June 30 to July 6, 2021

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the original guide to tahoe & truckee since 1982

family fun guide why is tahoe blue?

live music

triumphantly returns tahoe’s trash problem:

be the solution

mark twain’s tahoe adventures

4th of july fireworks great summer sides

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& The Blue ft. Rusty Zinn Chris Cain Alastair Greene JC Smith Band Terry Hanck Nightcats Rick Estrin & The Roy Rogers thm Kings & The Delta Rhy

OGA FIRST STREET Y ga Sessions Free Outdoor Yo- 8/25 Wednesdays, 7/7

SUNSETS go in the Village in B & c si u M e re F Revival The Great Bingo - 7/29 Thursdays, 6/24

Live Music

- 8/28 Saturdays, 5/29

EVENTS & S L A IV T S E F R SUMME FUNK BREWS, JAZZ &

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SPARTAN NSHIPS IO P M A H C A IC NORTH AMER

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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!

Get the app!

All Rides are FREE!

Hop on the TART bus and head to the beach, hit the trails, shop, dine, or go out and see live music in the evening. Leave the driving to us.

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.

Just tap, relax, and go!

North Lake Tahoe and Truckee Daily Regional Routes Daily regional routes run year-round between Incline Village, Crystal Bay, Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Truckee, and Northstar.

NEW TART Connect – GET THE APP! June 24–September 6, 2021 | 8am–Midnight

Truckee Dial-a-Ride Daily door-to-door service in Truckee. 7-days a week.

Night Service North Lake Tahoe and Truckee night service picks up at TART bus stops

East Shore Trail and Sand Harbor RTC FlexRIDE service from Reno to/ from Incline Village/Sand Harbor, Daily through Labor Day. Take TART to Tunnel Creek, servicing the Tahoe East Shore Trail and recreation hub on the East Shore.

Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit

Free Park and Ride Weekends July 3–Labor Day Leave the car behind. Park at the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District and take free shuttles/TART to Tahoe City or at Northstar park at Castle Peak parking lots and take the free shuttles/TART to Kings Beach.

TahoeTruckeeTransit.com/Summer21.

North Lake Tahoe Express–Reno | Truckee | Tahoe Providing a friendly, convenient shuttle service from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Three routes include Incline Village, Tahoe City and Truckee. 24-hour advanced reservations and group discounts available.

(833) 709-8080 | northlaketahoeexpress.com.

Find out more: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com/Summer21

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Mark Twain’s Tahoe Adventures: Part I

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Family Fun Guide

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GET OUTSIDE Sightseeing 6 Lake Tahoe Facts

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Mountain Biking

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Events 11 Marinas & Boat Ramps

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Hiking 15 Paved Paths & Cycling Routes

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FAMILY FUN Beaches & Parks

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Summer Fun

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Molly Knickerbocker

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The Arts

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THE LINEUP Live music in Tahoe triumphantly returns

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Live

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FUN & GAMES 26

EAT & DRINK Mediterranean Couscous Salad 28 Tasty Tidbits

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Black Bean & Corn Salad

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Raspberry Lemonade Cooler

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A New York City Sommelier in Tahoe

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on the cover A family enjoys bike riding on one of the area’s paved multiuse trails in Olympic Valley. Enjoy all the family-fun activities in the Tahoe Sierra in our Kids Ultimate Tahoe Bucket List in the Family Fun Guide in this edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Photography by Kate Abraham of Elevated Image Photography, elevatedimg.com, courtesy Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, squawalpine.com

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ULTIMATE SUMMER OF TAHOE FUN FROM THE PUBLISHER

It feels like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders as the heavy burden of the pandemic begins to wane and restrictions on businesses and events have been lifted in both California and Nevada. While we all still need to do our part to continue to protect those who are unable to be vaccinated, we have all begun to slowly (or wholeheartedly) jump back into our pre-COVID lives. (NOTE: California and Nevada still require those that have not been vaccinated to wear masks. Visit covid19.ca.gov or nvhealthresponse.nv.gov for details.)

Once California restrictions were lifted on June 15, I was excited to bring back one of our readers’ favorite features and one that I enjoyed putting together each year before COVID – the Ultimate Tahoe Bucket List. This year, it’s the Kids Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List in our Family Fun Guide, because after the 15 months of virtual and hybrid learning that kids and parents have endured, they all deserve to have a summer chocked full of Tahoe fun.

I’ve put together a list of 64 family-friendly activities that everyone will enjoy (including those with no kids). No. 64 is the most important – Have fun.

Take a look at my list, make a plan to tackle your favorites and add your own. Share your adventures with us by tagging @TheTahoeWeekly.com #TheTahoeWeekly.

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Why is Tahoe Blue?

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JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2021

Tahoe’s trash problem: Be the Solution

Priya Hutner

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Cover Photography production@tahoethisweek.com

One of the other major shifts that has come with the lifting of restrictions is a return of nearly all full-capacity indoor and outdoor shows in the Tahoe Sierra (there are still some restrictions on large-scale gatherings). Entertainment Editor Sean McAlindin talked to local event producers, musicians and live music venues for his feature on “Live music in Tahoe triumphantly returns” in this edition. Hint: Everyone else is also excited so buy those tickets now.

LEAVE NO TRACE As restrictions have lifted and we move into the heart of summer, I’d like to ask that everyone do their part to keep Tahoe clean and litter-free. Last summer, with so many visitors enjoying the outdoor respite from COVID that our mountain communities provided, our beaches, parks and trails were overrun with litter.

Local officials have worked to provide more trash service and to educate visitors on the negative impacts to our waterways and wildlife, but each of you can help by picking up trash when you see it (even if it’s not yours) and packing it out to dispose of at home when trash cans are overflowing, including those doggie bags. No. 53 & 55 on the Bucket List.

Learn more about how you can help in Priya Hutner’s feature in this edition on “Tahoe’s trash problem: Be the Solution.”

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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

Emerald Bay

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) 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

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

South Lake Tahoe

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

West Shore

East Shore

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

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

No on-site parking. Tours by reservation only.

High Camp

Truckee

Olympic Valley

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

Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

North Shore

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

North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden

Incline Village

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

North Tahoe Arts Center

Tahoe City

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

Tahoe Art League Gallery

South Lake Tahoe

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

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

Vikingsholm Castle

Tahoe City

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

Lake Tahoe Museum

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KidZone Children’s CLOSED Museum

South Lake Tahoe

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

GRAEAGLE MEADOWS

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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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Truckee

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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Tallac Historic Site

(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.)

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The Aerial Tram will be open daily through Labor Day weekend, followed by weekend service from Sept. 11 to 26. Tickets include complimentary access to High Camp activities including The North Face Guided Hikes, geocaching, disc golf and High Camp Roller Rink for skating.

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rash, trash, trash. It’s everywhere.

On a walk in the woods, a bike ride on the trail, a day at the beach, it doesn’t matter where I go, garbage abounds.

Empty beer cans, food wrappers, plastic bags, dog poops bags, dirty diapers, cigarette butts are all there to pick up. And it seems no amount of signage about picking up trash appears to be working. Tahoe’s high-trafficked areas are getting trashed.

Apparently, the old adage, it takes a village, applies because it will take all of us to keep Tahoe trash free and our environment pristine. Countless organizations are working tirelessly to keep Tahoe clean, keep Tahoe blue and mitigate the issues of litter, illegal dumping, microplastics and the many environmental challenges that the region faces. With 15 million visitors annually to the Tahoe region, the impact on the environment is great.

While many people understand that it is

Beach clean up with League to Save Lake Tahoe | Courtesy Erica Mertens

How many photos do we see of Dumpsters that are overflowing or littered with garbage at the base of the receptacle after a busy weekend? imperative to pick up garbage, not everyone is on board.

Social media continues to illuminate the trash issues we face in Tahoe. How many photos do we see of Dumpsters that are overflowing or littered with garbage at the base of the receptacle after a busy weekend? Whether it’s because it’s full or because people are unwilling to pack it out —we have a problem.

Erica Mertens is the Recycling Programs manager for Town of Truckee.

She oversees Truckee’s recycling efforts and spearheads Keep Truckee Green and Truckee Litter Corps. She’s knee deep in the garbage issue. The town has implemented several programs to address the trash issue and engage the public to participate and volunteer. Truckee Litter Corps volunteers meet on the first Saturday of the month to pick up trash.

Downtown Truckee Merchants Association also hosts a monthly Wednesday clean-up in the summer. Numerous businesses participate in the Grab a Bag program. Participating businesses hand out garbage bags and gloves to people who would like to pick up garbage. Return the bag of trash to the shop for a token of appreciation at participating businesses.

“Businesses have a sign in their window.

This is a fun way people can give back with an incentive and small token of appreciation. Cornerstone Bakery gives out a free cookie, while other businesses offer discounts and other incentives. We want

to the pandemic. We want to help change the narrative and have open conversations,” says Mertens.

She explains that another new change for the summer will be compacting trash cans strategically placed along Donner Lake to alleviate garbage overflows.

WHY DOES IT MATTER? Studies show litter begets litter and trash is harmful to the ecosystem. It causes increased bacteria, leaches chemicals into the watershed and the ground, increases microplastic in the water, clogs storm drains and pollutes the environment — all while endangering and killing wildlife.

The most extensive litter in the region are cigarette butts, disposable plastics and food wrappers that never biodegrade.

Grab a bag, pick up trash and be part of the solution. Volunteer to help keep Tahoe clean.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? VOLUNTEER. Wildlife rummaged through trash that was put out unsecured in Tahoe Donner. | Courtesy Truckee Tahoe Litter Group

to instill a culture of taking care of our natural environment,” says Mertens.

Town of Truckee is one of many partners working with the Take Care Tahoe organization that is implementing the Trailhead Ambassadors program throughout the region. The trained ambassadors will be posted at different high-traffic trailheads to educate and inspire people to be good stewards of the environment.

This past June, 900 people volunteered to pick up garbage during the annual Truckee Day, which was on June 5.

“People are aware of the tension that exists and was exacerbated last year due

Take Care Tahoe is a collective group of more than 50 organizations working to help nurture a culture of sustainability.

The organization helps connect people with resources, information, education and volunteer opportunities.

There are numerous beach cleanups, lake cleanups and trail cleanups throughout the summer. In addition, there are opportunities to help scientists study microplastics and other issues affecting Lake Tahoe.

The League to Save Lake Tahoe, also known as Keep Tahoe Blue, has numerous opportunities for volunteers. Be a Tahoe Blue Gooder and pick up trash; join or start a Tahoe Blue Crew and adopt an area to keep clean. Take action to remove litter from the Lake Tahoe community

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or volunteer to be a Pipe Keeper. League experts train community members to assess and monitor the condition of stormwater infrastructure and collect stormwater samples for turbidity analysis during the first big storm of the year and during significant snowmelt events. Volunteer efforts help the league staff locate and address pipes dumping high sediment levels into Lake Tahoe.

The League is also looking for volunteers for its annual Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue Beach Cleanup from July 5. This is one of the most extensive post-holiday cleanup events in the region.

“Since 2013, Keep Tahoe Blue has organized hundreds of community litter cleanups around the Basin. It’s been nothing short of inspiring to see thousands of people take time out of their vacations and down time to protect the Lake from human impacts,” said Jesse Patterson, communications manager for the League to Save Lake Tahoe, in an email to Tahoe Weekly. “That’s the #TahoeBlueGooder spirit we want everyone to adopt. Whether you were born and raised here or are visiting for the first time, you have a role to play to Keep Tahoe Blue.”

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a park employee at the entrance station or visitors’ center that your child wants to participate in Litter Getters. Young people receive a Litter Getter activity folder that contains instructions on how to pick up litter in the park. Bring a bag or get a bag from the park ranger when you enter the park. Most parks also give out plastic gloves for extra protection. When kids turn in their first bag of litter, they receive six-state animal and plant stickers for their activity folder.

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center wants to get the community involved with its Citizen Science Tahoe project. Using the Citizen Science app, users collect information on water quality, algae growth and microplastics data.

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286 lbs. of trash were pulled from Nevada Beach in 2020. | Courtesy Clean Up the Lake

Lake, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to fight plastic pollution in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. They are in the process of a 72-mile cleanup of Lake Tahoe with volunteer opportunities. They are looking for volunteers for many tasks including divers and those with kayaks and personal watercraft to help.

Clean Tahoe of South Lake Tahoe is another organization at the forefront of keeping Tahoe litter free. They organize neighborhood and bike trail cleanups.

Their mantra is: “become a part of our neighborhood clean team to keep South Lake Tahoe clean, pristine and litter free.” They need volunteers for the Clean Tahoe Program. 

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Take Tahoe trail survey Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is working on the Tahoe Regional Trails Plan, which will connect and improve the network of dirt trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin. A public survey is open to community members, visitors and non-trail users to help TRPA and land managers throughout the region as they begin planning until July 16. Additionally, in-person surveys on trails and at trailheads are planned. Read Tahoe Weekly’s coverage on regional trail expansions at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

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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.

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FLUME TRAIL 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.

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MOUNT ROSE TO SPOONER LAKE Courtesy Sugar Pine Point State Park

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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.

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

CORRAL AREA TRAILS tamba.org 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.

KIRKWOOD (209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com The mountain bike park offers a network of liftaccessed 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.

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COLDSTREAM VALLEY 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 (530) 426-9350 | facebook.com/old40bikepark Offering lift-accessed mountain biking on its trails with varied terrain and great views.

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.

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 truckeebikepark.org The Park has the sweetest flow lines and the smoothest strider/pump track for all skills levels to progress along with beginner to advanced jump lines. Featuring a dual pump track, dirt jumps, flow lines, dual slalom track, xc trail, drop zone, medium slopestyle line and more. Open from sunrise to sunset. Helmets & brakes required.

WOODWARD TAHOE MOUNTAIN BIKE/BMX (530) 426-1114 | rideboreal.com The Slabs lift-served bike park featuring flow lines with natural elements, granite rock and obstacles with berms, wall rides and jumps. And, visit The Trenches BMX park.

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SKY TAVERN (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.

Check trail conditions before heading out.

Please do not bike on wet trails.

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New fireworks show on South Shore Following the cancelation of Lights on the Lake fireworks show for this year, South Shore businesses, The Shops at Heavenly Village, the South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association and local organizations will be producing a smaller fireworks display from the top of the Michael Laub building at Stateline, Nev., in the casino corridor at 9:20 p.m. There will also be live music, DJs and a performance by The Killer Dueling Pianos.

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ake Tahoe is blue because it is deep and contains little algae. While Tahoe is also famously clear, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) scientist Shohei Watanabe discovered in 2015 that this is not the primary cause of its blueness. The lack of sediments keeps Tahoe clear, but the lack of algae keeps Tahoe blue. Our perception of blue color also has to do with the physical properties of light.

White light from the sun is made up of all the different colors of the rainbow, from red to green to violet. Each color of

UC Davis TERC scientist Brandon Berry samples a type of algae found in Tahoe. Algae is one of the main factors in Tahoe’s blueness. | Courtesy Katie Senft

Out of all the colors on the spectrum, blue light is just the right wavelength to swerve around water molecules and sediments and penetrate deep into the water. light has a different wavelength. Red is the longest and violet is the shortest. When white sunlight hits the surface of Lake Tahoe, it separates into all its different wavelengths in a process called refraction.

Refraction is also what creates a rainbow in the sky.

The longer the wavelength of light, the more quickly it is absorbed into the water as heat. This means red, orange, yellow and green lights are absorbed into the water producing just enough heat for a quick dip into the water in the summertime.

Out of all the colors on the spectrum, blue light is just the right wavelength to swerve around water molecules and sediments and penetrate deep into the water. Once the blue light wave reaches the very depths, it is reflected to our eyes, which tells our brains: “Wow, that’s blue!”

Shallower lakes allow longer wavelengths like green to reflect to the eyes, which is why the edges of Lake Tahoe appear more turquoise.

The sign from a hands-on exhibit at the Tahoe Science Center about “Why is Tahoe Blue?” | Courtesy UC Davis TERC

But Tahoe’s depth alone is not the only reason it is so blue. Its clear waters contain little algae and few sediments, which in high quantities could make a lake look green or brown. Algae, like many other plants, uses chlorophyll to photosynthesize. Chlorophyll absorbs red and blue light, and not green light, which is why green is reflected to our eyes. If Lake Tahoe contained lots of algae, it would be much greener.

While sediment is not the primary contributor to Lake Tahoe’s blueness, the type, color and amount of sediments in a lake can change its color. The murky waters of the Mississippi are almost opaque in some places because of the amount of sediments it carries, reflecting more wavelengths to our eyes.

It is important to keep Tahoe blue and clear and knowing the causes of both will help us better protect it. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu n

UC Davis TERC Education Programs associates Elise Matera and Anne Graham filming a lesson on how colors are perceived by our eyes and reflected to us. | Courtesy Alison Toy

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

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.

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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 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.

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

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

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

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Mark Twain’s TA H O E A DV E N T U R E S , PA R T I S TO RY BY M A R K M c L AU G H L I N

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his summer commemorates the 160th anniversary of Samuel Langhorne Clemens’ 1861 arrival in the West. Considered one of America’s greatest writers, he was also a talented humorist, publisher, lecturer and ardent admirer of Lake Tahoe.

Most know him by his pen name, Mark Twain, which he adopted while working as a journalist for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise newspaper in Nevada.

He has been lauded as “the father of American literature” and his 1872 semiautobiographical book “Roughing It” depicts adventures he experienced in the Tahoe Sierra.

The Truckee-Tahoe region can claim some of the most dramatic historical events in the American West – the opening of the California Trail, the Donner Party and the building of the Transcontinental Railroad over rugged Donner Pass by predominantly Chinese laborers. Another notable occurrence was the startling transformation of Samuel Clemens, a former printer’s apprentice, newspaper typesetter and riverboat pilot from Missouri, who on Nevada’s

the Tahoe Basin, Governor Nye and other wealthy businessmen laid out a large timber claim on the Carson Range along the shores of east Lake Tahoe. Clemens heard about the majestic pine forest surrounding the mountain lake from his acquaintances living at the dormitory-style boarding house where he was staying.

Some of these men had also established a timber claim on the northeast slopes of Tahoe; Sam called this group “The Brigade.” Sam and John Kinney, a young man from Ohio, decided to stake their own claim up at the lake, as well. They packed their supplies over the Carson Range and down into the Tahoe Basin, likely ending up near the Tunnel Creek area of today’s Incline Village.

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“TWAIN THE FAIREST PICTURE THE WHOLE EARTH AFFORDS” AT THETAHOEWEEKLY.COM Comstock lode of all places, found his true calling as the irascible humorist and gifted raconteur, Mark Twain. After failing to find riches in the primitive mining camps, Clemens found redemption in a rowdy Virginia City saloon where he discovered his muse as a witty newspaper writer and social commentator.

Fate and war delivered Clemens to Nevada on Aug. 14, 1861. He was 25 years old and traveling with his older brother, Orion, 10 years his senior. Orion had long struggled in the newspaper business; it was Sam’s money saved from his riverboat piloting that paid for the stage. The pair had journeyed nearly 2,000 miles ending in a grueling stretch of rough road, bad food and alkali dust. After what seemed like an eternity, the two men arrived in the frontier town of Carson City, capital of Nevada Territory. This huge land district had been carved out of the vast Utah Territory that was controlled by Brigham Young and the Mormons. Nevada Territory was officially established by Congress and President James Buchanan on March 2, 1861, just two days before Abraham Lincoln assumed the presidency.

Orion Clemens made the trip to assume his duties as the appointed secretary to Nevada’s first territorial governor, General James Warren Nye. He would be the first and only Secretary of Nevada Territory, which became a state in 1864. Its admittance to the Union during the Civil War earned it the nickname: The Battle Born State.

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Orion formerly worked as an apprentice at a local newspaper and later purchased one in Hannibal, Mo. He traveled to St. Louis to study law under attorney Edward Bates. Bates would later serve as U.S. Attorney General after President Lincoln’s inauguration on March 4, 1861, and it was Bates’ association with Lincoln that led to

Mark Twain, circa 1872. | Courtesy Nevada Historical Society

powder from their clothes and strolled toward the nearest saloon. Born and raised in verdant Missouri river-bottom country, Sam was shocked by the barrenness of the Great Basin. Shortly after his arrival

On that hot August afternoon, the Clemens’ brothers lurched stiffly out of the cramped Overland Stage and squinted into the unrelenting desert sun. Exhausted and thirsty, they slapped the alkali powder from their clothes and strolled toward the nearest saloon.

Orion’s lucrative commission. Officially, Sam accompanied his brother as an assistant and secretary, but his real motivation was the lure of adventure and to avoid fighting in the bloody American Civil War. Shortly after their arrival in Carson City, Sam heard the bad news that there was no provision in the Territorial budget to pay a clerk for Orion; he would have to wait at least six weeks until the first Territorial Legislature convened.

On that hot August afternoon, the Clemens’ brothers lurched stiffly out of the cramped Overland Stage and squinted into the unrelenting desert sun. Exhausted and thirsty, they slapped the alkali

in Carson City he wrote his mother back home: “It never rains here, and the dew never falls. No flowers grow here, and no green thing gladdens the eye. The birds that fly over the land carry their provisions with them. Only the crow and the raven tarry with us.” Clemens was not impressed with the high-desert landscape, but a short trip to beautiful Lake Tahoe changed his mind about western terrain.

At the time, timber was desperately needed to support tunneling in the Comstock mines as was cordwood to fuel the boilers that powered mining-shaft elevators and air pumps. Anticipating that the demand for wood would lead to logging

Sam found the lake overwhelmingly beautiful. In what has become a famous quote, he described Lake Tahoe as “a noble sheet of blue water lifted six thousand three hundred feet above the level of the seas and walled in by a rim of snow-clad mountain peaks that towered aloft a full three thousand feet higher still! It is a vast oval, and one would have to use up eighty or a hundred good miles in traveling around it. As it lay there with the shadows of the mountains brilliantly photographed upon its still surface, I thought it must surely be the fairest picture the whole world affords.”

Exactly where Clemens and Kinney camped — and started a forest fire — has been a matter of controversy with California and Nevada researchers split on whether it was located on Tahoe’s northeast shore in Nevada or farther west near Tahoe Vista in California. In 2013, this ongoing factual dispute delayed approval by the U.S. Forest Service and Nevada Board of Geographic Names to designate a small beach on Nevada’s East Shore Clemens’ Cove. Despite Twain’s professed reverence of Lake Tahoe, officials at the Forest Service did not think Clemens had played a meaningful role in the lake’s history — well, not enough to have a landmark named after him. The agency stated that there were others more deserving.

The controversy was rendered moot in May 2014 when representatives from the Washoe Indian Tribe protested naming any geographic feature in the Tahoe Basin after Sam Clemens or Mark Twain. The board permanently tabled the request for a Clemens’ Cove.

Stay tuned for Part II in the next edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com.  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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PAVED MULTIUSE TRAILS BIKE PATH RULES • Keep dogs leashed • Pedestrians must yield to bikes • Don’t stop on the trail; move to the side • E-bikes allowed on most paths; check in advance • Cyclists call out when passing pedestrians • Cyclists pass on the left • Pack out all trash, including dog waste.

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EAST SHORE

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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

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

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

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

CYCLING ROUTES

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

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

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

TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON

OLD 40 TO CISCO GROVE

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

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

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

WEST SHORE

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

Electric assist OK. TART OLYMPIC VALLEY

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

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Strenuous | 72 miles This challenging route is a scenic trip around Lake Tahoe.

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

Heavy traffic through South Lake Tahoe. Amazing views.

BARKER PASS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FAMILY FUN GUIDE TheTahoeWeekly.com

2021

Family Fun summer edition

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June 30-July 6, 2021 FAMILY FUN GUIDE

water

Take to the

1 Romp in the pools at Shirley Canyon.

2 Go kayaking or standup paddleboarding.

3 Have a beach day.

4 Rent a raft for the float trip down the Truckee River from Tahoe City to Alpine Meadows.

5 Older kids will enjoy taking a guided whitewater rafting trip on the Truckee River.

6 Rack up lots of pool time.

7 Beat the heat with water guns and water balloons.

8 Rent a tube to pull behind the boat (rent a boat if you don’t have one).

9 Book a tour on one of the cruises on Lake Tahoe.

10 Catch crawdads in the shallows of Lake Tahoe.

11 Have a crawfish boil with Chef Smitty’s recipes.

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12 Rent a personal watercraft.

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13 Go mountain biking at one of the region’s mountain bike parks.

14 Take a mountain biking clinic to hone the kidos’ skills.

15 Hike Eagle Rock for panoramic views of Lake Tahoe.

16 Ride the Powerline Trail; it’s great for beginners.

17 Explore the Boca Historic Townsite.

All that remains is a short interpretive trail.

18 Visit Van Sickle Falls on the South Shore.

19 Explore Snowshoe Thompson Cave in Hope Valley.

20 Hike to Meeks Creek Falls.

21 Walk the nature trail at Tahoe Meadows.

22 Earn Junior Ranger badges at the local state parks.

23 Discover the 130-ton Balancing Rock at D.L. Bliss State Park.

24 Visit the Rubicon Lighthouse.

25 Hunt for wildflowers at Sagehen Meadows or Ward Creek State Park.

26 Download the free iNaturalist app and have the kids snap photos to identify plants and animals.

27 Download the free “Tahoe Nature Activity Book” and check off all the activities.

28 Search for the Chinese Catfish Pond on Donner Summit.

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Have an

29 Ride the roller coaster and the zip line at Heavenly Lake Tahoe.

30 Climb high with Tahoe Treetop Adventures.

31 Practice your climbing skills at one of the local climbing walls in Truckee, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley.

32 Play disc golf at one of the area’s 10 courses (listed in Summer Fun in this edition).

33 Go roller skating at Squaw Valley.

Act like a

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53 Practice the Leave No Trace Principles.

54 Carry trash bags and help pick up trash. Carry it home.

55 Carry doggie bags and pack it out. Hint: Put it under the windshield wipers.

56 Learn how to properly dispose of poop in the woods.

I’m not kidding; it’s a problem.

57 Respect the wildlife. Don’t feed them or approach them no matter how cute they look.

34 Take a horseback ride.

35 Drop in on one of the region’s five skateboard parks (listed in Summer Fun).

36 Take a free plane ride with the Young Eagles at the Truckee Tahoe Airport.

37 Take the Aerial Tram to Squaw Valley’s High Camp to go geocaching.

ExploreTahoe all that offers 39 Ride the kids’ train at Truckee River Regional Park.

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

41 Take a soak at Grover Hot Springs near Markleeville.

42 Dance at a free concert.

43 Book a tour at the Tahoe Science Center.

44 Look for the Washoe Galis Dungals, or traditional winter homes, around Tahoe.

58 Take the free bus.

45 Explore the Earth Walk Trail in Incline Village. Hint: There’s a Galis Dungals.

60 Ditch the car at one of the Park & Ride lots.

46 Take the kids to the Lake Tahoe Dance Festival.

61 Stop at all crosswalks.

47 Enjoy the free Music Maker Faire and Family Concert with Classical Tahoe.

62 Be kind.

48 Throw out a line at Tahoe Trout Farm.

63 Say Hi to a stranger.

49 Create something cool during Kids Art Camps at North Tahoe Arts.

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52 Enjoy the bike paths in the region.

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CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH

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SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE PARK

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COMMONS BEACH HERITAGE PLAZA

Hwy. 28, Tahoe City behind old fire station

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LAKE FOREST BEACH POMIN PARK SKYLANDIA

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64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING

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Electric awning. Appliances in excellent condition. Lots of storage.

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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK

17 miles south of Tahoe City

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Think, act and explore like a local

Take steps to reduce your footprint

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KEEP WILDLIFE WILD

BE FIRE SAFE

DEMONSTRATE MINDFUL TRAVEL

No feeding, poking or taking selfies with bears

Know how campfires work — and no fireworks

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Summer Fun

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Always check operating schedules before visiting.

GEOCACHING

PUBLIC POOLS

OLYMPIC VALLEY

INCLINE VILLAGE

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

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.

CRUISES

OLYMPIC VALLEY

“SIERRA CLOUD”

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

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com

(775) 831-4386 | awsincline.com Catamaran cruises. Daily cruises, parasailing and rentals.

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com

(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com

Join Teens 4 Tahoe club The Tahoe Fund is looking for teens to join Teens 4 Tahoe, a volunteer club for teens who love Lake Tahoe and want to help improve its natural environment. Club members will be helping with trail days, clean ups and other Tahoe Fund events.

The first event is a clean up at Camp Wamp on Donner Summit on July 2 and 3.

Sign up at takecaretahoe.org/campwamp. | tahoefund.org/teens4tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 542-6056 | cityofslt.com

DONNER SKI RANCH

(530) 426-3635 | old40barandgrill.com 18-hole course. Free to play; must register at restaurant.

Practice basket.

INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 18-hole course at Incline Park at 980 Incline Way. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

KIRKWOOD

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

BlueGo

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

ROCK CLIMBING WALLS

(209) 258-7277 | kirkwood.com

TRUCKEE

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.

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

MARKLEEVILLE

(530) 694-2140 | alpinecounty.ca.gov Located at Turtle Rock Park Campground.

OLYMPIC VALLEY

(530) 583-6985 | squawalpine.com 18-hole course at Squaw Valley’s High Camp. Disc rentals. TART

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

TAHOE VISTA

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

SKATE PARKS INCLINE VILLAGE

(775) 832-1300 | inclinerecreation.com 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 dawndusk. TART

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

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

(530) 546-4212 | northtahoeparks.com

Skatehouse | @skatetahoe

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

40’x80’ warehouse with indoor skate rink. 867 Eloise, South Lake Tahoe.

TRUCKEE

TRUCKEE

18-hole course at Truckee River Regional Park, off Brockway Road. Dogs must be on leash. Free. Daily dawn-dusk. TART

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

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7720 | tdrpd.com

WOODWARD TAHOE

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

ZEPHYR COVE

(530) 426-1114 | rideboreal.com Featuring two skateparks – The Sierra Skatepark and the Eastern Sierra Skatepark. Plus, indoor skate park inside The Bunker.

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

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

Donner hosts Jr. Ranger programs Donner Memorial State Park will host Jr. Ranger programs every Sunday at 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Programs will feature Chinese Railroad and Transportation History Bingo and Local Animal Pelts and Skulls on odd days, with Donner Party story and coloring and Native American Shelter Building on even days. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor Center. | Donner Memorial State Park on Facebook

Barton hosts free grief camp Local children are invited to participate in the annual Camp Sunrise, a children’s bereavement camp for ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a loved one. The overnight grief camp takes place from Aug. 13 to 15 at Galilee Camp and Retreat Center in Glenbrook, Nev. Under the guidance of professional bereavement staff and volunteers, campers can meet with other children who have experienced similar losses and participate in activities involving art, music and recreation. The children also attend daily support groups. All activities, including lodging and meals, come at no cost to campers.

Space is limited; applications must be returned by July 16, which are available online. Camp Sunrise is sponsored by Barton Home Health and Hospice and the Barton Foundation. | (530) 543-5581, bartonhealth. org/campsunrise

Courtesy Camp Wamp

DISC GOLF

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Fund camp for kids with disabilities The Tahoe Fund is partnering with Camp Wamp, a sleepaway camp for children with physical disabilities ages 10 to 18, to give campers a unique experience on the shores of Lake Tahoe in 2022. The Tahoe Fund is raising $25,000 to fund field trips for the campers to visit the East Shore Trail and Sand Harbor State Park. The funds will cover the costs to transport the 20 to 25 campers and camp counselors in each weekly session.

At Camp Wamp, kids learn about selfreliance and explore the outdoors.

Started in 2002 by Stephen Wampler, Camp Wamp offers six one-week sessions every July and August and has hosted more than 1,250 kids. | tahoefund.org, campwamp.org

June 30-July 6, 2021 THE MAKERS

THE makers

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Shalvis releases new novel New York Times bestselling author and Truckee resident Jill Shalvis recently released “Love for Beginners,” the latest novel in The Wildstone Series.

“When Emma Harris wakes up from a coma she learns that her fiancé and her BFF have fallen in love, she’s lost her job, and the life she knew is gone. Overwhelmed but grateful to be alive she decides to start over from scratch. … And as Emma grows from the pain of her past and takes on her new path, she comes to realize that life isn’t what you’re given, it’s what you make of it,” according to a press release.

The prolific Shalvis released “The Forever Girl,” another volume in The Wildstone Series in January, with the “Holiday Ever After” anthology being released on Oct. 26 and “The Family You Make” on Jan. 11, 2022. | jillshalvis.com

th e art s Long Road Home exhibit South Lake Tahoe Airport | June 30-July 1

Reading Forest exhibit Taylor Creek Visitor Center | South Lake Tahoe June 30-Nov. 1 nationalforests.org

Valhalla Kids Art Camps Grand Hall Lawn | South Lake Tahoe June 30-July 30

10 a.m.-2 p.m. | (530) 541-4975, valhallatahoe.com

Children’s Art Classes Tahoe Art League Center | South Lake Tahoe July 1-Sept. 2 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | talart.org

Perennial Art Show North Tahoe Arts | Tahoe City | July 1-29

11 a.m.-5 p.m. | (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com

First Fridays Outdoor Artisan Market Muse | Tahoe City | July 2

3:30-8 p.m. Free | (530) 363-2091, museartreclaimed.com

Meet Jack Storms, artist talk Marcus Ashley Gallery | South Lake Tahoe July 2-3

12-5 p.m. | (530) 544-4278, eventbrite.com

Saturday Public Tours Truckee Roundhouse | Truckee | July 3-Oct. 30 1 p.m. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Kids Art Camp North Tahoe Arts | Kings Beach | July 5-9 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | northtahoearts.com

Molly Knickerbocker C R E AT I N G S P I R I T F O R WA R D F I N E RY S TO RY BY P R I YA H UT N E R | P H OTO S C O U R T E SY M O L LY K N I C K E R B O C K E R

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olly Knickerbocker is a creative.

She’s an artist and designer who creates signature jewelry, hats and wraps.

Each design she makes is a statement piece.

Knickerbocker is one of those positive people who elicit a warm smile when you meet her. She is bright and shiny and sparkles like her handmade artisan creations.

“Jewelry was always something I’d done as a hobby. I would gift it to friends and family. I loved to create different types of adornments,” says Knickerbocker, who was working as a massage therapist when she realized she wanted to change her trajectory. “I helped my friend Lauren Bobowski of Lala Jewelry with the production of her jewelry doing wirework and beadwork.”

“ [My Love Wins collection] are like little bits of love

Bedazzled Festival Hat

I send out back out

these designs sport beautiful patina work.

The Love Wins collection incorporates heart-shaped designs and are part of her minimalist collection “They are like little bits of love I send out back out to the world,” says Knickerbocker of her heart collection.

The rings she creates are equally stunning. Sets of stacking rings and statement rings that are set with lapis lazuli, labradorite and opal. Each is an exquisite piece of art. Knickerbocker fabricates almost every piece of her jewelry.

She also works diligently to be mindful of waste and reduce her carbon footprint while creating her pieces.

“Everything I was buying came in too much plastic. It just didn’t feel aligned with me. I felt like there was a gap in the way that I’m living my life and the way that I was doing my business,” she says.

In addition to making jewelry, Knickerbocker makes custom hats and wraps that are perfect for festivals and costume parties. The vintage hats are bedazzled with beads, rhinestone trim and antique

to the world.”

–Molly Knickerbocker It was during this time her passion for baking — her other love — called to her.

She found an opportunity to work as a baking a stage (French for internship) and learned to bake. But life had other things in store for her.

“I came home from my baking a stage.

My dog died, my boyfriend broke up with me and my oven wasn’t working,” she says.

She didn’t know what was next for her.

Ever resilient, Knickerbocker decided she wanted to do what would bring her joy, which led her back to creating jewelry. She began designing and selling her jewelry to a few shops in Truckee and set up an Esty shop. A turning point came when she started an apprenticeship with Lorien Powers.

“Working for Lorien, I learned silversmithing and metalwork and eventually shifted into fabrication,” she says. “Fabrication is like taking wire and making a setting or taking a sheet of metal to make a backing for a statement necklace or taking strips or sheet of metal strips to make bracelets.”

As she worked with raw materials and metal, Knickerbocker honed her craft. Before Covid, Knickerbocker began working for herself. She set up an online website to sell her designs.

Knickerbocker makes both statement and minimalist pieces. Some are big and bold.

Statement pieces bring attention to the wearer, she says, referring to some of her

Display of jewelry

larger pieces including big earrings that frame the face or long chains with large metal pieces and stones.

She doesn’t repair jewelry but often re-creates pieces for her clients, such as taking a vintage ring and making it into a bracelet for a wedding or turning an antique ring set into a new piece. She offers custom work and re-creation for people, as well as new designs.

Knickerbocker looks to nature, the environment and spirit to inspire her work and creativity. Many of her collections reflect her passion. Knickerbocker is a beekeeper, which is the inspiration behind her Hive collection. Each piece is named after the bees and different parts of the hive or their characteristics. The hexagon-shaped pieces represent the balance of the masculine and feminine qualities. Her Waggle earrings are named such because waggle is a dance the bees use to communicate.

The Gaia collection features jewelry that embodies a goddess archetype and many of

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buttons. Made to last, they too are beautiful works of art. She uses only glass beads — no plastic adorns her designs. The wraps are made to be used as headpieces, belts or sashes. She often uses tarot imagery in her designs.

Her grandmother left her a trunk of antique vintage buttons, which are like smaller works of art that she uses for her hat and wrap designs, in essence giving away a piece of herself and her family. | spiritforwardfinery.com 

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festivals | entertainment

Live music in Tahoe T R I U M P H A N T LY R E T U R N S S TO RY BY S E A N M c A L I N D I N

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fter 458 days of silent anticipation, live music and entertainment as we know it has returned to the Tahoe Sierra.

On June 15, the State of California officially reopened from the coronavirus pandemic. For the first time since March 15, restaurants, bars, casinos and resorts throughout the region were allowed to operate at full capacity. It has been 15 months to the day since music venues had been able to conduct live concerts the way they used to: without masks, social distancing or limited crowd sizes. Nevada rescinded similar restrictions on June 1.

After entertainment suddenly shut down on both sides of the state line, producers and venues tried to hold on to hope for a swift return, but all public gatherings of more than a few dozen people continued to be banned. Crystal Bay Casino managed to pull off one socially-distanced “Loud as Folk” show on Oct. 24 before being forced to postpone its December and January concerts. Some artists rescheduled two or three times as nationwide restrictions persisted.

Beginning in April, whispers of hope began to resonate in the mountains.

Crystal Bay Club brought back canceled artists for three-night runs, two shows a night, for 150 people in pod seating.

That’s what it took to sell 900 tickets and meet the sales of one typical night at the 750-person Crown Room. Audience members were required to have their temperature taken, conduct a brief survey prior to entry and wear masks during the performance.

“There were a lot of regulations we had to abide by, but at least we got music back,” says former general manager Bill Wood. “We were able to have music when everyone else went dark. The bands were anxious to play and we were anxious to have them. We really have to thank the artists because we couldn’t have done it without them understanding the situation.”

The casino’s first full volume concerts since March 2020 are happening July 2 and 3 when Bay Area folk-rock stars The Brothers Comatose and Reno’s Americana quintet Six Mile Station take the stage to a max capacity in the Crown Room. More concerts are expected to be added this summer now that venues are feeling confident their reinstated freedoms will remain intact and bands are finally able to route national tours to major West Coast cities.

“It’s like night and day,” says Wood, who retired on June 18. “I can’t tell you how difficult it was to try to maneuver around all those restrictions. Our staff really took a beating from people who refused to wear masks. The whole idea of masks being taken off the agenda was such a breath of fresh air, so to speak.”

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The Brothers Comatose perform on July 2 and 3 at Crystal Bay Casino’s first full-capacity concert since March 2020. | Courtesy Bradley Cox

ing up for its first full-capacity, reservedseating shows with up to 7,500 in attendance. On July 10, retro-soul band Earth, Wind & Fire kicks off the celebritystudded schedule. Award-winning country superstars Old Dominion rock the house

Bon Vivant on July 5 and 6 on an outdoor stage. It is a socially-distanced, seated show with dinner reservations required — a far cry from the raucous revelry once seen inside the downtown Truckee restaurant and venue.

“ To have everything I created for the past 22 years here in Tahoe taken away from me was quite a blow.

Moving forward, I think people are ecstatic about it.

They can’t wait to see their favorite band again.

I think we all realized how much we took live music for granted.” on July 23 and 24. On Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, perennial jam band kings Phish will return to a standing-room-only, sold-out crowd of 9,300 people at the outdoor venue representing the largest gathering planned in the Tahoe Sierra this summer.

Harveys Lake Tahoe was contacted from this story but declined to be interviewed.

TAKE IT FAST, TAKE IT SLOW Throughout the Tahoe-Reno area, a region long associated with entertainment, the news of reopening was met with a distinctive mix of relief, exuberance and cautious optimism. In spite of the excitement, or perhaps because of it, not all area venues are rushing full steam ahead into massive live-music gatherings.

Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats will host New Orleans indie jazz ensemble Bon

–Billy Drewitz “I just want to wait until it feels right all around,” says managing partner JJ Morgan.

“You know what it’s like when it’s packed in here. I would rather wait until we can take it right from where we left off.”

Brass Mafia and Shotgun Wedding Quintet will play similar shows on Aug. 15 and 29 respectively, but Moody’s beloved Jazz Camp and Truckee Craw Thaw Festival are both postponed until 2022.

“I always knew what music did for me,” says Morgan. “This solidified how important it was in my life. It was a challenging time to survive. No music was definitely a big part of that.”

Alibi Ale Works was one of a handful of area venues that continued to host live music throughout the pandemic, even as it adjusted on the fly to constantly changing regulations. In order to keep business

alive, the restaurant and brewery first pivoted to take-out orders and canned beer, before installing a beer garden with heaters at its locations in Truckee and Incline Village, Nev. The outdoor space made hosting music a possibility.

“The musicians were just dying to play,” says owner Kevin Drake. “It was important to me that they had a place. I know the people there listening we’re stoked to hear music played by humans. Everyone in society needed it.”

Now that restrictions have been lifted, Drake isn’t rushing into hosting the any of the late-night concerts Alibi Ale Works once did. For a variety of reasons, he’s sticking with daylight solo and duo acts for the time being.

“We are looking forward to the bigger bands and the party environment, but we’re going to ease back into it,” he says. “Right now, we’re focusing on what’s working and there are lot of people coming in earlier.”

Like many small businesses in the area, Alibi Ale Works has struggled to maintain the staff team required to run into the wee hours of the night.

“Housing is definitely an issue,” says Drake. “We’ve lost people who’ve hit their breaking point. Also, a lot of people who were happy working at bars and restaurants are shifting industries. They’re fearful of being shut down again and not feeling that it’s the stable job it once was. We’ve focused more on retention than recruiting.

Our No. 1 priority is making sure the people who work for us are happy.”

As Tahoe opens for the summer, the pandemic continues to be an era of reinvention for venues and artists alike.

“Covid forced us to take stock of who we are and to do less things better,” says Drake. “Coming out of it, we are a stronger business than we were before. There is no shortage of bands knocking on the door, but we’re trying to take it a month at a time.”

ADAPT AND PLAN FOR THE BEST Rather than cancel its summer concert series in 2020, North Tahoe Business Association (NTBA) took Music on the Beach virtual, broadcasting live performances of popular local bands on its website and on 101.5 FM Truckee Tahoe Radio.

“We wanted to keep it going one way or another,” says community relations manager Kerry Andras. “It was a little weird playing without an audience, but it we got a great response. Moving into this year, we started laying the groundwork for both options. When the Governor

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made the announcement that California would open on June 15, we felt that was our green light.”

The preparation will pay off when NTBA launches its Friday night concert series at Kings Beach State Recreation Area on July 9 with San Francisco reggae group Pacific Vibration.

“We are going to encourage people who are unvaccinated to wear masks and practice social distancing, but we’re not going to be out there enforcing anything,” says Andras. “We are super excited to be doing this. We feel like it is going to be healing for our community. Everyone is so ready for it.”

Other summer concert series are making similar plans now that limitations have been raised. Music in the Park in Truckee kicks off on July 7 with Tahoma American group Dead Winter Carpenters.

Tuesdays Bluesdays in Village at Squaw starts on July 13 with local favorites, The Blues Monsters. Truckee Thursdays opens on July 15. Concerts at Common Beach is planning to return on Aug. 1 with a sixweek series.

On South Shore, Valhalla Tahoe’s summer program opened on June 15 and a five-week Live at Lakeview series begins on Aug. 5. Heavenly Village has more than 60 free concerts booked throughout the summer. The first one was held on Memorial Day weekend with Sacramento rockfusion band Island of Black and White.

“We had 600 people packing the village that weekend,” says events producer Dreu Murin. “A band member was riding a

unicycle and playing accordion through the crowd. For this year’s concerts, I’m really bringing a diversity of performers.”

During the pandemic Murin helped channel $14 million dollars in Paycheck Protection Program loans through Greater Commercial Lending to help small businesses retain their staff teams and plan for the future, he says.

“It was sad,” he says. “All the big guys were getting help and the little guys were being pushed to the side. It was a great partnership to help people in the basin.”

After South Lake Tahoe’s “Lights of the Lake” fireworks show was cancelled, Murin stepped in to organize fireworks displays on July 3 from the roof of Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe and on July 4 from the top of the Michael Laub Building in Stateline, Nev. (Read the details in this edition.)

Billy Drewitz of Late Nite Productions has been hard at work getting things going again, too. While some of his

Country Music Association “Group of the Year” Old Dominion plays on July 23 and 24 at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena. | Courtesy Mason Allen BELOW: Dead Winter Carpenters will deliver their first live concert since Valentine’s Day 2020 at Truckee River Regional Park on July 7.

longtime clients, such as Jub Jub’s Thirst Parlor in Reno, were forced to shut down permanently due to the pandemic, others are primed and ready to do business.

He has confirmed a comedy show with Rob Schneider on July 9 and Extreme Midget Wrestling on Sept. 4 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. Reggae featuring Don Carlos of Black Uhuru and Trinidadian reggae artist Marlon Asher will come to Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater on July 20.

“I’m anxious to get back to work,” says Drewitz. “My industry is one of the last to be allowed to. It’s been tough because

music is in my blood. To have everything I created for the past 22 years here in Tahoe taken away from me was quite a blow. Moving forward, I think people are ecstatic about it. They can’t wait to see their favorite band again. I think we all realized how much we took live music for granted.

It was a real eyeopener, not only for the industry, but for the world.”

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL Across the region, music lovers are rejoicing as they gather again with colleagues and friends to share what they love most.

Block parties have spontaneously popped up in neighborhoods throughout the Tahoe Basin, weekly jam sessions are off the screen and back at the bar and bookings are hitting the calendars like never before.

After losing 80 percent of his events in 2020, wedding producer Isaac Freed is now looking at his busiest season since founding Music in Tahoe in 2013. A large amount of postponements combined with

a wave of new engagements has led to a record number of weddings this year.

“We effectively have two years of events to do this year,” he says. “There were a lot of people who got engaged through the pandemic who were home alone together.

They are looking at unconventional dates like midweek. All of these are things that would’ve never happened in my 12 years of doing events. This is what we had our fingers crossed for. It’s back and it’s happening in a big way.”

While the private events market is booming, public concerts are steadily making their own comeback. For the past decade, Jesse Dunn and Jenni Charles have devoted their lives to building the popularity and reputation of Dead Winter Carpenters. As one of the only nationally touring acts based at Lake Tahoe, they depend on live performances to earn a living. When Covid arrived, everything stopped.

The couple turned to virtual gigs to stay connected with their fans and earn some money through donations, but the novelty soon wore off. Dunn picked up summer work as a house painter. They retreated to Vermont and Idaho with their 4-year-old daughter during the winter and spring to spend time with family.

“It’s kind of surreal to reflect on what happened during the past 15 months,” says Dunn. “Rewinding back, none of us knew exactly what would come of it. Basically, the brakes were slammed on live music or anything social. We hustled and did the best we could. This month it feels like that fog has kind of lifted again. I am extremely grateful to be on this end of it, even though we know it’s not completely gone away.”

Dunn and Charles performed as a duo in Mammoth Lakes earlier this month.

Their first show with Dead Winter Carpenters since Valentine’s Day 2020 is scheduled for July 7: opening night of Truckee’s Music in the Park.

“We’re looking forward to circling the wagons and knocking the rusts off the axles,” says Dunn. “I’m a bit nervous, but also excited to get back on the horse, rework these songs and present them to a live audience. The anticipation is building.”

DON’T TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED On March 15, 2020, the night before everything shut down, Sean “Chango” O’Brien was providing sound for a concert

by Southern blues guitarist Tinsley Ellis at The Saint in Reno. By end of the night, he knew something big was happening. Ellis, a longtime touring musician, was in tears.

“It was really extremely stressful,” says O’Brien, who delivers live entertainment to the region with his production company, Chango Presents. “The level of anxiety was something I had not experienced in my life. I was scared of losing my home.

Everything I had worked for the past 10-plus years had completely evaporated overnight.”

O’Brien’s regular gig as an audio engineer at Crystal Bay Casino was also on hold. Through a combination of unemployment relief, grants and loans, he was able to keep his business afloat while he focused on parenting and educating his children. He organized weekly beach cleanup days, coached his daughter’s baseball team and spent more time snowboarding than he had in years.

“I focused on these things because the reality of the situation was too hard to deal with,” he says. “I couldn’t talk about it.

I had to stop people who would try to ask me because I became very emotional.”

This summer, O’Brien is working as a soundman for Music on the Beach, Tuesdays Bluesdays, Monday night open mic at The Grid in Kings Beach and at the Crown Room at Crystal Bay Casino. He echoes the sentiments of so many people, both in and out of the music industry, when he sums up his greatest lesson of the pandemic: don’t take anything for granted.

“This life and my profession are such fleeting things,” he says. “It’s so precious.

I am blessed to be one of the moving pieces that helps to facilitate this beauty.

Even as much as I love what I do, when you strip it all down, what truly matters and why I live in this area are community and family. Everything else is secondary.”

If anything, the pandemic has given all of us a much-needed perspective on just how essential live music and entertainment are to the fabric of our community. This Find the lineup for

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summer, as we all enjoy each other’s company and the amazing artists who perform here, perhaps we’ll all take a moment to remember just how lucky we are.

“When I look around from my mixing console and see people smiling and happy, it gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling,” says O’Brien. “The joy these musical performances bring to people are unparalleled.

They cannot be replaced. Let’s make sure we always focus on that this summer.”  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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Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)

You are happy to hover behind the scenes for a while. However, there is also a pioneering impulse at play. How these two energies will be balanced is up to you. A yearning for harmony and freedom are featured.

In the background, a yearning to deepen your spiritual discipline is also indicated. Keep it simple with a consistent focus to center in your heart.

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Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)

Changes in your lifestyle are affecting your dreams. You feel like you are seeing things more clearly than ever. Meanwhile, your desires for more stability are serving to spur your ambitions. You are willing to dig-in deep and push as hard as you can. Where sheer effort does not suffice, you will weave-in wit and charm.

Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)

You are feeling creative and inspired to take some pioneering leads. These begin with thoughts and ideas and followed by action. It is very much a matter of follow-through now. The willpower to push for what you want is stronger than usual. Get clear on your dreams and go for it.

Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)

The recent eclipse has planted a potent seed in your home and family life. Change is likely and has already activated your thought processes. Changes in your usual rhythm are also highlighted. Some may feel like a mixed blessing, or worse. Jupiter and Neptune in your sign are whispering to you to share your wisdom.

A revolutionary impulse is contributing to an impulse to get more public and professional attention.

You have your thinking cap on and you mean business.

Doing inner work is also indicated, to love and forgive yourself and others. A key to do this is to lay claim to 100% responsibility, for your part, for all your experiences and relationships.

Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)

A deep dive into the core of your being is a featured theme now. This includes your ancestral roots and deciphering more clearly what you inherited. Of course, you do have free will, yet it must contend with the tendencies of your inheritances. You yearn for love and passion, or possibly romance and at least some fun.

Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)

Paying attention to the details of the bigger picture is important to you now. This is extending into your public life and this trend will continue. You yearn to share thoughts and ideas more than usual. Dealing with fears and worries is a full-time job. Yet, you want to do your part, however you interpret that to be.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)

This time of year often finds you in busy-beemode. Fortunately, you are happy in this gear especially when the results of your actions are productively practical. Creating beauty in your home is featured. You yearn to break free but you know that the key to unlock the door is consistent, disciplined focus.

Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)

The recent eclipse activated deep changes within you. These have and will lead to new perspectives. People and circumstances are pushing you to open your mind to recognize your own interpretations, opinions and assumptions. This does not mean you have to change them, but simply to recognize their relativity, in light of those of others.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)

Nurturing new perspectives continues. Realizing that you do not perceive reality as it is so much as who you are and how you have been conditioned will prove liberating. So, how have you been conditioned to think? What sources do you expose yourself to?

Are you credulous or open to conversations and new interpretations? Free your mind.

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JULY 1 | THURSDAY The Great Bingo Revival Village at Squaw Olympic Valley, 5-7 p.m.

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JULY 2 | FRIDAY Dylan Casey’s, Zephyr Cove, 5-8 p.m.

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JULY 3 | SATURDAY Sunsets Live Music Series Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley, 5-7 p.m.

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

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JULY 4 | SUNDAY KBong & Johnny Classic Moe’s BBQ, Tahoe City, 5:30 p.m.

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

JULY 6 | TUESDAY “Murdered to Death” Boathouse Theater, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

JULY 7 | WEDNESDAY Music in the Park Truckee Regional “Salty” Gebhardt Ampitheater, Truckee, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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reamy coleslaw, macaroni salad and potato salad are classic sides for barbecues, potlucks and outdoor events during the summer. And there are many ways to create new twists to elevate and uplift your sides.

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NEW TWISTS ON THE CLASSICS Mayonnaise is the foundation for many of these nostalgic sides. My grandmother made her coleslaw with distilled vinegar and celery seed and prepared her potato salad German style. She rarely used mayo.

Even her elbow macaroni salad was made with red wine vinegar.

Sides these days are healthier and have been updated to reflect the times. I often prepare sides like quinoa tabbouleh or a golden beet salad with goat cheese, toasted walnuts, champagne vinegar and infused garlic oil.

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Adding a rainbow of colors is the name of the game this season.

Purple carrots, watermelon radishes, bell peppers, beets and fresh green herbs make a beautiful, healthy array that tempts all senses.

Asian slaw with miso sesame dressing or fresh corn and black bean salad are perfect for people with gluten sensitivities.

I often put cheese on the side, as well, for dairy-free people.

My favorite dish to bring to a potluck is a Mediterranean Couscous Salad (recipe on this page) pre-pared with pearled couscous, feta cheese, red onion, red peppers and fresh herbs. The key is the spices.

Harissa, garlic and lemon pepper make this side dish pop. Lemony, healthy and delicious, this dish is always a hit at a potluck or barbecue.

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Adding a rainbow of colors is the name of the game this season. Purple carrots, watermelon radishes, bell peppers, beets and fresh green herbs make a beautiful, healthy array that tempts all senses.

I love the flavor of red wine vinegar and use it for my classic beet salad. As an ode to my grandmother, I add celery seed.

I add celery seed to my cucumber salad, as well, along with red onion and a touch of an excellent-quality, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and fresh ground pepper. Instead of boiling potatoes for potato salad, I roast them and add a tad of mayo, onion, celery, fresh parsley or cilantro, salt and pepper.

It’s a family favorite.

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like soap — unfortunate, but true.

Tired of mayo? Avocado and pesto are a great addition to potato salad. Greek yogurt is also a fabulous way to dress up a side dish. Pesto and parmesan on grilled corn on the cob is a great way to dress up this barbecue favorite.

Fresh pea hummus, tzatziki and pita chips add a Greek flair to any potluck.

Avocado devilled eggs are quite tasty for a barbecue or potluck side; just add avocado to your recipe.

GRILL IT Grilled vegetables also make an excellent side dish and compliment any protein being served. To grill potatoes, cut the potato in ¼-inch rounds, brush them with oil, salt, and pepper and grill until tender.

They make an excellent vehicle for cheese and sauces.

Stone fruit is in abundance during the summer months. Add grilled peaches, nectarines, plums or pineapples to a green salad. Try arugula with grilled peaches, toasted walnuts, herbed goat cheese and a simple vinaigrette. Or grill pineapple and prosciutto on mixed greens with a balsamic vinaigrette. These are just a few ways to incorporate grilled fruit into your salad side for a party.

STUFF IT For a unique Asian-fusion side dish, try stuffed cucumbers with soba noodles.

Cut a cucumber in 1½-inch rounds, scoop out the middle with a small melon baller.

Fill the cuke with sesame chilled soba noodles. Cucumber stuffed with a whipped cream cheese and capers mixture is simple finger-food fun.

GRILLED DESSERT Need a few dessert ideas? While the grill is going, grill some peaches for a new twist on a cobbler. Cut a peach, plum or nectarine in half, grill it and top off with vanilla ice cream and a touch of cinnamon.

Or make a grilled banana split.

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o, the headline is not click bait, there really is a bona-fide New York City sommelier right here in Lake Tahoe. To be specific, he is Tom Lynam, who is now the wine guy at Raley’s in Incline Village, Nev. His wine journey started at Lake Tahoe in the 1980s at La Petit Pier in Tahoe Vista under the infamous Jean Dufoe. A more demanding restauranteur there has never been in these parts and those who survived his boot-camp-style training have gone on to great careers in the industry. Lynam’s journey took him to the Four Seasons and then to one of the pinnacles of the wine world at Eleven Madison Park in Manhattan.

Seeking a saner lifestyle and wanting to spend more time with his wife and daughter, he returned to Tahoe, which led to his position at Raley’s.

So, when my publisher, the amazing Kat Hill, cut me loose to take a deep dive in a series of feature articles, Lynam was at the top of my list. To diverge a bit, these columns will profile several of our regional wine gurus — and their wine businesses — all of whom I am confident will guide you through the ever-evolving monde de vin.

As you would expect from someone of Lynam’s pedigree and experience, his phi-

losophy is to explore your wine preferences and give options that fit you. He is also sensitive to a buyer’s budget and has a knack for getting to that important point while making the customer feel comfortable with the process. Raley’s wine department is a store within a store, with about 2,000 selections available and a great diversity of wine types, regions and price points.

Speaking of prices, Raley’s offers everything from the bargain basement to the penthouse and a 30-percent discount when you purchase any six or more 750-ml bottles.

You can mix and match wines. I find the discounted prices to be better values than even the big-box stores prices for the same wines. The selection is uniquely strong at the top end with some real values; some of which I will point out further along here.

As you would expect from someone of Tom’s pedigree and experience, his philosophy is to explore your wine preferences and give options that fit you.

TOP PICKS Lynam and I wanted to give our favorites at various price levels, and these include the 30 percent discount. He loves the Edna Valley Chardonnay for its true flavors and balance and at $9.99 it’s a steal. I think Pinot lovers should do a major scoop-up of the Benton-Lane Willamette Valley for $14.40. Moving up, Lynam recommends the Daou Family Estates Soul of a Lion Cabernet for $99. My collector’s alert is the Sassicaia Super Tuscan at the lowest price anywhere of $245.

Savvy diners already know the value of a top-level sommelier. Tom Lynam brings to that a true service mentality that anyone can appreciate.  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.

Creative American Cuisine in an Elegant Log Cabin

U Rosenthal Wine Merchant N C Indoor & Outdoor dining available Sustainable Fresh Fish | Organic Chicken | Local Seasonal Produce Dinner nightly from 5pm. Reservations recommended.

9983 Cove Street, Kings Beach, CA | 530-546-7529 | souledomain.com

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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!

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

Tahoe & Truckee (775) 544-3435 | wineguru123@gmail.com

Italian

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

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

Authentic Mexican

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

American Bar

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.

400 Brassie Avenue, Suite B | Kings Beach, CA (530) 546-2191 | spindleshankstahoe.com

KINGS BEACH

Chub’s Subs

Sommelier Services

Lou Phillips is a Level 3 Sommelier offering Sommelier Services to a variety of clients including establishing wine collections, representing your collection sale, staff training and more.

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

Spindleshanks

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.

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.

Las Panchitas

Mexican

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

LAKE TAHOE

KINGS BEACH

CRYSTAL BAY / KINGS BEACH

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

Louis Phillips

“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.

Lanza’s Restaurant

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.

Christy Hill

Lakeview

Jason’s Beachside Grille

Meal Delivery

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

El Toro Bravo

Private Parties

*Takeout at Tahoe City location. **Delivery at our Midtown location.

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

Happy Hour

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KINGS BEACH

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Catering

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Take-out

KINGS BEACH

Outdoor Seating

KINGS BEACH

Dine-In

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.

8421 N Lake Blvd. | Kings Beach, CA (530) 553-1820 | chubssubs.com Through GrubHub

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