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shirley canyon

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musica sierra

finding harmony in the lost sierra

portola

steeped in history

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ALL RIDES ARE FREE! Just hop on the bus.

Daily Regional Routes Highway 267– Hourly Crystal Bay, Kings Beach, Northstar, Truckee.

Highway 89 –Hourly Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Truckee.

Highway 28 –Times Vary Incline Village, Crystal Bay, Kings Beach, and Tahoe City. Check the site for details.

North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Night Service Night service picks up at bus stops between Squaw Valley, Tahoe City, Tahoma, Homewood, Crystal Bay, Northstar, and Truckee local routes.

Take the bus and leave the night driving to us.

Free, on-demand shuttles coming to the North Shore!

Look for more information in June!

Truckee Local Route Daily Year-Round Service with New Schedule and New Stops Connects with regional routes and Dial-A-Ride.

Truckee TART Dial-A-Ride 7-days a week Daily door-to-door ser vice for residents and visitors.

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bears & wildlife BEAR EMERGENCIES BEAR League (530) 525-7297 (24 hours) | savebears.org A bear walking nearby or through your yard is not an emergency unless it is trying to enter your home or car.

INJURED ANIMALS Lake Tahoe Wildlife Center, South Shore (530) 577-2273 | ltwc.org The Wildlife Shelter, North Shore (866) 307-4216

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TAHOE’S ORIGINAL GUIDE FOR 39 YEARS

FEATURES

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Shirley Canyon

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Removing Trash From Lake Tahoe

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Tahoe’s Historic Toll Roads, Part II

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Being the owner and Publisher of a small, independent publication has always been a challenge that I’ve relished. But, being kicked in the gut by the economic devastation that the pandemic has wrought on nearly all of our lives in the last 15 months is something that has been hard to plow through.

But we’ve made it through with our lives and our health, and while we’re still struggling to ensure our small business makes it through this year, we are faced with a persistent and chronic problem that only burgeons each year – copycat guides to Tahoe that promise a lot to would-be advertisers, deliver little on content or just plain copy our magazine, and never do as good as a job as we do.

Portola Steeped in History

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In February 1982, our founder David Mogilefsky began publishing what was then called “North Tahoe Week” to provide a “comprehensive weekly tourist information guide,” as he wrote in that first edition.

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Marinas & Boat Ramps

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While the magazine has changed hands a few times (I’m only the third owner) and we’ve changed our name a few times, that commitment to providing a visitor guide to our region has never changed. In fact, we’ve only expanded on David’s original idea adding more features, more events and entertainment coverage, more recreation, more information about Sightseeing and Lake Tahoe Facts, more about our community. Something that David was happy to see, as he told me in our last conversation before he died in 2014.

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Sure, it’s a free market and everyone is welcome to produce and sell advertising in anything they want.

My problem comes when people are so dazzled or hoodwinked by the shiny new thing on the block each year that they pull their advertising budgets from long-time, trusted, independent publications without asking what they are really getting out of this.

There are some amazing publications in our area that our readers and clients know and trust. Then, there are the ones that deliver poor content or just copy most of our content. Not only is that insulting to me, but it’s an insult to every person who visits or lives in our community.

Try this simple test: When you’re at the grocery store or a visitor center, pick up all of the publications and thumb through them. Which ones would you tuck under your arm to take with you to read more later and which would you put back? That’s how every visitor judges all of these publications. The ones you tuck under your arm – like Tahoe Weekly – are the ones you should be supporting and spending your money with.

I implore business owners and marketing managers to ask these questions before buying any advertising: • How long has this publication been around?

• Is this something I would read or recommend to my family and friends that are visiting?

• Is it owned by a local business?

• Does it employ locals?

• Where is this publication distributed?

• Is the content written by locals?

• Is the content worth reading? Is it interesting?

• Do I trust them?

Tahoe Weekly has been the trusted resource for what to do in the Tahoe Sierra for 39 years and our reader demand is higher than ever. Don’t be lured by publications with little to no content or corporate publishing giants who pose as local publications.

REMEMBERING LUKE ALLEN A celebration of life will be held for Luke Allen, Family Editor Michelle Allen’s husband, on June 19.

Details will be announced on Facebook. The heart-felt messages of support for family and friends have been much appreciated. To help his family, visit gofundme.com. n

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FUN & GAMES Horoscope & Puzzles

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THE MAKERS Michelle Erskine 17 The Arts 17 THE LINEUP Musica Sierra

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EAT & DRINK Veggie Burgers

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Tasty Tidbits

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Wine Trends

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Mama Gayle’s Veggie Meatloaf Burgers

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Peaches & Cream Cocktail

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on the cover Anna Ganong-Krawczuk and Teagan Pietras enjoy a day exploring the rocks and waterfalls along Squaw Creek in Shirley Canyon. Read Tim Hauserman’s feature on “Shirley Canyon’s waterfalls and deep pools” in this edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Photography by Alyssa Ganong

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South Lake Tahoe

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. South Tahoe

Fannette Island

Tallac Historic Site Emerald Bay

North Shore

Summer | (530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Ages 8+. TART South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

TART/South Tahoe

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open yearround. South Tahoe

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Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

OPENS JUNE 18 (775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views. Ticket required. South Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. South Tahoe

West Shore

East Shore

Parking fee | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (summer tours), see boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

May-October | thunderbirdtahoe.org The former Whittell estate. This magnificent lakefront home features the Lighthouse Room, Old Lodge, 600’ underground tunnel (with a former lion cage) and Boat House, home to the “Thunderbird,” a 1939 wooden boat. Ages 6+ only.

No on-site parking. Tours by reservation only.

High Camp

Truckee

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, events and more.

Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

North Shore

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28. TART

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

Summer | Free (775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org Demonstrations of lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants, water conservation, soil stabilization techniques, defensible space from wildfires & BMPs. Self-guided tours & clinics. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring local artists, workshops. South Tahoe

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truckeehistory.org | truckee.com Settled in 1863, Truckee grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downtown. TART

Vikingsholm Castle

Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia. TART

Truckee

Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym. TART

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Truckee River | FLOW AT FARAD 740 (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

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South Lake Tahoe

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour map. South Tahoe

GRAEAGLE MEADOWS

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Tues.-Sat. & by appt. | (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org NAKOMAFEATHER University of California, Davis, science eduRIVER PARK FEATHER cation center at Sierra NevadaRIVER College.

Exhibits PARK include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

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Open by appt. truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. TART

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

Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591

Truckee

Sat. & Sun. & by appt.

Thurs.-Mon. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history. TART

Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (Depot) (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

Old Jail Museum

Truckee

Open by appt. | (530) 659-2378 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses used from 1875 until May 1964 (summer tours). TART

Olympic Museum

Olympic Valley

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Squaw Valley, host of the VIII Winter Olympic Games in 1960, celebrates its Olympic History with the Tower of Nations with its Olympic Flame and the symbolic Tower of the Valley.

The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. TART

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe 35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City 3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558

National Forest access info fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus

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

Emerald Bay

Parking fee | (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (May 29-Sept. 30), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House. TART/South Tahoe

Watson Cabin

Tahoe City

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places. (summer tours). TART

MUSEUMS Donner Summit Historical Society

Soda Springs

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

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The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

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ortola, Calif., reminds me of Truckee when I first moved there in the late 1970s. A bit worn and scruffy around the edges perhaps, but filled with friendly and welcoming people. And like Truckee today, Portola has an active railroad, the Union Pacific, and a pristine mountain river running through it. This placid upper stretch of the Middle Fork of the Feather River is complemented by a paved pedestrian and bicycle pathway alongside it.

Getting to Portola is nearly as enjoyable as it is exploring the town and its environs. There are a variety of options for this drive depending on your starting point, but my favorite route from Truckee is to follow Highway 89 north until you reach the crossroads hamlet of Sattley.

Then take scenic A23 to Highway 70 just east of Portola. I prefer taking A23 up and back, but if you have the time and desire you can drive west from Portola on Highway 70 until you reach Highway 89 again and head south back toward Truckee.

The A23 is a scenic route through expansive Sierra Valley, headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Feather River. This beautiful basin rimmed by mountains and laced with streams is lush with flora and herbage that provides grazing land for livestock and ranching. The abundant water and broad meadows also make this area an important stop for migrating birds flying the Pacific Flyway along the eastern Sierra Nevada. Among its many remarkable qualities, Sierra Valley is the largest valley in North America above 5,000 feet in elevation. This elevated plateau was once home to Washoe Indians, the tribe that considers Lake Tahoe the birthplace of the Washoe People. Nearby, Maidu Indians hunted and fished along the Feather River heading west.

Read Mark’s two-part story on mountain man James Beckwourth

at TheTahoeWeekly.com

When you reach Highway 70 (eastwest) visit a well-preserved 1850s log cabin built by the legendary fur trapper, scout and mountain man James Pierson Beckwourth. Born into slavery, the son of an African American mother and white slaveowner father, Beckworth enjoyed a remarkable life. Among his many accomplishments, in 1850 he discovered nearby Beckwourth Pass, the lowest elevation passage in all the Sierra range. Among the first wagons he led into California in 1851 was 10-year-old Josephine D. Smith, a niece of murdered Mormon prophet Joseph Smith. Riding in 6

the saddle with Beckwourth she became the first white girl to cross Beckwourth Pass. Josephine later took the name Ina Donna Coolbrith and became the Golden State’s first Poet Laureate.

Beckwourth is the only African American frontiersman to record his life story — published as a book in 1856 as “The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth.” He constructed this cabin in 1852 as a trading post for gold seekers and emigrant wagon trains heading west. Today it houses the James Beckwourth Museum and is located east of Portola.

Drive west on Highway 70 for the neighborly community of Portola. As you descend the hill into town look for the Williams House Museum on your left. The building serves dual purposes; it is the Portola Visitor Center — a good place to get your bearings — and the original 1931 homestead of the Williams family, a legacy from Sam and Ethel Williams who arrived during the Great Depression looking for work. They opened a gas station and car dealership here and lived in the back. Over the years they closed their businesses and put a large log home on the property. Today, the Williams House Museum offers a portal into the early history of Portola including photographs and artifacts. Examine the stone fireplace where the rocks contain sparkling crystals and quartz. The friendly staff are volunteers from the Portola Area Historical Society and love to share stories and information about the region.

Pick up a brochure and ask about local restaurants or tours and find out what is open during your visit.

The city of Portola stretches along both sides of the Feather River. There are homes, businesses and river access along the main drag Highway 70. The south side of the river — reached by the Gulling Street bridge in the middle of town — houses government buildings, restaurants and shops. The district is small enough to walk around but bring a bicycle if you can because opportunities abound for cycling tours. To visit this city’s most popular tourist attraction, make the first right over the bridge on Commercial Street, the heart of downtown Portola.

Follow the signs to Pacific Street, where you make a gentle left turn, followed by a right turn onto Western Pacific Way. You have arrived at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum, known as the Portola Railroad Museum, a beloved institution for aficionados as well as families and anyone intrigued by trains and the evolution of railroad technology.

Spread over 37 acres, the museum owns more than 120 pieces of historic railroad rolling stock and 36 engines, including a mammoth Union Pacific 6946, the largest diesel locomotive ever built. A large open warehouse hosts a 16,000-square-foot working diesel shop

LEFT: Jim Beckwourth’s 1852 trading post; RIGHT: A docent at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum answers questions.

that features an exhibit room while a plethora of railroad-related displays are located throughout the cavernous space.

Visitors are always pleased to learn that the WPRM is a hands-on facility, where everyone is encouraged to climb into old passenger coaches or cabs of locomotives – including the UP6946.

WPRM is a paid admission facility that runs delightful caboose rides during summer weekends. As of press times, plans were to reopen the museum to the public on July 1. The museum is also home to Jim Beckwourth Museum (530) 283-6320, ci.portola.ca.us Western Pacific Railroad Museum (530) 832-4131, wplives.org Williams House Museum (530) 832-0671, ci.portola.ca.us

the world-famous “Run A Locomotive” program where wanna-be engineers can pony up to operate and drive one of the vintage diesel engines guided by a private instructor. The sprawling yard is adjacent to the active Union Pacific mainline, which follows the deep Feather River Canyon into and out of California. The rumbling vibrations and piercing whistles of passing freight and passenger trains truly animate the railroad vibe of this museum.

The surrounding Plumas National Forest is a recreational wonderland with many natural features that are worth exploring as well including nearby Lake Davis Recreation Area and hiking and mountain biking trails spread throughout the Lost Sierra. | www.ci.portola.ca.us, easternplumaschamber.com 

Courtesy Northstar California

EDITOR’S NOTE: Check in advance for

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parks to open The mountain bike parks at Northstar and Kirkwood resorts will reopen this summer, along with other summer activities at Vailowned resorts in the Tahoe Sierra.

Heavenly | Heavenly will open the Gondola for sightseeing daily from June 18 to Sept. 6, along with offering the Mountain Coaster, Granite Peak Climbing Wall, summer tubing, gemstone panning and lift-serviced hiking from the Tamarack Express chairlift. Food and beverage options will be available at Café Blue and Tamarack Lodge. | skiheavenly.com Kirkwood | Hiking and mountain biking trails along with the disc golf course will be open as conditions. No lift access will be available this season, however. The Kirkwood Inn & Salon will also be open for the season. | kirkwood.com Northstar | The mountain bike park will open from June 18 to Oct. 3, along with scenic chairlift rides and access to on-mountain hiking trails at the resort with food options available at the Lodge at Big Springs. The golf course will be open from June 9 to Oct. 10. | northstarcalifornia.com

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10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching.

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Sierra County Inspection form at sierracounty.ca.gov. Open as conditions permit.

PUBLIC PIERS Public piers are free, but have limited space; often limited to loading and unloading.

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KINGS BEACH

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SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

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KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore

Between Tahoe City and Homewood. Picnic area, beach. Restrooms.

GROVE STREET

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

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Solstice Festival returns The Tahoe City Downtown Association is hosting the 15th Annual Tahoe City Solstice Festival, an event that celebrates the start of the summer season at Lake Tahoe, from June 12 to 20 with a myriad of small group activities and events.

New this year, is the Tahoe City Golf Course will host the inaugural Swing into Summer Golf Classic on June 16. A scramble-style event, golfers should expect quirky challenges in this Tahoe City Downtown Association fundraiser.

The festival will also feature a Slushee & Selfie at Side Bar at Za’s Lakefront daily from 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and the Cobblestone shops will host a Shop & Wine event.

Events include historic walking tours, the Bike & Outdoor Gear Swap, kayak tours, plein air workshops, Cartoons, Cereal & Mimosas, clinics, live music, stargazing tours, the 14th Annual Tahoe City Solstice Stroll Classic Car Show and much more.

Details in Events in this edition or at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Golf tickets & updates visittahoecity.org/summer-solstice

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

Tahoe region venues | Incline Village | June 3

Join former TINS board member Rich Chambers as he presents a four-part, virtual “birding by ear” series emphasizing birds that inhabit the Tahoe region. 12-1 p.m. | tinsweb.org

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Sunset Kayak Tours Build the Lily Lake Trail Glen Alpine Springs Trailhead | South Lake Tahoe | June 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, & 16

Sign up online to participate. TAMBA will provide gloves, helmet, and eye protection if requested 24 hours in advance of the trail day.

We generally meet 8:30 a.m. | facebook.com

Village Green Bird Walk Village Green | Incline Village | June 3

Join us as we take a leisurely stroll to observe the numerous bird species in Tahoe this spring. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Free | tinsweb.org

Tahoe Vista Rec Area | Tahoe Vista | June 4, 11 By reservation. 6-9 p.m. $70 | (530) 9139212, tahoeadventurecompany.com

BALDWIN BEACH

BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK CAMP RICHARDSON EL DORADO BEACH

Truckee Day Truckee | June 5

KIVA BEACH

This year’s event will include extra precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. There will not be a BBQ following the litter clean-up and volunteers must sign-up prior. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | townoftruckee.com

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Large number of infected boats stopped In May, Lake Tahoe watercraft inspectors have identified numerous boats carrying harmful aquatic invasive species and added them to the list of boats that had to be decontaminated before launching, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, which manage the inspection program.

As of press time, 14 of the more than 1,000 boats inspected were found to have aquatic invasive species in, on or attached to the boat, boat trailer, dock lines or on-board recreational equipment, according to a press release. Seven of the 14 were carrying invasive mussels, which threaten to devastate Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem and recreational experience and could cost the region $20 million a year. By comparison, 20 vessels with AIS were intercepted in 2020. After a full decontamination, which can take up to an hour or more, boats are deemed free of invasive species and are cleared to launch.

Arrive Clean, Drained & Dry Boats that arrive at Lake Tahoe inspection stations with standing water, wet equipment or storage areas or with ballast systems must undergo a decontamination that can take up to an hour or more before heading to a boat ramp or marina, according to the release.

Boaters showing up Clean, Drained and Dry get on the water faster and help protect Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem and economy.

Since 2008, the Lake Tahoe boat inspection program has intercepted and decontaminated hundreds of vessels carrying invasive species and annually certifies about 15,000 motorized watercraft free of invasive species. No new invasive species have been detected in the Lake Tahoe Region since the program started more than 12 years ago.

TRPA also recently opened a new educational gazebo at the Meyers Boat Inspection Station in South Lake Tahoe to provide shades for visitors during inspections along with information about the work to protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species. | tahoeboatinspections.com

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K to K Workday

Hiking

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Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access.

All trails are more heavily used on weekends.

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Van Sickle State Park | Stateline | June 5

KidZone launches

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KidZone Museum has launched a new podcast in support of its mission to inspire learning through creative play and discovery.

The podcast, “Small Talk Tahoe,” shares wisdom on parenting and play from community experts hosted by Helen Pelster, a Truckee-based software engineer, mother and long-time Museum volunteer.

New episodes of Small Talk Tahoe will be published every two weeks on Thursdays.

Topics include the power of play, tricks to healthful family meals, family fitness in Tahoe and many more parenting topics with a uniquely Tahoe flavor. The Museum is expected to reopen in September. | smalltalktahoe.com

Electric boat

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Homewood Resort’s Marina is now home to the first on-the-water Electric Boat charging station on Lake Tahoe featuring two 100KW Level 3 Fast DC Chargers, the Super Air Nautique GS22E powered by Ingenity. Superior Boat Sales & Repair is also now offering the GS22E electric watersport boat for sale. | homewoodmarina.net

Happy National Trails Day. We’ll meet in Van Sickle Bi-State Park and hike up to our work site less than a mile from the trailhead.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

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Fiberboard Freeway Workday Fiberboard Freeway Lot Stateline | June 5

Happy National Trails Day. We’ll meet at the entrance to FS 73 / Fiberboard Freeway at Brockway Summit and hike less than 2 miles to our worksite(s). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

Echo Lakes Workday Echo Lakes | Stateline | June 5

Happy National Trails Day. We’ll meet at the Echo Lakes upper parking lot and hike to our worksite(s). This trailhead is off of Johnson Pass Rd off of Highway 50. 9 a.m.4 p.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

Echo Summit Workday Echo Lakes | Stateline | June 5

Happy National Trails Day. We’ll meet at the Echo Summit trailhead and hike less than 2 miles to our worksite(s). This trailhead is next to the Adventure Mountain at the top of Echo Summit off of Highway 50. 9 a.m.4 p.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

Community Cleanup Area venues | Kings Beach | June 5

Registration from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Free | (530) 546-9000, NorthTahoeBusiness.org

Free Community Shred Town Hall | Truckee | June 5

Identity theft occurs when people rummage through trash looking for bills or other paper with your personal information on it.

Bring your old bank st 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | townoftruckee.com

Wildflower Walk Washoe Meadows State Park Tahoe City | June 5

Join the Sierra State Parks Foundation for a wildflower walk in Washoe Meadows State Park. Lisa Berry, local wildflower aficionado and guide, will lead a short hike to the main meadow. This is a 3.5-mile hike with no elevation gain. Registration required. | facebook.com

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TAHOE RIM TRAIL Moderate The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 164.8-mile loop trail that encircles Lake Tahoe. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians, and mountain bikers in some sections. It is generally moderate in difficulty, with a 10 percent average grade and elevations ranging from 6,300 to 10,333’. Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes & descriptions.

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MARLETTE LAKE Moderate | 9 miles RT Walk along the dirt path through the picnic area and follow signs to Marlette Lake. Mostly sun exposed. Great wildflowers in early summer. Start at Spooner Lake State Park.

SECRET HARBOR & CHIMNEY BEACH Easy | 3 miles RT Follow the trail to Chimney Beach trail and follow the trail to the end and over a group of boulders to reach the sandy beaches of Secret Harbor (the wooden steps off the trail lead to the nude beach at Secret Cove). Off Hwy. 28.

SKUNK HARBOR Moderate | 2.8 miles RT This interesting hike ends at a beautiful cove lined with boulders and a luxurious sandy beach on the edge of Lake Tahoe with some of the warmest waters around the lake.

Visitors can look inside the historic party house owned by George and Caroline Newhall in the 1920s along beach.

Park north of gate; do not block gate off Hwy. 28.

SPOONER LAKE Easy | 1.8 miles RT Spooner Lake is a great, easy hike for any season with interpretive displays. At Spooner Lake State Park.

NORTH SHORE

PICNIC ROCK Moderate | 3.6 miles RT Just off the Tahoe Rim Trail, the expansive view from the top provides a panorama of both Lake Tahoe and the Martis Valley. A single track winds up, offering a gradual climb with no technical challenges, until reaching Picnic Rock, an old volcanic rock. Off Hwy. 267.

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy | .5 miles RT This short hike offers superb views of Lake Tahoe.

A short, self-guided nature trail explains the history of the North Shore. Hwy. 28 in Crystal Bay. SOUTH SHORE

LOWER & UPPER ECHO LAKES Easy | 2.4-4.8 miles RT Lower and Upper Echo Lakes is a little-known paradise perched atop Echo Summit, 5 miles west of Meyers on Hwy. 50. The trailhead begins next to the dam. Once you reach Upper Echo Lake, 2.4 miles from the start, you’ll see a kiosk at a dock for a water taxi. You can take a taxi back or return the way you came, or continue into Desolation Wilderness.

The ride is a relaxing 20-minute tour through the channels connecting the two lakes. Taxi, cash only. (530) 659-7207.

WEST SHORE

CASCADE FALLS Moderate | 1.4 miles RT This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake. The falls are raging in the spring and are often a trickle by late summer. Near the end of the trail, walk up a large, flat boulder to the top of a hill where the trail can become confusing. Look for wooden posts marking the trail. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89. Not recommended for small children or small dogs.

EAGLE ROCK Moderate | 1 mile RT Quick hike to the top of a volcanic outcropping offers panoramic views of the area off Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City.

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EAGLE FALLS & LAKE Easy-Moderate | .1-3 miles RT Great views of Lake Tahoe & Emerald Bay. Falls 5-minute walk from parking lot. Steady ascent to Eagle Lake not recommended for young children. West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 89.

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE Moderate | 2.5 miles+ RT | No dogs Steep descent to Vikingsholm Castle. Can continue to Eagle & Emerald Points around the bay for easy hikes. Connects to Rubicon Trail (see below). Park on either side of rocky overlook in Emerald Bay on Hwy. 89. ADA access (530) 525-9529.

GRANITE LAKE Moderate | 2.2 miles RT A small alpine lake situated on the cusp of Desolation Wilderness, the hike is a popular entrance for hikers and equestrians to the back country and a spectacular trek towering over the pristine waters of Emerald Bay. Steady ascent of 850’ in less than 1 mile. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89.

PAGE MEADOWS Easy-Moderate | 4-6 miles RT The hike to Page Meadows is a local favorite because of its easy access and beautiful scenery through forests to an expanse of several meadows. You can start the hike to Page Meadows from 64 Acres off Hwy. 89 along the Tahoe Rim Trail for a longer hike or from Ward Creek Boulevard off Hwy. 89.

RUBICON TRAIL & LIGHTHOUSE Easy-Moderate | .5-9 miles | No dogs Hike starts at Calawee Cove at D.L. Bliss State Park or Emerald Bay. Trail follows cliffs and coves along Lake Tahoe, nesting ospreys and eagles, short side trail to Rubicon Lighthouse, which is easy to access with small children.

Park closees Oct. 31.

BALANCING ROCK Easy | .5 miles | No dogs A short, self-guided nature trail featuring Balancing Rock, an overlying rock of 130 tones balanced on a rock. At D.L. Bliss State Park.

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Easy | 1.5 miles RT The nature trail loops through the forest past an array of wildflowers and through several sections of dense slash bleached nearly white from years of sun exposure. There are great spots to relax on the beach below Ehrman Mansion.

ALPINE MEADOWS

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows. Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 across from Deer Park Drive.

Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15.

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SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Easy-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. Park at the end of Squaw Peak Road. The first section that follows the creek is great for kids. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram to the valley (schedule at squawalpine.com). Tram closed.

SQUAW & EMIGRANT PEAKS Moderate | 3.4-4.4 miles RT Ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp, elev. 8,200’, and choose from a variety of trails (maps from Guest Services or squawalpine.com). Climb to the weathered buttresses atop Squaw Peak, visit the historic Watson Monument at Emigrant Peak or meander through the meadows covered with wildflowers, and enjoy the panoramic views afforded from Squaw’s spacious upper mountain. Tram ticket required. Hikes in the meadows good for small children.

Tram closed.

TRUCKEE

GLACIER MEADOW LOOP Easy | .5 miles RT Short, self-guided nature loop with signs that explain how glacial action carved and polished the surface landscape. Take Interstate 80 W from Truckee to the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit.

MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA Easy | 4 miles RT Loop through Martis Creek meadow for a walk along the creek. Off Hwy. 267.

June 2-15, 2021 GET OUTSIDE

Burn bans in effect Districts throughout the Tahoe Sierra have issued burn bans prohobitiing open fires in many areas in Tahoe and Truckee including prohibiting campfires and charcoal grills until further notice. Restrictions vary by city, fire district, state parks and U.S. Forest Service lands. Check current restrictions before using any type of fire. Report illegal campfires by calling 911.

Additionally, CalFire has suspended all residential debris burning for the season. | fire.ca.gov

Women’s Basic Bike Maintenance 4-6PM | Truckee | June 10

This introductory class will help you take care of your bike before, during and after rides. | tahoedonner.com

Litter League Clean Up Days Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | June 11

F E S T I V A L Kick-off Summer in Tahoe City

Volunteer to help keep Tahoe beaches and parks litter free with Sierra State Parks Foundation. 9-11 a.m. | sierrastateparks.org

Trail Update Webinar Virtual | South Lake Tahoe | June 11

Patrick Parsel with TAMBA and Morgan Steel with the TRTA will present on upcoming trail projects in the Tahoe Basin. Q&A session will follow the presentations. 12 p.m. | tamba.org

Cody Lake Sierra Trail Challenge

North & West Shores | North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection districts are prohibiting all open burning and recreational fires. Gas grills and gas fire pits are allowed. | ntfire.net

Cody Lake Sierra Trail Challenge Kyburz | June 12

South Lake Tahoe | The city is following California State Fire Code, which allows for charcoal grill use for one- or two-family dwellings on non-combustible balconcies or within 10 feet of non-combustible materials.

Details and exemptions are online. | cityofslt.us

Commons Beach | Tahoe City | June 12, 13

Truckee | No campfire or charcoal grills are allowed at homes until further notice in the Town of Truckee. Gas grills and gas fire pits are allowed. | truckeefire.org/fire-ban

Kids will learn skills and gain confidence as they go through mountain biking progressions, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending and navigating obstacles on the trail. | tahoedonner.com

The 13 mile course will simply blow your mind. This race will become one of your favorites for sure. 8:30 a.m. | trailrunner.com

Art • Live Music • Dining • Yoga • Tours Classes • Shopping • and more!

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Cartoons, Cereal & Mimosas, Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema: 10-11am* Summer Solstice Sunset Kayak Tour, Commons Beach: Dusk*

2021 Bike & Outdoor Gear Swap, Tahoe XC Center: 9am-2pm* Summer Solstice Sunset Kayak Tour, Commons Beach: Dusk*

Summer Solstice Sunset Kayak Tour Join Tahoe City Kayak for a Summer Solstice Sunset Kayak Tour. Kayaking the lake at dusk is always a magical experience. 7-9 p.m. | visittahoecity.org

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Riverview Sports Park | Truckee | June 6

The 5K is a fundraiser for the Girls on the Run-Sierras. Try a 5K or 10K along the Legacy Trail or a half marathon featuring beautiful and scenic trails of Waddle Ranch. Bring the kids as we have short race/runs for them a 8 a.m.12:30 p.m. $15-$75 | facebook.com

Tahoe Bike Challenge Tahoe-Truckee Region South Lake Tahoe | June 7-30

It’s a fun and free competition to encourage your friends and colleagues to experience firsthand the joys and benefits of riding. Fantastic prizes to tempt your team. | (206) 755-8195, tahoebike.org

Water Warriors TJ Maxx | South Lake Tahoe | June 8, 15

We will have fun visiting and watering different planting sites in the SLT vicinity each week throughout the summer. 6 p.m. Free | sugarpinefoundation.org

Roast & Toast Fundraiser for Scott Craig Riva Grill | South Lake Tahoe | June 9

Scott Craig, General Manager for Riva Grill for over 15 years, has been battling ALS for the last two years. He has stepped down as acting GM and is officially retiring and moving from South Lake Tahoe to be with family in Oklahoma as he continues fighting this disease.

He wants to have a big bash to say goodbye to many of his wonderful friends. | rivagrill.com

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Tahoe City Historic Walking Tour, Downtown TC: 10-11:30am* Big Views Tiny Paintings, Commons Beach: 2-5pm*

Fun-Damental Mountain Biking Series for Kids

Tahoe City Waterfront Tour, Downtown Tahoe City: 10-11:30 am*

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Swing into Summer Golf Classic, Tahoe City Golf Course: 9am-3pm* Cornhole & Happy Hour, West Shore Market: 4-7pm

Tahoe City Farmers Market, Commons Beach: 8am-1pm Make your own Facial Mist for Summer, Muse: 4-7pm* Solstice Classic Car Show, Downtown Tahoe City: 6-8pm

Women’s Introduction To Mountain Biking Truckee Running Festival 5K, 10K and Trail Half Marathon

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Truckee | June 12, 13

Join other women for a weekend of mountain biking focused on riding skills, communication and trail etiquette. | tahoedonner.com

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Tahoe City Solstice Festival

Summer Solstice Yoga, Tahoe City Community Center 8-9am* Pioneer Cocktail Club Summer Block Party, Pioneer Cocktail Club: 5-9pm Lakefront Stargazing Tours, Skylandia Beach 9-10:30pm*

Downtown Tahoe City | June 12-20

Enjoy past favorites like the Solstice Classic Car Show, Tahoe City Farmers Market, Tahoe City Downtown Walking Tours, and our newest event, the Swing into Summer Golf Classic. | visittahoecity.org

Squaw Valley Half and Run to Squaw 8 Miler Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | June 13

The course is fast and flat, a scenic out and back featuring a mainly paved trail through the valley and along the Truckee River. During the route keep an eye 8 a.m.1:30 p.m. | visittahoecity.org

Bike & Outdoor Gear Swap Tahoe XC | Tahoe City | June 13

Reserve your 60-minute time slot. Sell gear and support TCCSEA youth programs.

Accepting bikes, camping, running, hiking, and water sports equipment. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | tahoexc.networkforgood.com

Summer Solstice Yoga, Tahoe City Community Center: 8-9am* Plein Air Painting, Bristlecone Beach: 1-4pm* Peter Joseph Burtt and The King Tide, Moe’s Original BBQ: 5:30-7:30pm*

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Burton Creek Trail Run, Tahoe XC Center 7am-2pm* Summer Solstice Sail, Tahoe Sailing Charters, 5:30-7:30pm*

ALL WEEK Summer Solstice Shop & Win, Cobblestone Center: 11am-5pm Slushee & Selfie, Za’s Lakefront: 11:30am-8:30pm

*Limited tickets available and

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View full list of events and purchase tickets:

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WATERFALLS AND DEEP POOLS The view south along the Pacific Crest from Andesite Peak.

S TO RY & P H OTO S BY T I M H AU S E R M A N

Spring to me is

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rushing water. There is something about the sheer power and raucous sound of water flowing over the granite of the Sierra Nevada that makes me feel that spring has arrived. While in many places it’s flowers that showcase the arrival of spring, here in the mountains the best flower displays don’t arrive until well into summertime. But now is the time to capture water at its frolicking, tumbling best. And one of the best places to see some of that water is the hike into Shirley Canyon.

Details on each at TheTahoeWeekly.com HOPE VALLEY AREA

Grover Falls Silver Lake Potholes MOUNT ROSE

Galena Falls SOUTH SHORE

Cascade Falls Modjeska Falls Van Sickle Falls TRUCKEE AREA

Webber Falls WEST SHORE

Fontanillis Falls McCloud Falls Meeks Creek Falls

It had been a few years since I’d made my way up Shirley Canyon but a quick gander at a friend’s photos of her recent hike there reminded me that if you time it right, Shirley is the place to find rushing water. There are plenty of waterfalls and deep pools to ponder.

We headed out on the 2-mile jaunt to Shirley Lake along Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley on a quiet Monday morning in mid-May. With the ski area still open at the time it was kind of bizarre to head out on a snow-free hike within a chairlift’s distance of the white stuff. High above our heads the Aerieal Tram made an appearance now and then.

THE TRAIL Hiking poles recommended. Dogs OK

4 miles roundtrip | Moderate

While a 4-mile round trip sounds easy, this hike is certainly not a skip through the park. The climb is often bouldery and steep. If you use them, it’s a good idea to bring hiking poles. In places the meandering route can be a challenge to follow, but just follow the trusty blue paint marks on the rocks and you should be able to find your way. Following the markers will also prevent the route from becoming a half dozen use trails, which makes the experience less enjoyable for everyone.

You can hear Squaw Creek on the entire route, and often you get to see the rushing water roaring by just a few feet away. In several places, short use paths bring you to flat granite boulders at the edge of waterfalls. These are perfect places to take a sit and enjoy the lovely sound of rushing water.

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The cascading waterfalls of Squaw Creek.

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is the time to capture water at its frolicking, tumbling best. And one of the best places to see some of that water is the hike into Shirley Canyon.

The best way to experience Shirley Canyon in the spring is to take your time, because there is plenty to look at. My partner Joyce likes to take photos of waterfalls, everyone, and there were plenty of those to keep her busy on the route. The trail meanders in the sunshine along the creek, and then occasionally gives you a break from the sun on brief forays into deep forest.

We finally encountered a few patches of snow near the bottom of the Silverado lift. From there the trail continues up a steep rock face then levels off before reaching Shirley Lake, a smallish shallow lake next to the Solitude chairlift.

If you prefer uphill to downhill, you could follow a use path from the side of Shirley Lake up to the top of the tram and then take the tram back to the valley. The tram ride down is free, but you will pay the price in an additional mile and a half of steep walking up a ski run to get there. Be sure to check that the Tram is open and the operating schedule before you venture all the way to the top.

The Tram is open daily starting June 18.

While Shirley Lake is a good excuse to stop and take a breather, this is a hike where it is the journey rather than the destination that makes it fun. If you don’t have the time or inclination to make it to the lake, no worries, enjoy the falls and return to the trailhead.

Since this was a lighter than normal ski season, I wouldn’t dilly dally before taking on this hike.

The good news is that while the water drops down rather quickly as the last of the snow melts, the wildflowers that we were too early to see when we visited will start popping up providing an awesome display. And perhaps if you wait until summer the water in those shallower pools will warm up enough to make dipping your body into them palatable.

The Shirley Lake Trailhead is located at the end of Squaw Peak Road in Squaw Valley. Be careful not to park next to one of the No Parking signs, although it is somewhat unclear where parking is allowed. If you are staying in the valley, just stroll on down to the start of the trail. n

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Tahoe City Historic Walking Tour Downtown | Tahoe City | June 14

Legends, facts, history, shopping and dining tips. Learn the facts and figures about Lake Tahoe and also about the beauty of the surrounding wilderness.

Lake Tahoe’s colorful history will unfold in fun stories and legends about the people who have called Lake Tahoe home. 1011:30 a.m. | visittahoecity.org

Mountain Minds Monday: Donner Party’s Forlorn Hope Expedition Truckee | June 14

On Dec. 16, 1846 fifteen members of the Donner Party left Donner Lake to bring back help for the friends and family left at the lake, making for a tragic part of Truckee’s history. 5-7 p.m. $5 | chamber. truckee.com

Watson Lake Workday Fiberboard Freeway Lot | Stateline | June 15 We’ll meet at the Watson Lake campground. We’ll be building new trail to reroute the trail off of the dirt road. Come out and help maintain the trails you love.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

Tahoe City Waterfront Walking Tour Downtown | Tahoe City | June 15

Traveling along the new Lakeside Bike Trail, the Tahoe City Waterfront Tour covers fun and interesting topics specific to Lake Tahoe’s clear waters and how Tahoe City’s location has made it a special place during the last 150 years. Stops are made along the trail.10-11:30 a.m. | visittahoecity.org

Swing into Summer Classic Tahoe City Golf Course | June 16

As part of the Tahoe City Solstice Festival, we are excited to announce the inaugural Swing into Summer Classic golf tournament. Expect some quirky challenges to spice things up on a few of the holes. Golfers of any skill lev 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | visittahoecity.org

Mountain Bike Clinic - Wheel Lifts Tahoe Cross Country | Tahoe City | June 16

Designed for beginner, intermediate and experienced riders who have had limited coaching, this clinic begins with key fundamental movements. Mastering wheel lifts allows you to have better control of your suspension and is the foundation for learning jumps and drops. 5:15-7 p.m. | visittahoecity.org

Fireworks shows added, cancelled

RENTALS | TOURS | LESSONS | SALES | DELIVERY

$5 OFF Rentals & Tours Must mention ad at booking & present upon arrival.

NIGHTLY

SUNSET KAYAKS & KAYAK PADDLEBOARDS TOURS IN STOCK

The 4th of July in Tahoe and Truckee will look different this year with a number of local shows cancelled and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino adding a 3rd of July show for the first time.

Fireworks shows in Kings Beach on July 3 and in Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe and Truckee on July 4 have all been cancelled for this year.

However, Hard Rock will host a July 3 fireworks show at 9 p.m. at Stateline, Nev., with a celebration from 7 to 10 p.m. in Guitar Plaza featuring live entertainment, outdoor games and food with advance tickets for $65 per person. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

Reno to Sand Harbor shuttle launched The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County has launched a new seasonal, pilot public transportation service between Reno, Nev., and Incline Village/ Sand Harbor to run through Labor Day weekend.

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The service will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations are required at least one to three days in advance by calling (775) 335-0035. The shuttle will leave from The Summit mall in Reno with stops along the Mount Rose Highway and in Incline Village before reaching Sand Harbor State Park.

The FlexRIDE vehicles are ADA accessible with wheelchair lifts, have room for up to six passengers each and are equipped with bike racks and luggage nets. | rtcwashoe. com/flexride

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L I F E I N TA H O E

Paved Paths & Cycling Routes

Removing trash F R O M L A K E TA H O E S TO RY & P H OTO S C O U R T E SY C L E A N U P T H E L A K E

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more Paths & Trails to explore.

BIKE PATH RULES • Keep dogs leashed • Pedestrians must yield to bikes • Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side • E-bikes allowed on most paths; check in advance • Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians • Cyclists pass on the left • Pack out all trash, including dog waste.

• Carry doggie bags.

EAST SHORE

EAST SHORE TRAIL Easy-moderate | 6 miles RT | tahoefund.org Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 from south end of Incline Village, Nev., to Sand Harbor State Park. Parking near Ponderosa Ranch Road. Electric assist OK. Paid parking. TART NORTH SHORE

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

CAMP RICHARDSON BIKE PATH Easy | 6 miles RT The trail parallels State Route 89 (Emerald Bay Road) for more than 3 miles, offering access to a number of local historic and recreational amenities. Park at Taylor Creek, Baldwin or Pope beaches. Visit tahoebike.org for more info.

SOUTH SHORE BIKE PATH Easy | 7 miles RT | cityofslt.us Follow the bike trail along South Shore, with sections along Lakeview Commons, Reagan Beach and playgrounds.

Public parking at Parks and Recreation lot on Rufus Allen Boulevard. Visit tahoebike.org for more info.

CYCLING ROUTES AROUND LAKE TAHOE Strenuous | 72 miles This challenging route is a scenic trip around Lake Tahoe.

A mix of flat spots, rolling hills and some steep climbs.

Heavy traffic through South Lake Tahoe. Amazing views.

LAKESHORE BOULEVARD

BARKER PASS

Easy | 5 miles RT | washoecounty.us Runs along Lake Tahoe and connects to Hwy. 28 at each end of Incline Village. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28. Electric assist OK. TART

Easy-moderate | 8+ miles RT | tcpud.org First 2.5 miles mostly level with a half-mile climb up Dollar Hill. Cross Highway 28 to access 2.2-mile section to Fulton Crescent above Carnelian Bay. Public parking at 64 Acres, Commons Beach, Jackpine and Dollar Point. Electric assist OK. TART

Moderate-strenuous | 10 miles RT Barker Pass is one of the most beautiful rides in Tahoe, if you don’t mind a little climbing with 5 miles and 1,700 vertical feet. But if you’re up to the task, you will be rewarded with pristine wilderness, spectacular alpine views, smooth pavement and almost no traffic. You will pass through lush meadows, aspens, Lodgepole pines and several varieties of fir.

Take Highway 89 south of Tahoe City to Barker Pass Road for about 4.2 miles. Look for the brown sign on the right for Blackwood Canyon/Kaspian, and shortly afterward you will see the Forest Service road.

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

OLD 40 TO CISCO GROVE

Easy | 9+ miles RT | tcpud.org 4.5 miles from the Tahoe City wye to Alpine Meadows Road, with trails continuing to Olympic Valley. The trail is scenic, separate from the highway, and is mostly flat terrain with a few short, gentle grades with trout fishing, river rafting and picnicking along the way. Connects with Squaw Valley Road or continue to Truckee. Public parking at 64 Acres and Squaw Valley Park at Squaw Valley Road. Electric assist OK. TART

Moderate-strenuous | 39 miles RT This route is one of the easiest to follow, and one of the best. It has it all the views, a good climb, a technical descent, a restaurant en route, Donner Lake and miles of lightly traveled roads. From downtown Truckee head west on Donner Pass Road until it ends in Cisco Grove.

After passing Donner Lake, you begin the long and challenging, but scenic, grind up the summit. This climb has a vertical rise of less than 1,000’. From the top of the summit, it is a rolling downhill along the Yuba River all the way to Cisco Grove. The descent down to Donner Lake is a technical one. Watch your speed, and make sure your brakes work. Parking at West End Beach and boat ramp.

TAHOE CITY TO CARNELIAN BAY

VILLAGE BOULEVARD Easy | 7.4 miles RT | washoecounty.us Bike path runs along Hwy. 28 through Incline Village.

Access to shopping and parks. Park at Preston Field on Hwy. 28. TART WEST SHORE

TAHOE CITY TO MEEKS BAY Moderate | 25+ miles RT | tcpud.org Mostly separate from the highway, the trail includes a few miles of highway shoulder and residential streets. Terrain is varied with a few steep sections. Access to picnicking, beaches and playgrounds. Public parking at 64 Acres.

Electric assist OK. TART OLYMPIC VALLEY

OLYMPIC VALLEY Easy | 4 miles RT | tcpud.org A 2-mile trail runs beside Squaw Valley Road to the ski area from the Squaw Valley condos to Victoria Road, with views of the meadow and surrounding peaks. Public parking at Squaw Valley Park or Village at Squaw. Electric assist OK. TART TRUCKEE

TRUCKEE LEGACY TRAIL Easy | 6 miles RT | tdrpd.org Stretches from downtown Truckee to Truckee River Regional Park, River View Sports Park and Glenshire. Park at either park or East River Street. Electric assist OK. TART

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PAVED MULTIUSE TRAILS

INCLINE TO MOUNT ROSE SUMMIT Strenuous | 16 miles RT Ride about Lake Tahoe for panoramic views of the basin climbing to 8,900’ on the Mount Rose Highway out of Incline Village, Nev., to the Mount Rose Pass. While 8 miles of climbing is tough, it’s a fairly gentle grade. Just put it in your lowest gear and keep pedaling, followed by 8 miles of downhill at fast speeds with sandy bike lands. Keeping your speed under control is vital. Parking at Preston Field in Incline Village or start at the top and park at Tahoe Meadows or at the summit.

HOPE VALLEY TO BLUE LAKES Moderate | 28 miles RT You can explore the Highway 88 in either direction of Hope Valley, but 12-mile ride from the valley to Blue Lakes is a biker’s dream: smooth roads, doable climbs and spectacular alpine scenery with a lake at the end. Park at the intersection of Highways 88 and 89 and turn right. In 2 miles, turn onto Blue Lakes Road. The ride starts out mostly level until you pass the Hope Valley campground where it begins to steadily ascend before reaching the pass with a panoramic view of the area. Then descend for several miles to end at Blue lakes before the return trip.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Life in Tahoe is a new

feature to provide information and resources on some of the most commonly asked questions and concerns about life in the Tahoe Sierra. If you have a topic you’d like us to address, email editor@tahoethisweek.com.

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lean Up The Lake is a local Tahoebased nonprofit that is focused on fighting back against plastic and all forms of pollution in our global environment.

What differentiates the organization from others is that most of the cleanup efforts are concentrated underwater, with volunteers diving for litter that has accumulated in our lakes and waterways.

Teams of SCUBA divers use yellow mesh bags to gather litter and pass it up to free divers who help bridge the gap between teams above and below the surface. Kayakers then collect the trash from the divers, while a jet skier logs field data to be used for further research.

Boat drivers help transport the crew and monitor safety. With this system, the organization has been able to remove more than 10,400 pounds of trash from below the surface, including more than 3,192 cans and 106 tires.

Watch the video for the 72 Mile project at TheTahoeWeekly.com In 2020, Clean Up The Lake completed a circumnavigated cleanup of Donner Lake and now has be embarked on the 72-Mile clean up, the first project of its kind on Lake Tahoe that launched on May 14. The team will be circumnavigating the lake over the next six months, diving three days a week cleaning the underwater shoreline around Lake Tahoe.

The clean-up effort is presented by Tahoe Blue Vodka, which donated

$100,000 that Tahoe Fund matched with donations from their donors, including a $25,000 donation from Vail Resorts.

Additional grants came from Nevada Division of State Lands Lake Tahoe License Plate program, Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation and American Century Championship.

Those who would like to help our cause can donate or apply to be a volunteer at cleanupthelake.org under “Ways to help.”

The biggest way to help our effort,

With this system, the organization has been able to remove more than 10,400 pounds of trash from below the surface, including more than 3,192 cans and 106 tires.

is to act as a steward of the Earth and Lake Tahoe. Whether you are a long-time resident of Tahoe, recently moved to the area or are here on vacation, it is important to remember that the entire basin is a part of the Lake Tahoe watershed.

When a piece of garbage is littered in the mountains, it can be washed down into our rivers and lakes and furthers the pollution in Lake Tahoe. Pack it in and pack it out.

With more humans comes more trash, and our species is still learning to manage our waste issues as our global population skyrockets. Please do your part and help Clean Up The Lake; whether you eliminate single-use items from your day, pick up trash from trails and on shore, or clean trash off the beach and out of the lake. We appreciate your support in protecting our beautiful home. | cleanupthelake.org 

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he 1848 discovery of gold in California sharply increased the demand for passenger transportation and freighting between the newly acquired Pacific territory and points east. During the 1850s, there was strong public and political pressure in the Golden State to improve overland travel, immigration and communication with the rest of the country.

In 1853, the U.S. Congress ordered a survey to determine the best route for a transcontinental railroad into California.

Five routes were considered feasible, but ironically no serious discussion was given to Donner Pass or the Henness Pass Road, both of which would later be used for rail traffic.

California’s citizens and businessmen were desperate for the railroad and willing to help finance at least part of it, but there was a Civil War looming over slavery and its expansion in the West. Politics were in play. In the 1850s, the future president of the rebellious Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, was Secretary of War for the United States. Sec. Davis’ report recommended a railroad route that arced down to the Mexican border and back up to San Francisco. This trajectory appealed to Southern slave states, but it was hundreds of miles longer than a line across Nevada and the Sierra. Californians were furious but realized that the political environment preceding the Civil War would make any Congressional agreement on a transcontinental route impossible.

To appease impatient voters, in 1855 California’s State Legislature authorized the construction of a primary wagon road from the Sacramento Valley over the mountains into the Carson Valley of what was then Utah Territory. In 1859, legendary skiing mailman John “Snowshoe” Thompson started the short-lived Pacific Stage Company. Next came two enterprises providing service to the newly discovered Comstock Lode in Virginia City, Nev. The California Stage Company operated over Henness Pass, north of Truckee, and the Pioneer Stage Company via Johnson’s Pass south of Lake Tahoe.

Noted stagecoach driver J.B. Crandall’s Pioneer Stage Line ran three times a week between Placerville and Carson City. In addition to passengers, the stages carried U.S. mail and express deliveries.

Lucrative postal contracts made stage lines one of the first transportation industries to receive federal financial aid. The average speed for a stagecoach was between 3 and 5 mph, slower in bad weather. On a short run over a good road, a seasoned driver could attain an average 9 mph.

A journey over the Sierra involved day and night travel. Initially, the minimum required time from Virginia City to Sacramento was 24 hours, later reduced to 18. The fastest recorded time for this route occurred on June 20, 1864, when three time-pressed businessmen chartered a special coach with frequent horse replacement. Their trip took just 12 hours and 23 minutes.

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Fargo security chest. The Virginia City Territorial Enterprise published the particulars: “The men were armed with revolvers and made no attempt to molest the passengers, but when one or two of them leaned out the window to watch the proceedings they were ordered to take them in or they would have them blown off.” Stagecoach robbers were rarely unnecessarily cruel and passengers were often safe if they quietly cooperated.

In the so-called “Era of Good Stealing” during the Gilded Age, Wells Fargo’s corporate moneybox was considered fair game by anyone with guts and a gun.

ONE WILD RIDE A stagecoach ride was expensive, but safer and less tiring than walking or riding a horse or mule. Stages were well-built to handle the rough terrain, but sometimes the carriage bounced around so wildly that the passengers ended up in a pile on the floor. Everyone’s safety relied on the gloved hands of the grizzled “whip” holding the reins, and accidents often occurred when exuberance got the better of his judgment. On July 22, 1863, the

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Everyone’s safety relied on the gloved hands of the grizzled “whip” holding the reins, and accidents often occurred when exuberance got the better of his judgment.

Henness Pass stage rolled down a steep hill into the Truckee River with 15 passengers on board, nine inside and six outside. A few managed to jump to safety, but the majority were injured and one man killed. Newspapers did not blame the driver for the tragedy.

One month later, a vehicle traveling the Johnson Pass route toppled over an embankment but was miraculously caught in the spreading arms of a large pine tree below. While the bruised passengers stared into the deep canyon looming below, they could barely believe their good fortune to have survived. Again, no criticism against the driver was apparently ever raised. In May 1864, a large grizzly bear charged across the road in front of a team of horses pulling a stagecoach.

The terrified steeds reared up, breaking the harnesses and scattering the startled passengers in every direction.

AT THE MERCY OF HIGHWAYMEN Stage robbery was also a constant danger in the days before law and order arrived in the West. Bandits employed various strategies to acquire the element of surprise to ambush a coach. Road agents usually hid behind trees or boulders while they waited in the shadows.

As the stage approached, highwaymen concealed their identity using empty flour sacks with holes cut for eyes. When the time was right, they jumped out with guns drawn. If the driver failed to stop at their command, a bullet to the lead horse ended the argument. Passengers meekly faced a line of shotguns while the thieves searched their persons for money, watches and jewelry.

“Gentlemen Jack” Davis was the slickest of all the local highway robbers. (Davis was also the ringleader of the West’s first train robbery near Verdi, Nev., in 1870.)

During one stage hold up, Davis spread buffalo robes on the ground and served champagne and hors d’oeuvres to passengers while his men blew up the Wells Fargo moneybox. One saloon owner saved his valuables by passing his whiskey bottle around among the desperadoes.

Not all road agents were so convivial.

In 1872 the stage running between Carson City and Steamboat, Nev., was stopped by three masked men who ordered the driver to throw out the Wells

After dark on June 30, 1864, two coaches were held up simultaneously at Bullion Bend, just east of Placerville. Confederate guerrillas raising money to help support the Army of the South executed this rare double robbery. The rebel bandits made off with a substantial haul of money, jewelry and the contents of the treasure chest for their impassioned cause.

But by then men with a badge were taming the West. James B. Hume, Wells & Fargo’s first chief of detectives and one of its greatest lawmen, tracked the Southern rebels all over California before arresting the elusive gang in San Jose.  Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking.com.

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Shifts and adjustments in your daily routine will be activated this week. At worst, these could prove awkward and complicated yet, positively, they will lead to needed improvements. This is an extra strong instance when getting out of your comfort zone could prove necessary. Philosophical and spiritual inspirations are featured.

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Expect your ambition levels to deepen. Contending an urge to escape or to deny certain realities will prove counter productive. If ever there was a time to access your inner confidence and determination to make important inner changes regarding your usual mode of approach, it is now.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Since this eclipse is occurring in your solar 12th house, it may go unnoticed since governs your subconscious mind. On the other hand, it could trigger many new realizations and epiphanies, thoughts and ideas that have been waiting for their opportunity to come to your conscious attention.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

This eclipse will have an extra strong impact on your overall sense of individuality. It will also likely activate philosophical thoughts linked to truth and justice. Yet, you will also feel a fresh impulse to do something about it. Mercury retrograde will prove complicated as well, challenging you to not take things too personally.

Creative inspirations are likely, yet your whole chart has to be considered. The influence of Mercury retrograde could produce high ideals, yet these may also manifest as wishful thinking. Some measure of inner work will help if only to reconsider prior notions and interpretations. ‘Think with your heart and feel with your mind.’

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Your public and professional life will feel the impact of this eclipse. Yet, it could prove to be the exact boost of inspiration, woven with necessity, pioneering a push to expand beyond existing perimeters. Mercury retrograde could also activate some complex waves, yet these too may lead you to brainstorm and outline the possibilities regarding new streams of income.

Your home, family and living situation, in general, is likely to undergo some changes due to this eclipse. Positively, these will lead to expansion of some sort due to the influence of Jupiter in Pisces. So, what may at first appear negative could come around as a positive impulse. Besides, anything less will be met by a rebellious drive welling-up from within.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

This eclipse will activate the urge for freedom.

This may manifest as simply as an impulse to retreat and get away from it all for a while. Projects may be set aside for a while. Meanwhile, a flood of new perspectives has been coming in and this will continue.

Some of these could even prove life changing.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Many new thoughts, ideas, beliefs and philosophies will come to your awareness over the coming weeks. In some respects, you could take a complete 180 regarding prior-held perspectives. At worst, due to Mercury retrograde, you could feel lost and confused for a while. This will activate a drive to take inventory of your assets, resources and options.

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This eclipse will trigger some rather deep changes. Positively, you will feel moved to exercise a whole new level of discipline. It could trigger a rebellious urge to break through whatever you deem to be blocking your way. With Mercury retrograde, the challenge will be to overcome bull-headed pride...

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Student exhibition goes virtual Lake Tahoe Community College will host its annual Student Art Exhibition online through June 20. Juror John Seed has selected a first, second and third prize, as well as honorable mentions, in each category. A “Best of Show” recognition was also awarded. | ltccartgallery.com

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Muse Art Reclaimed in Tahoe City is hosting First Fridays Outdoor Artisan Market from June 4 to Sept. 3 from 3 to 8 p.m. featuring booths of more than a dozen local artisans, along with vintage flea market finds. The series kicks off on June 4 featuring live music by local band GBrownSound and DJ Sound Cartel and a food pop up with Billy McCullough of Dragonfly. | museartreclaimed.com

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rt and music is my whole life,” explains Michelle Erskine, artist, curator of Art Truckee and founder of Michelle Erskine Entertainment. The collaborative art space once housed in downtown Truckee suffered greatly during the pandemic and Erskine is now looking for a new gallery space.

Erskine is a photographer and performance artist and owners Michelle Erskine Entertainment, which books artists and talent to perform in the Tahoe-Reno area.

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Head Designer Beanie Design Contest Sugar Bowl | Norden | June 2-11 sugarbowl.com

Long Road Home exhibit South Lake Tahoe Airport | South Lake Tahoe June 2-July 1

Reading Forest exhibit Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe | June 2-Nov. 1 nationalforests.org

Student Art Exhibition Virtual | South Lake Tahoe | June 2-20 ltccartgallery.com

First Fridays at Muse Muse | Tahoe City | June 4-Sept. 3

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Saturday Public Tours Truckee Roundhouse | June 5-Oct. 30 truckeeroundhouse.org

Intro to Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding Truckee Roundhouse | June 8, 15 facebook.com

Cartoons, Cereal & Mimosas Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema Tahoe City | June 12 visittahoecity.org

Big Views Tiny Paintings workshop North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | June 14 (530) 581-2787, visittahoecity.org

3rd Tuesday Virtual Book Club Truckee Library | June 15-Sept. 21

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“ I don’t quite know what the future holds.

It hasn’t unfolded yet.

I know life is preparing me for something” –Michelle Erskine directs and produces her own productions.

The last year was a struggle, and much of her work came to a screeching halt this past year.

“The pandemic hit us hard. It put all of our people (artists and musicians) on the couch,” she explains.

When I met with Erskine last year in her gallery before the shutdown, she pointed out several her landscape photographs that depict the spectacular vistas and views of the Tahoe region. There are photographs of orange sunsets sinking below Lake Tahoe, snowcapped mountains and views of Rainbow Bridge on Donner Summit. Each captures the stunning essence of the area.

“For me, my therapy is when I am on top of a mountain. When I am on top of the mountain, looking through the lens of the camera, it is one of the only times I feel complete and at peace. I am able to take a breath,” says Erskine, who also does wedding and boudoir photography.

When asked what inspires her art and her process, she says, “The process of creat-

“Lake view” by Michelle Erskine

ing is as important to me than the final product. I go into something with an idea.

How it unfolds is often more beautiful than what I expected.”

Erskine, a business owner and mother of two, is a busy woman. She is a Rotary member and believes it’s her civic duty to raise her children to help others. For Erskine, art and music are her way to give back to the community.

“I am organized and thoughtful about what I do that has value and purpose.

It’s not about being busy. I just want to be open. I get to work with incredible humans,” says Erskine, whose passion is evident in her raw delivery of who she is and what she’s passionate about. As Erskine navigates a transitional time, she is busy working on booking music and artists for shows at local venues.

“We’ve booked quite a bit of music for the summer. We’ve booked local musicians Matt Reardon and Buddy Emmer, Peter DeMattei, New Wave Crave, an 80’s cover

band, Dominator and Friends, a guitarbased trio and blues musician Mighty Mike Shermer,” says Erskine. She also is planning shows for watercolor artist Megan Jost, and painter and performance artist Alex Kelly, both of whom she represents.

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As Erskine looks toward the future, she is dreaming and feels something brewing and percolating on the horizon.

“I don’t quite know what the future holds. It hasn’t unfolded yet. I know life is preparing me for something. Enhancing people’s lives, creating beautiful experiences is what propels me forward,” she says.

Art Truckee is online until the gallery finds a new physical space. | arttruckee. com, michelleerskineentertainment.com 

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SHARING THE MAGIC OF MUSIC The nonprofit began its mission in February 2020 just in time for the coronavirus pandemic to halt in-person learning and live performance. That’s when McIntosh got creative, which frankly is what she does best.

She began hosting a Digital Stage Series, which virtually transported a diverse array of performing artists from Bushwick rapper Scienze to orchestral harpist Ashley Jackson into the classrooms of Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District.

With help from Sierra County Arts Council, the Sierra Schools Foundation and First 5 Sierra, Musica Sierra now offers free community music classes throughout the region.

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Sean McAlindin is a writer and musician living in Truckee, who loves a secret powder stash just as much as a good jam. You can reach him at entertainment@ tahoethisweek.com. Other writings and original music are available at seanmcalindin.com.

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

Tickets for the Showcase Series, part of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, go on sale on June 8 for the Monday night performances at Sand Harbor that start on July 19 with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. | Tickets laketahoeshakespeare.com July 19 | Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, A Tribute to Ella July 26 | Sierra Nevada Ballet’s “Giselle” Aug. 2 | Reno Jazz Orchestra, Now, Then and Forever – Celebrating Earth, Wind & Fire Aug. 9 | Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, 007: The Music of James Bond Aug. 16 | Mumbo Gumbo Aug. 23 | Reno Jazz Orchestra, An Evening with Diane Schuur

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective

Spring Showcase

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective presents the 14th annual Spring Repertory Showcase from June 10 to 12 at 6 p.m. nightly on the hillside at Tahoe Cross Country in Tahoe City.

The performances on June 10 and 11 will feature the world premiere of “Quatour pour le Fin du Temps” (Quartet for the end of Time) played live by SOLI Chamber Ensemble. The piece was conceived by LTDC artistic director Christin Hanna and choreographed by herself and collaborators Holly Curran, Traci Finch and Damien Johnson and was created in an artist residency bubble in Petaluma in February.

The other half of the program will feature LTDC’s dancers in classical variations they have learned in class since being back in-person in the studio since March. Selections from “Don Quixote,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Le Corsaire” and more will be presented. The youngest dancers will perform in two selections from the ballet “Coppélia.”

SOLI will perform a concert on June 12 featuring works by composers John Williams, Chick Corea, Kinan Azmeh and Aaron Jay Kernis. Ticketing is limited and available by two-person pods. | Tickets laketahoedancecollective.org

JUNE 4 | FRIDAY Dylan Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 5-8 p.m.

Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m.

Magic After Dark: Robert Hall Unfiltered The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

JUNE 5 | SATURDAY Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m.

JUNE 6 | SUNDAY Classy Classics The Cornerstone Church, Incline Village, 4 p.m .

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“Music is the only thing that uses both sides of the brain,” says McIntosh. “There is just so much development that happens from listening and being exposed to it.”

Last month, live performances resumed with a presentation of Ugandan drummer Michael Muyanja and the Washoe Tribe’s Red Hoop Singers at Sierra Valley Event Center in Loyalton.

This week will mark the first installment of Musical Headwaters, an ongoing series that brings the musicians and composers of New Vintage Baroque to the Middle Fork of the Feather River to compose and perform works in reflection of the natural world.

On June 4 and 5, Berkeley-based vocalist Majel Connery, Canadian violinist Edwin Huizinga and Pennsylvanian bassoonist Ben Matus will take audiences on first-person sonic experience of the Sierra Valley landscape in the world premiere of electronic song cycle, “The Rivers Are Our Brothers.”

Written by Connery, the cycle is based on a quote from Native American leader Chief Seattle, who believed that people must relate to the environment in the same way they do close kin. Each song begins with “I am a river,” or “I am rain,” giving the power of first-person speech to these integral elements of the Sierra Nevada landscape.

“Majel sounds like Björk meets Imogen Heap meets Maria Callas,” says McIntosh.

“What she does is moving and people love it. She can get up and sing Bach, but what you really want to hear is her original stuff.”

The program includes nature-themed pieces arranged for Baroque violin and bassoon including Handel’s “Watermusik” and Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” During the week surrounding the public concerts, the musicians will share interactive performances with the classrooms of Sierra County.

“My greatest hope is for Sierra Valley to become a cultural hub of musical arts and education that visitors want to experience,” says McIntosh. “People come here for biking and birding and public lands. Why not have it also be a haven for arts you cannot get anywhere else?” | musicasierra.org 

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Tahoe Bluegrass ife, like music, requires improvisation.

When Lindsay McIntosh returned home from a successful career as a globetrotting musician, she had no idea she’d be spearheading a movement to foster the arts in rural Sierra County. Now, as the executive director of Musica Sierra, she is helping to reimagine California cowboy country as a sanctuary for cultural innovation.

After growing up in Truckee and studying music at California State University in Stanislaus, McIntosh journeyed east to master modern oboe at Boston University. This led to further study in historical performance at the Julliard School in New York where she formed critically-acclaimed renaissance rebirth group New Vintage Baroque.

McIntosh toured Japan and Europe before a job offer at Tahoe Classical in Incline Village, Nev., lured her home.

Yet, it was only a year later when she left her position as deputy director in a move to deliver music to the tightknit pastoral villages tucked away in the mountains and valleys north of Truckee. She now lives in Loyalton with her husband Owen, a classically trained opera singer, who teaches music at Truckee Elementary School, and their 2-year-old son.

With a grant from Firefly Scientists Foundation, McIntosh founded Musica Sierra to bring the performing arts and music education to Sierra County, a bucolic region known more for ranching than Rachmaninov. With a headcount barely more than 3,000, it is the second least populated county in California, second only to mountainous Alpine County south of Lake Tahoe.

By the end of her first concert at Lost Marbles Ranch in Beckwourth, McIntosh knew she was onto something special.

“We had ranchers there, we had cowboys there,” she says. “They didn’t care that we were from New York and Julliard grads.

They were just so happy to be at an event doing something together. Everyone was so open arms. It’s such a small, beautiful community that we can make something niche and impactful.”

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Women’s Singing Group Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-5:30 p.m.

JUNE 9 | WEDNESDAY Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

JUNE 10 | THURSDAY Spring Repertory Showcase Tahoe Cross Country, Tahoe City, 6 p.m.

JUNE 11 | FRIDAY Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m.

Twain at Tahoe St. Patrick’s Amphitheater, Incline Vlg, 6-7:30 p.m.

Spring Repertory Showcase Tahoe Cross Country, Tahoe City, 6 p.m.

Marty O’ Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 7 p.m.

Magic After Dark: Robert Hall Unfiltered The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Marty O’ Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9:30 p.m.

JUNE 12 | SATURDAY Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine Lake Tahoe Aleworx, S Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m.

Mudd Bonz Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 6-9 p.m.

Jack Danny | Music in the Meadow The Brewing Lair, Blairsden, 6-9 p.m.

Twain at Tahoe St. Patrick’s Amphitheater, Incline Vlg, 6-7:30 p.m.

Spring Repertory Showcase Tahoe Cross Country, Tahoe City, 6 p.m.

JUNE 13 | SUNDAY Classy Classics Sierra Bible Church, Truckee, 4 p.m.

JUNE 14 | MONDAY Women’s Singing Group Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-5:30 p.m.

JUNE 15 | TUESDAY James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash Grand Hall Lawn, S Lake Tahoe, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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reating a delicious and satisfying veggie burger can be quite a feat. Using soy, beans and nuts, most early veggie burgers tended to be dense and dry.

When I was young, my family moved to an Ashram and adopted a vegetarian lifestyle. My mother attempted to create every kind of veggie burger possible. She leaned heavily on walnuts and black beans as the staple. My brother and I had to drown them in ketchup to get them down.

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From the kitchen of Priya Hutner Makes 4-6 patties 3 medium beets, peeled 1 carrot, peeled ½ onion 1 C mushrooms ½ C pumpkin seeds ½ t olive oil 1 C cooked quinoa 1 large egg 1 t kosher salt ½ t fresh ground pepper 1 t garlic powder or fresh minced fine

Beans still tend to be the main The Heavenly Bloody Mary Festival celebrate everyone’s favorite cocktail featuring house-made cocktails, live music and great people on June 12 starting at 1 p.m. in Heavenly Village.

ingredient but branching out with

The event brings together the best Bloody Marys made by local bartenders from Reno to Tahoe. Attendees taste them all before voting for the coveted Tahoe Bloody Choice Award. Winner takes away blood money in the amount of $500. Tickets are $30. | Tahoe Bloody Mary Festival on Facebook

The homemade veggie burger has come a long way since its humble hippie beginnings.

Beans still tend to be the main ingredient, and I do love a good black bean mushroom burger with gruyere cheese, sauteed onions and a slice of heirloom tomato. But branching out with other ingredients have taken this iconic patty to a new level.

other ingredients have taken this iconic patty to a new level.

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Incline Village Farmers Market Incline Village Library | June 3, 10

3-6 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, laketahoemarkets.com

Tahoe City Farmers Market Commons Beach | Tahoe City | June 3, 10

8 a.m.-1 p.m. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com

Tequila Tasting Caliente | Kings Beach | June 3

5:30-6:30 p.m. | calientetahoe.com

Winemaker Tastings The Idle Hour Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe | June 3, 10

5 p.m. | (530) 600-3304, theidlehourlaketahoe.com

Romano’s Certified Farmers Markets Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth | June 4, 11 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Truckee Community Farmers Market Railyard downtown | Truckee | June 5, 12 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Free

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More people are leaning toward a plantbased lifestyle or adhere to a plant-forward diet and mastering a veggie burger is a great skill. Creating a burger with quality ingredients and protein that tastes good is vital. Beets, mushrooms, rice and quinoa are just some base ingredients that have taken center stage with my burger recipes.

My latest burger creation included pumpkin seeds for an added protein source.

Mushrooms and beets give it a subtle earthy flavor. Garlic makes everything tastier, and the spices used in any recipe are key. For Mexican flare, add cumin. For Indian, try curry powder. Using some chopped fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, thyme, parsley and sage will elevate the flavor of a veggie burger.

Keeping a veggie burger together is equally important. Egg and breadcrumbs are great for this. For a vegan version, an egg replacer will help bind your mixture. And the kitchen appliance for the job is a food processor. It is the best method to make veggie burgers.

CHECK THE INGREDIENTS A homemade veggie burger will never taste like a beef burger. Store-bought veggie burgers try hard to mimic the taste of a beef burger. Unfortunately, one look at the ingredients of many of these storebought veggie burgers sends me running for the hills. Many are highly processed, high in saturated fats and have loads of sodium. Some store-bought burgers include

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ingredients like Methylcellulose, a chemical compound derived from cellulose, also used as a laxative, hexane-extracted soy ingredient, cultured dextrose and modified food starch, to list a few. If you plan to purchase, store-bought burgers check the ingredients. There are some good quality veggie burgers that use organic ingredients.

THE TOPPINGS Adding toppings to your veggie burgers is essential. It is after all a vehicle for sauce and toppings. Start with cheese, any type that melts, red onion (I like mine sauteed), lettuce and sliced tomatoes, all are basic toppings.

Sauce is queen when it comes to toppings.

Try my favorite – a mayo, tamari and sriracha sauce to top off burgers. It’s a rich, creamy sauce that offers a little kick. If spicy is an issue, leave out the sriracha, and go with a mayo tamari sauce, it is delicious. A homemade ranch dressing is also a delightful way to enhance and elevate a burger.

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VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF BURGERS IN THIS EDITION Grilled veggies atop a veggie burger offer a unique flavor. Charred blistered shishito peppers provide a lovely flavor to a burger. If bread is an issue, use a portobello mushroom, butter lettuce or baked butternut squash rounds as a bun. A freshly baked brioche or sourdough bun will always elevate an excellent homemade veggie burger. Try both recipes in this edition of the Tahoe Weekly, and let me know what you think. Email priya@tahoethisweek.com  Priya Hutner is a food writer, personal chef and owner of The Seasoned Sage, a local meal delivery and catering company. Priya has been creating and preparing meals from an early age. She has worked in the restaurant industry in New York City, attended catering school, and was the head chef and executive director of a nonprofit spiritual community in Florida. Visit her website at TheSeasonedSage.com. Send your comments, story ideas and food tidbits to priya@tahoethisweek.com.

3 T fresh cilantro, chopped fine

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Layer 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Place pumpkin seeds in food processer with a touch of oil and mix until it’s a paste. Add beets, carrots, onion and mushrooms and pulse until the ingredients are mixed. Place ingredients in a bowl and mix in remaining ingredients.

Form into patties and place on sheet pan with parchment paper sprayed with olive oil spray. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Flip over and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BUNS

1½ t olive oil ½ butternut squash, cut into ¼-inch rounds ½ t kosher salt

Drizzle squash rounds with oil and salt.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip and cook until tender. It can go in the oven with the veggie burgers, as well.

Place burgers on Butternut Squash buns and serve with sauce.

SPECIAL SAUCE ¼ C mayo (Greek yogurt is a great option) 1 t tamari or soy sauce A dash of siracha sauce

Mix well and serve with burgers.

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s with everything in this year of renewal, it’s a great time to look on the bright side. The good news from the wine world is that there are exciting trends afoot that are bringing more diversity and deliciousness to all.

Two of the most impactful trends are: 1) Creative new grape combinations that will greatly expand that already burgeoning category; and 2) More quality winemaking at all price points.

hold no particular appeal to today’s wine adventurer.

New World red Blend (Ferrari-Carano Siena).

In addition to making tasty new wines, these new combinations make for a better bottom line because wineries do not have to tie themselves to specific fruit sources or varietals. Let’s say it’s an extremely hot year and the Riesling is a dud, voila, one could substitute another aromatic white such as Grenache Blanc that can handle the heat better. The impact of this can be seen in the growth of almost any wine retailer as the Blends section grows leaps and bounds.

Another economic advantage is that winemakers do not need their own vineyards. This also reduces the vagaries of yearly weather, fires, water access and other

has never been more important to engage with a trusted wine advisor. One who is not only knowledgeable, but who also understands your palate. For those who live and visit this amazing region, it is fortunate we have a vibrant community of wine gurus working at our shops and restaurants.

In the spirit of making this column more interactive, I welcome questions about wines, as well as suggestions for future features. Cheers!  Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Advanced Sommelier in Tahoe and his consulting business wineprowest.com assists in the selling, buying and managing wine collections. He may be reached at (775) 544-3435 or wineguru123@gmail.com.

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Cornflakes, walnuts and cottage cheese serve as the base of this burger.

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1 C finely chopped walnuts 1 16 oz. cottage cheese, creamed or small curd 1½ C organic unsweetened corn flakes 2 T oil 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix.

I make my own seasoning mix (see below)

Preheat oven to 350°.

In large bowl, mix ingredients well. Form into patties and place on greased parchment paper on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes and gently flip and bake for another 10. Stick a toothpick in the center if it comes out clean, it’s done. Give it another 5 minutes if not quite done.

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Peaches & Cream Perenn Bakery opens at renovated Coachman Coachman Hotel in South Lake Tahoe recently completed a project to add 40 new rooms, renovate existing rooms, add new event spaces, expand the gym and add the Perenn Bakery to the property.

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The existing Coachman kitchen space has been renovated into a full-scale, permanent bakery that will feature a takeout window, online ordering and local pickup of Perenn’s most popular menu items such as their croissants, kouign amanns, a variety of tartines and sandwiches, and other baked goods. Perenn at the Coachman will be open for breakfasts, grab and go, espresso drinks and more. | coachmantahoe.com

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Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and serve in a cocktail glass garnished with a slice of peach.

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Slow Food Lake Tahoe is opening Truckee’s first Community Garden in mid-June at the Truckee River Regional Park next to Slow Food’s Food Bank Garden. The mission of the Truckee Community Garden is to enable residents to grow their own food to increase food security, self-reliance and community spirit through gardening.

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Meyers Mountain Market opens The Meyers Mountain Market’s certified Farmers Market will be held at Tahoe Paradise Park from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 9 to Sept. 8.

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“The local’s AND traveler’s favorite, Fat Cat Bar & Grill offers the best in fresh, quality ingredients from local and thoughtfully-sourced purveyors.

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Morgan’s brings you the freshest seafood and produce available. With fresh fish arriving almost daily and locally grown produce when in season you’ll be sure to find something new and delicious. We love traditional East Coast fare; lobster rolls, fried clams, and haddock, and wanted to share these tasty treats with our friends out west. Named Top 24 Lobster Rolls in American on Yelp!

Soule Domain

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The Soule Domain proudly uses natural, free range, and organic meats and poultry whenever possible. Our local, seasonal produce offers the highest quality of ingredients in our dishes. Chef and owner Charlie Soule brings passionate culinary skills to create twists to traditional dishes while infusing them with influences from around the globe.

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Tantalizing every taste bud from breakfast to dinner, Spindleshanks has been serving loyal diners on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe for 20 years.

Owner and Head Chef Steve Marks sources the freshest ingredients for his American dishes and draws upon the flavors of Asia, Europe and south of the border to make his dishes memorable.

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Las Panchitas is a family-owned establishment serving traditional Mexican food to locals and visitors to Lake Tahoe since 1982. From tacos and fajitas to a long list of house specials, Las Panchitas serves up meals that are satisfyingly delicious and easy on the wallet. Wash your meal down with a frosty margarita. Made from scratch daily.

Italian

Lanza’s is a family-owned Italian restaurant located in Kings Beach/Tahoe Vista in North Lake Tahoe. Known for delicious, traditional, Italian dishes and huge portions. With a kid’s menu, gluten-free menu and full bar, it’s no wonder Locals Love Lanza’s.

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Jason’s Beachside Grille

Jason’s Beachside Grille located in the heart of King’s Beach in North Lake Tahoe is a family-friendly American restaurant offering lake views on our scenic lakefront deck and grassy sandbar area.

Savor American classics like prime rib, steaks, baked chicken, baby back ribs, salads, and more. Full bar and kid’s menu.

Modern American

Tahoe’s premier dining experience, the restaurant sits just 100 feet above the shoreline of Lake Tahoe offering diners a panoramic vista. Using the freshest and finest seasonal ingredients, Christy Hill offers Modern American cuisine with refined Mediterranean influences. Diners enjoy a chance to explore fine wines from around the world with an extensive list that has received a Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” since 1982.

115 Grove St. | Tahoe City, CA (530) 583-8551 | christyhill.com

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