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BEACH TIME

IN THE TAHOE SIERRA

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S T O R Y B Y M I C H E L L E T. A L L E N

r e e h s i r and it is time

to pull out the

beach balls, slather on

the sunscreen and enjoy

the warm days of summer — a welcome reprieve after a long, cold, wet winter. It always seems to take a long time to arrive, but once summer is here it is a whirlwind. There is a short window of warm weath-

er and a fleeting chance to take advantage of everything the Tahoe Sierra has to offer. Out of all of the summer activity options, spending time at the beach is at the top of the list for most families. Luckily, the region is home to an abundance of gorgeous beaches. Here’s a few of my favorites: EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AT

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Commons Beach

Commons Beach is in the heart of downtown Tahoe City. The water is shallow at this sandy beach and is a great place for kids to swim and climb on rocks. The sand leads into a large grassy lawn perfect for throwing a Frisbee, playing soccer or relaxing on a blanket. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the park, which is often the site for weddings or family reunions. The park also has a large playground with features for kids of all ages, including a sand pit and rock-climbing feature. The lakeside bike path runs through the park linking the North Shore, West Shore and the Truckee River.

Donner Lake

Donner Memorial State Park wraps around the eastern edge of Donner Lake. The beautiful beaches are a mix of grass, sand and rock and the shoreline has a gentle slope — an ideal spot for kids learning how to swim and for launching a kayaks or paddleboards. Majestic trees dot the shoreline creating a shady respite from the sun. The outlet to Donner Lake, Donner Creek, bisects the shore and is usually a fun place to play. During much of the summer, the water in the creek is usually

Sugar Pine Point

Ed Z’Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is located on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. Once a summer home for the Washoe people, the park is now a popular beach destination. The sandy beach stretches 2 miles along the edge of the park and is easily accessible from the parking areas or the campground. The beach has a graduated incline, which creates great places to swim, kayak, paddle

Rent a kayak or paddleboard, stay for the Concerts at Commons Beach on Sundays until Sept. 1, or check out Tahoe City Farmers’ Market on Thursdays until Oct. 10. There is endless opportunity for endless family fun. There is a small parking lot next to the beach, but it fills up fast. More parking is available on North Tahoe Boulevard and in the public parking lots on Grove Street and Jackpine Street. Better yet, park your car and ride your bike or walk to the park. | tcpud.org

low, especially after peak snow melt. To take full advantage of what the park has to offer, add a museum tour, a trek on one of the many trails or camp overnight. Paid parking is available inside the park, if you want to park close to the water, but you can sometimes find free parking along Donner Pass Road just between the entrance to the park and the Tahoe Donner Marina. | parks.ca.gov

board or lounge on an inflatable raft. The beach is linked to the rest of the park through a large network of trails. Take a tour of the Hellman-Ehrmann Mansion, visit the Nature Center or camp overnight to take full advantage of what the park has to offer. Paid parking is available in the park. | parks.ca.gov

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BIKE PARK

TRAILS

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DISC GOLF

DOGS OK

PLAYGROUND

FIRE PIT/GRILL

PICNIC TABLES

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SKATE PARK

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EAST SHORE

CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

Check off

BEACH

RIGHT: The Ehrman Mansion above the beach at Sugar Pine Point State Park on the West Shore. | Katherine E. Hill

RESTROOMS

at Skylandia Beach in Tahoe City;

BIKE TRAIL ACCESS

LEFT: Swimming and sandcastles

Beaches & Parks

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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Hwy. 50

SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE

Hwy. 28, 5.9 miles south of Incline Vlg.

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Hwy. 28, 3 miles south of Incline Vlg.

Hwy. 50

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KINGS BEACH

COON STREET DOG BEACH

Hwy. 28, at the bottom of Coon Street

KINGS BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA

Hwy. 28, Kings Beach

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MOON DUNES BEACH

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

Hwy. 28, at Harbor Ave.

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TAHOE VISTA

NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK

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SANDY BEACH

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Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.

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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TAHOE CITY

COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

Hwy. 28, Downtown Tahoe City

LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

What to wear

A swimsuit, of course, but consider wearing a swim shirt with an UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) rating for extra sun protection. Water shoes with toe protection are highly recommended because many of the area’s beaches are rocky and the sand can be hot and quickly burn feet. Wear a hat to help prevent sunburn to the face and neck and reduce your body temperature, lowering the risk of heat illnesses. 

Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City

64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

What to bring

The obvious stuff: sunscreen, beach and water toys, towels, food and drinks, something to sit on or lay on, and a sturdy shade structure; it can get windy by the lake. Sunburn and dehydration can occur quickly at high altitudes because the atmosphere is thinner and can’t block UV rays as well as at sea level, so take precautions. Drink lots of water, take lots of breaks in the shade and reapply sunscreen every two hours; more frequently for little kids. Be mindful of the early signs of de hydration or heat illnesses like headaches, dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps, fatigue, pale skin or profuse sweating.

Lake Forest Road, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City

Out of all of the summer activity options, spending time at the beach

of the list for

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TAHOE CITY DOG PARK

Grove Street

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WILLIAM KENT BEACH

Hwy. 89, 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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WEST SHORE

D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

Hwy. 89, 17 miles south of Tahoe City

ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK

Hwy. 89, 18.5 miles south of Tahoe City

MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY

Hwy. 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City

Hwy. 89, 3.5 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

Hwy. 89, 9.5 miles south of Tahoe City

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

BALDWIN BEACH

BIJOU COMMUNITY PARK CAMP RICHARDSON

KIVA BEACH

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Al Tahoe Blvd.

Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Commons

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Hwy. 50

Hwy. 89

REGAN BEACH

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Hwy. 89

Hwy. 89 east of Taylor Creek

NEVADA BEACH POPE BEACH

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Hwy. 89

EL DORADO BEACH

is at the top

Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City

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Hwy. 50

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TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

most families.

SQUAW VALLEY PARK

At Hwy. 89 & Squaw Valley Road

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TRUCKEE

MARTIS CREEK

Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport

RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK

12200 Joerger Drive

TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK

Hwy. 267, .25 miles south of Truckee

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DONNER LAKE

Michelle Allen is a nearly 20-year resident of Tahoe and mother to a rambunctious 6-yearold and understands the challenges of keeping kids entertained. She may be reached at michelle@tahoethisweek.com.

DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH

I-80 Donner Lake exit

Donner Pass Road, next to the State Park West of Donner Lake

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ADVENTURE

HORSEBACK RIDING

GEOCACHING

TAHOE DONNER

High-tech treasure hunt on mountain using GPS to find 10 caches. Free with Aerial Tram ticket; GPS rentals available. TART

Guided 1- and 2-hour trail rides for ages 7+. Pony rides.

CRUISES

INCLINE VILLAGE

“SIERRA CLOUD”

25-yard, 8-lane indoor pool at Incline Recreation Center, swim lessons, aqua fitness, 1-meter spring diving board, inflatable slide (weekends). Daily rates & memberships available.

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com

(530) 587-9470 | tahoedonner.com

PUBLIC POOLS (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

(775) 831-4386 | awsincline.com Catamaran cruises with Action Water Sports. Daily cruises, Thunderbird Lodge cruises and tour, parasailing and rentals.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com

DISC GOLF (775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

Swimming Lagoon & Spa at High Camp at Squaw Valley, free form lagoon with 50-meter lap lanes, two islands with waterfalls and native boulders. Closes Aug. 5 for season. TART

18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

KIRKWOOD

25-yard indoor/outdoor year-round pool. Lessons. BlueGo

INCLINE VILLAGE

(209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com Experience disc golf at 7,800 feet with the notorious DiscWood disc golf course. The 18-hole course weaves through the trees and over mountainous terrain. Free. Scorecards and maps may be picked up at the General Store.

(530) 542-6056 | citiofslt.com

THERE’S LOT OF FAMILY ADVENTURES in the Tahoe Sierra to fill every summer day. Here’s a few of our favorites family fun activities to enjoy. Details at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com 25-yard indoor pool with 6 lanes, 1-meter spring diving board, swim training, hydraulic lift at Tahoe-Truckee High School. TART

1 Climb high with Tahoe Treetop Adventures.

Located at Turtle Rock Park Campground.

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

3 Go paddleboarding.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

TRUCKEE

4 Go mountain biking at Tahoe Cross Country.

18-hole course at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. Disc rentals. TART

Community Recreation Center offers 29’ climbing wall & 12’ bouldering wall. All ages & levels. Lessons available. TART

MARKLEEVILLE

(530) 694-2140 | alpinecounty.ca.gov

(530) 583-6985 | squawalpine.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE A mostly flat and moderately wooded course is located at Bijou Community Park featuring 27 holes covering 8,324 feet. The course features mixed tees with varied fairways with slight elevation changes. On Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

SKATE PARKS INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

18-hole course at North Tahoe Regional Park, off National Avenue. Parking $5. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

Intermediate/advanced area with two, 5-foot tall bowls with a spine, 3-foot box and 2.5 foot bowl for beginners. Street course on top, with 8-foot flat rail, 6-foot down rail, four stairs and a 10-foot downward ramp. Corner Hwy. 28 & Southwood. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

TRUCKEE

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

TAHOE VISTA

(530) 546-4212 | northtahoeparks.com

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com 18-hole course at Truckee River Regional Park, off Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

TRUCKEE

(530) 550-2225 18 holes at Sierra College Campus. Free. Daily dawndusk. TART

Bijou Community Park features a skateboard park on Al Tahoe Boulevard off Highway 50. BlueGo

TRUCKEE

2 Go kayaking.

5 Go swimming at Squaw Valley’s High Camp pool. 6 Hike Eagle Rock.

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(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com Truckee River Regional Park with several bowls with a spine and channel, a long rail and ledges. Knee and elbow pads and helmets required. Free. Daily dawn10 p.m. TART

7 Have a beach day at Donner Lake.

E X C L U S I V E C O N T E N T AT

8 Check out Blue Granite Climbing Gym in South Lake Tahoe. 9 Explore Wild Island Family Adventure Park in Sparks, Nev. 10 Hike to Meeks Creek Falls. 11 See “The Taming of the Shrew” as part of Young Shakespeare for this year’s Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

12 Visit the Tahoe Maritime Museum & Gardens. 13 Go rafting down the Truckee River.

ZEPHYR COVE

14 Play disc golf at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

The Zephyr Cove course is 18 holes covering 5,256 feet with holes of varying lengths. On Warrior Way. BlueGo

15 Create something cool to take home at Kids Art Saturdays at North Tahoe Arts. 16 Ride the roller coaster and the zip line at Heavenly Lake Tahoe. 17 Rack up lots of pool time. 18 Walk the nature trail at Tahoe Meadows.

Call (530) 546-5995, ext. 110, to be listed in Family Fun.

19 Earn Junior Ranger badges at the local state parks.

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GEORGIA O’KEEFFE LIVING MODERN On view July 20 – October 20, 2019

20 Make a playdate at Tahoe Tot Spot in South Lake Tahoe.

The only West Coast venue to offer a new look at this iconic artist through her art, fashion, and style.

21 Take a soak at Grover Hot Springs near Markleeville.

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22 Visit the Rubicon Lighthouse. 23 Hike to Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake.

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24 Ride the kids’ train at the Truckee Regional Park. 25 Go roller skating at in the rink at Village at Northstar. 26 Take a horseback ride.

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

27 Beat the heat with water guns and water balloons.

Wanda Corn on Dressing for the Photographer:

28 Tube behind a motorboat from Tahoe City Marina.

Georgia O’Keeffe and Her Clothes

29 Dance to a free concert.

Saturday, July 20 | 11 am | Talk is followed by a book signing

30 Enjoy the bike paths in the region.

Melissa Leventon on the Fashion of an Era

31 Attend a story time at a public library.

Friday, August 9 | 1 – 3 pm

32 Catch crawdads in the shallows of Lake Tahoe. 33 Play in the exhibits at KidZone Museum in Truckee. 34 Hunt for wildflowers at Sagehen Meadows. 35 Rent a personal watercraft. 36 Shred at the Incline Skate Park in Incline Village, Nev. 37 Attend a free family flick at Movies on the Beach in Tahoe City. 38 Take an ATV ride with Adrenaline Connection. 39 Walk a dog or cuddle with a kitten at the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe.

Ariel Plotek, Curator of Fine Art, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Thursday, August 29 | 6 pm

Dr. Brett Van Hoesen on Georgia O’Keeffe’s Sky Friday, September 6 | noon

Artist Kellee Morgado on Consumption and Waste in the Fashion Industry Friday, September 20 | noon

40 Play mini golf. 41 Compete in the Kids Adventure Games at Northstar. 42 Take a free plane ride with the Young Eagles at the Truckee Tahoe Airport. 43 Go bowling at Bowl Incline in Incline Village, Nev. 44 Take the aerial tram to Squaw Valley’s High Camp to go geocaching. 45 Build and create at the Lego Club at the Truckee Library. 46 Climb the Tahoe Via Ferrata. 

Donald W. Reynolds Center for the Visual Arts | E. L. Wiegand Gallery 160 West Liberty Street in downtown Reno, Nevada | nevadaart.org

Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern is organized by the Brooklyn Museum and curated by Wanda M. Corn, Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor Emerita in Art History, Stanford University and made possible by the National Endowment of the Arts. IMAGE CREDIT: Alfred Stieglitz (American, 1864–1946). Georgia O’Keeffe, circa 1920–22. Gelatin silver print, 4½ x 3½ in. (11.4 x 9 cm). Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Gift of The Georgia O’Keeffe Foundation, 2003.01.006.

FAMILY FUN

Hiking

Mountain Biking

*Trails open depending on conditions.

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

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Visit TheTahoeWeekly.com for more Mountain Biking Trails and Local Bike Paths to enjoy. Click on Summer under the Out & About menu. NORTH SHORE

INCLINE BIKE PARK Incline Bike Project on Facebook Park terrain and features for all ages.

TAHOE CROSS COUNTRY (530) 583-5475 | tahoexc.org All levels | Varied terrain Tahoe Cross Country offers marked mountain biking and hiking trails in the Burton Creek State Park area just north of Tahoe City. Trail access is free and the terrain is ideal for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers. Advanced riders can find challenging terrain on the Tahoe Rim Trail and around Mount Watson.

WESTERN STATES TRAIL Strenuous | 11.6 miles RT This is a challenging and exhilarating ride (sometimes referred to as Three Bridges Trail) that will afford you a fun downhill swoop and beautiful mountain views. You can ride it either way, starting on either side of the Midway Bridge between Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley off Hwy. 89. EAST SHORE

FLUME TRAIL

KIRKWOOD (209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com The mountain bike park offers a network of lift-accessed trails for all levels with 22 trails in the valley, and 12 accessed by the lift, with 11.5 miles of single track. The bike park features log rides, pump tracks and other terrain features.

MR. TOADS WILD RIDE Moderate-Strenuous | 6.2 miles Mr. Toad’s heads mostly downhill from the Tahoe Rim Trail with several options for making a loop. The upper section of this trail is much more technical than either section of the TRT and has many big drops and sections of nothing but rocks. There is also a huge stair step section that comes up on you quickly. TRUCKEE

EMIGRANT TRAIL Moderate | 15+ miles Offers rolling, wide, single-track through high desert, winding through sagebrush, seasonally wet meadows and Jeffrey Pine forests. North of Truckee on Hwy. 89 to Donner Camp picnic area. If too wet, proceed 2.5 miles on Hwy. 89 to Prosser Creek Bridge pullout. 15 miles to Stampede, but can continue on to other areas.

Strenuous | 14 miles There are several mountain biking trails off the Flume Trail, but if you follow the Flume Trail the whole way you will be rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. The Flume Trail rises 1,600’ above the East Shore of Lake Tahoe. At the end of the Flume Trail, there is a 3-mile, 1,600’ descent down to Tunnel Creek Station on Hwy. 28. It is a moderately difficult ride at 7,000’ to 8,000’ in elevation with more than 1,000’ of climbing and 4.5-miles of single track. It has several steep sections. Shuttle available at Tunnel Creek Café off Hwy. 28 in Incline Village to Spooner Lake State Park. Info (775) 298-2501. Call for shuttle schedule.

COLDSTREAM VALLEY

MOUNT ROSE TO SPOONER LAKE

(530) 426-9350 | facebook.com/old40bikepark Donner Ski Ranch offers lift-accessed mountain biking on its trails with varied terrain and great views.

Strenuous | 20 miles The beginning of this beautiful section of the Tahoe Rim Trail is at 8,700’ above the Sheep Flats (aka Tahoe Meadows) on Mount Rose. The first part of the trail parallels the highway and then descends through the meadows and briefly joins the Ophir Creek trail. Look for Rim Trail signs, then after a quarter-mile up and to the right of the Ophir Creek trail (don’t stay on the Ophir Creek Trail). After a 300’ climb out of the meadows, you begin to contour your way to the Tunnel Creek road. At 9 miles, you will come to the Tunnel Creek Road. Follow it a half-mile with the Flume Trail on the right. Continue straight for an 800’ switchbacking climb. Near the top of the climb, consider taking the vista trail to the Sand Harbor overlook. Once at the top, the trail winds down past the Marlette Peak campground to Hobart Road. The Rim Trail past this point is closed to bikes, so your only path back to Spooner is along this road to the right and down to Marlette Lake. A short, but tough climb leads out of the Marlette basin and then it is downhill back to Spooner Lake. Mind the speed on this descent due to heavy equestrian and hiking use. Shuttle (775) 298-2501. Call for schedule.

Easy to moderate | 6 miles RT This loop offers a mellow ride offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the spring and circumnavigates a series of ponds. From Donner Pass Road, take Coldstream Road, which alternates pavement and dirt. After a short climb up the old terminal moraine of the glacier that once filled this valley, the valley opens up. Proceed on this road until you come to private property signs at the last pond, then turn left on the dirt road and return on the east side of the valley. Park outside the white gate on Coldstream.

DONNER SKI RANCH

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA (530) 562-2268 | northstarcalifornia.com All levels | Varied terrain Northstar’s Mountain Bike Park boasts more than 100 miles of trails for mountain biking including its signature trail, LiveWire, and the most extensive life-accessed trail network in the Western United States. The park features Skill Development Areas and terrain features including jumps, rails and bridges. Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series and Cross-Country Race Series open to everyone.

TRUCKEE PUMP TRACK/BMX (530) 582-7720 | truckeebikepark.org At River View Sports Park in Truckee, the track features berms, whoops and jumps in various circuits built into the track with a Pump Park, Pump Course and Pump Track, with a small start mound for kids with push or strider bikes. Also features BMX track.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

MOUNT ROSE

BIJOU BIKE PARK

SKY TAVERN

bijoubikepark.org The 5-acre park features pump tracks, BMX Track, striderfriendly pump track, jump lines and loop trail. Dawn-dusk.

(775) 323-5125 | skytavern.org The mountain bike park features downhill, climbing and dual slalom trails, designed as a series of progressive trails. Open sunrise to sunset spring to fall.

CORRAL AREA TRAILS All levels | Varied terrain Corral area trails include Sidewinders, Cedar and Armstrong Connector. This area has a high density of trails for all ability levels and serves as the unofficial hub of mountain bike activity in the South Shore. Featuring log rides, jumps and rock rolls including the new jumps, berms, rollers and hips. The trails all run parallel to the Fountain Place paved road. These trails link to Armstong Trail, the Tahoe Rim Trail, Powerline, Railroad Grade and this is also where Toads ends.

Check trail conditions before heading out. Please do not bike on wet trails.

TAHOE RIM TRAIL

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

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.

GRANITE LAKE

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.

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.

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.

BALANCING ROCK Easy | .5 miles A short, self-guided nature trail featuring Balancing Rock, an overlying rock of 130 tones balanced on a rock. At D.L. Bliss State Park.

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

FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows. Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 across from Deer Park Drive. Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15. 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).

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. TRUCKEE

GLACIER MEADOW LOOP

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.

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

EAGLE FALLS & LAKE

MARTIS CREEK WILDLIFE AREA

EAGLE ROCK

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.

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

FAMILY FUN

FOR THE KIDS

Catch the Train!

JUNE 20-27, 2019

Radiant Blue Events

Virginia City | Daily 10 to 4pm

Outdoor Family Movies Tahoe City Parks and Recreation and Tahoe City Downtown Association present Lakeside Movie Series. Enjoy summer evenings on Commons Beach watching free, PG-rated movies on the shore of Lake Tahoe. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, sleeping bags and a flashlight. Movies play at 6 p.m. on Wednesday nights starting June 26 (no movie July 3) and continuing until Aug. 21. The evening ends by 11 p.m. | visittahoecity.com

Mother Goose on the Loose

Monday Movies

South Lake Tahoe Library | June 20, 27

South Lake Tahoe Library | June 24

10:30 a.m. | (530) 573-3185, engagedpatrons.org

2 p.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Play and Learn Together We Grow Teddy Bear Adventures Kahle Community Center Stateline | June 20

South Lake Tahoe Library | June 24

10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 543-8204, engagedpatrons.org

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Preschool Story Time Toddler Story Time Incline Village Library | June 20, 27

11:15-11:45 a.m. | (775) 832-4130

Kings Beach Library| June 25

10:30-11 a.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

Community Storytime

Super STEAM

South Lake Tahoe Library | June 21

South Lake Tahoe Library | June 25

Family Fun Friday

Teen Tuesdays

KidZone Museum | Truckee | June 21

Incline Village Library | June 25

10:30 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

11 a.m. | kidzonemuseum.org

5:30 p.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Experience Lake Tahoe Learn to

Water Ski · Wakeboard · Wakesurf

Jet Ski Rentals (2019 sea-doo gti 130) & Boat Charters

4-5 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, libraryaware.com

Family Movie Night Tahoe Donner | Truckee | June 21

6:30 p.m. Free | (530) 587-9400, tahoedonner.com

TRTA Youth Backcountry Camp TRTA Office | Stateline | June 25-27

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $365 | (775) 298-4485, tahoerimtrail.org

Teen Scene Kahle Community Center Stateline | June 21

6:30-9 p.m. $5 | (775) 586-7271

2 p.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Truckee Library | Truckee | June 26

10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

My Reading Buddy South Lake Tahoe Library | June 26 4 p.m. | engagedpatrons.org

Young Readers Society: Teen Chapter Word After Word Books | Truckee | June 21

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

Kids Nature Journal Club South Lake Tahoe Library | June 22

11:30 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Obexer’s Marina - 5300 West Lake Blvd. - Homewood, CA

Baby Bookworms

Wild Things, Inc. South Lake Tahoe Library | June 21

(530) 525-7962 - ObexersBoat.com

RUFF, Read Up for Fun Truckee Library | June 26

4-5 p.m. Free | (530) 582-7846, truckeefol.org

Rock Climbing Yoga & Fitness Climbing Classes Youth Programs Day Passes Punch Cards Monthly Memberships

Family Fun and Service Clair Tappaan Lodge | Norden | June 23-27 10 a.m. $565-$665 | facebook.com

South Lake Tahoe’s ONLY climbing gym BlueGraniteClimbing.com · 530-600-2761 1259 Emerald Bay Rd · South Lake Tahoe · CA 96150