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table of contents 2009–2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jude M. Koenig – Chair, Attorney at Law Shelly Wright – Past Chair, Plumas Bank Neil Cunningham – Chair Elect, Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation Tonya Beyer, W&T Graphix Connie Blair, Northstar-at-Tahoe Jon Borden, Truckee Donner Lodge Christy Curtis, Coldwell Banker Robb Etnyre, Tahoe Donner Association Paul Kucharski, Citizens Bank of Northern California Larry Larson, Tahoe Forest Physical Therapy CHAMBER STAFF Lynn Saunders, President/CEO Ruth Geresy, Executive Assistant; Manager, California Welcome Center Linda Pendleton, Membership Manager California Welcome Center Concierge Staff Diane Arata Helyn North Marilyn Colquhoun Karen Snyder Julia Dill Esther Walters Kristin McAfee

The Truckee California Welcome Center (CWC) is conveniently located right off Interstate 80 and open 7 days a week. The CWC is operated by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee, California Travel & Tourism Commission, and Certified Folder Display Service. The CWC offers valuable information and services for travelers in their visit to Truckee and through all of California.

10065 Donner Pass Rd. | Truckee, CA 96161 866.443.2027 | 530.587.2757 visitors@truckee.com | www.truckee.com

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Welcome to Truckee

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Destination Truckee

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Truckee Historical Timeline

Plan Your Stay

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Historic Downtown Truckee Walking Map

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Lodging

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Museums

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Top 10 Activities for Families

Truckee Summer

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Fishing

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Camping

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Hiking & Biking

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Truckee Map

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Golfing

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Watersports

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Top 10 Activities for Summer

Truckee Winter

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Skiing & Snowboarding

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Cross Country Skiing

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Winter Activities

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Top 10 Activities for Winter

Out & About in Truckee

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Food & Drink

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Recreation & Park

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Shopping/Beauty/Spas

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Calendar of Events

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We are not just a hardware store. With a complete Sporting Goods and Fishing Department you will find everything from camping gear to water toys, guide books to GPS systems and everything in between, even RV and boating supplies! Come visit us for all your recreational needs.

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Welcome to Truckee.

Truckee is a historically rich mountain town, surrounded by jaw-dropping Sierra Nevada scenery. Its authentic charm and small town character will captivate you, tempting you to stay a bit longer, or return a bit sooner. Here, you can believe in the certainty of leisure well spent. In a life beautifully redirected. Truckee is an adventure to be discovered.

Stroll Truckee’s quaint historic downtown full of distinctive shops, or relax in restaurants and bars that are rustic or hip. Truckee is the perfect mountain retreat to take away the hurries of the world.

One of Truckee’s greatest allures is the abundance of activities available for the outdoor enthusiast. In the summer, you can enjoy fishing, camping, rock climbing, water-skiing, sailing and windsurfing. There is also mountain biking, horseback riding, golf and tennis. Donner Lake, rich in history and site of a state park, is your gateway to adventure. Hikers have miles and miles of trails to choose from, including the Pacific Crest Trail which will take you to mountain meadows filled with wildflowers and breathtaking scenery. There’s no better way to spend a summer day than at Donner Lake sitting on a warm pier, looking up at the rugged peaks, after getting out of the cool, clean water.

A winter wonderland, Truckee is within minutes of eight major ski resorts offering gentle groomers, heart-pounding chutes and progressive terrain parks. Amazing events at the resorts all winter long ramp up the excitement factor! But why limit your fun? There’s dog sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating, snowmobiling, sledding, tubing – or just settling into a cozy retreat, hit the hot tub and enjoy a hot toddy while watching the snowflakes fall.

Truckee, historic and colorful, hip and cool, full of energy and excitement and authentic mountain charm…

How soon can you get here?

­Lynn Saunders

President/CEO, Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce

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Truckee Train Depot 10065 Donner Pass Rd. Amtrak stops in Truckee, once a day eastbound and once a day westbound. There is no Amtrak agent in Truckee. For more information or to purchase tickets: (800)USA-RAIL (872-7245) | www.amtrak.com bus access

Truckee Train Depot 10065 Donner Pass Rd. Greyhound stops in Truckee four times a day.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from Greyhound, or from the bus driver when boarding bus in Truckee.

(800)231-2222 | www.greyhound.com

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Truckee Tahoe Airport 10356 Truckee Airport Rd., off Hwy. 267 No commercial service; general aviation airport (530)587-4119 | www.truckeetahoeairport.com

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Reno-Tahoe International Airport 2001 East Plumb Ln., Reno, NV (40 miles from Truckee) (775)328-6400 | www.renoairport.com

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Amtrak buses stop in Truckee three times a day (Westbound only). (877)974-3322

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local transportation

TART (Tahoe Area Regional Transit) Connects Truckee with north and west shores of Lake Tahoe.

(800)736-6365 | (530)550-1212 | www.laketahoetransit.com Truckee Transit Within town bus service. (530)587-7451 Ski Shuttles (seasonal) Scheduled shuttles in winter Airport Shuttle

North Lake Tahoe Express Travelers can book reservations on a 21-passenger shuttle that runs between the Reno-Tahoe International Airport and Truckee-Tahoe. To make reservations: (866)216-5222 | www.northlaketahoeexpress.com. automobile rental

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hertz Car Rental

(530)550-1550 (530)550-9191

Taxis/limousines/shuttles

Anytime Taxi Bell Limo/Airport Mini Bus

Eco Taxi High Sierra Taxi North Lake Tahoe Express Reno-Tahoe Limousine & Shuttle Service

Sunset Limousine Services

Truckee Tahoe Transportation North Tahoe Checker Cab

Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association (TNT-TMA)

(530)414-4187 (775)786-3700 (800)235-5466 (530)386-3836 (530)412-1927 (866)216-5222 (800)660-4546 (775)348-0868 (775)787-7999 (866)455-5515 (530)582-5828 (866)420-8294 (530)587-0666 (530)581-3922

Dial A Ride Curb-to-curb service in the Truckee area. Reservations advised by 5 pm the day before. One-way for adults $4; children under 12 $1; seniors/disabled $1. (530)587-7451

Destination Truckee

Getting Around

Truckee Tahoe Airport. Connected.

Daily scheduled VIP airport service Reasonable rates 3:30am until midnight We’re in the business of connecting.

Sometimes it’s through the air, sometimes through our kids-outreach programs and sometimes through a conference or meeting you hold at the airport.

It’s just one of the many ways we serve those who live here.

To find out more, log on to www.truckeetahoeairport.com www.truckee.com

Reservations: NorthLakeTahoeExpress.com (866)216-5222 Other Transportation: LakeTahoeTransit.com Operated by: Airport Mini Bus CPCN #2350

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Truckee Historical Timeline

Truckee holds an enduring history reminding us of a young America stretching its physical boundaries.

Some journeyed here with silent note; others, with legendary force. But all who passed this way left a mark, forming a definition of our world.

1844

Stephens-TownsendMurphy Party: first emigrant wagon train that successfully crossed the Sierra.

1846

The Donner Party unable to cross the mountain summit are forced to camp on the east end of Donner Lake.

1846–1848

Thousands of emigrants passed westward through Truckee Basin en route to California.

1863–1865

Construction of the Dutch Flat & Donner Lake Wagon Road. _______________

1866

First lumber mill.

1867

Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad begins.

Gray’s Station Coburn’s Station (later re-named Truckee)

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1868

Ice was first harvested in the Truckee Basin at Boca.

1875

1890s– 1920s

The Boca Brewing Company brought more fame to Boca than any other industry.

Truckee is established as a winter sports destination.

1910

Hollywood film companies began establishing Truckee as a center for the budding motion picture industry.

1915–1926 Lincoln Highway, America’s first transcontinental road, is built over Donner Pass.

1932–1940

The Southern Pacific establishes the excursion train called “The Snowball Special”.

To learn more about The Donner Party and Truckee history, see museums on page 16.

1958

Truckee-Tahoe Airport established.

1960

The Winter Olympics descend on the Truckee area at Squaw Valley establishing the Truckee-Tahoe area as a major resort destination for yearround recreation.

1970s

Major subdivisions developed in and around Truckee, as people sought the lifestyle provided by a small town.

We’ll prove to you with every stay that . . .

We’ll prove to you with every stay that . . .

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The Town of Truckee incorporates.

Downtown Truckee continues to preserve and restore its historic character, and grow in popularity as a resort destination.

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• Wireless, high-speed internet access • On the HouseTM hot breakfast • Business center • Fitness center Other reasons to smile.

• Comfortable guestrooms and suites • 100% Hampton guarantee • Cloud Nine Beds • Coin-op guest laundry • Year-round hot tub

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we LOVE having you here.

Complimentary . . .

• Wireless, high-speed internet access • On the HouseTM hot breakfast • Business center • Fitness center

You’ll see it in every room and suite.

You’ll feel it from every employee.

And you’ll taste it every morning.

We simply love having you as our guest.

Other reasons to smile.

• Comfortable guestrooms and suites • 100% Hampton guarantee • Cloud Nine Beds • Coin-op guest laundry • Year-round hot tub

And we’re doing everything we can to prove it to you every day.

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we LOVE having you here.

You’ll see it in every room and suite.

You’ll feel it from every employee.

And you’ll taste it every morning.

We simply love having you as our guest.

And we’re doing everything we can to prove it to you every day.

Tahoe-Truckee California

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Tahoe-Truckee California

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Truckee Walking Map

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A touch of history, spiced with eclectic shops, galleries, delicious cuisine and quaint cozy inns, makes Truckee as much a part of the Sierra experience as it was over a century ago.

During the summer don’t miss Truckee Thursdays street festival from 5–9 pm.

Sassarini Home—Built circa 1895 by the Sassarini family, this home was later purchased by the McGwinn family on July 15, 1918 for 10 dollars in gold coin. Doyle McGwinn grew up to be the town butcher for many years.

A Gem...

“Truckee, a cool, up-and-coming spot near Lake Tahoe, full of authentic mountaintown charm and historic gems.”

—mountain living newsletter (December ’09)

LEGEND Welcome Center/Restrooms/Info Fire Station Union Pacific/Amtrak/Greyhound Post Office ATMs

Titus Home—This home was constructed circa 1912 on a spot previously occupied by a Chinese boarding house. It was the only architecturally-designed home in Brickelltown, designed by Will Bliss. Frank Titus, Sr. built this home while working as an engineer on the narrow gauge railroad, which hauled lumber from Lake Tahoe to Truckee.

Eaton Homes—Originally built by Edward Brickell circa 1880 and then served as the Truckee Lumber Company store. Harry Eaton, Brickell’s son-in-law, was a longtime railroad engineer. His son Harry grew up in this home and in the 1930s he was known to ski to Tahoe City to deliver the mail when trains were snowbound in Truckee.

The Kruger C.B. White House—Placed in the National Register of Historic Places, it was built in 1873 by W.H. Kruger, an original owner of the Truckee Lumber Company. In 1904, C.B. White, a banker and prominent citizen, bought the house.

Rocking Stone—Although the 17-ton stone no longer rocks, it is one of the 25 known rocking stones in the world. The local Native

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Americans used this rock for drying their food and holding ceremonies as far back as 15,000 years ago. One of the early tribes painstakingly chipped away the rock to flatten the top and curve the bottom so animals couldn’t climb up and eat their food.

The Loading Dock—Once a loading dock and freight station for the Southern Railroad, this building served as a warehouse for years. Much of Truckee’s lumber and ice were shipped from here.

Truckee’s Old Jail—Built in 1875 out of native stone, the brick was added in 1901. This is one of the West’s oldest jails in continuous use until 1964. Open on summer weekends.

First and Last Chance Saloon—It was the last saloon heading west and the first heading east. This building was once Truckee’s original telephone office.

Sierra Tavern Building—Built as a three story building in 1928. A fourth floor was added in 1938. This was once the location of the law office of Truckee’s famous citizen Charles McGlashan who wrote the history of the Donner Party.

Cabona’s—Founded in 1918, Cabona’s is the oldest retail establishment on Commercial Row. Its founder Dave Cabona originally sold fishing tackle, appliances and general

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merchandise. The eastern part of the store was a coffee shop. The coffee cup is still embedded in the sidewalk.

The Capitol—Built in 1872 by William Hurd. It was originally “Hurd’s Saloon and Hall.”

It was used by Piper Opera Company and then for the County Court.

I.O.O.F. Hall—This building was built in 1871 and is the oldest building on the block.

The Rebekah officials from New York had been in San Francisco to organize a lodge there.

On their return trip to New York they became snowbound and stayed in Truckee for four days.

They asked the local ladies if they would like to have a lodge and the second Rebekah Lodge in California was established.

Rex Hotel Building —Built over 100 years ago, this building was converted to a hotel with steam-heated rooms in 1913. During prohibition, the lower floor was a speakeasy called the “Silver Mirror.”

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truckee’s first bank—This bank was operated by Frank Burckhalter. In 1869, a daring bank robbery attempt was thwarted by the heroic action of bank employees and town citizens.

Stone Garage—This building is on the location of Truckee’s first building: Gray’s Station. The current stone building was constructed around 1911 and served as a carriage house and blacksmith shop.

Gray’s Log Waystation—Truckee’s oldest building (1863). In 1909, the cabin was given to the Native Sons of the Golden West, Donner Parlor No. 162, who moved it to its present location.

The Truckee Hotel—Built in 1873, this structure was known as the Whitney House before the 1900s. In 1909, the structure burned to the ground and was rebuilt in the same spot.

The hotel was renovated and reopened as the Truckee Hotel in 1977.

The Schaffer House—Built in 1895 by George Schaffer, the founder of Truckee’s first lumber mill, Schaffer Mill. The original Italianate detailing is still evident on the porch.

The Depot—The depot was built in 1900. A plaque, located on the large stone outside the depot, commemorates the first transcontinental railroad line. The line reached Truckee on April 3,1868. A refurbished exSouthern Pacific caboose next to The Depot now houses the Truckee Railroad Museum.

Chinese Herb Shop—Built in 1878, it was the cornerstone of Truckee’s Chinatown which was the second largest Chinese community on the west coast. It was also the home of the Donner Soda Label, part of the Truckee Soda Works.

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» LODGING

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Truckee-Donner Area # GUEST rms PRICE BREAKFAST Restaurant KITCHEN POOL/spa PETS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best Western Truckee Tahoe Lodge 11331 Brockway Rd, Truckee 100 $$$

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x x 530-587-4525 • 800-824-6385 • www.truckeetahoelodge.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cedar House Sport Hotel 10918 Brockway Rd, Truckee 42 $$$-$$$$ x x

x x 530-582-5655 • www.cedarhousesporthotel.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donner Lake Village Resort 15695 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee 66 $$$

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530-587-6081 • 800-621-6664 • www.donnerlakevillage.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hampton Inn and Suites 11951 State Hwy 267, Truckee 109 $$$ x

x 530-587-1197 • 888-587-1197 • www.hamptoninntruckee.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Inn at Truckee 11506 Deerfield Dr, Truckee 42 $$ x

x x 530-587-8888 • 888-773-6888 • www.innattruckee.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Loch Leven Lodge 13855 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee 8 $$$

x 530-587-3773 • 877-663-6637 • www.lochlevenlodge.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lost Trail Lodge 8600 Coldstream Trail, Truckee 4 cabins $$ x

x x x 530-320-9268 • www.losttraillodge.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Donner Lodge 10527 Coldstream Rd, Truckee 65 $$$ x

x 530-582-9999 • www.truckeedonnerlodge.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Truckee Hotel 10007 Bridge St, Truckee 37 $$ x

530-587-4444 • 800-659-6921 • www.thetruckeehotel.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

truckee-donner area bed & Breakfasts

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donner Lake Inn 10070 Gregory Pl, Truckee 5 $$$ x

530-587-5574 • www.donnerlakeinn.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hania’s Bed and Breakfast 10098 High St, Truckee 4 $$$ x

x 530-582-5775 • 888-600-3735 • www.hanias.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RICHARDSON HOUSE 10154 High St, Truckee rent $$$ x

530-563-6874 • www.therichardsonhouse.com

house ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ River Street Inn 10009 East River St, Truckee 11 $$$ x

530-550-9290 • www.riverstreetinntruckee.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Northstar

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort 50 Trimont Ln, Truckee 210 $$$$

x x x 530-562-1010 • 800-466-6784 • www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ritz Carlton Highlands Lake Tahoe 13031 Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Truckee 170 $$$$

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x x 530-562-3000 • www.ritzcarlton.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tahoe Mountain Resorts Lodging 4001 Northstar Dr, Truckee 80 $$$$

x x x 530-550-3300 • 866-976-658 • www.tahoemountainlodging.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OLYMPIC VALLEY

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Olympic Village Inn 1909 Chamonix Pl, Olympic Valley 90 $$$

x x 530-581-6000 • 800-845-5243 • www.olympicvillageinn.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn 1920 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley 61 $$$-$$$$ x x x x x 530-583-1576 • 800-323-7666 • www.plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Resort at Squaw Creek 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley 403 $$$$

x x 530-583-6300 • 800-327-3353 • www.resortatsquawcreek.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Squaw Valley Lodge 201 Squaw Peak Rd, Olympic Valley 130 $$$

x x 530-583-5500 • 800-549-6742 • www.squawvalleylodge.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Village at Squaw Valley 1985 Squaw Valley Rd, Olympic Valley 200 $$$$

x x x 530-584-1000 • 866-818-6963 • www.thevillageatsquaw.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OTHER REGIONAL AREAS

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Boreal Mountain Resort 19455 Boreal Ridge Rd, Soda Springs 32 $$-$$$

530-426-1012 • 530-426-3666 • www.borealski.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cal Lodge 19818 Donner Pass Rd, Norden sleeps $

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x 775-832-4000 www.CalNevaResort.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Clair Tappaan Lodge 19940 Donner Pass Rd, Norden sleeps $

530-426-3632 • 800-679-6775 • www.ctl.sierraclub.org

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x x 530-283-0930 • 800-587-6820 • www.greenhornranch.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ice Lakes Lodge 1111 Soda Springs Rd, Soda Springs 26 $$$

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x 530-426-7660 • 800-666-3871 • www.icelakeslodge.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Lodge at Sugar Bowl 629 Sugar Bowl Rd, Norden 28 $$-$$$

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530-426-9000 • www.sugarbowl.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rainbow Lodge 50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs 30 $$$

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530-426-3871 • 800-666-3871 • www.royalgorge.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Shinneyboo Creek Cabins 11820 Eagle Lakes Rd, Soda Springs cabins $-$$$$

x 530-587-5160 • www.shinneyboocreek.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sierra Hot Springs 521 Campbell Hot Springs Rd, Sierraville 13 $-$$

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x 530-994-3773 • www.sierrahotsprings.org ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sierra Woods Lodge and Café 43440 Laing Rd, Emigrant Gap 14 $$$ x x

x 530-389-8900 • www.sierrawoodslodge.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ VACATION RENTALS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ There are many vacation rentals available in the Truckee area. Visit www.truckee.com for full listings. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Average Price: $=Under $70; $$=$70–$120; $$$=$120–$200; $$$$=Over $200

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TOP 10 Activities for Families

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West End Beach at Donner

A sandy beach, grassy playing field and abundant playground equipment. Factor in the lifeguards, snack shack, and rental paddle boats, and you’ll want to stay forever!

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From gentle groomers to progressive terrain parks, this is Truckee winter at its best. Area resorts also offer great learn to ski/ ride programs and rentals for equipment.

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Every kid loves trains and in historic downtown Truckee, the Railroad Museum is open Saturday and Sunday, and Thursday evenings (June–August). The refurbished ex-Southern Pacific caboose is located next to the Train Depot and has displays showcasing the first Transcontinental Railroad, logging and the railroad’s role in early tourism. You might even catch a train speeding by as you visit downtown.

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The hightech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices, is celebrating 10 years of the sport. There are several geocaches in the Truckee Donner area.

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KidZone Museum Truckee’s treasure, this children’s museum offers interactive play

and exhibits to engage children’s curiosity. Designed for families with children up to age seven, exhibits change periodically.

Classes and summer day camps to learn crafts or outdoor explorations provide interesting and fun activities all year-round.

The Emigrant Trail Museum

Located at Donner Memorial State Park, the Emigrant Trail Museum takes about one hour to visit. It depicts the history of the area and the people who came into this part of the Sierra, including local Native Americans, the Donner Party and builders of the transcontinental railroad. Postcards, posters, maps, and books about the history of the area are for sale at the museum.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Big Bend Visitor Center 49685 Hampshire Rocks Rd, Old Hwy 40 Big Bend exit on I-80, Soda Springs www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/recreation/big_bend/index.shtml

530-426-3609 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 21501 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs www.donnersummithistoricalsociety.org __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Emigrant Trail Museum 12593 Donner Pass Rd, Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee

530-582-7892 www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ KidZone Museum 11711 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee

530-587-5437 www.kidzonemuseum.org __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ olympic museum Squaw Valley USA (High Camp) 1960 Squaw Valley Rd

800-403-0206 www.squaw.com/olympic-museum-0 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tahoe Maritime Museum 5205 West Lake Blvd, Homewood

530-525-9253 www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Truckee-Donner Historical Society and Old Jail Jibboom and Spring St, Historic Downtown Truckee, Truckee 530-582-0893 www.truckeehistory.org __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Railroad Museum 10075 Donner Pass Rd, Historic Downtown Truckee, Truckee www.truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Western SkiSport Museum 19865 Boreal Ridge Rd, Boreal Ski Area, Soda Springs

530-426-3313 ext. 113 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Giggles and miles of smiles are guaranteed after the requisite session of tubing. Go double dutch or solo, the thrill is in the slide.

Sledding/Tubing

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Historic Downtown

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Fishing Derby The

22nd Annual Kids Trout Fishing Derby is held July 17, 2010 from 9 am to 1 pm at Coldstream Pond behind Donner State Park. This free event for kids 12 and under is a great way to get outdoors, do some fishing and create some memories. Make sure to bring your own fishing rod and tackle!

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Truckee Kids and shopping?

You bet! Truckee Variety Store has toys, stuffed animals, trinkets and books, even a joke section for some laughs. Check out Gioelli’s for a beading session to make your own unique jewelry creation.

Summertime, don’t miss Truckee Thursdays when downtown transforms into a Street Festival with vendors, music, children’s KidZone and more.

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Truckee Regional Park

There’s tons to do at the Truckee Regional Park – a hub for Truckee locals and visitors

alike. The 62-acre park is one of the most diverse Regional Parks you’ll ever find with softball, tennis, basketball, disc golf, volleyball, even a skatepark. Or just head down to the Truckee River and play in the water! In the winter, the outdoor ice skating rink is the place to gather around the fire pit. The rink offers skate rentals, lessons and an all-around good time for adults and families alike.

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Climbing Walls Cabin fever? Kids climbing all over the furniture? Time to try some real climbing. Climbing walls can be found at the Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center or at The Sports Exchange downtown Truckee.

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boca reservoir

spooner lake

Hirschdale exit left, east of Truckee on I-80 Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Kokanee Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, trolling

Off Hwy 28 near Hwy 50 junction Access: Short walk from parking lot Best Catch: Rainbow, catch-andrelease only, Brown, Brook Trout Tackle/Bait: Flies, single-hook lures

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donner lake

West Truckee Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Mackinaw, Kokanee Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies, trolling: both toplining and deeplining for Mackinaw. Holds some of the largest Lake Trout in the state.

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stampede reservoir

Continue past Boca Reservoir to Stampede Dam Access: Paved road Best Catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout, Kokanee Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, trolling

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Truckee River jackson, independence & webBer lakes

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The California Fish and Game website lists fishing license sales locations and fishing regulations:

[ Fishing Licenses CVS/Pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr. 530-587-5770

Mountain Hardware and Sports 11320 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-4844 Rite Aid Pharmacy 11230 Donner Pass Rd. 530-587-5296

Fishing guide services Divide Sky Fly Fishing Doug Childers 530-412-2988

Thy Rod and Staff Fly Fishing and the Reel School of Fly Fishing Frank Pisciota 530-587-7333

www.dfg.ca.gov/fishing

]

Four Seasons Fly Fishing www.flyfishingtruckeetahoe.com Brian Slusser 530-386-0525 Sierra Anglers Guide Service www.sierraanglersfishing.com Keith Kerrigan 530-414-1374

From Hwy 89 north, take Webber, Independence, Jackson turnoff left Access: Limited certain times of year. Slow driving on road to Bowman.

Best Catch: Rainbow Tackle/Bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies (Cutthroat Trout shall be immediately released.

Special regulations apply.)

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martis creek reservoir

Off Hwy 267, south of Truckee Maintained dirt road Best Catch: Catch-and-release only Rainbow, Brown Trout Tackle/Bait: Artificial lures or flies with barbless hooks Access:

Stillwater Guide Service www.out4trout.com Chris Worton 775-851-1558

From Lake Tahoe to Trout Creek, seasonal from last Saturday in April to Nov. 15. From Trout Creek to Stateline open yearround (Zero kill, no bait and barbless hooks.)

Access: Short walk from highway, limited parking best catch: Rainbow, Brown Trout tackle/bait: Worms, eggs, small spinners, flies

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lake tahoe shore fishing

Dollar Point, Crystal Bay Point, Sand Harbor, Cave Rock, West Shore below Tahoe City Access: Limited parking

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lake tahoe charter fishing

Numerous charter-fishing operators work out of North Lake Tahoe locations Access: Reservations only for morning and evening trips

Tight Lines Guide Service www.fishtightlines.com Rick and Tresa Kennedy 530-263-0990

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Boca Reservoir # of sites Trailers elevation toilets notes ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20 limited 5626 vault

Boca Campground 877-444-6777 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25 yes 5647 vault

Boca Rest Campground 877-444-6777 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 877-444-6777 17

5922 vault

Boca Springs Campground ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12 yes 5645 vault

Boyington Mill Campground 877-444-6777 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Stampede Reservoir

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 252 yes 6046 vault & recirc. RV dump Logger Campground 877-444-6777

facilities ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 yes

Davies Creek Campground 530-587-3558 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (2) 50-person sites; (2) 25-person sites

trailer/dump 5976 recirculating reserve only Emigrant Group Camp ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Captain Roberts Boat Ramp ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Sagehen Campground ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 30 yes 5700 vault

Lakeside Campground 877-444-6777 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29

5800 vault

Prosser Family 877-444-6777 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6200 vault reserve only Prosser RANCH Group Site 877-444-6777 (1) 50-person site ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 877-444-6777 26 yes 6100 vault

Upper Little Truckee Campground ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15 yes 6000 vault

Lower Little Truckee Campground 877-444-6777 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hwy 89 South

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Ranger District 530-587-3558, handicap access 75 yes 5800 vault

Granite Flat Campground ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

25 yes 5800 vault

Goose Meadows Campground Truckee Ranger District 530-587-3558 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19 yes 5800 vault Silver creek Campground Truckee Ranger District 530-587-3558 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jackson Meadows recreation area ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hwy 89 North Sierraville 530-994-3401 • www.recreation.gov • Various sites available 130

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RV dump Coachland RV Park 10100 Pioneer Trl 530-587-3071 • www.coachlandrvpark.com

131 full hook up 5900 restrooms facilities ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 154 yes 6200 restrooms facilities Donner Memorial State Park Donner Lake 530-582-7892 • www.reserveamerica.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25 yes 5800 vault

Martis Creek Lake Alpine Meadows Campground Hwy 267 Brockway Summit ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

RV dump Tahoe Donner-Alder Creek Campground 13813 Alder Creek Rd 530-587-9462 • www.tahoedonner.com/campground.html 45 full hook up

restrooms facilities ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 50 full hook up

restrooms facilities United Trails rv resort 10068 Hirschdale Rd 530-587-8282 • www.unitedtrails.snappages.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ RV DUMP STATIONS ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chevron Gas Station 12353 Deerfield Dr • 530-587-6022 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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»Donner Summit

Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) The long distance hiking trial is 2,650 miles long that runs from Canada to Mexico primarily through protected wilderness. There are several access points in the Truckee area.

Glacier Meadow Loop Trail Mileage: 0.5 mile loop Difficulty: Very easy Use level: Very heavy Access: Unattended parking is not permitted at the I-80 rest areas on Donner Summit. There is a Forest Service trailhead with restrooms and water. Take the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Rd. exit. On the south side there is a sign reading: Tahoe National Forest Trailhead, Donner Summit, Pacific Crest Trail. Follow the directions and turn east 0.4 mile to the trailhead. This trailhead provides access to: Pacific Crest Trail, Glacier Meadow Loop, Summit Lake (2.0 miles one way), Warren Lake (7.0 miles one way) and Sand Ridge Lake (6.0 miles one way).

Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) South of I-80 to Mt. Judah Mileage: 6.0 miles one way Difficulty: Difficult Use Level: Heavy AcCess: See Glacier Meadows Loop Trail. To reduce the hike by 3.5 miles, the PCT can be accessed off Hwy 40 across from Sugar Bowl Academy.

Mt. Judah loop 4.5 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: Pacific Crest Trail south of old Hwy 40 From Hwy 40, east of Donner Ski Ranch, turn onto the road before Sugar Bowl Academy and begin the hike on the PCT heading south.

Mileage:

Lower Lola Montez Lake Trail Mileage: 3.0 miles round trip Difficulty: Easy Use level: Light Topographic Map: Soda Springs Access: Take the Soda Springs exit off I-80. On the north side of the freeway follow the paved road east past the fire station for 0.3 mile to the parking area.

Castle Peak Mileage: 5.3 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate Use level: Heavy Topographic Map: Norden Access: Take the Boreal/Castle Peak exit of I-80. Park where the road turns to dirt.

Hole in the Ground 7.8 miles one way

Mileage:

Difficult to very difficult. Physical Challenge: Strenuous for bikes, very strenuous for hikers, due to length, altitude and lack of bailout options.

Use Level: Moderate Topographic Map: Norden, Independence Lake, Soda Springs Access: Take the Castle Peak exit off I-80. Head north on the Castle Peak road approximately 1.5 miles.

Difficulty: Technical Challenge (for bicycles):

Donner Summit Petroglyphs 0.5 miles Very easy Access: Hwy 40 just above Rainbow Bridge. Look for the flat granite west of the road and just below the Chinese Wall marker.

Mileage:

Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Donner Summit to Squaw Valley Mileage: 15 miles one way Difficulty: Very difficult Use level: Moderate Access: You will need two cars to hike this trail. Leave one at Squaw Valley and drive the other to the Pacific Crest Trail. The trailhead is located off old Hwy 40 near Sugar Bowl Academy.

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Lakeshore Interpretive Trail Mileage: 2.5 round trip Difficulty: Easy Use Level: Heavy Access: Donner Memorial State Park Trailside exhibits. The path leads to and along Donner Lake.

Coldstream CANYON Mileage: Varies out and back Difficulty: Very easy Use Level: Heavy Access: From I-80 take the Truckee Donner State Park exit, west of Truckee. Follow the paved road past the Truckee Donner Lodge for about 0.5 mile and park. Start walking on the road.

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Commemorative emigrant trail Mileage: 15 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Moderate Access: Take Hwy 89 North 2.3 miles to Country Rd. 780 (Alder Creek Trail Rd.). Turn left (west) on CR 780 and proceed 3 miles on the road. The trail starts on the south side of road CR 780 across from road CR 780-12. The trail ends at the Stampede Reservoir. To shorten this hike by 3 miles, start at Hwy 89 and the Donner Camp picnic site then head to Stampede.

Tip

Martis Creek Dam road is the place to walk dogs in the winter. Snow is cleared by the Tahoe Truckee Airport District, and with excellent sun exposure, it’s a popular place to take the pups to walk on the cleared pavement. (Operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.)

Sawtooth Trail 9 mile loop Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: From downtown Truckee, head east on Brockway Rd. Turn right on Palisades Dr., go up the hill. Turn right onto Silver Fir, then left onto Thelin.

Look for Forest Service Rd. #6 on your right. Start there or drive further up the road and pick another starting point. Fabulous vistas.

Mileage:

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Tip

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Northstar-at-Tahoe is the largest mountain bike park in northern California with over 100 miles of trails. They also offer scenic lift rides to miles of hiking. www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com Photo by Scott Thompson www.ScottShotsPhoto.com

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»Truckee Area

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Donner Lake Rim Trail Mileage: Currently 15 miles are complete, with 9 of them open to bicycle use. Once completed there will be a 23 mile loop.

Difficulty: Technical Challenge (for bicycles): Some parts are moderate, others are very difficult. Physical challenge: Strenuous use level: Moderate ACCESS: There are currently three trailheads: 1. Tahoe Donner Trailhead parking lot off of Glacier Way. 2. Donner Summit: Hikers and equestrians can use the Pacific Crest Trail, and mountain bikers can access the trail via Castle Valley Rd. 3. Negro Canyon: I-80 at the Donner Lake Interchange. Proceed down the off ramp, and turn north onto a dirt road.

Sagehen Meadows Mileage: 2.5 miles one way Difficulty: Very easy Use Level: Heavy Access: From Truckee, head north 7.2 miles on Hwy 89 N and park on the east side near the Sage Creek Bridge. Follow the trail by the creek to Stampede Reservoir. In the spring the wildflowers are phenomenal and in the fall it is a great place to view the Kokanee salmon spawning.

Tahoe Rim Trail miles of single-track, multi-use trail winding around Lake Tahoe.

Difficulty: Physical Challenge: Easy to strenuous use level: Heavy ACCESS: Two popular trips closest to Truckee are: 1. Ride or hike north on the TRT to the Mt. Rose Wilderness Boundary. Spectacular views of Lake Tahoe, and wildflowers galore. A side trip to the Martis Peak lookout can offer views of Mt. Lassen, which is over 100 miles away.

Distance: Out and back 14 miles.

2. Hike or ride south on the TRT to Watson Lake. The trail is rolling here, and travels through a mature forest.

Distance: Out and back 16 miles. mileage: 165

Tahoe Rim Trail Association www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Truckee River Legacy Trail Mileage: 3.5 miles one way, 1.5 miles paved, 2 miles dirt Difficulty: Easy Use Level:

Moderate From Downtown, head east on Brockway Rd. Just past the Palisades Dr. stoplight, turn left into Truckee River Regional Park.

The trail begins here.

Description: Popular with dog walkers and people out for a stroll.

Cyclists: Please keep your speed down. Open to all non-motorized uses.

ACCESS:

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Hiking Resources

USDA-Forest Service Truckee Ranger District 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd.

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Martis Peak Hike 8.0 Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy Access: Starts just south of Brockway Summit, on Hwy 267. From Truckee, it is on the left side of the highway. Follow the main road, which is marked with orange diamond signs. To the fire look out, it will be an 8 mile hike.

Mileage:

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Martis Creek Wildlife Area Trail Mileage: 4 mile loop Difficulty: Easy Use Level: Heavy Access: Starts in Martis Valley on the way to Northstar-At-Tahoe.

Hike around the meadow, which is on the right side of the highway.

»Lakes

Five Lakes Mileage: 3 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Heavy ACCESS: The trailhead is on the right side of Alpine Meadows Rd. close to the ski area. One of the most popular swimming holes in the area. The steep hike up a canyon next to Alpine Meadows Ski Area to a refreshing lake.

Loch Leven Lakes 2 miles one way Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Moderate Access: Four lakes at the end of this Donner Summit Trail. Mileage to the first lake is two miles and one and a half miles further is High Loch Leven Lake. Plenty of swimming and a great place to picnic.

Mileage:

»Waterfalls Webber Falls Two tiers total a drop of 62 feet Mileage: 0 Difficulty: Easy use level: Moderate Access: From Truckee, drive north on Hwy 89 for 15 miles. Turn left at Webber Lake sign (Road 07). Drive 6.9 to an unsigned dirt road on the left (immediately after the turnoff for Lake of the Woods). Turn left at the junction, then immediately right into the dirt parking lot. After parking it is possible to hike down the steep cliffs to view the falls.

Heath Falls Drop of 45 feet Mileage: 12.8 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate Use Level: Moderate Access: From I-80 take Soda Springs exit. Turn right 0.7 miles to Soda Springs Rd., right again and 0.8 miles to Pahatsi Rd. Turn right and drive 4.3 miles to Palisades Creek Trailhead. Pahatsi Rd. turns into dirt and becomes Kidd Lakes Rd. Right at fork, pass Kidd Lake, it ends at Cascades Lake. Park here and find the Palisades Creek Trailhead. At 5.5 miles there is a bridge crossing Palisades Creek. The falls vista is 0.5 miles from here.

Road Bike Cardio CHALLENGES OLD HWY 40: A local’s favorite, head up Old Hwy 40 from Donner Lake to Donner Summit. Cross over Rainbow Bridge with incredible views of Donner Lake. If you need a break, stop at the rest area with interpretive signage about history of Hwy 40. »Want More? Continue on past Kingvale to Cisco Grove for a 45 mile round trip.

THE THREE RIGHTS: Start at Hwy 89 from Truckee heading to Tahoe City. Pedal south and turn RIGHT up the hill toward Eastern Regional Landfill, return to Hwy 89. Continue south and turn RIGHT up to Squaw Valley. Back to 89, head south then turn RIGHT up the hill to Alpine Meadows. Return to 89. »Want More? Continue on to Tahoe City for a 38 mile round trip.

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Shirley Canyon, Squaw Valley Varies Difficulty: Moderate use level: Heavy ACCESS: You can take the cable car up to High Camp and hike down or walk up adding 3 miles to your trip. Spring wildflowers abound.

There are numerous falls in the spring to see along the 4 mile round trip moderate hike.

Mileage:

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GOLF COURSE Holes Par Yardage Lessons Range Pro Shop Restaurant Bar Snack BaR ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Coyote Moon 10685 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA 18 72 7177 x

x x x 530-587-0886 • www.coyotemoongolfcourse.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Graeagle Meadows Golf Course 6984 Hwy 89, Graeagle, CA 18 72 6725 x x x x x 530-836-2323 • www.playgraeagle.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gray’s crossing 11406 Henness Rd, Truckee, CA 18 72 7466 x

x x x 800-217-7554 • www.grayscrossing.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Incline Village Championship Course 955 Fairway Blvd, Incline Village, NV 18 72 7106 x x x x x 866-925-4653 • www.golfincline.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Incline Village Mountain Course 690 Wilson Way, Incline Village, NV 18 58 3519 x

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x 866-925-4653 • www.golfincline.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Northstar-at-Tahoe Basque Dr, Truckee, CA 18 72 6781 x x x x x 530-562-2490 • www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Old Brockway Golf Course 7900 North Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 9 36 3400 x x x x x 530-546-9909 • www.oldbrockway.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Old Greenwood Golf Course 12915 Fairway Dr, Truckee, CA 18 72 6919 x x x x x 530-550-7010 • www.oldgreenwood.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Plumas Pines Golf Resort 402 Poplar Valley Rd, Graeagle, CA 18 72 6504 x x x x x 530-836-1420 • www.plumaspinesgolf.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ponderosa Golf Course 10040 Reynold Way, Truckee, CA 9 36 3018 x x x

x 530-587-3501 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Resort at Squaw Creek 400 Squaw Creek Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 18 72 2900 x x x x x 800-327-3363 • www.squawcreek.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tahoe City Golf Course 251 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 9 33 2570 x x x x x 530-583-1516 • www.tahoecitygolf.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tahoe Donner Golf Course 12850 Northwoods Blvd, Truckee, CA 18 72 7002 x x x x x 530-587-9443 • www.tahoedonner.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Timilick Tahoe 9000 Timilick, Truckee, CA 18 72 7000 x x x x x 877-846-4542, 530-587-9909 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Whitehawk Ranch golf club Clio, CA 18 71 6983 x x x x x 530-386-0394 • www.golfwhitehawk.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Stay and Play in North Lake Tahoe

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Visit us on the web at www.north-starvacationrentals.com for more information! (530) 563-8264 • info@north-starvacationrentals.com.

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» WATERSPORTS

Watersports abound in the Truckee area.

Donner Lake is a freshwater lake 2.7 miles long, .6 miles wide; a circumference of 8 miles; with a depth of 328 ft. There are 35 public piers available for fishing, boating and sunbathing.

West End Beach: 10-acre beach facility. Certified lifeguards.

Group picnic reservations and Pavilion on the Point are made with the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park.

Shoreline Park: ADA accessible fishing dock, small craft launching, picnicking, restrooms. Located midway on the north shore. donner lake public boat ramp: Northwest corner of lake. other area lakes and reservoirs There are an abundance of mountain lakes in the High Sierra surrounding Truckee. The grandaddy of them all of course is Lake Tahoe.

Easily Accessible/camping AND BOATING AT ALL SITES:

Stampede Reservoir–14 miles from Truckee Prosser Creek Reservoir–5 miles from Truckee Boca Reservoir–7 miles from Truckee Jackson Meadows Reservoir–31 miles from Truckee

lake tahoe with its extraordinarily blue water is set like a jewel in the mountains and is virtually without peer. It is the largest alpine lake in North America and the second deepest in the U.S. with a depth of 1,645 ft. Measuring 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, its shoreline circumference is 72 miles. Its clarity has long been a subject of discussion and awe among tourists and scientists alike. Only a mere 13 miles from Truckee, it is a “must see” for any trip to the area.

Equipment Rentals Kayak, paddle and power boats, paddleboards rentals Donner Lake Watersport Boat Rentals

Next to Donner Lake Village Resort 530-582-5112 • www.donnerlakemarina.com Donner Memorial State Park 530-582-1999

Exciting Rafting All Summer Long!

Trips from 1/2 day to 3+ days on a variety of rivers near Lake Tahoe.

Rivers Truckee River:

Enjoy an exciting float or class 2–4 rapids.

Guided tours Tahoe Whitewater

530-581-2443 530-346-6812

Tributary Whitewater Tours

Self Guided tours Truckee River Raft Co. 530-583-0123 Truckee River Rafting with Mountain Air Sports 530-583-7238

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are endless miles of gorgeous Sierra Nevada trails and wilderness right out your back door in Truckee. Wildflowers, sagebrush, meadows, pine forests, wildlife, creeks and mountain lakes, take it all in with spectacular views and mountain top vistas.

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The Truckee area offers some of the best mountain biking in the world.

Donner Lake There’s no From trails offering mellow better place to be in the good rolling single-track, to steeper ‘ole summertime! Boat, water climbs with technical sections, ski, wakeboard, windsurf, kayak, mountain bikers will find rides paddleboard…whew! Jump out that are both fun and challenging of the crisp, clear water and soak with stellar views and scenery. up the sun on one of the warm Road bike warriors have several public piers along the shoreline. “cardio climbs” to choose from, Take in the dramatic views of or get into the rhythm of a long, Donner Summit, blue sky, green endurance ride. 4:34 PM pines…and relax.

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Golf Truckee

has some of the finest mountain golf experiences in the country.

Towering pines, meandering creeks, granite rock outcroppings, wildflowers and vistas – combine that with fresh mountain air and you have near perfection.

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Disc Golf Looking for something new? Try your hand at disc golf (frisbee golf) at the 18-hole course located at the Truckee Regional Park, along the banks of the Truckee River. Hear the “ching” of the disc crashing the chains of the target while you travel this moderate hilly and wooded course. And the view ain’t bad either!

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River Rafting Whether

it’s a gentle float or an exciting whitewater rafting trip you’re looking for, the Truckee River has it all. For a mellow journey, starting in Tahoe City, the river rambles down towards Alpine Meadows, hitting a few rapids, and passing several deep water pools for a swim. Looking for more? We got it! Take a 7 mile

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guided whitewater adventure, with many Class 2–3 rapids the first 6 miles, and exciting Class 3+ rapids in the last mile.

Several concessionaires offer raft rentals for the float, or rafting outfitters provide the guided river adventure.

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and clean, locally grown produce can be found every Tuesday morning at the Truckee River Regional Park. California certified farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, nuts, honey, eggs and fresh flowers. Nothing better than local bounty to tempt you with the flavorful tastes of summer.

Farmers’ Market Good

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Wednesday Night Music in

the Park Starting June 16th, the Truckee River Regional Park is the place to spend summer evenings in Truckee. A free

With its extraordinarily blue water, Lake Tahoe is set like a jewel of the mountains, and is virtually without peer. It is the largest alpine lake in North America, and the second deepest in the U.S. with a depth of 1,645 ft.

Measuring 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, its shoreline circumference is 72 miles. Its clarity has long been a subject of discussion and awe among tourists and scientists alike. Only a mere 13 miles from Truckee, it is a “must see” for any trip to the area.

Lake Tahoe

event, the grassy amphitheater is transformed into a sea of lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Children play, adults socialize, and before the evening ends, the music conquers the crowd and everyone is up dancing – moving and grooving to the sounds of summer. Concerts start at 6:30 pm and typically wrap up around 8 pm.

unique gifts, fashion and treasures to take home. Take in lunch or dinner at one of the many popular restaurants, from hip and trendy, to rustic and funky.

Don’t miss Truckee Thursdays when downtown transforms into a Street Festival with vendors, music, Farmers Market, children’s KidZone, and more.

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Stroll charming historic downtown Truckee and find yourself in a timeless blend of authentic western heritage along with upbeat contemporary shopping. A variety of shops offer Shopping

Talk of the Town...

“The historic and colorful town of Truckee offers easy access to top resorts for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country exploration, as well as a good sense of the region’s quirkily independent pioneer spirit.”

—New York Times (February ’09)

Photo by Scott Thompson www.ScottShotsPhoto.com

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» SKIING

SKIING So much to choose from in the Truckee area.

24 hr Adult skiable Lifts Ski AreA snow phone tickets acres ______________________________________________________________________________________ Alpine Meadows 530-581-8374 $69 13 2,400 800-441-4423 • www.skialpine.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Boreal 530-426-3666 $47 8 380 530-426-3666 • www.rideboreal.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Diamond Peak 775-831-3211 $49 6 655 775-832-1177 • www.diamondpeak.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Donner Ski Ranch 530-426-3635 $42 7 505 530-426-3635 • www.donnerskiranch.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Heavenly Ski Resort 775-586-7000 $82 29 4,800 800-2-HEAVEN • www.skiheavenly.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Homewood mountain resort 530-525-2900 $55 8 1,260 530-525-2992 • www.skihomewood.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Kirkwood Ski Resort 209-258-3000 $74 14 2,300 209-258-6000 • www.kirkwood.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ MT. Rose-Ski Tahoe 775-849-0707 $65 8 1,200 800-SKI-ROSE • www.mtrose.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Northstar-at-Tahoe 530-562-1010 $79 19 3,000 800-GO-NORTH • www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com ______________________________________________________________________________________

Sierra-At-Tahoe 530-659-7475 $69 13 2,000 888-4MTN-FUN • www.sierrattahoe.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Soda springs

$30 2 ???

530-426-3901 • www.skisodasprings.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Squaw Valley USA 530-483-6955 $83 33 4,000 800-545-4350 • www.squaw.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Sugar Bowl 530-426-1111 $66 13 1,500 530-426-9000 • www.sugarbowl.com ______________________________________________________________________________________

Tahoe Donner 530-587-9494 $36 4 120 530-587-9444 • www.skitahoedonner.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Ticket prices are for adult full day. Prices may vary depending on holiday, midweek, and half day rates.

Rates listed above are for 2009–2010 and are subject to change. ______________________________________________________________________________________

cross country skiing groomed Trails ______________________________________________________________________________________ Clair Tappaan Lodge Norden 800-679-6775 • www.ctl.sierraclub.org 10km ______________________________________________________________________________________ Northstar-at-Tahoe Nordic, Telemark and Snowshoe Center Truckee 40km 800-go-north • www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Resort at Squaw Creek Nordic Center Olympic Valley 18km 530-583-6300 ext 6813 • www.squawcreek.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort Soda Springs 330km 800-500-3871; 530-426-3871 • www.royalgorge.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ Tahoe Donner Cross Country Truckee 100km 530-587-9484 • www.tdxc.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ trailheads cross country skiing ______________________________________________________________________________________ Little Truckee Summit Hwy 89–17 miles north of Truckee

______________________________________________________________________________________ Wheeler Loop Jackson Meadows

______________________________________________________________________________________ Sagehen Summit Hwy 89–9 miles north of Truckee

______________________________________________________________________________________ Cabin Creek Trail Hwy 89–3 miles south

______________________________________________________________________________________ Pole Creek Hwy 89–6 miles south-west side

______________________________________________________________________________________ Martis Lookout Trail Hwy 267–.25 miles north of Brockway Summit ______________________________________________________________________________________ Castle Peak I-80 Castle Peak exit, south side of freeway ______________________________________________________________________________________ Photo Courtesy of Northstar Resort

disabled sports usa far west

Truckee, CA • (530)581-4161 www.disabledsports.net

Ski Delivery and Mobile Tune-ups Black Tie Ski Delivery Service

866-838-3754/530-550-1092 • www.blacktieskis.com SMOOTH RIDES TUNE & REPAIR

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Snowmobile Tours

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Coldstream Adventures Snowmoblie Tours Coldstream Canyon 530-582-9090 www.coldstreamadventures.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Eagle Ridge Snowmobile Outfitters Hwy 89, Little Truckee Summit 530-546-8667 www.tahoesnowmobiling.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours Hwy 267, Brockway Summit 530-546-4280 www.laketahoesnowmobiling.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Snowmobile Trailheads

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cabin Creek Trail Hwy 89–3 miles south onto Cabin Creek Rd __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fiberboard Freeway Brockway Summit on Hwy 267 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Little Truckee Summit Hwy 89 north–17 miles north of Truckee __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Martis Peak Brockway Summit on Hwy 267

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Prosser Hills Hwy 89 north–4 miles north of Truckee __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Snowshoeing

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donner Memorial State Park 12593 Donner Pass Rd 530-582-7892

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Northstar-at-Tahoe Hwy 267 at Northstar Dr 530-562-0110 www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Royal Gorge 9411 Hillside Dr, I-80 to Soda Springs exit 530-426-3871 www.royalgorge.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tahoe Donner Cross Country Center 15275 Alder Creek Rd 530-587-9484 www.tdxc.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Snowshoeing tours

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ tahoe adventure company 7010 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe Vista 530-913-9212 www.tahoeadventurecompany.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Tubing and Sledding

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Boreal Sledding at Mountain Playland I-80 Castle Peak Exit 530-426-3666 www.rideboreal.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kingvale Tubing and Sledding Park I-80 Kingvale Exit 530-426-1941 www.kingvaletubing.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Northstar-at-Tahoe Tubing Hill Hwy 267 at Northstar 530-562-1010 www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soda Springs Winter Resort Sledding and Tubing I-80 Soda Springs Exit 530-426-3901 www.sodasprings.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Squaw Valley Snowtubing at the Papoose Discovery Center 530-583-6985 www.squaw.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tahoe Donner at Trout Creek Recreation Center 12790 Northwoods Blvd 530-587-9437 www.tahoedonner.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TOP 10 Activities for Winter

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Ski or Ride From

heartpounding chutes, gentle groomers to progressive terrain parks, Truckee is centrally located for easy access to world-class skiing or riding. If you’re looking to pick up the sport, or trying to take it up a notch, area resorts offer great lessons and clinics.

of groomed trails for skiers who enjoy striding, skating, diagonal stride, snowshoeing and telemarking. Ski through pines and aspens, climb peaks or gentle rolling hills. Or glide through the flats of pristine valleys in tranquil scenery.

Northstar-At-Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA, Resort at Squaw Creek and the Truckee River Regional Park.

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Dog Sledding Exploring

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Cross Country Skiing

Tahoe Donner, Northstar-At-Tahoe, Royal Gorge and Resort at Squaw Creek have many kilometers

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and Skating Nearby

the Sierra Nevada mountains by dog sled is about the coolest winter experience around. Experience the thrill and excitement of touring behind a team of eager huskies.

Explore the beautiful sights and open spaces as a dog sled team guides you in a great adventure.

Bring your camera!

adventure. Choose from resort programs such as Northstar-AtTahoe, Resort at Squaw Creek, Tahoe Donner Cross-Country and Royal Gorge; or head out on your own exploring local favorites Martis Valley, Castle Peak, Donner Memorial State Park and the Emigrant Trail.

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Ice Skating Go for a spin and glide over the ice at several rinks in the area including

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Showshoeing If

you can walk, you can snowshoe!

Growing in popularity mainly because it’s so easy and fun, snowshoeing is a wonderful way to enjoy the snow, scenery and appeals to your sense of

Sled Dog Tours

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Sierra Sled Dog Adventures 530-412-3302

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Wilderness Adventures Dog Sled Tours 530-550-8133 • www.tahoedogsledtours.com _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Ice Skating

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Northstar-at-Tahoe 530-562-3689 • www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Resort at Squaw CREEK 530-583-6300 • www.squawcreek.com _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Squaw Valley USA 530-581-7246 • www.squaw.com _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Regional Park 530-582-7720 _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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If you have the need for speed, hop onboard a snowmobile for your outback adventure. With the wind in Snowmobile

Sno-Parks SITES 916-324-1222 • www.ohv.parks.ca.gov

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ California Sno-Park Program SNO-PARKS sites provide snow-cleared parking lots with sanitation facilities and access to snow park areas, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails. $5 per day or $25 for season permit. Can be purchased at Truckee Ranger District, Tahoe Dave’s, Mountain Hardware and The Back Country. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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your face and your hands on the throttle, it is an exhilarating way to experience the winter. Tour companies offer a variety of guided tours on machine-groomed tracks, trails and off-trails to suit your skill level and desires.

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Enjoy guided cross-country and snowshoe tours by the light of the moon under a blanket of stars. Resorts and tour companies Moonlight Tours

offer guided full moon treks through the brisk mountain air as you learn of natural history and astronomy.

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Winter Retreat Take time out from the hurries of the world and just settle into a cozy retreat or cabin, curl up by the fire with a good book, sip a hot toddy or hit the hot tub while the peaceful snowflakes gently fall.

decorated trees align the street, featuring ornaments made by local school children. Search out unique gifts from a variety of specialty stores: Native American art, blown glass, hand crafted jewelry, fashion, home décor, or novel cooking and kitchen items for the foodie in the family.

Stop in one of the quaint dining establishments for an appetizer or hot drink.

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Events To ramp up the excitement factor, area ski resorts host incredible events throughout the winter. Rail jams, ski and boarder-cross action, big air competitions, clinics and demo days, live music series and more.

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Shopping Historic downtown Truckee sparkles with holiday cheer.

During the holiday season, hand

Photo Courtesy of Northstar Resort

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served price Restaurants _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22 Bistro & Bar Village at Squaw Valley • 530-584-6170 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Baxter’s Village at Northstar, Truckee • 530-562-3200 LD $$-$$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bill’s Rotisserie 11355 Deerfield Rd • 530-582-5652 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Blue Coyote Bar and Grill 10015 Palisades Dr & Village at Squaw Valley • 530-587-7777 LD $-$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Burger Me 10418 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-8852 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Casa Baeza 10004 Bridge St • 530-587-2161 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Coffee And 10106 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3123 BL $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cottonwood Restaurant Brockway Rd • 530-587-5711 D $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Coyote Moon Bar and Grille 10685 Northwoods Blvd • 530-550-2211 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Donner Lake Kitchen 13710 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3119 BL $-$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dairy Queen 11355 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-7055 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar 10118 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-0557 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Drunken Monkey 11253 Brockway Rd • 530-582-9755 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ El Toro Bravo 10186 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3557 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ El Rinconcito Mexicano 11357 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-7800 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Euro Snacks Village at Northstar • 530-581-0600 L $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FiftyFifty Brewing 11197 Brockway Rd • 530-587-2337 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fireside Pizza Company 1985 Squaw Valley Rd • 530-584-6150 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Java Sushi 11357 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-1144 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jax at the Tracks 10144 West River St • 530-550-7450 BLD $-$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jiffy’s Pizza 11400 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-5400 D $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kentucky Fried Chicken 11412 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-4054 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ La Bamba 11760 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3516 D $-$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lakeside Pizza 850 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City • 530-583-2000 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Lodge 12850 Northwoods Blvd • 530-587-9455 (seasonal–lunch) LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Lodge at Sugar Bowl Dining Room 629 Sugar Bowl Rd • 530-426-9000 D $$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Meal Codes: B (Breakfast) BL (Breakfast and Lunch) L (Lunch) LD (Lunch and Dinner) D Dinner Average Price: $ Inexpensive (Under $10) $$ Moderate ($10–$20) $$$ Premium (Over $20)

VOTED BEST PLACE FOR DINNER IN NORTH TAHOE

© ALAN WICKS

21 years of fine dining, comfort & camaraderie. Overlooking beautiful downtown Truckee from the historic Hilltop Lodge.

Call in for take-out: Pizza•Italian Dinners•Salads•Subs•Take n’ Bake

VOTED “BEST IN TRUCKEE!” 11253 Brockway Rd., Ste. 104, Truckee

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Restaurants served price _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Los Altos 11367 Deerfield Dr • 530-587-7872 D $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mamasake Village at Squaw Valley • 530-584-0110 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Manzanita Ritz-Carlton Highlands 530-562-3000 LD $$-$$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Martis Valley Grille Northstar Golf Course • 530-562-3460 (seasonal) LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ McDonald’s 11420 Deerfield Dr • 530-587-3880 BLD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Village at Northstar • 530-562-2188 LD $$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ montagna restaurant & wine bar Resort at Squaw Creek • 530-583-6300 (seasonal/winter) D $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Moody’s Bistro & Lounge 10007 Bridge St • 530-587-8688 LD $$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ mountain burrito Best Western Truckee Tahoe Lodge, 11331 Brockway Rd • 530-587-4525 BLD $-$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nik-N-Willie’s take-n-bake Pizza 11429 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-0421 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ North of the BORDER Village at Northstar • 530-562-1787 BLD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pacific Crest/Bar of America 10042 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-2626 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Peluso’s APizza 11253 Brockway Rd • 530-550-1340 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Panda Express 11262 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-8881 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pianeta Ristorante 10098 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-4694 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pizza on the hill, tahoe donner 11509 Northwoods Blvd • 530-582-9669 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Plumpjack Café 1920 Squaw Valley Rd • 530-583-1576 BLD $$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rainbow Lodge Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs • 530-426-3871 D $$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Round Table Pizza 10068 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3939 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rubicon Pizza Company Village at Northstar • 530-562-2199 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Rustic Table at Sierra Wood Lodge Emigrant Gap • 530-389-8900 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ sandy’s pub Resort at Squaw Creek • 530-583-6300 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ six peaks grille Resort at Squaw Creek • 530-583-6300 BD $$-$$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Smokey’s Kitchen 12036 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-4535 BLD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Squeeze In 10060 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-9814 BL $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ stella, cedar house sport 10918 Brockway Rd • 530-582-5655 (Friday & Saturday only) D $$-$$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Meal Codes: B (Breakfast) BL (Breakfast and Lunch) L (Lunch) LD (Lunch and Dinner) D Dinner Average Price: $ Inexpensive (Under $10) $$ Moderate ($10–$20) $$$ Premium (Over $20)

great cuisine. perfect stay. one location.

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Download our weekly, updated menu online.

10918 Brockway road truckee 866.582.5655 530.582.5655

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Stella Cooking Classes Available • Dinner Served Friday + Saturday

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Restaurants meals served price _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ sweet potatoes deli Resort at Squaw Creek • 530-583-6300 BL $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Summit Restaurant 22002 Donner Pass Rd, Soda Springs • 530-426-3904 BLD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Taco Bell 12277 Deerfield Dr • 530-550-9330 BLD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tacos Jaliscos 11400 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-1131 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thai Delicacy 11253 Brockway Rd • 530-550-1269 LD $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thai Nakorn Cuisine 10770 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-0503 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Chocolate Bar Village at Northstar • 530-562-1800 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TC’s Pub Village at Northstar • 530-562-2250 LD $$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Bagel Company 11448 Deerfield Dr • 530-582-1852 BL $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Bagel Company 11260 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-9991 BL $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Pizza 12047 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-6300 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ True North Restaurant & Bar Village at Northstar • 530-562-2250 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Village Pizzeria 11329 Deerfield Dr • 530-587-7171 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wagon Train Coffee Shop 10080 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-7574 BL $ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wong’s Garden 11430 Deerfield Dr • 530-587-1831 LD $$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Zano’s Family Italian & Pizzeria 11401 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-7411 LD $-$$ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Meal Codes: B (Breakfast) BL (Breakfast and Lunch) L (Lunch) LD (Lunch and Dinner)

D Dinner Average Price: $ Inexpensive (Under $10) $$ Moderate ($10–$20) $$$ Premium (Over $20)

Wine Bars

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Avec Wine + food 11209 Brockway Rd, Ste 101C • 530-582-1903

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bacchus and Venus 10118 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-9800

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Earthly Delights Village at Northstar • 530-587-7793

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Grapes and Grounds Village at Northstar • 530-562-3670

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Pour House 10075 Jibboom St • 530-550-9664

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Truckee River Winery 11467 Brockway Rd • 530-587-4626 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Slow Food Tahoe Slow food is food produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal

welfare or our health; and for which food producers should receive fair compensation for their work. Visit one of our local Farmers’ Markets, or look for locally produced food on the menus of several of our fine restaurants. www.SlowFoodLakeTahoe.org

Tasting Room Featuring Free Wine Tasting Earthly Delights Deli Items Bocce Ball Courts • Picnic Facilities • Horseshoe Pits Open 11–7 (Closed Thursdays) On Brockway Road Next to Mountain Home Center

530.587.4626

• www.truckeeriverwinery.com At The Rock Next To Fifty Fifty Company Opening just in time to welcome theBrewing sublime summer season, 11209 Brockway Road | Truckee, CA 96161 | 530.304.0714 | info@avecwineandfood.com

Truckee’s Avec Wine + Food offers gourmet provisions for diehard wine lovers and foodies alike.

A must-stop for wine from around the world, artisan cheeses, delectable deli items and tantalizing specialty foods.

Burgers • Pizza • Sports 16 TVs • 12 Beers on Tap All the Packages

NFL • NBA • MLB • NHL • College Football Corner of Palisades Dr. & Brockway Rd. (next to 7-11)

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At The Rock Next To FiftyFifty Brewing Company 11209 Brockway Road, Suite 101C Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-1903 www.avecwineandfood.com info@avecwineandfood.com

587-7777

OPEN EVERYDAY

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markets/delis _________________________________________________________________________ donner pines market 13710 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3691 _________________________________________________________________________ Earthly Delights Village at Northstar • 530-587-7793 _________________________________________________________________________ Full Belly Deli 10825 Pioneer Trail, Ste 103 • 530-550-9516 _________________________________________________________________________ glenshire general store 10095 Dorchester Dr • 530-587-1819 _________________________________________________________________________ NEW moon natural food store/juice bar 11357 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-7426 _________________________________________________________________________ Old Gateway Deli 11012 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-7066 _________________________________________________________________________ Port of Subs 11260 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-8060 _________________________________________________________________________ Runway Café 10356 Truckee Airport Rd, Airport Terminal • 530-582-9351 _________________________________________________________________________ safeway 11290 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-7950 _________________________________________________________________________ save mart 11399 Deerfield Dr • 530-587-5522 _________________________________________________________________________ Subway 11420 Deerfield Dr • 530-587-3343 _________________________________________________________________________ Z MarketPlace 12716 Northwoods Blvd _________________________________________________________________________

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coffee houses _________________________________________________________________________ Elijah Bleu’s 10115 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-1040 _________________________________________________________________________ Starbucks 11260 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3123 _________________________________________________________________________ Starbucks 11290 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-7950 _________________________________________________________________________ Starbucks Village at Northstar • 530-448-1096 _________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Book & Bean 10009 West River St, Ste B • 530-582-8302 _________________________________________________________________________ Madeline’s coffee shop (mtn hardware) 1130 Donner Pass Rd _________________________________________________________________________ Tuff Beans 10015 Palisades Dr • 530-587-5191 _________________________________________________________________________ Wild Cherries Coffee House 11429 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-5602 _________________________________________________________________________

Caterers _________________________________________________________________________ Farmhouse creations of tahoe 530-448-8270 _________________________________________________________________________ Full Belly deli & fbd catering 530-550-9516, 530-550-9125 _________________________________________________________________________ High Pointe event catering 530-414-3357 _________________________________________________________________________ red truck 530-386-0257 _________________________________________________________________________ sacred artichoke catering 530-414-3368 _________________________________________________________________________ When Pigs Fly BBQ 530-994-1098 _________________________________________________________________________ hey chef! 530-582-4882 _________________________________________________________________________

As seen on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Open 7 days • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 10144 West River Street 530-550-7450 • www.jaxtruckee.com

BARS _________________________________________________________________________ Past time club 10096 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-9219 _________________________________________________________________________ tourist club 10010 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-7775 _________________________________________________________________________

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Truckee-donner Recreation & Park For additional information or small group reservations, call the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District at (530)582-7720 or visit www.tdrpd.com.

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Truckee Community Recreation Center Located at 8924 Donner Pass Rd. at the Pioneer Center Roundabout. Youth & adult programs, camps, classes, indoor track, climbing wall and meeting rooms.

»Truckee Disc Golf Course Located the backside of Truckee River Regional Park; the Truckee disc Golf Course has 18 holes. The first hole is just off the main parking lot. »“Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheater This landscaped bowl in the regional park offers sloped lawn seating for up to 1,600 people.

The Amphitheater hosts summer music series and concerts on Wednesday nights beginning in June and may be rented for weddings, concerts and events.

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Truckee River Regional Park Just 1/2 mile south on Brockway Road, this park offers 62-acres of facilities. Most areas may be reserved by application at the Rec & Park office. »Nature Trails .8 mile nature trail winds through Regional Park, exhibiting 12 different native and naturalized plant communities of the Truckee area, with picnic sites and benches along the way. »Truckee Skate Park Located at Truckee River Regional Park, the 10,000 square foot concrete facility is equipped with skateboarding elements for all age levels and abilities.

4,000 people and may be rented for rodeos, concerts or events.

»Ice Skating at Truckee Located in the Truckee River Regional Park, the Truckee Ice Rink features public skating, and skate rentals, a snack bar, group and private lessons for all age groups taught by experienced instructors, broomball leagues and more. Open: December through Mid-March, Tuesday through Sunday.

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Meadow Park Located directly behind the Truckee-Donner Public Utility building at 11750 Donner Pass Rd., the park features ball fields, restrooms, a playground, a picnic area and an open grassy area for play.

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Glenshire Park A six-acre park located adjacent to Glenshire Elementary School with open turf for several soccer fields and one youth ball field.

»McIver Arena The arena seats up to

River View Sports Park A 30-acre park on Joerger Drive. Featuring multi-purpose fields for soccer and football, Ultimate Frisbee, softball field, BMX track, playground and covered picnic area.

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Bill Rose Park This small neighborhood play area is located in Gateway, behind Tahoe Forest Child Care Center. It features tot lot and playground equipment.

»Community ART Center

The center is located at 10064 Church Street, just a block off Donner Pass Rd., downtown.

»Veterans Hall Truckee landmark at

10214 High St. has a gym/auditorium, three meeting rooms and a kitchen/dining area.

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Activity Center Multi-use Field Located next to the KidZone between the high school football field and baseball field.

»Truckee Community Pool

The pool at Tahoe-Truckee High School is a six-lane, 25-yard indoor facility. Complete with 1-meter diving board.

»donner lake See page 29.

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» SHOPPING

Art/Jewelry/Galleries

_________________________________________________________________________ Alpine Mounting Systems 10095 West River St • 530-582-4790 _________________________________________________________________________ Backstreet Framers 10099 Jibboom St • 530-587-1409 _________________________________________________________________________ Carmel Gallery 9940 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-0557 _________________________________________________________________________ Carole Sesko Contemporary Art 10326 High St • 530-412-0639 _________________________________________________________________________ Drake & Lulu’s Art Shed 10382 Donner Pass Rd, Unit 5 • 530-550-9610 _________________________________________________________________________ Double Diamond Jewelry Resort at Squaw Creek • 530-581-5321 _________________________________________________________________________ Double diamond jewelry Village at Northstar • 530-562-1419 _________________________________________________________________________ Gioielli 10280 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-4464 _________________________________________________________________________ Glasform Glassblowing 10065 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-8460 _________________________________________________________________________ JoAnne’s Stained Glass and Gallery 10064 Donner Pass Rd 530-587-1280 _________________________________________________________________________ La Galleria 10112 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-5444 _________________________________________________________________________ Riverside Studios 10374 Donner Pass Rd • 530-320-1799 _________________________________________________________________________ White Buffalo 10116 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-4446 _________________________________________________________________________ Books/Music

_________________________________________________________________________ between the notes music & more 11075 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-9378 _________________________________________________________________________ Bookshelf Stores Inc. 11310 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A • 530-582-0515 _________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Book & Bean 10009 West River St • 530-582-8302 _________________________________________________________________________ Fashion/Accessories

_________________________________________________________________________ Bass Shoe Factory Outlet 12047 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-9283 _________________________________________________________________________ Cabona’s 10100 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3161 _________________________________________________________________________ Closet Cowgirl 11401 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A • 530-582-7424 _________________________________________________________________________ Different People 10092 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-5370 _________________________________________________________________________ Down by the River Sportswear 10130 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-1916 _________________________________________________________________________ Dressed Boutique 10056 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-1630 _________________________________________________________________________ Great Outdoor Clothing Co. 11310 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-1990 _________________________________________________________________________ Jackass Ridge Ranch 10115 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-6660 _________________________________________________________________________ Leggs-Hanes-Bali Outlet Store 12047 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3745 _________________________________________________________________________ Marilyn’s Catwalk 10058 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-7467 _________________________________________________________________________ Mo, Jo and Zoe’s 10115 Donner Pass Rd _________________________________________________________________________ The niche 10164 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3100 _________________________________________________________________________ Painted cottage boutique 10250 Donner Pass Rd • 970-404-2042

_________________________________________________________________________ The Pharmacy & Boudoir 10072 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-1668 _________________________________________________________________________ sports tahoe 10091 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-7445 _________________________________________________________________________ The Treehouse 10104 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-4883 _________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Shoe Company 10118 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-4074 _________________________________________________________________________ Unique Boutique Viviane’s Vintage and Vogue 10925 West River St • 530-582-8484 _________________________________________________________________________ Specialty

_________________________________________________________________________ Ambiance 10156 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-0400 _________________________________________________________________________ Blooms and Zooms 10960 West River St, Ste 1045 • 530-550-0442 _________________________________________________________________________ Bud’s Ice Cream 10108 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3177 _________________________________________________________________________ Cooking Gallery 10084 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-8303 _________________________________________________________________________ Cosmos Custom footwerks 10015 Palisades Dr • 530-587-5424 _________________________________________________________________________ CVS pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr • 530-587-5770 _________________________________________________________________________ Donna’s Stitchery 12219 Business Park Dr • 530-587-6708 _________________________________________________________________________ Elizabeth’s Creations 10292 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-6965 _________________________________________________________________________ EventMasters party rentals & Supplies 10800 Pioneer Trl, Ste 5 & 6 • 530-587-2844 _________________________________________________________________________ Feather’s Edge Finery 10368 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-5677 _________________________________________________________________________ Flower Power 10075 West River St • 530-550-1801 _________________________________________________________________________ For goodness sake 10157 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-8981 _________________________________________________________________________ Gioielli 10280 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-4464 _________________________________________________________________________ Jewels of the Reef 15948 Northwoods Blvd • 530-550-5252 _________________________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________________ Lake Tahoe Yarn Company 10250 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-1060 _________________________________________________________________________ Lather and Fizz Bath Boutique Village at Squaw Valley • 530-584-6001 _________________________________________________________________________ Lather and Fizz Bath Boutique Village at Northstar • 530-562-1163 _________________________________________________________________________ Mickey’s pet grooming bath & boutique 530-550-1170 _________________________________________________________________________ The Office Boss 12177 Business Park Dr • 530-587-1620 _________________________________________________________________________ Pet Station 11429 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-7329 _________________________________________________________________________ The Pour House 10075 Jibboom St • 530-550-9664 _________________________________________________________________________ Quilter’s Haven 11073 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-6053 _________________________________________________________________________ Rite Aid pharmacy 11230 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-5296 _________________________________________________________________________ Savvy Dog 11448 Deerfield Dr • 530-448-9808 _________________________________________________________________________ Scraps Dog Bakery 10344 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-5044 _________________________________________________________________________ Sweets Handmade Candies 10118 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-6556 _________________________________________________________________________ Tahoe Candle 10128 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-7996 _________________________________________________________________________ The Treat Box Bakery 11400 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-6554 _________________________________________________________________________ Tippy canoe 10320 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-1070 _________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Variety Co. 10088 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-3117 _________________________________________________________________________ Truth tattoo 10099 Jibboom St • 530-582-8788 _________________________________________________________________________ Waxen Moon Squaw Valley Village at Squaw Valley • 530-584-6006 _________________________________________________________________________ Sporting Goods

_________________________________________________________________________ The Back Country 11400 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-0909 _________________________________________________________________________ Black Tie Ski Rentals Truckee • 530-550-1092 _________________________________________________________________________ CVs pharmacy 11411 Deerfield Dr • 530-587-5770 _________________________________________________________________________ Cyclepaths 10200 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-1890 _________________________________________________________________________ Granite Chief 11368 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-2809 _________________________________________________________________________ Head North 11429 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-2524 _________________________________________________________________________ Mountain Hardware & Sports 11320 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-4844 _________________________________________________________________________ Paco’s Truckee Bike & Ski 11200-6 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-5561 _________________________________________________________________________ Porters sports-Truckee 11391 Deerfield Dr • 530-58701500 _________________________________________________________________________ The Sports Exchange 10095 West River St • 530-582-4510 _________________________________________________________________________ Start Haus 10990 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-5781 _________________________________________________________________________ Tahoe Dave’s 10200 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-0900 _________________________________________________________________________ Thin Air Motorsports 10689 East River St • 530-582-8081 _________________________________________________________________________ Totally Board 10060 Bridge St • 530-582-1584 _________________________________________________________________________ Home and Garden

_________________________________________________________________________ Alpine Stove and Chimney 10707 West River St • 530-582-4985 _________________________________________________________________________ Consignment Home Furnishings of Truckee 10800 Pioneer Trail, Ste 1 • 530-550-9661 _________________________________________________________________________ European Ski Antiques & Fine Furnishings 40153 Truckee Tahoe Airport Rd • 530-587-3882 _________________________________________________________________________ Gratitudes Gifts and Home Décor 10112 Donner Pass Rd 530-587-6858 _________________________________________________________________________ High Camp Home 11890 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-6866 _________________________________________________________________________ McBRIDES NURSERY AT TAHOE TREE CO. 401 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City • 530-583-3911 _________________________________________________________________________ Mountain Comfort Furniture 11464 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-5321 _________________________________________________________________________ Mountain Hardware & Sports 11320 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-4844 _________________________________________________________________________ Mountain Home Center 11403 Brockway Rd • 530-587-6681 _________________________________________________________________________ Riverstone Home and Garden 10344 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-5549 _________________________________________________________________________ Sears Hometown Stores 12047 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-0110 _________________________________________________________________________ Spirit Interior Design 10009 West River St • 530-587-0948 _________________________________________________________________________ The Rock Garden 10642 Pioneer Trl • 530-582-3610 _________________________________________________________________________ Trout Creek Landscape & Supply 10739 Glenshire Dr • 530-582-8101 _________________________________________________________________________ Tippy Canoe 10320 Donner Pass Rd • 530-582-1070 _________________________________________________________________________ Villager Nursery Inc. 10678 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-0771 _________________________________________________________________________

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Beauty/Spas _________________________________________________________________________ Balance Holistic Health • 530-562-1164 _________________________________________________________________________ Cal Neva Resort Spa and casino • 775-832-4000 _________________________________________________________________________ Glow • 530-587-9985 _________________________________________________________________________ Hair For Today • 530-582-9050 _________________________________________________________________________ Images Salon and Beauty Supply • 530-587-2888 _________________________________________________________________________ Linda’s Nails • 530-587-1629 _________________________________________________________________________ Loft Barber Shop • 530-587-1710 _________________________________________________________________________ Mane Attraction • 530-587-6263 _________________________________________________________________________ Nicola B Hair Studio • 530-582-0321 _________________________________________________________________________ Ritz-Carlton Highlands spa • 530-582-3000 _________________________________________________________________________ Salon Cambiare 10292 Donner Pass Rd • 530-587-8953 _________________________________________________________________________ Salon Fandango • 530-582-1138 _________________________________________________________________________ sassy nails 11429 Donner Pass Rd • 530-550-5201 _________________________________________________________________________ Shag 11401 Donner Pass Rd, Ste A • 530-582-7424 _________________________________________________________________________ Shampoo Hair and Make-up Salon • 530-587-8494 _________________________________________________________________________ Sierra Cosmetic Laser • 530-587-0198 _________________________________________________________________________ Spa at Squaw Creek • 530-581-6624 _________________________________________________________________________ T&T Nails • 530-550-7561 _________________________________________________________________________ Truckee Nails • 530-550-8785 _________________________________________________________________________ Unwind Beauty Salon • 530-582-9344 _________________________________________________________________________ Urban Angels Salon • 530-587-9900 _________________________________________________________________________ 2010–2011 Official Truckee Visitors Guide 43

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Calendar of events

For more current events, visit the calendar at www.truckee.com.

June 2010

4–5 Reno-Tahoe Odyssey

Downtown Reno along the Truckee River 775-825-3399 www.renotahoeodyssey.com 178 mile course through Sierra Nevada mountains, shores of Lake Tahoe, circling back to Reno.

5 Soroptimist Wine & Restaurant

Faire Coyote Moon Golf Course 530-550-1433 Live music, wine and beer tasting, auctions, food.

2–4 Squaw Valley Pacific Fine Arts

& Crafts Festival Village at Squaw Valley USA 209- 267-4394 www.pacificfinearts.com

3 Kings Beach Fireworks Show & Deck Party on the Third North Tahoe Events Center www.northtahoebusiness.org 4 Truckee 4th of July Parade

Donner Pass Road, Truckee 530-587-2757 • www.truckee.com Starting at 10 am at the Truckee High School winding down Donner Pass Road ending in historic downtown Truckee.

Truckee River Regional Park 530-582-9062 www.truckeeoptimist.com 20 breweries, brats, music, silent auction and collector tasting glass.

18–20 Lake Tahoe Concours

19 Tour de Nez

Village at Northstar 800-GO-NORTH www.tourdenez.com Top professional bicycling stage race and festival.

20 Truckee RibFest

Dates subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm.

Citizens Bank Plaza 530-550-2252 www.truckeeribfest.com Take dad out for his special day. Beer Garden and live music.

26 Big Blue Adventure Series: XTERRA Commons Beach, Tahoe City 530-546-1019 www.bigblueadventure.com Off-road triathlon.

27 Truckee Chili Cook-off

Truckee Regional Park www.TruckeeChiliCookoff.org Chili tasting, entertainment, beverages.

29 Western States 100 Endurance Run

Squaw Valley–Auburn, CA 916-387-8796 • www.ws100.com 100 mile endurance run along the 44

McIver Arena, Brockway Road 208-735-0462 • www.truckeerodeo.org Classic rodeo fun.

July 2010

12 Brew Fest

d’Elegance Sierra Boat Company, Carnelian Bay 530-581-4700 www.laketahoeconcours.com Antique and classic wooden boats will be shown and judged.

24–25 Truckee Rodeo

Western States Trail from Squaw Valley to Auburn.

4 Truckee Firecracker Mile

Historical Downtown Truckee 530-426-3313 www.truckeefunrun.com Pre-parade: One mile fun run for all ages.

4 Truckee 4th of July Fireworks

Donner Lake—Show starts at Dusk.

8–11 ARTour 2010 Open Studios

Various studios in Truckee-Tahoe area 530-581-2787 www.northtahoearts.com Open studio driving tour of juried artists’ homes and studios.

9–11 Cannibal Cruise

Truckee River Regional Park 530-582-9062 www.truckeeoptimist.com Friday night social, games, BBQ, food, sock hop, poker run, craft fair.

9–August 22 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and Sand Harbor Music Series Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe 800-74-SHOWS www.laketahoeshakespeare.com Series of Shakespeare plays and live music under the stars.

29–August 1 Wanderlust

Festival Squaw Valley USA • 530-583-6985 www.wanderlustfestival.com Festival brings together top yoga teachers and performers in rock & roll.

16–17 ARTour 2010 Open Studios

Various studios in Truckee-Tahoe area 530-581-2787 www.northtahoearts.com Open studio driving tour of juried artists’ homes and studios.

17 Kid’s Trout Derby

Coldstream Pond, Donner State Park www.truckee.com Kids 12 and under are free.

29 Lake Tahoe Music Festival: Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia Pops Concert Old Greenwood, Truckee 530-583-3101 • www.tahoemusic.org 31–August 1 Pacific Fine Arts: Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival Bridge Street, Truckee • 209- 267-4394 www.pacificfinearts.com

17 Soaring Kites and Music Festival

High Camp, Squaw Valley USA 530-583-6985 • www.squaw.com Kite flying demonstrations, kite building seminars, live music and entertainment.

31 Lake Tahoe 24-Hour Adventure Race Lake Tahoe • 530-546-1019 www.bigblueadventure.com Team kayaking, mountain biking, trekking, trail running and navigation.

17–18 Relay for Life of Truckee

31 Lake Tahoe Music Festival

Truckee High School 530-587-8808 www.relayforlife.org/truckeeca Saturday 9 am to 9 am Sunday.

24 hour Community Walk and Campout to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer.

Entertainment, live music, food.

17–18 Art, Wine, & Music Festival

The Village at Squaw Valley USA 530-583-6985 • www.squaw.com Fine artists, crafts makers, performers and musicians.

Presents An Evening with Wynonna Judd Northstar-At-Tahoe Resort 530-583-3101 • www.tahoemusic.org

August 2010

1 Pacific Fine Arts: Historic

Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival Bridge Street, Truckee 209- 267-4394 www.pacificfinearts.com

18 Donner Lake Triathlon

530-546-1019 • www.donnerlaketri.com Sprint and International distance course.

22 Lake Tahoe Music Festival

Presents America West End Beach at Donner Lake 530-583-3101 • www.TahoeMusic.org 24 Western States Trail Foundation Tevis Cup Squaw Valley USA to Auburn, CA 530-823-7901 • www.teviscup.org Equestrian trail ride over the Sierra Nevada.

24 Lake Tahoe Music Festival Presents: “Best of Broadway” with Debbie Gravitte and the Orchestra Academy Tahoe Donner Driving Range 530-583-3101 • www.tahoemusic.org

1–22 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and Sand Harbor Music Series Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe 800-747-4677 www.laketahoeshakespeare.com Series of Shakespeare plays and live music under the stars.

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7 Squaw Valley Mountain Run

Squaw Valley USA • 530-583-6985 www.squawmountainrun.com 3.6 miles up from base of Squaw Valley to High Camp.

7 Lake Tahoe Music Festival

Presents Michael McDonald Northstar-At-Tahoe Resort 530-583-3101 • www.tahoemusic.org 14–15 Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest

5–12 Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week

530-583-2138 www.tahoerestaurantweek.com 3-course lunches and dinners for $20, $30 and $40 per person.

10 Tahoe Plein Air Art Show

Northstar-At-Tahoe Resort 530-581-2787 • www.northtahoearts.com Artists paint on location at their favorite venues.

10–12 Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival Northstar-At-Tahoe Resort 800-824-6348 • www.gotahoenorth.com Food, wine and festival.

Village at Squaw Valley USA 800-403-0206 • www.squaw.com Breweries pour their finest along with blues, jazz and funk.

18 Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Races

Northstar-At-Tahoe Resort 530-546-1019 www.bigblueadventure.com Sprint and Classic adventure. Solo competitors and teams participate in kayaking, mountain biking and trail running.

18–19 Peaks, Paws & Art Festival

Village at Squaw Valley USA 530-584-6266 • www.squaw.com Animal-themed booths, art, live music, wine tasting.

25 Tahoe Sierra Century Ride Squaw Valley USA www.tahoesierracentury.com Scenic routes, challenging hill climb.

2 Annual Village Oktoberfest

4–6 Pacific Fine Arts: Historic

5 Annual Alpen Wine Festival

The Village at Squaw Valley USA 530-583-6985 • www.squaw.com Vintages from more than 40 Northern California vineyards.

Truckee and Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl Resort 530-587-8808 • www.truckee.com Emigrant history and more. Guided, interpretive hikes showcasing spectacular beauty of Donner Summit.

Sunday guided walking tour.

October 2010

September 2010

Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival Bridge Street, Truckee • 209-267-4394 www.pacificfinearts.com

9–10 Donner Party Hike

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5 Lake Tahoe Music Festival Presents Natalie Cole Northstar-At-Tahoe Resort 530-583-3101 • www.tahoemusic.org

11–12 Trails and Vistas “If Dreams Were Clouds” Interpretive Hike Squaw Valley USA 530-563-6557 • www.trailsandvistas.org Music, dance and art along a two to three mile hike to view artistic performances.

Village at Squaw Valley USA 530-584-6266 www.thevillageatsquaw.com Bavarian music, folk dancers, Beer Garten, brats, kraut and games.

11 Truckee Legacy Trail Run

2 Truckee Downtown Wine Walk & Shop Historical Downtown Truckee 530-587-8808 www.truckeewinewalk.com Sip wine, taste scrumptious food samples and enjoy shopping.

November 2010

Truckee www.truckeefunrun.com 5K run along the Truckee River on the Truckee River Legacy Trail.

6 Chocolate, Wine & Roses

Chateau, Incline Village 75-298-0100 www.tahoewomenservices.org Chocolate and wine, fantastic silent and live auctions and roses.

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7th annual art hike www.trailsandvistas.org

Dates subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm.

Tickets on sale July 1 Nursery•Garden Supplies Hardscape/Landscape Materials Bulk Landscape Materials Perennials•Shrubs•Trees Retail & Wholesale Open to the Public

Delivery Available

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Our world-class ski resorts host incredible events throughout the winter.

Rail jams, ski and boarder-cross action, big air competitions, clinics and demo days, live music series and more.

Check out their websites throughout the winter for the latest happenings!

Alpine Meadows www.Skialpine.com Boreal Mountain Resort www.Borealski.com Donner Ski Ranch www.Donnerskiranch.com Homewood Mountain Resort www.Skihomewood.com Northstar-At-Tahoe www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com Royal Gorge www.Royalgorge.com

» Ongoing events 2010

March 2011 4–13 SnowFest

Various Venues • 530-583-7167 www.tahoesnowfestival.com Winter Carnival throughout the North Shore of Tahoe and Truckee.

May 2011

28–29 Truckee Home & Building Show Truckee High School • 530-587-3477 www.truckeehomeshow.com Everything you need to build or remodel your mountain home.

Live Music–Village at Northstar Saturdays & Sundays: June 12–August 29 800-GO-NORTH www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com 12:30 to 3:30 pm

entertainment, beer garden, local artists, unique gifts and KidZone activities for children.

Movie Nights–Village at Northstar Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: June 24–August 29 800-GO-NORTH www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com Begins at dusk.

Retro Skate Night– Village at Northstar Tuesdays: June 15–August 24 800-GO-NORTH 6 to 9 pm

Summer Movie Series– Village at Squaw Valley USA Thursdays: July 1–August 26 530-452-7188 • www.squaw.com Begins at dusk.

Truckee Thursdays– Historic Downtown Truckee Thursdays: June 17–August 19 info@truckeethursdays.com www.truckeethursdays.com 5 to 9 pm. Street Festival with live

Bluesdays–Village at Squaw Valley USA Tuesdays: July 6–August 31

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Soda Springs www.Skisodasprings.com Squaw Valley USA www.Squaw.com Sugar Bowl Ski Resort www.Sugarbowl.com Tahoe Donner www.Tahoedonner.com Tahoe Donner Cross Country www.Tdxc.com Truckee Donner Chamber www.Truckee.com

530-452-7188 www.thevillageatsquaw.com 6 to 8 pm. Live Blues music.

Music in the Park– Truckee River Regional Park Wednesdays: June 16–August 25 Salty Gephardt Amphitheatre 530-582-7720 •www.tdrpd.org 6:30 to 8 pm Foothills Farmers Market– Truckee River Regional Park Tuesdays: June 8–September 28 530-823-6183 www.foothillsfarmersmarket.com 8 am to 1 pm

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530-550-8464 www.innerrhythms.org

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Citizens Bank Plaza www.citizensbankplaza.com •12047 Donner Pass Road

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530-587-6300 www.truckeepizzadelivery.com Eat In - Take Out - Delivery

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Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce California Welcome Center 10065 Donner Pass Road Truckee CA 96161

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Begin your experience in Historic Downtown Truckee

Visit the California Welcome Center for trip planning assistance.

Let the experienced staff at the Truckee California Welcome Center help you with lodging, dining and activity choices.

The Truckee California Welcome Center (CWC) is open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and conveniently located right off Interstate 80 in the Train Depot in historic downtown Truckee.

The CWC is operated by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Truckee, California Travel & Tourism Commission and Certified Folder Display Service. It is one of 18 CWCs operated throughout California, offering valuable information and services for today’s traveler. The CWCs serve as your personal travel concierge to assist you in all aspects of your Truckee and California trip with plenty of local, regional and statewide information.

Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce 10065 Donner Pass Road

530-587-8808 866-443-2027 www.truckee.com

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