follow our Facebook event page at bit.ly/tahoelitfest.
Tickets are available at tahoelitfest. eventbrite.com. For details on the Festival, visit TahoeLitFest.com.
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South Tahoe’s casino history, Part I
Gambling struggles to take hold on South Shore
BY MARK MCLAUGHLIN
After World War II gaming venues sprouted like weeds on South Shore.
But during the 1950s and even in later years, it wasn’t uncommon for a South Shore casino to fail over a relatively short period of time due to lack of tourists or bad management — or both.
Thestate of Nevada has had a long history of gambling, starting with the young and single male miners who came from around the world to work the Comstock diggings. Betting on games of chance was technically illegal in the beginning, but on gaining statehood on Oct. 31, 1864, penalties for diversions of this kind were reduced or eliminated. Saloons and local clubs in Nevada offered food and booze in the front of the house, with a few discrete poker tables and slot machines in the back.
In 1869, the Nevada State Legislature further decriminalized certain forms of gambling, which made it more socially acceptable. Finally, the economic collapse of America, known to history as the Great Depression (1929-1939), pushed the state to legalize wide-open gambling on March 19, 1931, for much-needed revenue. Reno’s Bank Club casino opened the next day and Nevada’s world-famous gaming dynasty was born.
The first licensees to take advantage of the new law were existing card rooms and bingo parlors already operating illegally. Prior to 1945, gaming licensing was handled locally but then the State Tax Commission took over that authority. Fees were added per game and the state started taking a percentage of gross-gaming earnings. The first Nevada state tax on gambling (1 percent) was issued in 1946. The government’s take totaled $670,000; not bad for a state with a population of only 109,000. The legislature saw the light and the following year the tax doubled to 2 percent.
Cal-Neva among first in Nevada
Nevada’s casino growth was generally slow before World War II, especially at beautiful but isolated Lake Tahoe, particularly in winter. The first modern-style gaming establishment at Big
Blue was the Cal-Neva casino on the California-Nevada state line at Crystal Bay, Nev. on Tahoe’s North Shore. The Cal-Neva Lodge was built there for prospective real-estate clients in 1926. After it was purchased by land speculator and developer Norman Biltz, the lodge was repurposed into a gaming and entertainment venue, complete with popular contemporary music bands, floor shows, gambling and, of course, grand views of Lake Tahoe. Hollywood movie stars enhanced the establishment’s energy with their presence and celebrity. In 1931, Cal-Neva became one of the first casinos licensed in Nevada.
Gambling struggles on South Shore
Pioneer gambling dens at South Lake Tahoe during the 1930s were few and even harder to reach in the winter than the Cal-Neva. Before Nevada’s 1931 legalization of gaming, Clyde Beecher’s cozy Nevada Club at South Lake was already operating near the Nevada-California state line as a bar with a few poker tables; it became licensed in 1932. Close by was the State Line Country Club, a larger venue that featured a variety of table games and slots. Carl’s Place Bar & Club was nearby along with the Nevada Drug Store. (In 1938, Carl’s Place would transform into The Main Entrance Club but close its doors after just two months.) Running a casino or any kind of business at Lake Tahoe was not for the faint of heart. With only 90 days of seasonal mild weather, making enough money to last through the other nine months of the year was a heavy lift. After Labor Day most businesses closed until the following spring. Winter travel over Highway 50 from Sacramento or the San Francisco Bay Area was sketchy due to poor grading and heavy snow. Over the
years Highway 50 was graded, blacktopped and plowed, which attracted more people to the south end of the lake year-round.
After World War II gaming venues sprouted like weeds on South Shore. But during the 1950s and even in later years, it wasn’t uncommon for a South Shore casino to fail over a relatively short period of time due to lack of tourists or bad management — or both.
The State Line Country Club was a well-established, albeit rustic gambling spot for the nascent South Shore tourist trade even before it gained its state assigned license in June 1932. The building was located next to the State Line Market, a small café that served meals, beer, gasoline and backroom poker games. Prohibition was still the law of the land, but as was the norm in rural areas like Lake Tahoe and Truckee, alcohol was served on request despite the federal ban.
Inspired by Nevada’s nation-shocking legislation, an illegal rum smuggler from Southern California, Cal Custer, bought the State Line Country Club and upgraded it with wagering options like craps, 21 and slot machines.
Two years later Custer sold the property to venture capitalist Nick Ableman and Reno-based investors who immediately spent significant cash to expand and upscale the casino operation with fine dining and more. Under their management’s expert guidance, the casino became quite successful, generating steady profits for a decade.
The Sahati brothers come to Tahoe
After the summer of 1945, Syrian-born brothers Nick and Eddie Sahati expressed interest in acquiring the State Line Country Club. The current owners were longtime professional gaming operators but were now too old or ill
to continue running it from Reno. The Sahatis were successful gangsters operating out of San Francisco who made money covering bets for prizefights, and as bookies taking odds for illegal horse-race betting, among other nefarious enterprises. The State Line Country Club was a large, wooden structure fronting the main road that now sported a spacious dance floor that could handle sizeable crowds, with a small stage for a nightly band, all complemented by a massive stone fireplace.
Nick and Eddie met with the current club owners Ableman and his principal partners in a posh San Francisco Union Square hotel to make a deal. (Apparently, all the big shot gangsters out of Reno had permanent suites there for private meetings.) The brothers ponied up $350,000 cash for the Tahoe property and took ownership in April 1946. They had just enough time to install a stateof-the-art television system before opening their doors for the precious summer traffic. With the end of hostilities that year in Europe during World War II, tourism picked up at the lake and the Sahati’s business boomed. America’s most popular singing and dance acts were booked from late June to Labor Day drawing big crowds. Stay tuned for Part II in the Aug. 28 edition of Tahoe Guide. n
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Soul is in the air at Brews, Jazz & Funk
BY SEAN MCALINDIN
Music makes me happy,” says vocalist Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph.
“It makes me feel. It makes me cry. It’s everything to me.”
Born at Charity Hospital, Joseph grew up in a religious family on the Westbank of New Orleans They listened mostly to gospel records. She sang in the church choir and didn’t discover popular music until age 9.
Her first secular album was a cassette tape of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”
“Oh Lord, I don’t know how to explain,” says Joseph. “It was like a musical explosion of so many different things. When I listened to that record, it had everything in it: old school, new school, R&B, hip-hop. I was blown away.”
At Southern University at New Orleans, Joseph met Tarriona Ball, slam poet and lead singer of roots-fusion group Tank and the Bangas. She joined the band as a vocalist and dove headfirst into the legendary Bourbon Street music scene.
“New Orleans has always had its own flavor. It’s not like anything else. It’s never had to copy from anybody. It’s the birth place of jazz. From that came funk music and everything. It’s its own entity. I find a lot of the artists here are different because it’s rooted in them. They were born with it and it can’t be taught. Everybody has that little sauce,” she says. “There’s something about it that’s unique. And when nobody’s like you, that’s a good thing.”
One of the most well-known bands to come out of The Big Easy in recent decades is Galactic. Formed in 1994, five of its original members are still together touring the world with their distinctive brand of funk, jazz and rock.
When they supported soul singer Macy Gray on a 2019 tour to Japan, they invited Joseph to join as a backup singer. They also asked her to learn one song on lead.
“I was so nervous, I practiced the whole way on the plane,” she says. “In my mind, Galactic is a big deal. It’s an honor to be a part of this band. I said to myself, ‘You gotta learn this and deliver it.’ I did, and honestly, it’s been up ever since.”
“I’ve been down so many different paths in my life, but music kept calling me back. It has a real, living spirit in it that pulls you in. I had to leave the fear behind and make the decision to make it my life. I wouldn’t give it up for anything. Music is who I am and it fuels me every day.”
– Anjelika Jelly Joseph
The venerated group knew right away they were looking at their new lead singer. It’s a role that’s been held through the years by musical luminaries, including Theryl “The Houseman” DeClouet, Corey Glover, Cyril Neville and Erica Falls.
“It warmed my heart because I wanted it so badly for myself, especially to be part of a band that is so legendary. I love being on the road making music with them. When we get up there, it’s family,” she says.
In 2018, Galactic bought and renovated Tipitina’s, an iconic venue on the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans that’s hosted local superstars from Professor Longhair to Dr. John to Allen Toussaint.
AMERICAN ROOTS
“When New Orleans feeds it to you, you feed it to it,” says Joseph. “I can remember my first time walking in there. It was dark, but the room was full of light. For wherever reason, it felt very heavy. This is the place where New Orleans greats and legends from everywhere have touched people’s souls and enjoyed the music. It does its job.”
On stage, Joseph is known for her honeymilk voice, spontaneous personality and instinctive playfulness. As she prepares to enter the studio with soul icon Irma Thomas for Galactic’s upcoming record, she knows she’s become part of an intergenerational community of New Orleans musicians who will always do what they do.
“I’ve been down so many different paths in my life, but music kept calling me back. It has a real, living spirit in it that pulls you in. I had to leave the fear behind and make the decision to make it my life. I wouldn’t give it up for anything,” she says. “Music is who I am and it fuels me every day.”
Jelly Joseph and Galactic are joined by South Shore jam groove, seven-piece Mescalito, Humboldt funk quartet Object Heavy and the tastings of close to a dozen breweries on Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. for Brews, Jazz & Funk in the Village at Palisades Tahoe. The event is a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. | galacticfunk.com n
Through more than a decade of sonic adventuring and thousands of shows around the world, Dustbowl Revival has rewritten the concept of what American roots music can be. This Venice Beach brass/string ensemble makes joyful soul songs and cut-to-the-heart folkrock ballads feel like lushly cinematic, small-theater pieces coming to life verse by verse. It’s a yin-yang of conversational harmony built on voices that aren’t afraid to explore places where the political feels personal. A yearning search for common ground suffuses their sound.
“Music elevates us, lifts us up, makes us change our minds, takes us out of our comfort zones,” says frontman Z. Lupetin. “If just one person can be moved by just one song, that’s enough.”
Dustbowl Revival performs with rising Bay Area string band Broken Compass Bluegrass on Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. for Concerts at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. | dustbowlrevival.com
GRUNGE ROCK
The Ghost Town Rebellion | Jayson Angrove The Ghost
Town Rebellion
The Ghost Town Rebellion are a grungy rock group that plays the blues with swampy swagger and arena-inspired glory. The Sacramento quartet tours relentlessly to spread their gospel
Galactic | Josh Brasted
Dustbowl Revival | Seth Jacobson Dustbowl Revival
Aug. 17 | Brews, Jazz & Funk | Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley
of bygone California narratives set to incensed drums and guttural riffage. Its history meets rock ‘n’ roll as they leverage their symphonic power to probe the wastelands of lost Americana. The Ghost Town Rebellion plays on Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. for Truckee Thursdays in downtown Truckee. | theghosttownrebellion.com
BLUES
JAM GROOVE
New Monsoon
Bolinas quintet New Monsoon are a longtime staple of the San Francisco Bay-Area jam-band scene. Intricate songcraft, deep grooves, global influences and extended improvisation meld to create their own brand of rock ‘n’ roll. Now celebrating more than 25 years of making music, the band is better than ever.
Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus
All welcome at chorus rehearsals
FRIDAY, AUG. 16
Music on the Beach
Incline Beach, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series
Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m.
Sunsets Live Music Series
Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 5-7 p.m.
Sunset Sidewalk Soundwaves Party
AleWorX at Stateline, Stateline, 5-9 p.m.
Grooves by the Green
Pavilion at The Lodge, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.
Music on the Beach: Free Concert Fridays
Kings Beach State Rec. Area, Kings Beach, 6-8:30 p.m.
Live Music With a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
Blues guitarist J.C. Smith is an energetic, charismatic performer armed with a classic Gibson 335. The San Jose native is a top Northern California bluesman who combines smooth, soulful vocals with stinging guitar work marked more by grit than virtuosity. He performs with his seven-piece band on Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. for Bluesdays in the Village at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley. | jcsmithband.com
SOUL
Compression
After cultivating her dynamic voice in backup roles and stage plays, Joslyn Hampton joined stepfather Marty Charters, a touring guitarist and songwriter who’s shared the stage with Buddy Guy and Van Morrison. With a captivating set of original tunes and a brickhouse-tight, all-star band, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression present a magical, joyous blend of hook-filled funk and contemporary soul. They perform with captivating local vocalist Miranda Love on Aug. 15 for Live at Lakeview in South Lake Tahoe. | joslynandtsc.com
Original members Bo Carper and Jeff Miller first met at Penn State University. After relocating to Northern California, they named the group New Monsoon for the relentless rains of that first El Niño winter. Inspired by Santana, The Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin and various global music stylings, they’ve since toured the world with their transcendentally eccentric, live performances. New Monsoon takes the stage on Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. for Concerts at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. | newmonsoon.com
NORCAL FUNK
Smokey
Smokey The Groove
Smokey The Groove is a California rage-funk experience that’s taking the West Coast by storm. This seven-piece group of Chico freaks bring an infectious, lighthearted sound with full horns, jazzy guitar, heavy bass, powerful drumming and moving vocals. Smokey The Groove performs on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. for Tunes on Tap at Alibi Ale Works Incline Public House in Incline Village, Nev. | smokeythegroove.bandcamp.com
Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus rehearsals start on Aug. 19 at Sierra College Tahoe-Truckee campus in Room T1-231. Rehearsals will continue Monday nights from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m. until the Christmas concert in mid-December. Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join. No formal audition is needed and you don’t have to be able to read music. The Christmas concert, “We Toast the Days,” is scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 14 and 15. | truckeechorus.org
live
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
Music on the Beach
Incline Beach, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Live Music
CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.
Music in the Park
Truckee Donner Rec. & Park District, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Always…Patsy Cline
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands
Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUG. 15
Live at Lakeview
Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Shabby Chic 2024: HooDoo in the Bayou
Aspen Grove, Incline Village, 5 p.m.
Tiki Thursday Bowl Incline, Incline Village, 5-10 p.m.
Wolves & Friends Live
The Good Wolf, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Tunes on Tap
Alibi Amphitheater, Truckee, 7-10 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.
Live After Lakeview Party
The Woods, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. to noon
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Latin Night
Blu Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Super Diamond
Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8-11 p.m.
Lakefront Live Music
Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
Mountain Bar, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer
Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Magic After Dark (18+) Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Peek Nightclub
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SATURDAY, AUG. 17
Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series
Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m.
Music by the Meadow
Pizza on the Hill, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.
Sunset Sidewalk Soundwaves Party
AleWorX at Stateline, Stateline, 5-9 p.m.
Live Music with a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Laugh Out Loud in Lake Tahoe
Bally’s, Stateline, 7 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7:30 p.m.
Always…Patsy Cline
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Fleetwood Macramé
The Crown Room, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.
Lakefront Live Music
Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
Mountain Bar, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Music With Brother Dan Palmer
Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Party at Opal Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Peek Nightclub Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Live DJ Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
J.C. Smith Band | Pat Johnson J.C. Smith Band
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression | Kennedy Shutlz Joslyn & The Sweet
New Monsoon | Michael Pegram
The Groove | Trevor Claverie
SUNDAY, AUG. 18
Sunday Sessions
Incline Public House, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Concerts at Commons Beach
Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-7 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.
Dirty Cello
Grand Hall Lawn, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Live Music With a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Line Dancing
The Woods, South Lake Tahoe, 6:30-9 p.m.
The Sam Chase & the Untraditional
Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 7 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Summer Concert Series
Three Sheets Brewing Company, Tahoe City, 7 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Live DJ
Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
MONDAY, AUG. 19
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
The Who Show
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUG. 20
Bluesdays Concert Series
The Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 6-8:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Chase Hasty
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Techno Tuesdays
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21
Music on the Beach
Incline Beach, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Live Music
CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m.
Music in the Park
Truckee Donner Rec. & Park District, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
The Illeagles – Eagles Tribute Band
Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUG. 22
Live at Lakeview
Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Tiki Thursday
Bowl Incline, Incline Village, 5-10 p.m.
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. & 9 p.m.
Always…Patsy Cline
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Rustler’s Moon
Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.
Live After Lakeview Party
The Woods, South Lake Tahoe, 8 p.m. to noon
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Latin Night
Blu Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
FRIDAY, AUG. 23
Music on the Beach
Incline Beach, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series
Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m.
Sunset Sidewalk Soundwaves Party
AleWorX at Stateline, Stateline, 5-9 p.m.
Grooves by the Green
Pavilion at The Lodge, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.
Music on the Beach: Free Concert Fridays
Kings Beach State Rec. Area, 6-8:30 p.m.
Live Music With a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Jon Pardi
Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Disney’s High School Musical Jr.
Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 7 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Dirtwire
Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.
Lakefront Live Music
Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
Mountain Bar, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer
Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Party at Opal
Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Peek Nightclub
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Live DJ
Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series
Shops at Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5 p.m.
Music by the Meadow
Pizza on the Hill, Truckee, 5-7 p.m.
Sunset Sidewalk Soundwaves Party
AleWorX at Stateline, Stateline, 5-9 p.m.
Live Music with a View
Jason’s Beachside Grille, Kings Beach, 6-9 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
Queen Nation
Bally’s, Stateline, 8-11 p.m.
Lakefront Live Music
Gar Woods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, 8-11 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
Mountain Bar, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live Music with Brother Dan Palmer
Grand Lodge Casino, Incline Village, 9 p.m.
Karaoke Nights
Rojo’s Tavern, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.
Party at Opal
Opal Nightclub, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Peek Nightclub
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 10 p.m.
Live DJ
Center Bar, Stateline, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SUNDAY, AUG. 25
Disney’s High School Musical Jr.
Truckee Community Theater, Truckee, 1 p.m.
Summer Concert Series
Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Three Sheets Brewing Company, Tahoe City, 7 p.m.
Always…Patsy Cline
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.
Dueling Pianos
Mountain Bar, Stateline, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Live DJ
Center Bar, Stateline, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
MONDAY, AUG. 26
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
TUESDAY, AUG. 27
Bluesdays Concert Series
Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 6-8:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28
Music on the Beach
Incline Beach, Incline Village, 4-7 p.m.
Live Music
CB’s Bistro, Carnelian Bay, 6 p.m. Music in the Park
Truckee Donner Rec. & Park District, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.
Magic Fusion Starring Robert Hall
The Loft Theatre, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Sugaray Rayford
Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10 p.m.
Alex Ramon’s “Magic” at Harveys Lake Tahoe Harveys Cabaret, Stateline, 8 p.m.
EAT & drink
food & libations | recipes | delicious events
What to cook when it’s too hot outside
BY PRIYA HUTNER
The dog days of summer have arrived. Sweltering temperatures reflect heat off granite and asphalt, driving locals and visitors alike to the lakes in the Tahoe Siera to find relief. It’s the time of year when it’s too hot to spend time in the kitchen and turning on the oven is a recipe for overheating. Some people choose to cook or prep in the cooler hours of the morning. I generally relish mornings with coffee and a paddle, so I look for alternative ways to prepare meals that beat the heat.
It is always helpful to prep and have some meal components on hand. Hummus, greens, yogurt and vegetables are foundations for easy meals. Opening the refrigerator when it’s hot and not having any prepped items can often be a frustrating experience.
During the summer months, I prepare healthy meals that are simple to prepare and easy to digest. I cook meals on the stovetop, on a grill or in an Instant Pot. One-pot meals are part of my frequent dinner rotation and generally include protein and vegetables with a grain or starch. I also think about time in the kitchen, creating meals that take 30 to 45 minutes to prep and cook. If I run out of ideas for things to cook, I turn to Christopher Kimball’s “The World in a Skillet Cookbook.” Many of his recipes take less than an hour to prepare and are cooked on the stove.
The key to creating quick and easy meals is the appliances in the kitchen. The Cuisinart, blender (I use a Vitamix), Instant Pot and a stand-up mixer are all the tools I can’t live without. They make life easier and help cut down time spent in the kitchen.
For lunch, I lean into green salads with protein or items like chicken, egg or
tuna salads that can be added to greens or to create a sandwich. It is always helpful to prep and have some meal components on hand. Hummus, greens, yogurt and vegetables are foundations for easy meals. Opening the refrigerator when it’s hot and not having any prepped items can often be a frustrating experience.
For summer dinners, I enjoy meals that are simple yet satisfying. Grilled Asian salmon bowls with rice, vegetables, nori and sesame-soy-ginger sauce are some of the dinners I enjoy serving.
Shrimp and polenta (or orzo) with peas; crabcakes with a siracha aioli; stir-fried dishes or rice and noodle bowls with fun sauces to flavor the dish are also part of my rotation of meals. These menus are simple and do not require an oven.
Tacos, fajitas, lettuce wraps, and nori wraps are relatively easy and don’t require an oven. Most of these recipes are simple and satisfying on a hot summer evening. Meatballs with beef, chicken, turkey or vegetables can be made in 30 minutes. Serve with pasta and a braised garlic rapini.
Cold dishes are an obvious choice in the summer. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes offer several recipes that are easy to prepare and don’t require a lot of cooking. Consider hummus, pita, vegetables with tabbouleh or a Fattoush salad (see recipe) with lemon chicken
and pan-seared summer squash with cherry tomatoes and red onion. Curried chicken salad in lettuce wraps, served with a golden beet salad and German potato salad, is easy to prepare and delightfully delicious.
Hit the grill
Grilled tofu and vegetables, skewered chicken or beef kabobs with vegetables, grilled steak with chimichurri sauce and burgers of any type are great on a grill and are delicious choices for dinner. Load up on veggies, grill corn on the cob and serve with herbed compound butter. Marinated grilled zucchini and summer squash with Italian dressing or grilled asparagus can accompany almost any dinner. n
Priya Hutner is a food writer, personal chef and owner of The Seasoned Sage, a meal delivery and catering company. | TheSeasonedSage.com, priya@ yourtahoeguide.com
FATTOUSH SALAD
From the kitchen of Priya Hutner SALAD
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 English cucumber, diced
6-8 radishes, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 red pepper, diced
½ C fresh curly parsley, chopped
½ C cherry tomatoes, halved
1½ C pita chips
DRESSING
¼ C Greek olive oil
2 T lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 t ground sumac
1 t pomegranate molasses
1 T fresh mint, chopped
1 t kosher salt
1 t fresh ground black pepper
Blend the dressing ingredients and chill. Assemble salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add pita chips and toss with chilled dressing.
Fattoush Salad to serve with a Mediterranean menu. | Priya Hutner
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New summer menu at Lone Eagle
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village, Nev., announces a new seasonal menu at Lone Eagle Grille, curated under the direction of Istvan Erdos, executive sous chef and Imre Farkas, chef de cuisine. The new menu features a number of fresh summer ingredients with its main dish classics. The restaurant features daily lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch service. | loneeaglegrille.com
Salmon ready for order
Slow Food Lake Tahoe and Yup’ik Girl Seafood announce the return of the Salmon Buying Club fundraiser. This initiative offers the community an affordable option for sustainably sourced, wild, Alaskan salmon. This fall, new 10-pound boxes are being offered along with the usual 20-pound boxes. Each salmon is sustainably sourced, hand filleted, vacuum sealed and blast frozen. Receive a club discount by reserving by Sept. 22 (for pick up at Truckee River Regional Park on Sept. 29). A portion of the proceeds goes toward Slow Food Lake Tahoe’s community programs. In addition, the club will donate a share of the salmon to Sierra Community House. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org
Tahoe Brewfest features craft beer, music
The seventh annual Tahoe Brewfest is on Aug. 24 at Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy craft beers from more than 40 breweries as well as ciders, kombuchas and spirits. DJs from Lake Tahoe DJ will provide music from many different genres on each block.
VIP tickets include early entry at 11 a.m., unlimited beer sampling, access to the covered VIP Chill Zone and VIP restrooms and a tasting cup lanyard. General admission from 1 to 5 p.m. offers unlimited samplings. Tickets are online. Tahoe Brewfest is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
Parking is limited; use Lake Link for a free ride to and from the event or bike and receive free bike valet service from Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. | tahoebrewfest.com
Wine in the Garden benefits libraries
Alpine County Friends of the Library present Wine in the Garden on Aug. 24. Enjoy music, a raffle, appetizers, wine and beer in the beautiful Markleeville Library garden. Tickets are at the library and at the door. All proceeds benefit Alpine County libraries. Details TBA. | alpinecountyca.gov
