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a path through the woods expansive trail work connects the region

175th anniversary of

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summer salads sierra alphorn players

echo in the mountains

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Heading to North Lake Tahoe or Truckee? Leave the car behind with so many transit options to choose from this summer.

Car Free Summer Fun in 2021! Hop on the TART bus and head to the beach, hit the trails, shop, dine, or go out and see live music and leave the driving to us.

Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit · Daily Regional Routes · Night Service · Truckee Dial-a-Ride · Free Park and Ride: Weekends July 3–Labor Day Express shuttles from Northstar parking lots to/from Kings Beach; Truckee Tahoe Unified School District to/from Tahoe City.

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NEW TART Connect–Get the App! 6/24–9/6, 2021 | 8am–Midnight–Daily On-demand, free curb-to-curb shuttles serving the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Zone 1: Dollar Point, Tahoe City, Sunnyside, Homewood, Tahoma. Zone 2: Brockway, Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista. Zone 3: Incline Village, Crystal Bay.

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A HISTORIC SUMMER OF TRAIL BUILDING FROM THE PUBLISHER

When Sean McAlindin and I started talking about doing a feature on the trail projects throughout the region on tap for this summer a few months ago, neither of us had any idea that it would burgeon into a nearly 3,000-word story covering dozens of trails upgrades, expansions and building. From the South Shore to the Lost Sierra, organizations driven by providing public access to the vast recreational paradise of the Tahoe Sierra will be hard at work building trails, improving existing trails, constructing new trail routes, and providing new ADA and beginner bike trails this season all while improving our community in the process. There will be something for every user from mountain bike and hiking trails to OHV and e-bike trails spread across U.S. Forest Service lands, state parks lands and lands preserved for public use by a variety of foundations and land trusts. As Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Foundation’s executive director Greg Williams said in the story: “People love to get intimate with the wild lands. Trails provide the space to take people to some of the other places they might not otherwise go. It’s a chance to educate the public on the history and future of this place.” I’m in awe at the great work being done by so many organizations and agencies supported by countless volunteers to provide more access to our public lands featured in “A Path through the Woods: Expansive Trail Work Connects the Region” in this edition. Enjoy the trails, support these groups and lend a hand. Don’t forget to pack it in, pack it out and to Leave No Trace on our trails.

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Tribute to Luke Allen

175th Anniversary of the Donner Party

Fire Alerts

Season of trail building

GET OUTSIDE Sightseeing 4 Lake Tahoe Facts

Marinas & Boat Ramps

Beaches & Parks

Events 9 Hiking 11

THE MAKERS Haust Designs 19 The Arts 19 THE LINEUP Sierra Alphorn Players 20 Live

FUN & GAMES Horoscope & Puzzles

EAT & DRINK Summer Salads

The Paring

Salad Niçoise

Elderflower Cosmo

Tasty Tidbits

on the cover Mountain bike, hiking, OHV and e-bike trails will experience upgrades, reroutes and new sections this summer, marking one of the busiest trail building seasons in the Tahoe Sierra. Read Sean McAlindin’s story “A path through the woods: Expansive trail work connects the region” in this edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com. On the cover, a mountain biker on a South Shore trail with views of Lake Tahoe in the background. Photography by First Tracks Productions, courtesy Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. | firsttracksproductions.com, ltva.org

LAKE LEVEL Lake Tahoe Natural rim 6,223’

Readings taken on Friday, June 11, 2021 ELEVATION :

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Explore Tahoe CLOSED

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

Heavenly

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 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

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

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Truckee River | FLOW AT FARAD 526 (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org

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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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

Open by advance ticket (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

Truckee Railroad Museum

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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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2 PROSSER 11,061 CAPACITY: 29,840 (530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov CAPACITY: C 9,500 5 features exhibits DONNER 4,690 The Emigrant Trail Museum and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at 8 INDEPENDENCE 1,3763 CCAPACITY: 18,300 Donner Memorial State Park. See the towering Pioneer Monument. A TART 20,400 40 MARTIS 1,052 CAPACITY:

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visittahoecity.com Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of hwys 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and 64 acres at Hwys 89 & 28. TART

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Eagle Rock

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Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. 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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Check schedules before visiting. Restrictions remain in place in Nevada & California. covid19.ca.gov | nevadahealthresponse.nv.gov

Cruising along the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. | Katherine E. Hill

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lake tahoe facts How the lake was formed About 3 to 5 million years ago, the valley that would become the Tahoe Basin sank between parallel fractures in the Earth’s crust as the mountains on either side continued to rise. A shallow lake began to form in the resulting valley. Roughly 2 to 3 million years ago, erupting volcanoes blocked the outlet, forcing the lake to rise hundreds of feet above its current elevation, and eventually eroded down to near its current outlet. Between 1 million and 20,000 years ago, large masses of glacial ice covered the west side of the Tahoe Basin. Current geologic theory suggests an earthen berm (moraine) left by a receding glacier near Olympic Valley acted as a dam, causing the lake level to rise and then draw down rapidly when the dam catastrophically failed. Between 7,000 and 15,000 years ago, a four-mile segment of the West Shore collapsed into the Lake causing a massive

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Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles (307 km). If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water (.38 m).

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Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. (1,897-1,899 m) The top 6.1’ (1.8 m) of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water (91,845 m).

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submerged debris avalanche, widening the Lake by three miles and creating McKinney Bay.1 The Tahoe Basin is mostly granite, with little topsoil, and therefore few nutrients have washed into the lake to promote the growth of algae and other organisms that make water murky. As well, 40 percent of the precipitation falling into the Tahoe Basin lands directly on the lake. The remaining precipitation drains through the decomposed granite soil found in marshes and meadows, creating a good filtering system for water. Urbanization of the Tahoe Basin has eliminated 75 percent of its marshes, 50 percent of its meadows and 35 percent of its steam zone habitats. About 85 percent of all wildlife in the Tahoe Basin use these habitats.

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

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, or 589 m, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.

Volume: 39 trillion gallons (147.6 trillion liters)

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The Truckee River is Tahoe’s only outlet and flows from the dam in Tahoe City east through Reno and eventually drains into Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert. However, water releases are not permitted when the lake surface level falls below the natural rim at 6,223’ (1,897 m). The lowest lake level on record (measured since 1900) was 6,220.26’ (1,896 m) on Nov. 30, 1992. The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and blue light is scattered back.

Lake clarity The University of California, Davis, operates the Tahoe Environmental Resarch Center, which monitors, among other things, the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Clarity has been measured since 1968 and was first recorded at 102.4’. The waters of Lake Tahoe were clear to an average depth of 62.7 (19.1m) in 2019. The

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

lowest average depth on record was 64.1’ (19.5m) in 1997. Lake Tahoe is losing clarity be-cause of algae growth fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus.

Lake Tahoe’s discovery The first recorded discovery of Lake Tahoe by white explorers was on Feb. 14, 1844, when John Charles Frémont and Charles Preuss spotted the lake from atop Red Lake Peak. The lake went through several names before it was officially named Tahoe in 1945. Tahoe is a mispronunciation of the first two syllables of the Washoe’s word for the lake – Da ow a ga, which means “edge of the lake.”  Learn more: Visit the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village or tahoesciencecenter.org. Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

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ooking up I tried to find the castle. Someone with a better imagination must have named this rock outcropping. While others saw turrets, I saw volcanic rock. I have driven by Castle Peak countless times while zooming along Interstate 80 before I finally decided to climb to the top. On a clear day, you can catch glimpses of Mount Diablo, the mountain I grew up by in the San Francisco Bay Area, or Mount Lassen, the southern-most peak in the Cascade Range. The views are why you want to climb this mountain.

Fund Flume Trail reroute The loose, sandy descent at the end of the East Shore’s Flume Trail has long been an issue for mountain bikers and hikers, and to relieve the pressure and create a safer, more enjoyable experience, Tahoe Fund is launching a fundraising campaign to build a new singletrack trail adjacent to the road. Every dollar donated will be matched by the Spaht Family until the campaign goal of $50,000 is reached.

It was 360 degrees of beauty — with rugged mountains, a beautiful meadow and peaks whose names I didn’t know, nor could I find them all on a map. While the tippy top is actually 9,103 feet, we made it to 8,998 feet. My fear of heights kept me away from the turrets. To the north was the distinctive Sierra Buttes. Turning to the east was Stampede Reservoir. The nearest iconic fixture were the slopes of Boreal ski resort. It was 360 degrees of beauty — with rugged mountains, a beautiful meadow and peaks whose names I didn’t know nor could I

TOP TO BOTTOM: Part of the trail includes a dense forest; A couple enjoys the view from Castle Peak; While some see turrets on a castle, others only see rock formations.

THE TRAIL Dogs OK; carry water | Poles recommended

6.43 miles RT | Moderate Elevation gain | 1,737 feet

find them all on a map. Plenty of people were enjoying the scenery and having a bite to eat before heading back; it was a respectful group — no loud chatter, no obnoxious cell phone calling which has been my experience at other times in the Sierra. We started our adventure at the gate just off the interstate, though it would be possible to drive the better part of the way to the top. The reason to drive would be to access other trails without having to hike as far. We ended up doing a loop instead of an out and back. The loop was a bit shorter because the route we took back was more direct. We clocked 6.43 miles total. From the gate where you park there is 6

a choice to go left or right. Go right. This would also be the dirt road (Castle Valley Road) you could drive on; four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended. Not too far up there will be a fork in the road with a sign signaling right for Donner Lake Rim Trail. Follow this for the more scenic route. Straight ahead is the route we came down and the one you would want to drive in order to park as close as possible. You will

hit another juncture, Castle Pass, where you will go right. Once on the singletrack and off the dirt road the terrain changes dramatically. Trees are closer together with patches of mule’s ears moving in the gentle breeze. At certain points the view to the west opened up. Part of the route is along the Pacific Crest Trail (note: mountain bikers are not allowed on the PCT). All but about the last mile is relatively easy or moderate as far as Tahoe area hikes go. It’s the steepness at the end that will have you slow your pace. Coming down it was the scree on the path that made me so thankful to have poles. Directions | From Truckee, go west on Interstate 80. Take the Castle Peak/Boreal exit and go right. Park before the gate but do not block it.  Kathryn Reed is the author of “The Dirt Around Lake Tahoe: Must-Do Scenic Hikes” and “Lake Tahoe Trails For All Seasons: Must-Do Hiking and Snowshoe Treks.” | kathrynreed.com

Once built, the Tunnel Creek Singletrack will be a 2.3-mile, multi-use trail that provides users with a less stressful alternative when descending from the Marlette Flume Trail, the Incline Flume Trail and the Tahoe Rim Trail. Expected to be completed in two phases, Phase 1 construction can begin later this summer once the funds are raised. Tahoe Fund aims to raise $50,000 to complete construction of Phase 1 and to provide funding to secure the next grant needed for Phase 2. | tahoefund.org

Tahoe Science Center reopens The Tahoe Science Center has reopened for one-hour tours for the summer by advance reservation only. Visitors will enjoy several new exhibits including “Tahoe’s Plastic Problem” exhibit and new baby Lahontan Cutthroat Trout are in residence in the fish tank of the interactive laboratory exhibit. All visitors are required to purchase tickets online for timed-entry at least 24 hours in advance. Tickets are available to reserve in up to two weeks in advance. Visitors must complete a Daily Symptom Survey before entering. | Reservations tahoe.ucdavis.edu

June 16-29, 2021 GET OUTSIDE

Marinas & Boat Ramps

Email anne@tahoethisweek.com to be listed in Marinas.

Fuel dock 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boat Rentals 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SLIP/BUOY RENTALS

FUEL

LAUNCHING

REPAIRS

FOOD

SUPPLIES

Power boats & jet skis

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OBEXER’S Homewood | (530) 525-7962 | obexersboat.com

TAHOE CITY MARINA Marina & Rentals: (530) 583-1039 Service: (530) 581-2516 | tahoecitymarina.com

TRAILER PARKING

RESTROOMS

*Restrictions vary by location. Call in advance to check schedules. MARINAS

BOAT RENTALS & FUEL DOCK WEATHER PERMITTING

BOAT INSPECTIONS MANDATORY INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR LAKE TAHOE, ECHO LAKES, FALLEN LEAF LAKE, DONNER LAKE, AREA RESERVOIRS & WEBBER LAKE. LAKE TAHOE

(888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Inspections first-come, first-served. Appointment system also now available online. | (888) 824-6267. Inspections available 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily until Sept. 30. NORTH SHORE ALPINE MEADOWS: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd. EAST SHORE SPOONER SUMMIT: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’. SOUTH SHORE MEYERS: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50. TRUCKEE AREA

MARINA

TA H O E C I T Y, C A Truckee Wye

Grove St.

CALIFORNIA BOATER CARD

TA H O E C I T Y

Homewood

Jackpine

(530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory self inspections are required for all vessels for Donner Lake. Inspection stickers. (530) 550-2323. Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs.

Incline Village

TA H O E C I T Y

MARINA L A K E TA H O E • C A L I F O R N I A

MARINA

L A K E TA H O E • C A L I F O R N I A

CALIFORNIA REQUIRES BOAT OPERATORS TO PASS A MANDATORY BOAT SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. Everyone ages 35 years and younger who operates a boat must have the card; this includes non-residents. californiaboatercard.com

(530) 583-1039 · TahoeCityMarina.com

PUBLIC RAMPS LAKE TAHOE

LAKE FOREST

(530) 583-3796

1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212 Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave.

COON ST. BOAT LAUNCH (530) 583-3075 Hwy. 28, Bottom of Coon St. in Kings Beach

SAND HARBOR

(775) 831-0494

Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village

CAVE ROCK

(775) 831-0494

Closed for the season to motorized vessels due to low water. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

Call for schedule. Restrooms.

5 a.m-8 p.m. after. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

6 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily.

Hwy. 50, East Shore

EL DORADO BEACH

6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing.

(530) 542-2981

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe

Closed for the season to motorized vessels due to low water. Picnic area, restrooms.

AREA LAKES

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR.

(530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit

DONNER LAKE

(530) 582-7720

I-80, Donner Lake exit

INDEPENDENCE LAKE

(775) 322-4990

Independence Lake Rd., 20 miles north of Truckee

PROSSER RSVR.

(530) 587-3558

Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee

WEBBER LAKE

(530) 582-4711

Henness Pass Rd., 26 miles north of Truckee

45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. $10 parking. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections.

2 boat lanes, fish cleaning station, restrooms.

Restricted to on-site watercraft: kayaks, tubes & small motor boats available on first-come, first-served basis. No outside craft. 10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching. Mandatory inspections. 5 mph speed limit. Boat ramp & trailer parking. Self inspection required. Sierra County Inspection form at sierracounty.ca.gov.

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

DONNER LAKE

I-80, Donner Lake exit

37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east. Fenced piers are private.

LAKE TAHOE

GAR WOODS

Carnelian Bay

KINGS BEACH

Bottom of Coon St.

SKYLANDIA PARK

Lake Forest

Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms. Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites. Restrooms. Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

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.

Center of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT

Tahoma

Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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BEACH

PICNIC TABLES

RESTROOMS

BIKE TRAIL ACCESS

Beaches & Parks

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

Hwy. 50

Courtesy Nevada County Remembers

SAND HARBOR STATE PARK

COVID Remembrance Memorial on display The Remembrance Memorial, an art installation designed to honor the victims of COVID-19 in Nevada County, will be on display at Victory Plaza in Truckee from June 18 until Aug. 12. The memorial is a 6-foot-high column woven of natural elements from Nevada County with a dedication inscribed on local granite. Manzanita rings, engraved to honor each of the 75 lost community members, hang from willow branches. Community members will have an opportunity to share condolences and their own messages of losses during Covid on paper leaves they can add to an interactive art piece. Condolences and obituaries of Nevada County community members who have died from COVID may also be posted at nevadacountyremembers.com.

June 25, 26 & 27

Homewood Show

ZEPHYR COVE PARK

5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

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Hwy. 50

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COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE REC AREA

Kings Beach

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Hwy. 28

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NORTH TAHOE BEACH

Hwy. 28, across from Safeway

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SECLINE BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the end of Secline Street

SPEEDBOAT BEACH

CLOSES AUG. 19 FOR SEASON.

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NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.

SANDY BEACH

Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery

TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, at National Ave.

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CARNELIAN BAY

CARNELIAN WEST BEACH PATTON LANDING

Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods

Hwy. 28, at Onyx Street

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COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

Lake Forest Rd, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

South of Tahoe City

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WILLIAM KENT BEACH

2.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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WILLIAM LAYTON PARK & GATEWAY PARK Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City at Dam

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

17 miles south of Tahoe City

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

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18.5 miles south of Tahoe City

Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

4 miles south of Tahoe City

Corner of Hwy. 89 & Pine St., Tahoma

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Hwy. 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City

SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK

9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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BALDWIN BEACH

BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK CAMP RICHARDSON EL DORADO BEACH KIVA BEACH

Weber

Fair hours

10 am to 5 pm

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Hwy. 89 Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Commons

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Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek

NEVADA BEACH POPE BEACH

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Hwy. 50

Hwy. 89

REGAN BEACH

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SQUAW VALLEY PARK

At Hwy. 89 & Squaw Valley Road

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MARTIS CREEK

Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, Truckee

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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

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No smoking or vaping of cigarettes, e-cigarettes or marijuana on state beaches or in state parks allowed per state law. BUS & SHUTTLE SCHEDULES

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

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June 16-29, 2021 GET OUTSIDE

Real Estate Broker Pays it Forward Up to 50% of my commission is donated to charities or causes of my client’s choice TS & AGEN S: R N OW E nt o r f e k La rty e prop d! e d nee

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RENTALS | TOURS | LESSONS | SALES | DELIVERY

Circumnavigate Lake Tahoe for Science

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

NIGHTLY

SUNSET KAYAKS & KAYAK PADDLEBOARDS TOURS IN STOCK

Join Scott Fitzgerrell, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center director Geoff Schladow and other TERC scientists to kayak Lake Tahoe in support of the Citizen Science Tahoe project for a tour of Lake Tahoe from June 21 to 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Using the app, they will collect valuable water quality, algal growth and microplastics data. They will also be discussing current research at Lake Tahoe. Each day will cover a different section of the Lake departing from, in order: Sand Harbor State Park; Carnelian Bay; William Kent Beach; Chambers Beach; D.L. Bliss State Park; Pope Beach; and Cave Rock.

TAHOE CITY

Shop at 521 North Lake Blvd. Rentals on the water at Commons Beach SAND HARBOR STATE PARK

Rentals next to the boat ramp

Reservations 530.581.4336

TahoeCityKayak.com & SandHarborRentals.com

All participants are responsible for bringing their own watercraft, life jackets, masks, food and beverages; planning their own transportation to/from the departure and arrival sites; and for parking fees. Cleaned, drained and dried watercraft only. To join, email amyshyakova@ucdavis.edu or ceparks@ucdavis.edu. | Details tahoe.ucdavis.edu

eve nts Events are subject to change & cancellation; always check in advance for current schedules. Build the Lily Lake Trail Glen Alpine Springs Trailhead South Lake Tahoe | June 16, 18, 20, 23, 25 & 27 8:30 a.m. | facebook.com

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

Tahoe City Solstice Festival Downtown | Tahoe City | June 16-20 visittahoecity.org

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Spring Tallac Historic Site South Lake Tahoe | June 16

CELEBRATE DAD For the outdoorsman, craftsman, ﬁsherman or anything in-between. Get Dad something he’ll cherish forever this Father’s Day at Mountain Hardware and Sports.

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free | keeptahoeblue.org

Volunteer Garden Club Sugar Pine Point State Park Tahoma | June 16, 22, 29

9-11 a.m. Free | sierrastateparksfoundation.org

5:15-7 p.m. | visittahoecity.org

Classic Car Stroll RUFF! Paws to Read Virtual | Truckee | June 16, 23, 30

4-5 p.m. | (530) 582-7846, madelyn-helling. evanced.info

Swing into Summer Classic Tahoe City Golf Course Tahoe City | June 16

9 a.m.-3 p.m. | visittahoecity.org

Tahoe Bike Challenge Tahoe-Truckee Region South Lake Tahoe | June 16-30

Downtown | Tahoe City | June 17 6-8 p.m. Free | 583-3787

Historical Tours Donner Memorial State Park Truckee | June 17-20, 24-27 11 a.m. | facebook.com

Martis Bird Walk Martis Valley Truckee | June 17

7:30-9:30 a.m. Free | (775) 298-0060, tinsweb.org

(206) 755-8195, tahoebike.org

11320 Donner Pass Road | 10001 Soaring Way #105 | Truckee, CA mountainhardwareandsports.com

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A Tribute to Luke Allen BY M I C H E L L E A L L E N

ucas Firing Allen was born in Law rence, Kansas, on Nov. 21, 1973. From the beginning, Luke was a ball of energy with an adventurous spirit and kind heart. He was driven by the desire to push the limits of what was expected and what was considered possible. Stories from his childhood describe him riding his Big Wheel down the front steps of his house or taking his dad’s motorcycle for a joy ride even though his feet couldn’t reach the ground. As a young teenager, Luke found a love for BMX racing and spent most of his time racing and riding bikes with friends. At age 11, he hung out at the local bike shop offering to help repair bikes. It was not long before it was clear he had an innate mechanical ability and fixed each bike with ease and precision. At age 12, Luke’s family moved to Athens, Ga. He spent most of his youth on outdoor excursions that included BMX, rock climbing, mountain biking,

dirt biking, whitewater rafting, cliff jumping and scuba diving. He shared many of these adventures with friends Matt Johnson and Josh Pontzer, forming a brotherhood through their common interests. Luke’s passion for these sports would continue throughout his lifetime and he was an expert at every sport he tried. But he had a great desire to go faster, which eventually led him to the world of motorsports. As his passion for motorsports developed so did his interest in the complexities of mechanics. Being a mechanic came naturally to him and he was known for being able to fix anything. After high school, he attended Jacksonville Community College where he became a certified Toyota mechanic in Jacksonville, Fla. He worked at a machine shop where he continued to hone his skills. He spent his free time wakeboarding and off-road racing.

PHOTOS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Luke Allen on top of Sourdough Hill on the Rubicon Trail; Luke Allen with his son Anikin, wife Michelle and dogs Rubble and Copper off Rubicon Point; Luke and Anikin Allen on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe.

In 1997, Luke decided to leave the muggy marsh land and move to the lofty peaks of the Sierra Nevada. He started working as a commercial guide for Tahoe Whitewater Tours and lived on owners Mike and Betty Miltner’s property outside Tahoe City. He soon proved to be an expert whitewater raft guide and gained the Miltners’ trust and respect by lending a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. He became a member of the family and found great connection with many of the people he shared whitewater adventures with.

During the years Luke was a whitewater guide, he worked as a snowmaker at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort in the winter. This job offered him an opportunity to expand his mechanical knowledge as he learned how to fix various things like snowmaking equipment and snowmobiles, but it also fed his deep desire for adventure allowing him to become an adept snowboarder and snowmobiler. Once again, he found people to share in the pursuit of the next thrill and, as a result, formed meaningful and lasting friendships. On May 4, 2000, I met Luke on my first day at whitewater raft guide training. I was a trainee and he was one of my trainers. From the moment I met him I was in awe of him. I was drawn in by his rugged good looks and his soft blue eyes and I quickly got swept up into his world. I found myself doing things that I had never considered before and pushing myself beyond the limits of what I thought was possible. He taught me how to be a whitewater raft guide, how to snowboard, how to drive a motorcycle and a snowmobile and, most importantly, he taught me how to truly live a full life. In 2004, Luke and I married. That same year, he met Alex Misico through mutual friends. Alex was the service manager at a boat dealership at the Tahoe City Marina and offered Luke a job as a boat mechanic. They worked for the dealership for several years before the company went bankrupt in 2008. As a result, Alex and Luke had an opportunity to fill a much-needed service when they started their own boat repair shop, naming it A&M Marine: A for Allen and M for Misico.

They spent the subsequent years building a reputation as the best boat shop on Lake Tahoe. But their friendship went far beyond their working relationship. They spent much of their time outside of work together on adventures that often included snowmobiling, dirt biking and boating on Lake Tahoe. Luke and I formed a strong bond with Alex, his wife Alanna and a core group of fellow thrill seekers forming a band of brothers and sisters connected by their love for the outdoors and eventually for each other. On Dec. 12, 2012, our son Anikin was born. It was as a father I saw the enormity of Luke’s capacity to love. Even through

Celebration of Life for Luke Allen June 19 | 11 a.m. Granlibakken | Tahoe City Details on Facebook Everyone welcome difficult times, he showed great patience and affection for our son. He shared his passion for adventure with Anikin introducing him to the sports he loved and teaching him how to be confident and brave. Luke was an avid outdoorsman who had nerves of steel and a heart of gold. He was an extremely intelligent, yet humble, Renaissance man who could fix anything and became proficient in everything he did. He was a loving father, husband, brother, son and friend. He selflessly helped those in need and would never ask for anything in return. His death has been a huge loss and has left a void in all our lives. But even though he will be greatly missed, I find solace in the gratitude I feel for being a part of his life and for sharing in the bright light he was to the world. Luke leaves behind me, his wife, his son Anikin, our dogs Copper and Rubble, his father Lewis Allen, mother JoBeth Allen, sister Rachel Allen, brother Paul Allen, family members in Georgia and Kansas and a huge group of loyal and loving friends. Rest in peace my love. Your light will forever shine in the hearts of each of us who loved you. n

June 16-29, 2021 GET OUTSIDE

Hiking

*Trails open depending on conditions.

Mileage is roundtrip, with levels based on family access. All trails are more heavily used on weekends.

Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more Hiking Trails to enjoy.

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.

LAKE TAHOE EAST SHORE

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

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.

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

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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. OLYMPIC VALLEY

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). Trams opens June 18.

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. Trams opens June 18. TRUCKEE

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

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Tamsen Dozier’s time in North Carolina was just about over. Her recently widowed brother sent an urgent plea for her to come to Illinois and help him raise his children. His call for help plucked Tamsen from the Piedmont of North Carolina and pulled her west where she again found work as a schoolteacher. In Springfield, while teaching botany to her pupils, Tamsen met George Donner, a wealthy landowner, twice widowed. George was described as a “big man, fully six feet tall, with black hair shot with silver. He was of cheerful disposition and easy temperament.” Neighbors came to him for advice and sympathy; most people just called him Uncle George.

t has been 175 years since the first major overland migration to California by intrepid pioneers searching for a better life. Among the estimated 1,500 migrants on the trail in 1846 was a group that came to be known as the Donner Party. The core of this wagon train consisted of several families from Illinois with many children, as well as single men hired as teamsters to maintain wagons and livestock. Other members joined the wagon train later along the trail for safety and strength in numbers as they struggled west toward what they hoped would be a successful venture in California. The party ultimately swelled to 89 people. There were German, Irish and English immigrants, Protestants, Catholics and Mormons. Some were virtually penniless while others had plenty of money to buy property and build a nice home. Most were middle-class Americans, but nearly half were children less than 18 years of age. Mistakes, poor decisions and acrimony amongst the group led to delays, depletion of supplies and time-consuming detours. A multitude of setbacks led to a late arrival at Truckee (Donner) Pass, where early season snowstorms blocked the route over the mountains. Much has been written about incidents of cannibalism by members of the Donner Party during the company’s winter entrapment at Donner Lake and Alder Creek. Thirty-six of the 81 pioneers marooned in the mountains died in the deep Sierra snow. Their desperate yet inspiring battle against the elements has become an educational primer about taking shortcuts and dawdling on the trail. Three of the organizing families involved in this story hail from Springfield, Ill. The patriarchs of these clans were George and Jacob Donner, along with James Reed. The Donner and Reed households knew each other but were not close friends. Among the cast of characters was a strong-willed leading lady, George’s wife Tamsen. In 1996, I met Ann Smith, Tamsen’s great-granddaughter and heir to her family’s collection of memorabilia. Ann shared with me copies of letters written by Tamsen to her sister Elizabeth, before she moved to Illinois and met George Donner. A half-dozen of these letters had never been seen by historians or scholars until I wrote about them in Tahoe Weekly and later donated copies to The Huntington Library in San Marino. The personal mis12

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sives offer insight into how circumstances beyond her control led Tamsen to her future husband and ultimate death in the Tahoe Sierra. Tamzene “Tamsen” Eustis was born into a respected, wealthy family in Newburyport, Mass., on Nov. 1, 1801. She enjoyed a happy childhood, and her love of books

Much has been written about incidents of cannibalism by members of the Donner Party during the company’s winter entrapment at Donner Lake and Alder Creek. Thirty-six of the 81 pioneers marooned in the mountains died in the deep Sierra snow. was evidence of a curious mind and foreshadowed a lifelong passion for education. After graduating with her teacher’s certification, she took a job at a school in Maine. Later she was offered a position as an instructor in an academy in Elizabeth City, N.C. Tamsen was not making enough money to survive economically in Maine, so she took the job.

By 1829, she was 28 years old and still single at a time when virtually all women were married by age 20. But Tamsen Eustis was no spinster. Teaching children was as important as marriage to this young female professional. She wrote and spoke excellent French and was a trained botanist. That year, however, she met and married Tully Dozier in Camden County, N.C. Tamsen had finally found the right man. In a letter to her sister she wrote, “I do not intend to boast of my husband, but I find him one of the best of men – affectionate, industrious and possessed of an upright heart, these are requisite to make life pass on smoothly.” Within two years they were the proud parents of a healthy baby boy. Tamsen’s teaching salary combined with Tully’s farming income earned them a comfortable living. Life in the southern countryside was enjoyable for Tamsen and her family, but tragedy intruded and changed everything. A June 28, 1831, letter explained the situation all too clearly: “My sister I send you these pieces of letters that you may know that I often wrote to you even if I did not send. I have lost that little boy that I loved so well. He died on the 28th of September. I have lost my husband who made so large a share of my happiness. He died the 24th of December. I prematurely had a daughter, which died on the 18th of November. I have broken up housekeeping and intend to commence school in February. O, my sister, weep with me if you have tears to spare.”

On May 24, 1839, Tamsen and George were married. George had other children by his first two wives, and over the next six years Tamsen gave birth to three girls: Frances, Georgia and Eliza. Tamsen loved her new life in Sangamon County, Ill. George owned two large and profitable farms with fertile soil and grazing land, as well as extensive orchards planted with fruit trees. They lived in a large five-room, two-story house. Tamsen wrote her sister: “I find my husband a kind friend, who does all in his power to promote my happiness and I have as fair a prospect for a pleasant old age as anyone.” But Tamsen’s contentment did not diminish George’s desire for adventure and economic opportunity. Despite George’s advanced age of about 60 years and his apparent satisfaction with the comfort of their beautiful home and farm, April 1846 found the Donner family on the overland trail to California and into history.  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. You may reach him at mark@thestormking.com.

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With a record-breaking influx of new residents and visitors, our region is now experiencing some of the most profound and sudden changes in its history. While untold numbers will tread Tahoe’s soil this summer, smaller numbers work behind the scenes to maintain, design and expand the sustainable trail system necessary to accommodate an ever-increasing population of outdoor enthusiasts. Tahoe Fund is leading an effort to raise $3 million for the Tahoe Trail Endowment to finance trail projects for generations to come. They are part of a team working on the Tahoe Regional Trails Plan as a blueprint to guide investment and fundraising while limiting impact on the natural environment and improving user experience.

“There is a lot of momentum right now from many partners for having a coordinated vision for access and connectivity,” says Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit trails engineer Jacob Quinn. “It results in more efficiency and better management of the trail system.” On June 3, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency released a public survey on the trail plan that is open until July 16. As partners work to gather input from the swelling multitudes of newfound naturalists, land managers and trail-building organizations are moving ahead with their works plans for the year.

A SUMMER OF TRAIL BUILDING This year is turning out to be a banner year for trail construction in the Tahoe Sierra with a mountain of major projects happening throughout the region. The Martis Valley Trail Project announced in January the attainment of funding goals and environmental review milestones toward a 10.2-mile, paved pathway connecting Truckee to Northstar Village and Brockway Summit. The project will ultimately become part of the Resort Triangle Trail, which will connect the communities of Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Olympic Valley, Truckee, Martis Valley and Northstar in a continuous loop. The estimated $8-million segment between Truckee and Northstar Drive is slated to begin this summer. In South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will oversee the reconstruction of Rainbow Trail to remove asphalt from the marsh and install an elevated boardwalk at Taylor Creek Visitor Center. A section of the Perimeter Trail, which is planned to encircle Monument Peak, will be completed from the top of the Heavenly Gondola

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TRAIL PROJECTS to East Peak Lake. Construction on Armstrong Connector and Corral Trail will add new rock rollovers, slabs and berms to an already well-loved trail complex. Tahoe National Forest announced in March the East Zone Connectivity project, an extensive plan to construct trails in the Verdi mountains adjacent to Boca and Stampede reservoirs. This historically popular, but neglected, mountain bike zone will receive 70 miles of new multi-use single-track, 40 miles of

restored OHV trails and several additional staging areas to connect Truckee to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the community of Verdi down river at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. The plan also designates 35 miles of existing nonmotorized trail as officially open to e-bikes including Sawtooth Trail, the Jackass Ridge trail system, Emigrant Trail and Big Chief Trail. This was the first major addition of authorized e-bike use on National Forest System trails in the region. Tahoe National Forest district ranger Jonathan Cook-Fisher expects e-bike access to only increase in future plans. “Thirty-five miles of class one e-bike trails isn’t going to be sufficient,” he says. “The question is: Where does the opportunity go from here?” LTBMU plans to release its Basin-Wide Trail Analysis by the end of the summer and seek another round of public comment on the use of e-bikes along with future trail and parking plans.

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Truckee Trails Foundation has been one of the busiest trail-building agencies in recent years. In 2020, it logged more than 200 miles of non-motorized trails, cleared 170 downed trees, dug and cleared more than 100 drains, brushed miles of overgrown vegetation, installed 54 wayfinding signs, built a vault toilet at Sawtooth trailhead, redesigned sections of the Summit Lake and Pacific Crest trails and added a new loop to the popular Jackass Trail. It also completed the 3-mile Lower Carpenter Valley Trail, featuring 700 feet of boardwalk along pristine alpine meadows abounding with birds and wildflowers, in conjunction with Tahoe Donner Land Trust. The foundation’s projects for 2021 are mostly centered throughout the Sawtooth and Big Chief trail system in the hills tucked between Truckee and Tahoe City citing increased use. “Urban expansion and public access pressure are outweighing the current authorized recreational infrastructure” in this area, stated the Truckee Ranger District in a May 26 written Decision Memo. To address this problem, Truckee Trails Foundation’s summer plans include the installation of toilets at Jackass and Lower Big Chief, and the rebuilding of nearby Happy Face Trail after it was damaged during the Big Jack East Vegetation Management Project. The area around the Sawtooth parking lot will receive several upgrades including a low-grade walking trail parallel to Forest Road 06, a 1-mile Americans with Disabilities Act accessible path and a beginner bikeskills loop. After opening the advanced Big Chief Trail last year, the organization is also focused on providing easy access for all levels of walkers and riders. “Big Chief is too technical for beginners and even some intermediates,” says the foundation’s director Allison Pedley. “We realized we needed to dial it down. What we’re most proud of is trying to reach out and have a little something for everybody.” In the planning phase are the Granite Flat to Sawtooth connector, the ambitious Pine to Mines Trail connecting Truckee to Nevada City, and the realignment of the back-country Hole in the Ground ride into a single-track loop around Andesite Peak. The foundation also recently received approval from the Forest Service to begin an Adopt a Trail program. “We came up with this creative program for people to get involved on their own time with trail stewardship,” says Pedley. “We have this amazing crew of people who come back every year, but it’s getting harder and harder to hire seasonal people with no places to live.”

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TRUCKEE Big Chief Trail modifications Boca & Stampede to Verdi multiuse & OHV trails Donner Rim Trail planning Frog Lake to Independence Lake trail planning Granit Flat to Sawtooth connector planning Happy Face Trail rebuild Hole in the Ground realignment planning Pine to Mine Trail planning Truckee to Northstar Drive paved multiuse trail construction Sawtooth, Jackass Ridge, Emigrant & Big Chief e-bike trails open Sawtooth trail building & bike-skills loop Truckee Springs planning Waddle Ranch trail expansion planning

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PROJECTS FOR AGES The always active Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association, better known as TAMBA, has several long-awaited projects in line this summer. The classic Tyrolian Downhill above Incline Village, Nev., will be extended by nearly 2 miles to Mount Rose Highway, thereby reducing mountain bike traffic on Tahoe Rim Trail. The new sections to be built by Sensus R.A.D. Trails will incorporate features such as rollovers, tabletops, step-ups, step-downs and triple-option jumps. Two reroutes down trail to address privateproperty issues and resource damage are being funded by LTBMU through the Great American Outdoors Act passed in 2019.

“We need to make sure our trails are in good shape to handle how many people are now recreating,” says Parsel. “As things start to relax after June 15, we’ll hopefully be able to have more fun social events in the second half of the summer.”

MAINTAINING THE TRT Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) has more than 40 volunteer crew leaders who help to maintain the basin’s signature l65-mile loop. This summer, they’ll be working west from Brockway Summit installing new stones steps hauled in from a quarry. In July and August, the focus will turn toward a reroute of the Ward Creek section from an active logging road onto new single-track. “It will add to the user experience while reducing erosion and conflict,” says TRTA trail operations manager Kristine Koran. “It’s all about making it both sustainable and enjoyable.” A grant-funded staff will spend eight weeks near Tunnel Creek installing new rock walls and steps. In Desolation Wilderness, TRTA will work with the California Conservation Corps on a 1-mile section of the trail between Fontanillis Lake and Middle Velma Lake. Currently, Tahoe Rim Trail is allowing groups of up to 10 volunteers to join workdays throughout the summer. However, back-country camps will not be open to the public this year due to precautions related to the coronavirus pandemic. Working on the Tahoe Rim Trail. | Courtesy Tahoe Rim Trail Association

In a bid for better riding, gorgeous views and less erosion on the 2,000-vertical-foot Stanford Rock Trail near Alpine Meadows, more than 1 mile of flowy single-track rerouted from an old logging road will open next month. On the West Shore, reroutes of General Creek and Lost Lake trails near Sugar Pine Point State Park will eventually link into plans for a bikeable trail circumnavigating the entirety of Lake Tahoe. “It will allow us to connect into the existing infrastructure more seamlessly,” says TAMBA trails director Patrick Parsel. “These trails will be unique as it feels like you are riding in Desolation with granite slabs and really cool views.” Heading over to East Shore, a 2-mile extension to the bottom of the popular Flume Trail meant to bypass a steep, sandy road is set to begin in the fall (read more in this edition). TAMBA’s most demanding project of the year is Lily Lake Trail on the edge of Desolation Wilderness. The 2-mile connector scheduled for completion this month links Angora Lakes and Glen Alpine parking areas with an 800-foot climb up the backside of Angora Peak, stretches of slickrock, high boulder traverses and epic views of Fallen Leaf Lake. In order to complete it, builders have toiled inch by inch through dense vegetation and swaths of talus for three years. “Anyone who goes on it once it’s open will see the value that it brings,” says Parsel. “In my mind, the views are some of the best in Tahoe. From South Lake, I’ll be able to ride my mountain bike and hike from there into Desolation. It will hopefully reduce the number of people who feel the need to drive on Fallen Leaf Road.” In addition to new projects, ongoing maintenance keeps TAMBA’s vibrant community of volunteers busy all summer long. 18

FUTURE TRAILS IN THE WORKS While Truckee Donner Land Trust won’t be turning dirt this summer, it does have several important projects in planning stages for the future. After completing the northern half of the 23-mile Donner Rim Trail loop last year, the land trust is working with the Forest Service and other partners to design the southern segment of the route. This section between Donner Memorial State Park and Royal Gorge Cross Country Resort will join with parts of Placer County’s Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail project as it follows Schallenberger Ridge toward Donner Summit. Links between the north and south sections at either end of the Donner Rim Trail have yet to be determined. “There is a lot of coordination with different property owners as we are routing out these trails,” says land trust communication director Greyson Howard. “We buy property when we can, but it takes time to work through the processes.” Having completed the acquisition of lands adjoining Frog Lake, Red Mountain and Carpenter Ridge, the land trust is conceiving trails in this oft-forgotten back-country area. Last summer, crews rehabilitated an old trail from Warren Lake to Frog Lake. They plan to continue this route over Red Mountain and Carpenter Ridge, eventually reaching all the way to Independence Lake. “It would probably be an overnight adventure for most people,” says Howard. “This whole area east of the Pacific Crest and north of Truckee hasn’t had a lot of public access, so we are interested in opening that zone up a little more.”

In Martis Valley, the land trust is collaborating with Truckee Trails Foundation to expand single-track hiking and biking opportunities at Waddle Ranch. “Land acquisition and trails go hand in hand for us,” says Howard. “Our mission is to connect lands of high value with public recreation opportunities. Starting with the pandemic last summer, we’ve seen very strong increase in interest in our region. More trails give people more room to spread out without feeling crowded.” Looking farther into the future, the land trust has high hopes for its 26-acre Truckee Springs parcel across the river from downtown Truckee that it recently purchased. This critical wildlife locale could become an important trail hub once the paved Legacy Trail is extended from Truckee River Regional Park toward Olympic Valley and Donner Lake. Plans call for the installation of a bridge at West River Road to connect the property to downtown Truckee and subsequent single-track links into the Sawtooth and Jackass trail networks.

CONNECTING THE LOST SIERRA North of Truckee, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship is working on a vision to connect 15 isolated mountain communities in the Lost Sierra by restoring historic mining paths and creating new trails spanning four national forests With a gross income of close to $2 million, the stewardship represents one of the biggest trail crews in the Tahoe Sierra. In 2020, it maintained 148 miles of existing trail, built 10 new miles at Cal-Ida Trail and Chapman Creek Trail and approved 69 additional miles at nearby Mount Hough, Beckwourth Peak and Downieville. This summer, executive director Greg Williams hired 40 high-school students to perform trail work full-time. “This is just for Plumas National Forest,” he says. “We want to replicate this three or four times in Lassen, Tahoe and Humboldt-Toiyabe and start putting people to work on our public lands.” Williams sees trails as the key tool for redeveloping a Lost Sierra economy damaged by the disappearance of mining and logging operations in the wake of increased environmental regulation. “These are jobs that are good wages for this region,” says Williams “They are targeted at youth development for training and certification. These kids not only learn about their place but have an opportunity to live here and raise a family, which is something we’ve lost for a few generations.” Trail-building projects this year will visit Buzzards Roost, No Ear Bar, Beckwourth Peak, Antelope Lakes, Storrie trails and the world-famous Downieville Downhill. Founded 18 years ago, the stewardship recently marked its 100th mile of new trail and 100,000th hour of labor on public lands. It’s spent the last few seasons collecting input on a long-term plan called, “Connected Communities,” which envisions 450 miles of trails linking Loyalton, Sierraville, Sierra City, Downieville, Quincy, Graeagle, Portola, Taylorsville, Greenville, Chester, Westwood, Susanville, Jonesville, Truckee and Reno, Nev. “This is very much the people’s plan,” says Williams. “People love to get intimate with the wild lands. Trails provide the space to take people to some of the other places they might not otherwise go. It’s a chance to educate the public on the history and future of this place.” Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, TAMBA, Truckee Trails Foundation and Tahoe Rim Trail Association are all accepting volunteers on trail projects this summer. Visit the websites for more information or to sign up. n

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Design Contest The Truckee Roundhouse is accepting submissions for the 2021 Roundhouse sweatshirt Design Contest until June 20. The winning design will be printed on a sweatshirt available for purchase and used as the annual volunteer appreciation gift. | Details truckeeroundhouse.org

North Tahoe Arts open house North Tahoe Arts hosts its Summer Solstice Open House on June 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Art Center in Tahoe City. Come celebrate the official beginning of summer enjoy food, music and meet friendly and talented artists. “Art in the Garden” is currently on display at the Center until June 28 featuring original, hand-crafted pieces for the garden for sale by local artists. | northtahoearts.com

t h e art s Events are subject to change & cancellation; always check in advance for current schedules. Long Road Home exhibit

South Lake Tahoe Airport | June 16-July 1

Reading Forest exhibit

Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe | June 16-Nov. 1 nationalforests.org

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lthough born and raised in Massachu- setts, Nate Haust moved west to pursue snowboarding and found that the mountains and Lake Tahoe provided him with the inspiration to launch Haust Design. Haust moved to Truckee three years ago for a change of scenery: “I’ve always had an attraction for living in California and I was ready for a change. With snowboarding, this was the perfect place.” While snowboarding and traveling, Haust saw Navajo blankets and was attracted to the geometric tribal designs, which gave him the idea to grab some precut wood from the local hardware store and try to make art out of it.

“ I love the art of creating something unique, expressing myself, making something out of scratch. The cutting of the wood is therapeutic, and I like focusing on one thing.”

ABOVE: Hook Mountain Hangar by Haust Design. LEFTE: Black Diamonds by Haust Design.

The largest — and one of the first — wooden wall hangings he created is a 2-footby-4-foot piece that rests above his bed. “I love the art of creating something unique, expressing myself, making something out of scratch. The cutting of the wood is therapeutic, and I like focusing on one thing,” he says. “I also enjoy being able to show my work and sell it. It’s really fulfilling; I like the whole process.”

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Student Art Exhibition

Virtual | South Lake Tahoe | June 16-20 ltccartgallery.com

Plein Air Painting with Monika Johnson

North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | June 18

1-4 p.m. | (530) 581-2787, visittahoecity.org

Art Center Open House

North Tahoe Arts Center | Tahoe City | June 19 5-8 p.m. | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

Saturday Public Tours

Truckee Roundhouse | June 19-Oct. 30 1 p.m. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Tahoe Art League Plein Air Outing Paradise Park | Meyers | June 19

8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | (530) 318-8700

Scroll Saw Basics: Rainbow Planters Truckee Roundhouse | June 21 5 p.m. | facebook.com

Scroll Saw Basics: Decorative Birds Truckee Roundhouse | June 24 10 a.m. | facebook.com

Weber’s Arts & Crafts Fair

Homewood Mountain Resort | June 25-27 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | (530) 525-2992, skihomewood.com

“I’ve always appreciated art and design and I enjoy making something unique that lasts for decades,” he says of the woodworking wall hangings that he has been creating since spring of 2020. “I’ve always been interested in art, especially symmetrical shapes. I was also in Nevada City a couple of years ago and I saw some art on the wall that caught my eye, made by an artist who did symmetrical designs. I wanted to see if I could create something similar but keep it true to myself.” His father, David, spent his life as a homebuilder and when he retired a few years ago, he gifted his son some tools, which Haust has used to create 35 pieces so far. “Initially I made them and was gifting them to friends and family, then I posted pictures of them to the Facebook Tahoe/ Truckee group last August [2020] and it took off. The community totally supported it. I had a lot of great responses and direct messages from people who wanted me to make them something unique or to purchase a piece, then it snowballed [into what it is today],” he says. He said that with his first piece, he wanted to create something out of wood that was entirely symmetrical and has since

transitioned into creating new designs that incorporate the area, the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe. He also recently experimented fusing coat hooks into his work, combining the mountain piece or an outline of Lake Tahoe into his wooden racks. “I appreciate the design, but I want to find a way to make it functional; it adds an interesting element to it,” he says. Most of his wall hangings incorporate 90-degree angles, so a lot of his wood is in 45-degree cuts. Haust says the initial process of cutting the wood and creating the design takes around 2 to 4 hours. Then he sands, stains, paints and glues the pieces together. According to the description of his artwork titled, “Starry Mountains,” the process of making it is intricate, meticulous and is meant to portray quality craftsmanship, enhancing an elegant and comfortable living space. “It takes me about 6 to 8 hours total depending on the size and complexity of the project,” he says.

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Last summer, Haust had more time to dive into his business; the pandemic allowed him to focus on his craft. The most challenging part of his art, he says, is “creating a puzzle in a way and dealing with miscuts and mismeasurements. The whole thing is a learning process. Dialing in one single cut can take forever to figure out.” Currently, Haust has two pieces hanging at Schaffer’s Mill and when he has a new artwork available, he will post to Facebook groups like Truckee Tahoe People and Incline Village Buy/Sell. Now, as things start opening up, he hopes to have a presence at Truckee Thursdays again and potentially hang his work in various stores throughout Truckee and Tahoe. “I want to expand my creativity and try new things,” he says. | @haust.design n 19

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icola! An instrument best known for hawking cough drops has been sighted in the Sierra Nevada. Next time you’re out for a weekend hike, don’t be surprised to hear the sound of alphorns echoing through the highlands. Originally invented by Alps-dwelling shepherds to send messages between distant valleys, the alphorn is a 12-foot-long,

Lindsey Jones finds his inner peace while playing the alphorn at Winnemucca Lake. | Courtesy Brandi Jones

One of the most popular songs for alphorn is “Hoch Auf Dem Berg,” German for “high on the mountain.” “It’s kind of your quintessential tune,” says Brandi. “Everyone who plays the alphorn knows the melody. Brahms stole it for Symphony No. 1.” Another that Swiss students typically learn in grade school is titled, “Ranz des Vaches,” or “line of cows.” “It’s something completely different,” says Brandi. “The sound is quite special. Whether they are familiar with it or not, people are emotionally moved. There is something about it that seems to resonate deeply.” Perhaps its soothing nature made it a natural fit for a cough-drop commercial, but there’s definitely something extraordinarily comforting about the sound of the alphorn. “It’s hard to describe the sense of calm you get from playing the instrument,” says Brandi. “If you’ve been having a bad day or a lot of stress going on, it seems to go away. You forget about it while you’re playing.” | sierrahorns.org n

“ The best experience is getting up to an alpine location where the acoustics are amazing.” –Brandi Jones

The Sierra Alphorn Players gather at Spooner Summit trailhead, from left, James Downs, Lin Nelson, Caspar Hirsbrunner, Todd Green, Brandi Jones, Cathy Zarker and Lindsey Jones. | Courtesy Sharell Katibah

conical instrumental known for its distinctive tone. From the Tibetan dungchen to the erke of Bolivia to Australia’s digeridoo, horn-like instruments were developed by indigenous people around the world as a means of communication. In Europe, the alphorn’s sweet melody would calm the cows at milking time and remind the sheep to settle in for the night.

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.

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A traditional alphorn is carved from a single tree, preferably one growing aside a steep slope, so the tree’s trunk is curved, which is necessary for the shape of the alphorn’s bottom bell. Its peaceful sound combines the richness of a brass instrument with the softness of a woodwind. Contemporary alphorns are rarely made from a single tree and they usually come apart into small, easily transportable sections. A decent one made in Switzerland will run you around $3,000. More recently, makers have begun experimenting with exotic materials, such as carbon fiber, as the alphorn gains popularity around the world.

MOBILE PHONE OF THE STONE AGE Brandi Jones and her husband, Lindsey, own Silver and Brass Music Shop in Carson City, Nev. They founded the Sierra Alphorn Players in 2019 after attending the North American Alphorn Retreat at Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah. 20

Sundays | 4 p.m. As trained French horn players, the transition to the elongated alphorn was an easy one. With a range of notes mostly in the key of F, alphorn players can achieve up to 16 different tones simply by varying the embouchure or how the player applies his or her mouth to the mouthpiece. “You basically play it by buzzing your lips together and blowing a raspberry,” says Brandi Jones. “It’s definitely harder than learning the guitar, but it’s not unheard of.” The club now has 12 members who gather each weekend for outdoor performances at locations surrounding Lake Tahoe. Every Sunday at 4 p.m. they meet at Davis Creek Regional Park in Washoe City, Nev. for public rehearsals. On Saturday mornings, these intrepid musicians strap their alphorns to their backs and hike to various lakes and summits where they can play the instrument the way it was meant to be – in the wild.

“The best experience is getting up to an alpine location where the acoustics are amazing,” says Brandi. “Winnemucca Lake, for example, has a rock wall that sends the echo right back. It’s lovely for the people hiking up the mountains because you can hear it from a couple of miles away.” As ramblers seek refuge in the mountains during a pandemic, a lucky few have been astounded to stumble on the mythical alphorn reverberating from rocky peaks like gentle peals of heaven. “Last year, we had a lot of people overwhelmed by the fact that they could hear live music in the mountains,” says Brandi. “People were incredibly grateful for that since there weren’t many events happening. We also get those who are homesick for Germany and Switzerland that thank us for reminding them of their homeland. And we do get a lot of people shouting ‘Ricola,’ which is always kind of funny.”

Davis Creek Regional Park Washoe City, Nev.

Hike-in performances (parking fees may apply)

June 26 | 10 a.m. Carson Pass trailhead Winnemucca Lake

July 3 | 10:15 a.m. Woods Lake Picnic Area | Highway 88

July 10 | 10 a.m. Big Meadows Trailhead | Round Lake

July 17 | 10:30 a.m. Echo Lake | Highway 50

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JUNE 18 | FRIDAY Peter Joseph Burtt and the Kingtide Moe’s Original BBQ, Tahoe City, 5:30-7 p.m. Summer concert series Lake Tahoe AleWorkX, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m. Jesse Burns The Grid Bar & Grill, Kings Beach, 7-9 p.m. Magic After Dark: Robert Hall Unfiltered The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. Petty Theft Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

JUNE 19 | SATURDAY Jesse Burns Fat Cat Bar & Grill, Tahoe City, 12-3 p.m. Jordan T and DJ Josbeatz The Hanger, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Summer concert series Lake Tahoe AleWorkX, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m. Live Music Glasses Wine Bar, Incline Village, 8-10 p.m.

JUNE 20 | SUNDAY Greathouse of Dance Showcase and Dance Party Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater, Truckee, 6:30 p.m.

JUNE 21 | MONDAY Women’s Singing Group Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-5:30 p.m.

JUNE 22 | TUESDAY Tahoe iMPrOv Players Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

JUNE 25 | FRIDAY Summer concert series Lake Tahoe AleWorkX, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 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. Magic After Dark: Chipper Lowell Unfiltered The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m.

Con Brio Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 7 p.m. Live Music Glasses Wine Bar, Incline Village, 8-10 p.m. Con Brio Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9:30 p.m.

JUNE 28 | MONDAY Women’s Singing Group Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-5:30 p.m.

JUNE 30 | WEDNESDAY Kenny Chesney Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 7-10 p.m. Summer Play - Murdered to Death Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10:30 p.m. SVAM

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Kings Beach rapper releases EP Father Baker, the pseudonym of Kings Beach artist Collin Wright, released the three-song EP “Frank, from Sligo” last month on major streaming platforms. As the leader of the psychedelic hip hop group Melting Elk, Wright is known for his apolitical, tongue-tying rhymes and old-school sensibilities. | soundcloud.com/fatherbakermusic

Greathouse of Dance showcase Greathouse of Dance Truckee will present A Showcase & Dance Party on June 20 at Truckee River Regional Park amphitheater. The free show, sponsored by InnerRhythms, will begin with a showcase at 6:30 p.m. and continue with a dance party at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited. | ghdtruckee.com

Music on the Beach returns Music on the Beach, the free concert series at Kings Beach State Recreation Area, will begin on July 9. North Tahoe Business Association announced the popular music series will return for its 15th year from 6 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday through Sept. 3, excluding Aug. 6. Local craft brews will be available from Alibi Ale Works. No dogs are allowed. | northtahoebusiness.org

2021 lineup July 9 | Pacific Vibration July 16 | The Gold Souls July 23 | Mescalito

JUNE 26 | SATURDAY Summer concert series Lake Tahoe AleWorkX, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:45 p.m.

Live music, events return to Squaw Squaw Alpine has announced the return of many summer events and live music, including its popular Tuesdays Bluesdays returning on July 13 at 6 p.m. every Weekly events will include Sunsets Live Music on Saturdays through Aug. 28 at 5 p.m.; The Great Bingo Revival on Thursdays starting June 24 at 5 p.m.; and First Street Yoga on Wednesdays starting July 7 at 5 p.m. Other events returning this summer are the Western States Endurance Run, Tevis Cup, Brews, Jazz & Funk, Guitar Strings vs Chicken Wings, Alpen Wine Fest, Oktoberfest, Spartan North American Championships, Broken Arrow Sky Race and Made in Tahoe, among others. | squawalpine.com Tuesdays Bluesdays July 13 | The Blues Monsters July 20 | Mark Hummel & the Blues Survivors ft. Rusty Zinn July 27 | Chris Cain Aug. 3 | Alastair Greene Aug. 10 | JC Smith Band Aug. 17 | Terry Hanck Aug. 24 | Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Aug. 31 | Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings

Inaugural Battle, Axe & Tracks announced Carson City, Nev.’s multi-day music festival, Battle, Axe & Tracks, is scheduled for Oct. 2 and 3. Headliners include recording artist and five-time Grammy-Award nominee Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Grammy-Award nominee Larkin Poe, Samantha Fish and 2021 Grammy-Award nominee North Mississippi Allstars. The festival will take place at V&T Railway. On Oct. 1, a rock and blues guitar competition for emerging artists will take place at Carson City Brewery Arts Center. The winner will earn a spot in the weekend’s festival lineup. Seven bands will perform each day on the weekend starting around noontime.

Tickets are $90 for one-day admission or $150 for both days. VIP weekend tickets are $400. Ticket prices include music and on-site activities. | Tickets battleaxeandtracks.com

Concert at Commons slated to return

Tahoe City Downtown Association announces that staff are working on a six-week Concerts at Commons Beach series that will kick off on Aug. 1. The shows are currently delayed due to public-health restrictions and concerns over large gatherings. TCDA will provide updates online. | concertsatcommonsbeach.com

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Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)

Some measure of retreat or turning inward to meditate and contemplate more deeply upon what is true and what you have come to believe will be activated by this eclipse. The compelling fact is that just because you believe something it does not mean it is true. Courage and resolve is required to see truly and denying it won’t help much either, at least not in any genuinely spiritual sense.

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Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

You have entered a complex cycle. Anchored with the eclipse, it will linger for a while, as long as several months in extreme instances. However, other more favorable cycles are serving to soften some of the edge. Positively, these impulses can be harnessed to increase your power and influence in the world.

Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)

Fresh starts in your relationship life have been activated. The pursuit of new kinds of knowledge is featured. With your confidence levels rising, this is probably a good time to start. Your energy levels and with heightened ambitions, combined, makes this a good time to reach for your dreams.

Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Many new thoughts regarding what you deem true and important are running through your mind. At worst, you feel overwhelmed with information and scattered in your perspectives and focus. Positively, your powers of critical analysis are stronger than usual, yet so too is your susceptibility to be influenced.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

Mercury retrograde is contributing layers of complexity blocking you from interpreting reality as clearly as you might believe. This influence will be alleviated over the coming weeks. Circumstances may be requiring you to give more. In fact, you are more inclined to rebel and even fight than to idly yield.

A boost to your sense of originality and/ or individuality is now underway. With Mercury retrograde, it could lead you to wishful thinking or over idealistic interpretations regarding others. Therefore, avoid assumptions and listen more as you communicate. Consider that objective reality is the illusion that we partake in.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Changes close to home in close proximity to this Solar Eclipse is a central theme now. It probably has already activated a strong resolve to make some measurable changes to your usual approach. This trend will continue throughout the summer season so tune-in to get a lot done.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)

The influence of this eclipse is slated to continue until the next eclipse season in six months. So, during this time and starting now, you will experience activation in your public life and professional arena. Mars in Cancer at the time of the eclipse will push you to a rebellious and/or revolutionary assertion, and now in Leo, requires courage.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Mercury is destined to play a role at this time of leaving you feeling a little lost and confused. This is a temporary factor, but it could last a while, months even, yet with increasingly less potency. Other factors point to a drive to get to the bottom of things yet may require new tools and guidance.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

As Summer Solstice fast approaches, you find yourself focused on completing projects started earlier in the season to make room for some fun in the sun. Creating a beautiful home is a feature of your desire to contribute to a happy family life. You are beginning to see things more clearly and precisely.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

Multi-tasking may seem to be the new norm for you. Where others are completing renovations projects, you may be just getting started or are launching new projects. Positively, your focus has been strong, yet focus to be aware not to lapse into inflexibility, especially now when versatility is the key.

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Refreshing summer salads S TO RY A N D P H OTO S BY P R I YA H UT N E R

ush greens are the foundation for most tossed salads. Bitter greens, peppery greens or simple light and sweet greens will elevate your salad, whether you serve them as a starter or for the main course. The crisp, cold salad is especially pleasing during warm weather. Dress it up or keep it simple; salads are refreshing and healthy. Butter lettuce is light and sweet, while arugula and watercress tend to be peppery. Endive and dandelion greens are bitter, while mesclun greens are a mix of different types of lettuces. There are many types of lettuces. Butter lettuce, bibb, Mignonette and Buttercrunch lettuce are all one category of lettuce. The most nutritious of the lettuces, the sweet buttery leaves, are delicate and require a delicate approach in preparation; often a simple vinaigrette is the way to go for a dressing choice. Butter lettuce with pomegranates, toasted walnuts, goat cheese and lemon vinaigrette is one of my favorite salads. Be gentle when tossing.

GO FOR A WEDGE Iceberg lettuce makes an outstanding wedge salad. With cherry tomatoes, bacon and bleu cheese dressing, this cooling salad is rich and creamy — perfect for summer. Add a little grilled chicken and it’s a becomes a tasty main course. Iceberg is crisp, watery and works well in a chopped salad. It is also the least nutritious of the greens.

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A VARIETY OF GREENS Romaine is the go-to lettuce for Caesar Salad with whole or chopped leaves; either way, Caesar Salad is one of my favorites. Romaine is the good choice for lettuce wraps. It is also a highly nutritious green. The curly green and red leaf lettuces offer a satisfying crunch to any salad. Mâche or Lamb’s Lettuce is delightful and boasts a somewhat nutty flavor.

BITTER LETTUCES The bright red radicchio or red chicory is a lovely addition. A relative of the endive, both of these greens tend to be in the bitter lettuce category. Endive is not only fabulous in a salad, but the leaves are great for scooping dips or preparing appetizer canapes. A handheld, endive salad boat comes to mind. Endive leaves topped with chopped red onion, diced tomatoes and diced rainbow carrots with a creamy ranch dressing or topped with bleu cheese, pear and chopped walnuts are great for potluck or picnics. Frisée is a bitter green in the chicory family. It is often found in salad green mixes.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD From the kitchen of Priya Hutner Serves 2-4 1 head butter lettuce 1 small red onion, thinly sliced ½ C pomegranates ½ C toasted walnuts (toast in 1 T of butter & add salt until lightly browned) ½ C goat cheese Lemon Vinaigrette

Add ingredients into a bowl and toss gently as not to bruise the greens.

While kale is popular, alas, it is not lettuce but a cruciferous vegetable from the cabbage family. Still,

Butter lettuce with pomegranates, toasted walnuts, goat cheese and lemon vinaigrette.

Any vegetable works in a salad but choose your lettuce wisely when tossing greens with heavier veggies. To keep greens fresh, store in a reusable bag or salad keeper for maximum freshness. n

I love a good kale salad. THE UN-LETTUCES While kale is popular, alas, it is not lettuce but a cruciferous vegetable from the cabbage family. Still, I love a good kale salad. Massage the kale with a touch of olive oil, add lemon juice, pomegranates, goat cheese and toasted pine nuts with a touch of salt and fresh ground pepper. My family’s favorite dressing for our kale salad is olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, a dash of Dijon and a bit of mayonnaise to make it creamy. Spinach is another leafy green vegetable that makes a wonderful salad. Spinach, sliced strawberries, walnuts and shaved parmesan with a strawberry vinaigrette is delicious. A classic spinach salad with mushrooms, hard-boiled egg, sliced red onion and bacon is a nice touch to the dinner table.

THE TOPPINGS Adding grains like quinoa, rice or farro offers a nice texture. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds are perfect as well. There is a bounty of seasonal vegetables during this time of year. While carrots, celery, cucumbers and tomatoes are the norm for salads, try using radishes, jicama, avocado snap peas and microgreens for a new dimension. Mushrooms add an earthy flavor. Olives, cheeses and nuts will elevate the flavor, as well.

Lemon vinaigrette

LEMON VINAIGRETTE ¼ C olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 shallot, minced fine 1 clove garlic 1 t Dijon mustard 2 T fresh parsley, chopped

Whisk ingredients together and serve over salad.

Leafy greens from Mountain Bounty Farms

Enjoy the tastes of Tahoe 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.

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here is a new star rising in California’s southern wine skies. It is The Paring wine brand and its pedigree is about as blue-blooded as one can find in the American wine world. The grandparents are from Napa Valley – a little operation called Screaming Eagle — and mom and dad are central-coast winery stars JONATA and The Hilt. I would typically call The Paring the second label of the latter two, but the winery states things more creatively: “a chip off the old vineyard block.” That catchy tag line is quite accurate, as the majority of grapes come from estate vineyards, which are some of the best the south-central coast has to offer. Explore more wines with Lou

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Winemaker Matt Dees also crafts JONATA and The Hilt’s wines and has quite the resumé with stints at New Zealand’s Craggy Range and Napa’s Colgin Family. Dees is a man of the dirt, literally; his degree is in soil science. He tries to let the vineyards have a strong voice in the wines. It helps that he has stellar fruit sources and he adds to that a restrained hand with both the farming and the winemaking. So, let’s talk about the vineyards. The Santa Barbara area is most known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and rightly so with the cool weather and correct soils of the coastal side of valleys such as the Santa Rita Hills. Maybe you also know that the Santa Ynez Valley has Rhône valley -like features making it a hotbed for Syrah. The big surprise for most is that the eastern side of the region has areas, such as Ballard and Happy canyons, with climate and soils that benefit Bordeaux varietals.

Happy Canyon Sauvignon Blanc; Santa Ynez Syrah.

The tasting crew did a comprehensive analysis; we drank a bunch of The Paring wines. The Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are firmly in the light and lively camp with no overt oak influences and are good examples of the true flavors of these varietals. The Pinot Noir is from the Santa Rita Hills and brings the savory spice profile indigenous to that appellation. Their Syrah hails from Santa Ynez

The Paring’s wines taste familiar enough to New World palates while being out of the box enough for wine lovers to both enjoy and expand their horizons. and in addition to classic dark fruits, delivers wild meaty notes that Rhônelovers crave. The Red Blend has Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, sourced primarily from Ballard Canyon. It has more complexity than you typically experience at this price and features the brighter side of cassis and dark-plum flavors, along with attractive herbal notes. The Paring’s wines taste familiar enough to New World palates while being out of the box enough for wine lovers to both enjoy and expand their horizons. All check in at $20 to $25 and will be a treat for those who usually buy either below or above that price point.  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.

June 16-29, 2021 EAT & DRINK

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Niçoise S TO RY & P H OTO S BY P R I YA H UT N E R

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alad Niçoise is a traditional French salad that originated in Nice. My mother use to make it for lunch for her girlfriends, but this recipe is a great main or side dish, especially during the warm weather months. There are many variations and unique twists that are open to interpretation when preparing this delicious, healthy salad, although tuna, green beans, potatoes and olives are classic ingredients. Hard-boiled eggs are also traditional with Salad Niçoise but are optional. n

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Cooking is a meditation for Priya, it is from that place she curates her menus and recipes to create delicious and nutritious meals for The Seasoned Sage, her company catering to client’s culinary preferences and dietary restrictions. She is also working on a series of cookbooks. Visit her website at TheSeasonedSage.com or contact her at priya@theseasonedsage.com.

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Salad Niçoise with a few twists From the kitchen of: Priya Hutner · Serves 2-4 12 oz. grilled salmon 2 C mixed salad greens ¼ C white Champagne vinegar 3/4 C olive oil 1 t Dijon mustard

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½ shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 t salt 1 t fresh ground pepper ¼ C marinated artichoke hearts (grilled or from the jar) ½ C French cut green beans, steamed lightly ¼ C cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ C jicama, diced 5 red bliss potatoes, cut into quarters & grilled with a touch of olive oil and salt Hard-boiled eggs, optional

Mix oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard, shallots and garlic in a jar and whisk until mixed well. In a large salad bowl, add greens, artichokes, jicama and potatoes. Toss a small amount of dressing to lightly coat. Add grilled salmon, beans and tomatoes and serve with extra dressing. If using, cut hard-boiled eggs in half and place on top.

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Pioneer Cocktail Club | Tahoe City June 19

½ oz. St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur ½ oz. lime juice Simple syrup to taste

Fill shaker halfway with ice. Add first four ingredients and shake. Add simple syrup to taste (about ½ oz. to start and adjust accordingly). South Lake Tahoe resident Brenda Simpkins started creating cocktails during the shutdown in 2020, which resulted in her book, “Cocktails on Brenda’s Balcony.” The new edition is now available. | Cocktails on Brenda’s Balcony on Facebook, brendas-cocktails@yahoo.com

Casamigos Tequila & Spirits Tasting Bar of America | Truckee June 16

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Meyers Mountain Market Tahoe Paradise Park | Meyers June 16, 23, 30

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Romano’s Certified Farmers Markets Sierra Valley Farms | Beckwourth June 18, 25 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free

Ski Run Farmers Market Ski Run Boulevard South Lake Tahoe | June 18, 25

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South Lake Tahoe Farmers Markets American Legion Hall | South Lake Tahoe | June 22, 29

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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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American

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.

8338 North Lake Blvd. | Kings Beach, CA (530) 546-3315 | jasonsbeachsidegrille.com

El Toro Bravo

Sandwich Shop

With a beautiful Tahoe lakefront view and 82 all-natural, uniquely crafted hot and cold subs, Chub’s Subs has become a new local favorite! Open for lunch and dinner, Chub’s offers a variety of options, including gluten-free, vegan, & vegetarian-friendly subs! All ingredients are natural & come on a freshly baked, Rounds Bakery soft sourdough roll. Stop by to try your tasty sub inside, on our outdoor patio, or to-go.

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.

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Located in historic Truckee, El Toro Bravo has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine and cocktails since 1988. El Toro Bravo both in Capitola (50 years) and Truckee (28 years) were started by Delia “Grandma” Rey. Creating a menu from recipes that she grew up with, El Toro Bravo is now into its third and fourth generations as family-owned and run restaurants. When you enter El Toro Bravo you are coming into our home and treated as family. Benvenidos y Gracias!

10186 Donner Pass Rd. | Truckee, CA (530) 587-3557 | etbtruckee.com

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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.

7739 North Lake Blvd. | Kings Beach, CA (530) 546-2434 | lanzastahoe.com

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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.

8345 North Lake Blvd. | Kings Beach, CA (530) 546-4539 | laspanchitas.com *

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The Seasoned Sage is available to prepare dinners for your family, host your next dinner party or cater your special event specializing in themed-dinner parties, Ethnic cuisine, simple elegant meals, healthy organic dinners, or diet-conscious cuisine. We design and create dinners for all occasion and take the stress out of entertaining. Specializing in Asian Fusion, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Mediterranean.

Soule Domain

Creative American

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.

9983 Cove St. (Stateline Dr.) | Kings Beach, CA 530.546.7529 | souledomain.com

Morgan’s Lobster Shack & Fish Market Seafood TRUCKEE

TAHOE CITY / RENO

Fat Cat Bar and Grill All-Natural American “The local’s AND traveler’s favorite, Fat Cat Bar & Grill offers the best in fresh, quality ingredients from local and thoughtfully-sourced purveyors. The restaurant boasts Niman Ranch all-natural beef, multiple protein options and premium craft cocktails in a relaxed ambience for the whole family. Daily happy hour specials, a vibrant nightlife and weekly events make Fat Cat the year-round choice for good fun and great food.

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Truckee, CA (772) 913-0008 | theseasonedsage.com

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KINGS BEACH

Lanza’s Restaurant

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!

10089 West River St. | Truckee, CA (530) 582-5000 | morganslobstershack.com

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