Welcome Fall, the Locals’ Season

With cooler air and fewer crowds, fall, especially October, holds a special place in Truckee. The chance to enjoy the crisp mornings and soak up the remaining warmth before winter arrives is truly unique. As kids head back to school and adults continue their learning, our latest Truckee Insider’s Guide offers insights into our education system and suggestions for making the most of the autumn season.

From Classrooms to Community

Turn to page 15 to learn all about how Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) students are engaging in hands-on environmental education through partnerships with organizations like Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP) and Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS). These collaborations offer real-world experiences that empower students to become environmental stewards and teach them how to care for Truckee and the Tahoe Basin.

Fall Fly Fishing in Truckee

Are you looking for a new way to experience Truckee in the fall? Austin Zimmerman of Trout Creek Outfitters in Downtown Truckee lets us know all the best fly fishing spots to check out this fall on page 28. Whether you are new to fly fishing or are a seasoned pro, you don’t want to miss this article.

Hows + Whys: How to Be a Mobility All Star

Did you know that Truckee is celebrating its Mobility All Stars? Check out page 30 to learn how YOU can be a Mobility All Star in Truckee. Emphasizing the value of alternative transportation methods to combat traffic congestion and reduce emissions in our community, Mobility All Stars recognize the need to decrease vehicle emissions and embrace programs like TART Connect, Dial-aRide services, and BCycle, the Truckee electric bike share, to help preserve the region’s unique essence. The article provides practical guidance on using TART Connect and Diala-Ride, details the convenience of Truckee’s electric bike share system, and lets you know how you can nominate your very own Mobility All Star.

Explore: Hike (and Hunt) Through History

Fall is the perfect time to get out and hike in our beautiful community. Our Hike (and Hunt) Through History story introduces some of the historical interpretive hikes in Truckee that not only are beautiful ways to enjoy nature but that also provide insights into the region’s past. The hikes range from the Commemorative Emigrant Trail Interpretive Loop near Alder Creek, which offers markers describing the Donner family’s winter of 1846-1847, to the Kyburz Flat Interpretive Site showcasing anthropological history from Native American populations to the Basque. Turn to page 20 to plan your next fall hike.

As we head into this season, the Truckee Chamber remains committed to supporting local businesses and the community. Join us at events like the Top of the Town - 70th Annual Chamber Awards Celebration, Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, or Truckee Historical Haunted Tours. Whether attending these events or simply enjoying our beautiful community, we look forward to connecting with you before the first snowfall.

Jessica Penman

PRESIDENT AND CEO TRUCKEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EDITOR, TRUCKEE.COM AN INSIDER’S GUIDE

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An Insider’s Guide Fall 2023

EDITOR: Jessica Penman President & CEO Truckee Chamber of Commerce jessica@truckee.com

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