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Serendipity frequently comes into play when putting together each of our editions, yet I’m still astounded after nearly 17 years in different roles at Tahoe Weekly when it happens. This edition is no different with Mark Twain making appearances in multiple features.

First, is our feature on the newly-created Mark Twain Timber Claim Adventure Trail by the Sierra State Parks Foundation highlighting locations Twain visited on his first trip to Lake Tahoe (during which he started a wildfire). The trail is a Sierra Nevada Geotourism Historic Place and each is located on public lands.

Read David Antonucci’s feature “Walking in Twain’s footsteps” in this edition to plan your own trip to visit these sites.

Second, Twain plays prominently in the second part of Mark McLaughlin series “What’s in a Name?” on the origins of Lake Tahoe’s name. Twain, who had took his nom de plume while working in Virginia City in the 1860s (his real name is Samuel Clemens), blasted the name “Tahoe” on multiple occasions in print.

Calling it “repulsive” and “as weak as soup for a sick infant” among his many protestations to the name.

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The next time you see someone who needs a little help, offer your advice or to lend a hand. It will make everyone’s day better.

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This iconic sight is part of an old volcano. Take in the view from Cave Rock State Park.

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring works by local artists & workshops in Tahoe City.

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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. Tours by reservation only.

visittahoecity.com Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites.

Visit the Tahoe Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and Transit Center.

(800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com Palisades Tahoe, 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 at Highway 89. The Olympic Museum at High Camp features historic memorabilia and photographs. Tram ticket required.

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.

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(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia in Tahoe City.

Tours by appt. | (530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Grounds open Memorial Day-Labor Day. Ages 8+.

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

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot.

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Thurs.-Sat. | (530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. Pick up walking tour maps.

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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.

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Tues.-Sat. by reservation (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada University. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+.

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org Featuring works by local artists & workshops.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE DEMONSTRATION GARDEN

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(775) 586-1610, ext. 25 | demogarden.org Featuring lake-friendly landscaping using native and adaptive plants. Self-guided tours & clinics. On the campus of Sierra Nevada University.

(530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1908, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places (summer tours).

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HIGH CAMP

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

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(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 year-round. Tours in summer.

TAYLOR CREEK VISITOR CENTER

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

TRUCKEE DONNER SUMMIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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

EMIGRANT TRAIL MUSEUM

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Emigrant Trail Museum features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at Donner Memorial State Park. See the towering Pioneer Monument.

KIDZONE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Tues.-Sat. | (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym. MUSEUM OF TRUCKEE HISTORY

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

OLD JAIL MUSEUM

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

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EAGLE ROCK

Eagle Rock, one of the Lake’s most famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top is on the south side.

FANNETTE ISLAND

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

HELLMAN-EHRMAN MANSION

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. See boathouses with historic boats and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s.

VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE

(530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov | vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (May 28-Sept.

30), see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House.

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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 South Shore At Heavenly Village. (530) 542-2908 Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village 855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.) 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

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SHORELINE: 72 miles (116 km) Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles (307 km). If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water (.38 m) Sources: Tahoe Environmental Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, “Tahoe Place Names” and David Antonucci (denoted by 1).

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Walking in Twain’s footsteps MARK TWAIN TIMBER CLAIM ADVENTURE TRAIL OPENS STORY & PHOTOS BY DAVID C. ANTONUCCI

FROM LEFT: Tunnel Creek trail on the East Shore.

The Mark Twain Timber Claim Trail. | David Antonucci

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ne hundred fifty years ago this year, Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) published this emotion-filled word-painting of Lake Tahoe in his memoir and travelogue “Roughing It.” While the beauty and serenity of the lake deeply moved Twain, his first visit to the lake had a more practical purpose.

He sought to stake a timber claim on the North Shore and sell the lumber to the mines in Virginia City, Nev. He carelessly allowed his campfire to escape, however, setting his timber claim afire.

On May 20, Sierra State Parks Foundation announced the creation of the Mark Twain Timber Claim Adventure Trail, a Sierra Nevada Geotourism Historic Place. It links seven sites on the East Shore and North Shore visited by Mark Twain in September 1861. Vehicles and bikes are allowed on the trail over paved roads to nearby parking locations over its 13-mile length. From the parking areas, visitors then approach the sites on foot. Each site has an interpretive panel that explains its historical significance.

The trail is unique in that all these sites are on land accessible by the public.

At each location, visitors stand where Twain stood, see what Twain saw and perhaps imagine what Twain felt when he gazed out on the stunning lake and

mountains. Trail visitors will walk in Twain’s footsteps and appreciate his Lake Tahoe literary legacy.

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“Twainiacs” (self-described Mark Twain fans) and Tahoe history buffs should begin at Tunnel Creek Cafe in Incline Village, Nev. A 2.3-mile moderately challenging hike on the Tunnel Creek Road ($2 hiker fee) takes one to the Fairest Picture Overlook. Here is where Twain first sighted Lake Tahoe, “the fairest picture the whole earth affords.”

East Shore Trail

An easy 1-mile walk along the Tahoe East Shore Trail from Tunnel Creek Cafe takes one to Hidden Beach. Twain and his friend boarded a rowboat to cross Crystal Bay: “… set out across a deep bend of the lake.”

Stateline Fire Lookout

A moderately strenuous uphill hike to the historic Stateline Fire Lookout takes one to a viewpoint that gives a visual overview of the timber claim and wildfire location.

Twain and his friend camped at Speedboat Beach on Stateline Point on his first night. Here, they slept in the sand

mountains brilliantly photographed upon its still surface I thought it must surely be the fairest picture the whole earth affords.”

- Mark Twain on sighting Lake Tahoe for the first time

and dined atop a flat granite rock; see if you can spot it. Parking here is minimal and a new panel is coming soon: “ … spread our blankets in the warm sand between two large boulders and soon fell asleep.”

North Tahoe Beach

The next day, the pair hiked along the shore through Kings Beach. A panel at North Tahoe Beach is inscribed with Twain’s words about the unmatched health-restoring effects of Tahoe and its

pure air. “Three months of camp life on Lake Tahoe would restore an Egyptian mummy to his pristine vigor, and give him an appetite like an alligator.”

Gar Woods Grill & Pier

The two men continued hiking toward Carnelian Bay. They discovered a pioneer’s cabin and entered looking for food. A nearby panel at Gar Woods Grill & Pier tells how they played cards, commandeered a canoe and paddled back to camp: “… borrowed a dug-out and pulled back six miles to the upper camp.”

Sandy Beach

Twain returned the next day, staking his timber claim in Tahoe Vista. The wildfire erupted a few days later. At Sandy Beach, two panels tell the story of both events. “Within half an hour all before us was a tossing, blinding tempest of flame!”

If Twain were alive today, he likely would claim it was Tahoe’s first controlled burn. | sierranevadageotourism. org n David C. Antonucci is a historical researcher and author of the book, “Fairest Picture – Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe.”

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American Century Championship | From July 6 to 10, this made-for-TV event is the premier celebrity golf tournament and raises funds for local and national charities.

The tournament is a 54-hole modified format that features sports’ and entertainment’s greatest celebrities at the lakeside Edgewood Tahoe golf course. | americancenturychampionship.com Barracuda Championship | The Barracuda Championship from July 14 to 17 combines amazing golf along and savory outdoor grilling as PGA Tour professionals tee up on Old Greenwood golf course in Truckee. | barracudachampionship.com

Tahoe Fund and agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s public beaches have updated tahoepublicbeaches.org to help improve the recreation experience for residents and visitors. Designed as a resource guide to more than 40 beaches that surround Lake Tahoe, the site offers information about how to get to each beach, where to park, hours of operation and what amenities and services are offered, if any.

Get updates on what facilities are available, which beaches are dog friendly, where to barbecue, rent paddleboards or boats and where to find a shade. It also has information about the Lake Tahoe Water Trail. | tahoepublicbeaches.org.

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Practice kindness, pass on knowledge

BY TIM HAUSERMAN

even swimming for an extended time period. Track Tahoe’s occasional upwelling events that can make the surface water in certain areas far colder than expected, even on the hottest summer days. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

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hose of us who have been living in Tahoe for a long time sometimes are challenged by the changes we have seen.

The visitors can get on our nerves and we have been known to toss out a few choice thoughts: Why are they parked there? Why is this trail so busy?

Why are they driving so slowly — or perhaps — why are they driving so fast?

But I have discovered a remedy for the stresses of life in a tourist town: Go out of your way to be nice and pass on information about the area to visitors. You and the community will be rewarded.

Recently on a walk through a less traveled part of Sugar Pine Point State Park, I was startled by a big low-flying woodpecker with a bright red head. My first thought was it was a rare glimpse of a pileated woodpecker, but he went by so fast I wasn’t sure. A few seconds later I saw a woman headed in my direction with a camera with a big lens so I thought, this is someone who has to like birds, so I told her to keep her eyes peeled for the woodpecker. She was visiting the area and excited to hear we had those giant woodpeckers in Tahoe.

In fact, since this was June and she was from Phoenix, she seemed pretty damn tickled to just be enjoying a cool breeze on a hiking trail in Tahoe.

She then asked me where the sugar pines that the park is named after were?

I said, “Let me show you.” As we walked, I pointed out enormous specimens of sugar pine and cedars. And we talked about Jeffrey pines while gazing across the white sandy beach toward the 12

deep blue of Tahoe on a windy day.

After a few minutes of nature study, I said my goodbyes and she expressed her appreciation with an enormous smile on her face. Perhaps she forgot our conversation 10 minutes later, or perhaps, it was a positive little vignette that made her Tahoe vacation just a teensy bit better. Either way, it feels good to pass on some of the information that’s in my head about the flora and fauna of Tahoe.

I mean it is not doing much good in the recesses of my brain, it might as well get out to people who might be able to put it to use.

Passing on a bit of kindness and knowledge can make us feel better for several reasons. First, the hope is that giving folks information about what makes Tahoe special will get them to treat our little piece of paradise with the respect it deserves. Once you have learned more about how amazing our trees, mountains and lake are you might be less inclined to drop a piece of litter or a dog poop bag on the trail. (Ugh, dog poop bags — those are the worst.)

Even if you are not motivated by a desire to protect Lake Tahoe, telling someone about how old that enormous tree might be, or that if you are lucky on a calm day you might see a mink swimming around the rocky shoreline, is a positive reminder to ourselves that we do live in a wonderful place — and the traffic jams we run into will be a bit easier to bear.

Another reason to pass on your expertise to visitors is that it gives you the chance to experience a place you have seen dozens of times with a fresh set of eyes. When we see how excited they are by the meeting of the emerald green and deep blue waters along Tahoe’s West Shore, it is a reminder for us to appreciate all that we have every day.

Want to pass on your Tahoe knowledge but not sure how to do it? You could join others by becoming part of Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s Task Force Trailhead program and become a Trail Ambassador or join the Sustainable Truckee Ambassador program. | tahoerimtrail.org, visittruckeetahoe.com n

THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF LEAVE NO TRACE Plan ahead and prepare Travel and camp on durable surfaces Dispose of waste properly Leave what you find Minimize campfire impacts Respect wildlife Be considerate of others

“Lake Tahoe in the Movies,” an interactive exhibit, has opened at the Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City and will run through summer 2023.

The exhibit features the original 1920s movie projector from Tahoe Tavern Resort, original set and costume design images from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, private notes from locals who were on set, newspaper articles about local extras and — the highlight of the exhibit — a short film created by Patrick Yun. He took the best cuts of iconic scenes of the Tahoe area and arranged them with accompanying music. | Gatekeepers Museum on Facebook

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MEEKS RIDGE TRAIL IN THE WORKS The Tahoe Fund and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) have launched a $50,000 matching campaign to build the Meeks Ridge Trail.

This new, 4.5-mile multi-use trail will provide a more than 10-mile loop option for hikers and mountain bikers on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.

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The loop will end by the Highway 89 bike path that connects to Sugar Pine Point and Meeks Bay Campground.

While volunteers are working diligently to clear and build the lower half of the trail, a paid crew will be key to completing the final 2 to 3 miles of the trail at higher elevations. The upper section is more rugged and requires a professional team to tackle the difficult terrain. The funds raised will help cover the cost of the paid crew.

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SUMMER PROJECTS IN THE WORKS AT PALISADES TAHOE Four major projects will lead to an improved ski experience at Palisades Tahoe: a base-to-base gondola, the replacement of Red Dog lift, an expansion of the Funitel Plaza and the installation of automatic snowmaking systems in Alpine. The projects are expected to be completed by opening day for the 202223 season.

The base-to-base gondola will connect the two valleys of the resort and can be operated as one continuous lift or as two separate lifts from each base area to the top of KT-22. The ride from The Village at Palisades Tahoe to Alpine is expected to take about 16 minutes.

Red Dog lift will be replaced with a high-speed, detachable six-person lift.

The base terminal will be moved to the east, giving skiers direct access to the lift from the parking lot.

A redesign is also underway for the Funitel entrance, the gondola terminal and the member’s locker room. A new, accessible central plaza will be created, pushing back the snow beach to start on the south side of the Funitel building.

Additionally, the Funitel is undergoing a major electrical maintenance upgrade and new snowmaking systems are being installed on Julia’s Gold and lower Red Dog Face. | palisadestahoe.com

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TRUCKEE RIVER CANYON RESTORATION ON TAP California Trout and Truckee Donner Land Trust were recently awarded $26,500 from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada for river access and restoration in the Truckee River Canyon. The two nonprofits will work together this summer to restore and improve a popular Truckee River access point in the Truckee River Canyon along Interstate 80, roughly 1.4 miles east of the Farad exit.

The project will include riverbank stabilization and restoration to reduce sediment in the Truckee River, creating naturalized terraces as a stable entry for users entering and exiting the river.

Eliminating some of the eroding user trails and planting willows will further improve bank stability and riparian habitat. Work is anticipated to be complete by the end of summer. | truckeedonnerlandtrust.org

Truckee Trails Foundation

NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILL TRAIL OPENS Truckee Trails Foundation introduces the Compass Skills Loop, an all-inclusive and adaptive mountain-bike skills development trail. Located at the Sawtooth Trailhead, the 1-mile dirt trail is suitable for kids, adults and adaptive riders at the beginner and intermediate levels.

The loop introduces mountain bikers to the core skills they need to ride safely, while also helping them gain experience and build overall confidence.

Trail designer Steve Wentz of Momentum Trail Concepts was hired to design and build the skills loop, and the Truckee Trails crew members assisted with the trail construction.| truckeetrails.org

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Page Meadows | July 6

Truckee Library | Truckee | July 7 & 14

9:30 a.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

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

American Century Championship Edgewood Tahoe | Stateline | July 6-10 $30-$40 | americancenturychampionship.com

Preschool Storytime Tahoe City Library | Tahoe City | July 7 & 14 10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 583-3382,

Birdies for Charity virtual | Truckee | July 6-13 | barracudachampionship.com

Donner Lake Paddling Tours Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | July 6, 13 & 20

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Toddler Time Incline Village Library | Incline Village | July 7 & 14 11:30 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, events.washoecountylibrary.us

10 a.m. | parks.ca.gov

Truckee Thursdays Early Literacy Storytime South Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe | July 6, 13 & 20 10:30 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

RUFF (Read Up for Fun) South Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe | July 6, 13 & 20 4 p.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Summer Craft Hour w/therapy animals Truckee Library | Truckee | July 6, 13 & 20

Historic Downtown | Truckee | July 7 & 14

Summer Craft Hour w/therapy dog Truckee Library | Truckee | July 6, 13 & 20

Baby Lapsit Storytime N. Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach | July 8 10-10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

Lego Club Truckee Library | Truckee | July 8 & 15

Wildlife Wednesdays Lake Tahoe Wildfire Care | South Lake Tahoe | July 6 & 20 6 p.m. | RSVP ltwc.org

Ragnar Trail Lake Tahoe Ragnar Trail Lake Tahoe | Soda Springs | July 8 8 a.m. | trailrunner.com

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Conservation Ambassadors Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach | July 8 1-2 p.m. Free | (530) 546-2021, placer.ca.gov

LEKI Trail Running Pole Clinic Donner Summit Sno Park | Truckee | July 9

Bilingual Storytime 10:30-11 a.m. | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

STATELINE LOOKOUT Easy-moderate | .5 miles RT This short, but steep, paved 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.

Portola River Walk | Portola | July 9-10

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 Shirley Canyon 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 palisadestahoe.com). Check Tram schedule in advance. TART

7:30 a.m. $85 | discgolfscene.com

Mother Goose on the Loose S.Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe | July 9 & 16 10:30 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

Painted Rock Workday

Tahoe Meadows Wildflower Loop

Fiberboard Freeway Lot | Tahoe Vista | July 7 & 9

Mt. Rose Summit Parking | Incline Village | July 9 9 a.m. Free | tinsweb.org

Pet Go Bag distribution

Task Force Trailhead: Echo Summit

Humane Society | Truckee | July 7

Stateline | July 9

10 a.m. | hstt.org

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.

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Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | July 7-10 & July 14-17

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

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. Parking fee. parks.nv.gov

The Lost Sierra Showdown

Historical Walks

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free | facebook.com

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

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Truckee Library | Truckee | July 7

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

Parking fee. parks.nv.gov.

Taylor Creek Visitor Center | South Lake Tahoe | July 8 & 15

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

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

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Legacy Trail | Truckee | July 6-20

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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’. tahoerimtrail.org

12-5 p.m. | (530) 582-7846,

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

Truckee Library Storywalk

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HIKING

8-11 a.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

Play and Learn Program

Lower Carpenter Valley Hike

South Lake Tahoe Library | South Lake Tahoe | July 7 & 14

Truckee Donner Land Trust | Truckee | July 9 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | chamber.truckee.com

10 a.m. Free | engagedpatrons.org

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 palisadestahoe.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 the spacious upper mountain.

Tram ticket required (schedule at palisadestahoe.com).

Hikes in the meadows good for small children. Check Tram schedule in advance. TART

Trails open depending on conditions.

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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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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. Parking fee. parks.ca.gov 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.

EMERALD BAY & VIKINGSHOLM CASTLE Moderate | 2.5 miles+ RT | No dogs Steep descent to Vikingsholm Castle (tours start May 28).

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. Parking Fee. (530) 525-9529 | parks.ca.gov 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.

Parking fee. parks.ca.gov.

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 (tours start May 28). Parking fee. ADA access (530) 525-7982. parks.ca.gov. TART

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BOATING

Schedules subject to change; call in advance.

BOAT INSPECTIONS

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INTERSTATE AIS HOTLINE (844) 311-4873 Inspections are required for Lake Tahoe, Echo Lakes, Fallen Leaf Lake, Donner Lake, Area Reservoirs, Lake of the Woods, Webber Lake and Lakes Basin waters.

L A K E TA H O E , FA L L E N L E A F L A K E & E C H O L A K E S (888) 824-6267 | tahoeboatinspections.com | Inspections first-come, first-served. Appointments: (888) 824-6267 Inspections open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. until Sept. 30 NORTH SHORE | Alpine Meadows: Hwy. 89 at Alpine Meadows Rd. EAST SHORE | Spooner Summit: Junction of Hwys. 28 & 50. No vessels more than 30’.

SOUTH SHORE | Meyers: At the junction of Hwys. 89 & 50.

DONNER LAKE (530) 582-2361 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory inspections are required for all vessels for Donner Lake at stations noted above.

R E S E RVO I RS, W E B B E R L A K E , L A K E O F T H E WO O D S & L A K E S B AS I N WAT E RS (888) 824-6267 | truckeeboatinspections.com Mandatory self inspections are in place at Prosser, Boca, Jackson Meadows & Stampede reservoirs and all lakes in Sierra and Nevada counties. Forms available at ramps or online.

CALIFORNIA BOATER CARD CALIFORNIA REQUIRES BOAT OPERATORS TO PASS A MANDATORY BOAT SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. Everyone ages 45 years and younger who operate a boat must have the card; this includes non-residents. californiaboatercard.com

PUBLIC RAMPS L A K E TA H O E

CAVE ROCK | E AST S HORE (775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 50, East Shore 6 a.m.-8 p.m. through Labor Day EL DORADO BEACH | S OUTH S HORE (530) 542-2981 Hwy. 50 at Lakeview Ave., South Lake Tahoe Closed for season. Picnic area, restrooms.

LAKE FOREST | N ORTH S HORE (530) 583-3796 | 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 28 Until Sept. 2: M-Th. 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; until 8 p.m. Fri-Sun. Pass available. Restrooms. One-way exit only after closing.

RACOON ST. BOAT LAUNCH | K INGS B EACH (530) 546-9253 Hwy. 28, Bottom of Racoon St. in Kings Beach Closed for motorized launcing. Restrooms.

SAND HARBOR | E AST S HORE (775) 831-0494 | Hwy. 28, 2 miles south of Incline Village Closed for season. Parking lot open with limited parking for nonmotorized launch only. Picnic area, beach, Visitors’ Center, food, restrooms. Sealed boats only.

TAHOE VISTA REC. AREA (530) 546-4212 | Hwy. 28, Bottom of National Ave. Closed for motorized launching. Picnic area, beach, restrooms.

AREA LAKES

BOCA/STAMPEDE RSVR. (530) 587-3558 I-80, Hirschdale exit 45 mph speed limit. No launching fee. Parking fee. Subject to closure during low water levels. Mandatory inspections.

PUBLIC PIERS Limited to loading & unloading. Fenced piers are private DONNER LAKE

DONNER LAKE 37 public piers on north shore from the boat ramp east.

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BOAT RENTALS & FUEL DOCK Fuel dock 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

WEATHER PERMITTING

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GAR WOODS Carnelian Bay Access to restaurant, small beaches. Restrooms.

GROVE STREET Center of Tahoe City Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Located east of Commons Beach.

Restrooms at Commons Beach.

KASPIAN PICNIC AREA West Shore Between Tahoe City and Homewood. Picnic area, beach.

Restrooms.

KINGS BEACH Bottom of Racoon St. Busy pier adjacent to town, public beach, picnic sites.

Restrooms.

SKYLANDIA PARK Lake Forest Small beach, picnic facilities. Restrooms.

SUGAR PINE POINT Tahoma Hiking, Ehrman Mansion tours, nature trail. Restrooms.

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INDEPENDENCE LAKE (775) 322-4990 Independence Lake Rd., 20 miles north of Truckee Restricted to on-site watercraft: kayaks, tubes & small motor boats available on first-come, first-served basis. No outside craft. Call for schedule.

WEBBER LAKE (530) 582-4711 | Henness Pass Rd., 26 miles north of Truckee 5 mph speed limit. Boat ramp & trailer parking. Self inspection required. Sierra County Inspection form at: sierracounty.ca.gov.

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DONNER LAKE (530) 582-7720 I-80, Donner Lake exit 2 boat lanes, fish cleaning station, restrooms.

PROSSER RSVR. (530) 587-3558 | Hwy. 89, 2 miles north of Truckee 10 mph speed limit strictly enforced. No fees for parking or launching. Mandatory inspections.

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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. Shuttle info flumetrailtahoe.com. Parking fee.

MOUNT ROSE TO SPOONER LAKE Strenuous | 20 miles The beginning of this beautiful section of the Tahoe Rim Trail is at 8,700’ above the Sheep Flats (aka Tahoe Meadows) on Mount Rose. The first part of the trail parallels the highway and then descends through the meadows and briefly joins the Ophir Creek trail. Look for Rim Trail signs, then after a quarter-mile up and to the right of the Ophir Creek trail (don’t stay on the Ophir Creek Trail). After a 300’ climb out of the meadows, you begin to contour your way to the Tunnel Creek road. At 9 miles, you will come to the Tunnel Creek Road. Follow it a half-mile with the Flume Trail on the right. Continue straight for an 800’ switchbacking climb. Near the top of the climb, consider taking the vista trail to the Sand Harbor overlook.

Once at the top, the trail winds down past the Marlette Peak campground to Hobart Road. The Rim Trail past this point is closed to bikes, so your only path back to Spooner is along this road to the right and down to Marlette Lake. A short, but tough climb leads out of the Marlette basin and then it is downhill back to Spooner Lake. Mind the speed on this descent due to heavy equestrian and hiking use. Shuttle info flumetrailtahoe.com. Parking fee.

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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.

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. Trails may be closed during fire restoration work; check in advance.

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

The bike park features log rides, pump tracks and other terrain features.

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

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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/donnerskiranch Offering lift-accessed mountain biking on its trails with varied terrain and great views.

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

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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.

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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Junior Ranger

Hike Donner Summit Canyon

Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | July 10 & 17

Truckee Donner Land Trust | Truckee | July 16

3 p.m. Free | facebook.com

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free | chamber.truckee.com

Freel Switchback Backcountry Camp

Meiss Meadow Wildflower Walk

TRTA Office | Stateline | July 11-14

Meiss Meadow | South Lake Tahoe | July 16

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

ANTIQUES SHOW

Truckee High School, TRUCKEE

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9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | tinsweb.org

Full Moon Kayak Tours

Sierra Speakers Series

Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma | July 11

Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | July 16

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Trash Cleanups

Tahoe Trail 100

Donner Memorial State Park | Truckee | July 11

Overlook Pavilion | Tahoe City | July 16

Benefiting the Truckee High School Boosters Club

“The Biggest & The Best Antique Show in the Cal Neva Area” 10725 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee Exit #184 off I-80 Twin Bridges Antique Productions 530-241-4063 www.tbcashows.info

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

9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free | facebook.com

+55 Hiking Series

Task Force Trailhead: Brockway, Spooner South

area venues | Incline Village | July 12 & 19

Stateline | July 16

8 a.m. $11-$14 | yourtahoeplace.com

9 a.m.-12 p.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

Baby Story Time

Gold Discovery Day

Incline Village Library | Incline Village | July 12 & 19

Plumas-Eureka State Park | Johnsville | July 16-17

11:30 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130,

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Kids 2-Day Mini Series

Trails & Vistas Wildflower Art Hike

Tahoe XC | Tahoe City | July 12 & 14

Webber Lake Campground | Sierraville | July 16-17

9-11 a.m. $60 | tahoexc.org

$15-$45 | trailsandvistas.org

Outdoor Storytime!

Truckee Library | Truckee | July 12 & 19 11 a.m. | (530) 582-7846, madelynhelling.evanced.info

Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee | July 16

Preschool Storytime

10:30 a.m. Free | (530) 546-2021,

Overlook Pavilion | Tahoe City | July 17

6-8 p.m. | sierranevadaalliance.org

Tune Up Tuesdays Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe | July 12 & 19 6-7 p.m. Free | tamba.org

Movies on the Beach Commons Beach | Tahoe City | July 13 & 20 7:30 p.m. $1 | tcpud.org

Barracuda Championship Old Greenwood | Truckee | July 14-17 | barracudachampionship.com

Truckee Tree Watering Sawtooth Trailhead | Truckee | July 14

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South Lake Butterfly Count South Lake Community Playfields | South Lake Tahoe | July 12

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Big Chief 50K

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South Shore Tree Watering

TAHOEXC.ORG | 530-583-5475 925 Country Club Dr., Tahoe City, CA 96161

Truckee River Railroad Rides

11 a.m.-2 p.m. | facebook.com

Kings Beach Library | Kings Beach | July 12 & 19

TRAILHEAD MOUNTAIN BIKE RENTALS

area venues | South Lake Tahoe | July 17 9 a.m. Free | tinsweb.org

Barker Pass Wildflower Adventure Barker Pass North | Tahoe City | July 18 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free | tinsweb.org

Desolation Wilderness Backcountry Camp TRTA Office | Stateline | July 18-20 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

Caldor Fire Guided Trek Echo Summit | July 19 9 a.m. | tahoerimtrail.org

Tree trivia hike Big Meadow Tahoe Rim Trail Trailhead | South Lake Tahoe | July 19 8:30-11:30 a.m. | sugarpinefoundation.org

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) Home, family and security remain strong themes of focus for you. A challenge between taking new initiatives and wanting things to remain the same is featured. Change being inexorably the reality it is, you are probably wise to play along and adapt.

Sharing the decision-making process is important so avoid unilateral decisions.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21) A cycle of shedding skins somehow continues.

The good news regarding this process is that the old will be replaced with the new. So, the challenge is to be flexible and work sincerely and diligently to adapt.

Acceptance is the first key, willingness the second, creative cooperation the third and faith in the process is the fourth.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Circumstances are pushing you to be on top of your game now. Many thoughts and communications are the forefront of a busy cycle including a whole host of travel plans. With Mars in your sign, you are eager to push to cover a lot of ground quickly. Talk about the need to multi-task.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Relationships realities and dynamics are triggering the need for practical response. What is required of you is some measure of investment.

Whether it is time, money, effort or otherwise, you are wise to accept the fact that you have to pay your dues somehow. Think ‘invest’ and give what must be given.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Family matters now include bringing awareness to everyone. Making efforts to acknowledge, recognize and engage with the ones your love is extra important now. This focus includes doing the inner work to be extra empathetic. You may be wondering how things really are; how loved ones really feel and what they are thinking.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19) The need for critical thinking regarding future plans and actions continues. A question you may ask is: who benefits? Are you being selfish or are you over-empathizing? Is there another way to approach the situation that produces a win/win for everyone? Honesty is the best policy and begins with self-honesty.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22) The culminating Full Moon will have an activating effect on your relationships. Striking a new balance between self-assertion and empathetic, fair and integral engagement is featured. The question to ask yourself is which way do you think you lean and is this true in all your relationships that matter to you.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20) A creative cycle is culminating to coincide with originality and inventiveness. The time is right to be engaged in creative projects. Yet, the best ones are those that you started in the past but have never brought to completion. This is a call to follow through on unfinished business that requires creative attention.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23) A sense of urgency to get down to business and attend to practical matters will become increasing evident over the coming days. This will activate a new assertion of commitment. Changes in your public and especially in your career and professional life are featured. Reaching out to friends, if quietly, is part of the plot.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22) Sometimes along the way, circumstances challenge us to reinvent ourselves somehow. The change may be directed to our self-concept or our perspective and interpretation on things or it may be our strategy and approach or our overall vision requires a serious edit, or all the above. It appears that this is one of those times.

Balancing your public and professional status and self-image with practical realities close to home is in the spotlight. This will activate the need for creative thinking. A process of deep change, which has been underway for some time already, will undergo a noticeable surge. Your priorities and perhaps your finances will be affected.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) The Cancer New Moon a couple of weeks ago triggered the need for a wider and clearer vision of your future. Now it is time to get down to business.

This requires sober assessment and the courage to face your fears. Circumstances may push you to have to make sacrifices in light of what you want versus practical needs.

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What’s in a Name?

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none so repulsive to the ear as ‘Tahoe.’

He griped: “They say it means ‘Fallen Leaf’ – well suppose it meant fallen devil or fallen angel, would that render its hideous, discordant syllables more endurable? ‘Tahoe’ – it sounds as weak as soup for a sick infant.”

He did not stop there. In his 1869 novel, “Innocents Abroad,” Twain again derided the word: “People say that Tahoe means ‘Silver Lake’ – ‘Limpid Water’ – ‘Falling Leaf.’ Bosh! It means grasshopper soup.”

Bigler’s Confederate ties

Bigler versus Tahoe historic plaque in Kings Beach. | Mark McLaughlin

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n June 1859, Dr. Henry De Groot journeyed from San Francisco to the newly discovered Comstock silver lode in western Utah Territory (Nevada).

De Groot studied law and medicine, wrote for technical mining journals and worked as correspondent for “The Sacramento Daily Union” and “San Francisco Bulletin” newspapers.

His 1861 Map of the Washoe Mines, which includes Lake Bigler, is considered the best, an extraordinarily detailed rendering of Nevada’s early mining era. As a linguist, De Groot explored the Tahoe Sierra with a Washo guide in order to compile a list of the tribe’s vocabulary. Research led him to suggest Ta-hoe-ee or Tah-oo, Washo for “big water” or “water in a high place,” he said. John S. Hittell, an historian and influential editor at San Francisco’s “Daily Alta California,” also supported the effort to change the name.

Dr. De Groot and Hittell collaborated with William Henry Knight, chief cartographer with the U.S. Department of the Interior. Knight reached the Golden State in 1859 by horseback via Carson Pass. While gazing at Lake Bigler he wondered why such a beautiful body of water should have such an ugly name?

Knight and De Groot brainstormed together and finally resolved to go with De Groot’s Washo interpretation: “Tahoe.”

Knight telegraphed his superiors in Washington, D.C., and successfully obtained permission from the General Land Office to use the Washo-derived

word on federal maps. Noted San Francisco-based historian and ethnologist Hubert H. Bancroft published Knight’s highly detailed rendering of the Pacific states with Tahoe on it, and the Dept. of the Interior began using the name on it prints, as well. But that did not settle the brewing controversary.

Twain: Tahoe name “repulsive”

Newspapers conjured a variety of stories implying that the word “Tahoe” was unacceptable, of “vulgar significance” and worse. Even Mark Twain, one of America’s most popular writers and humorists, entered the fray.

Samuel Clemens acquired his famous nom de plume in Virginia City, Nev., in the early 1860s. Twain was known for his condescension and racism against Native Americans and although a common attitude at the time, he had the power of the pen. In a Feb. 12, 1864, report that he wrote for the Virginia City’s “Territorial Enterprise,” Twain asserted, “Bigler is the legitimate name of the Lake, and it will be retained until some name less flat, insipid and spooney than ‘Tahoe’ is invented for it.”

In a September 1863 article published in the “Territorial Enterprise,” he ranted: “I hope some bird will catch this Grub the next time he calls Lake Bigler by so disgustingly sick and silly a name as ‘Lake Tahoe…’ Of course, Indian names are more fitting than any others for our beautiful lakes and rivers, which knew their race ages ago, perhaps in the morning of creation, but let us have

Many disagreed with Twain. John Bigler’s exceptionally close gubernatorial race indicates that he was only a marginally acceptable politician when first elected, with nearly half of those who filled a ballot voting against him. A large majority of pro-slavery Democrats from Southern California threatened to divide the state in two if Bigler’s administration did not accept slavery in California, specifically in the southern regions. Bigler pushed back.

Based on the federal Free Soil Party platform, he helped form a similar faction in the Golden State that argued against the spread of slavery in Western states and territories. The move split California’s Democrat Party, as it did nationally, but the electorate in densely populated Northern California approved and Bigler was re-elected to a second term. No other governor in the state would win back-to-back elections until 1914.

But when the Civil War broke out in 1861, ex-governor Bigler did an about-face and publicly supported the Confederacy, something that did not go over well in pro-Union Northern California. Bigler’s public approval ratings plummeted and more people began expressing dissatisfaction with the name Lake Bigler.

Tahoe gains support

That year, Sacramento’s “Daily Union” reported that some representatives in the legislature — again ignoring Tahoe — were considering changing Lake Bigler to Tula Tulia, “an Indian name of the lake.” A short time later, the newspaper editorialized: “Why the finest sheet of water in the mountains should be named after a fifth-rate politician we have never been able to see. Let’s call it Tahoe.

Fine fishing in Tahoe. Who’s going on a pleasant excursion this Summer to Tahoe? Poetical name; Indian name;

TahoeDaves.com proper name. Tahoe is suitable. Who don’t say Tahoe?”

In 1870 the “Daily Union” stated pragmatically: “We have a Tahoe Post office, Tahoe Hotel, and Tahoe toll-road, and it will not pay to change all these names.”

In 1863, Rev. Thomas Starr King visited the lake. King was an immensely popular Unitarian Church minister from San Francisco, who considered Bigler treasonous and did not approve of the then Congressional candidate’s support of the Confederate cause, or of Bigler’s fierce opposition to Abraham Lincoln’s administration. King injected his influential opinion into the battle of cognomens, asserting that the name should be permanently changed to Lake Tahoe, a term that was steadily increasing in popular usage.

Read Part I at TheTahoeWeekly.com In 1864, the “Virginia Daily Union” suggested: “To obtain a more convenient and correct pronunciation, we would have the word ‘Tahho” introduced. By employing the spelling, a nearer approach is made to the Aboriginal sound than is generally made. The name of the lake is written ‘Tahoe,’ which causes us to pronounce it as though it were ‘Tay-ho.’

But all the bickering was to no avail because on Feb. 10, 1870, both the House and Senate of the California legislature, still dominated by Democrats, doubled down and reaffirmed that Lake Bigler was the official name, in honor of “Honest John,” then and into perpetuity. Or at least for 75 years until July 18, 1945, when the state government officially established “Lake Tahoe.”

Despite controversy related to his anti-Chinese immigration stance, common at the time, and his endorsement of slavery in the American Civil War, considered unacceptable in Northern California, Bigler’s imposing granite monument holds a prominent place at Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, where he is honored as a permanent resident. n Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at thestormking. com | mark@thestormking.com.

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ings Beach is a perfect walking town. Along the 1-mile stretch from the Highway 267/Highway 28 intersection to Beaver Street, it’s filled with shops, restaurants and recreational areas. The recent health pandemic created a unique opportunity for it to be more welcoming, with a few key community figures taking the reins on making it better through promoting local art.

If you look closely, you’ll find that Kings Beach has a re-emerging art scene with a lot of exciting things happening. Between the formation of Tahoe Backyard, the opening of the second location of North Tahoe Arts, the art in the town’s roundabouts and The Mural Project, there are many reasons to visit Kings Beach.

Tahoe Backyard & Chickadee Art Collective

A block away from the main drag, Tahoe Backyard provides a welcoming space for families and friends that’s complete with food, art, yard games and good beer. Two years ago, renowned local mandala artist Nicole Stirling left her job as a preschool teacher to pursue art full-time. Stirling was looking at renting studio space near her home in The Grid (KB’s most prominent neighborhood) when she came across the site of the Bear Belly Brewing Company, with a lot of open space to share.

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pop-ups. Tahoe Backyard hosts poetry workshops, makers markets, community art classes — and will be a stop on the upcoming Kings Beach Art Tour from July 30 to 31. “[The Kings Beach art scene] is gradually growing; I’m really excited about it. Like many, I think Kings Beach would be a great art town; it’d be cool to have this place an art destination.

There are 40 to 50 artists right here just in this little neighborhood. This is a sleepy town with a lot of hidden talent and now they have a chance to shine and show their work,” Stirling says.

She admits that she’s living, breathing, eating and sleeping art right now, but she wouldn’t change it for the world.

“It fills my soul. I’m honored to be a part of this,” she says. | chickadeetahoe. com, tahoebackyard.com

storefront artisan shop, offices and a kitchen, as well as a yard for kids to be able to enjoy art classes. This building checked all the boxes,” Jane says.

“And so the work began. We patched holes, fixed plumbing, repaired win-

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dows and doors, fixed electrical and painted, painted, painted. Ronny and I are used to this as our side careers have been building new or remodeling old properties, so we tackled this job with a deep sense of gratitude that we could offer our beloved North Tahoe Arts — a secure future free from the threat of having to move.”

The nonprofit North Tahoe Arts will continue to operate the Tahoe City location, as well. | northtahoearts.org

On June 17, a barn-shaped building that was a former fireplace store opened to the public as North Tahoe Arts’ second location thanks to the generosity of longtime residents Jane and Ron Jenny. As an artist herself, Jane enjoys working with kids and started holding art camps with North Tahoe Arts when it was located in Dollar Hill in Tahoe City 23 years ago.

“I had a dream that North Tahoe Arts could have a self-contained building to do all its programming. We own properties around here and I bugged my husband to buy something [for NTA], with the criteria that it had to have a

“Like many, I think Kings Beach would be a great art town … There are 40 to 50 artists right here just in this little neighborhood. This is a sleepy town with a lot of hidden talent and now they

collaborating on a project that has been approved to create or refresh murals in Kings Beach.

Up to six murals are earmarked to be placed throughout the town with a focus on dressing up local businesses’ Americans with Disabilities Act ramps.

The artwork will be created by professional and student artists to provide an additional opportunity for mentorship to North Tahoe’s youth while creating art outside of the classroom.

“This project will bring both community enrichment and cohesion along with beautification of our area and an opportunity for local students to learn from professionals. The murals themselves will beautifully convey important local themes of environmental respect, stewardship and cultural heritage. And, as one local resident said, ‘The murals will show that the community cares about itself,’” says Alyssa Reilly, NTBA’s executive director.

Arts for the Schools CEO Eve McEneaney emphasizes the excitement surrounding this project.

“We hope The Mural Project will allow everyone in the community and visitors alike to experience art in their daily life.

As an added benefit, the murals will highlight small, local businesses. This project is a special way to show how the arts can contribute to making local communities better,” she says.

Businesses interested in participating in the program may register at artsfortheschools.org n

have a chance to shine and show their work.”

- Nicole Stirling

Mural Project collaboration

North Tahoe Business Association (NTBA), Arts for the Schools and Día de Los Muertos North Tahoe are

Maker’s Markets

Saturdays until Sept. 24 (dark Sept. 3 & 17) | Tahoe Backyard

Poetry at the Backyard July 20, Aug. 17 & Sept. 21 | Tahoe Backyard

Kids Art Camps

July & Aug. | Chickadee Art Collective

Adult Art Camp July 26-28 | North Tahoe Arts, Kings Beach

Batik Watercolor

July 30 | North Tahoe Arts, Kings Beach

Kings Beach Art Tour

July 30 & 31 | Artists’ studios

Ju;y 6-19, 2022 THE MAKERS

PRE-ORDER HAUSERMAN’S NEW BOOK

CHILDREN’S BOOK RECEIVES AWARDS “Who Needs a Forest Fire?” written

by Paula Henson and illustrated by Sue Todd and Emily Underwood, has received multiple awards, including a silver seal award from the Nautilus Book Awards in the Children’s Illustrated Nonfiction category and an Indie Excellence Award.

The book, created as part of the FOREST FIRE exhibit at Truckee Community Recreation Center, will be displayed at the American Library Association book fair in Washington, D.C., along with other Nautilus winners.

“Who Needs a Forest Fire?” is for readers from age 5 to 10; it explains how stopping all fires and allowing the forest floor to become overcrowded and overgrown leads to conditions that are perfect for major wildfires. The book is available at Word After Word Books in Truckee and on Amazon. The FORESTFIRE exhibit is on display until September. | nevadacountyarts.org

Pre-orders are being taken for “Going It Alone,” the new book from Tim Hauserman. The book is a story of the conflict between wanting to be alone in the wilderness and finding himself with deep feelings of fear and loneliness once he gets there.

The book takes the reader along as Hauserman hikes on the John Muir Trail through rainstorms and challenging climbs while facing stoves that don’t work and lonely nights in the tent. Next, he heads out from his driveway onto a 14 day thru-hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Despite writing the guidebook to the TRT, he only truly discovers the trail when he thru-hikes it by himself. | unpress.nevada.edu

t he a rt s “Growing Up in Lake Tahoe” exhibit Gatekeeper’s Museaum | Tahoe City | July 6-Aug. 31 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | northtahoemuseums.org

Michelle Courier & Liz Paganelli art exhibits Piper J Gallery | Truckee | July 7-31 | piperjgallery.com

“Reflections on The Caldor Fire” exhibit Tahoe Art League Gallery | South Lake Tahoe | July 7-Aug. 28 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | talart.org

Friday Artist Talk Piper J Gallery | Truckee | July 8 5:30-7 p.m. | piperjgallery.com

Makers’ Markets Tahoe Backyard | Kings Beach | July 9-Sept. 24 3-8 p.m. | facebook.com

McGlashan Butterfly Collection plaque dedication

ENJOY STORYWALK

Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District | Truckee | July 9 10 a.m.

The Truckee Library StoryWalk along the Legacy Trail will feature “Senorita Mariposa” by Ben Gundersheimer until Aug. 13. Starting at Truckee River Regional Park, follow the Legacy Trail east and look for the laminated signs, which are single pages of the book.

It is a beautifully illustrated bilingual book about one heroic butterfly and her migration to Mexico. The pages are about 50 feet apart and the walk, which parallels the Truckee River is about 1 mile. | (530) 582-7846; madelynhelling. evanced.info

Public Tour Truckee Roundhouse | Truckee | Saturdays 1-1:45 p.m. | truckeeroundhouse.org

Visiting Artists Workshop Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village | July 11-29 | (775) 831-1314, sierranevada.edu

Graeagle Arts and Crafts Fair Town Park | Graeagle | July 15-17 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | festivalnet.com

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Much Ado

AT L A K E TA H O E S H A K E S P E A R E F E S T I VA L

BY SEAN MCALINDIN

“Much Ado About Nothing” & “Mama Mia” | through Aug. 21 | Sand Harbor, Nev.

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fter closing the curtains in 2020 and running a limited schedule last year, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is back to full operating capacity. This summer, 50 years after the company cast its first play at Sugar Pine Point State Park, the beloved cultural institution is presenting “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Mamma Mia!” on the outdoor stage at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.

The two extravagant productions were first planned for 2020 before coronavirus shut down the industry. Rather than take a risk on big projects in 2021, the festival planners presented a smaller run of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” with only a handful of actors. Now the company is returning with more than 30 actors and 100 people on staff for two months of top-notch entertainment. Festival procedures are normal again, too, with no vaccine, mask or social distancing requirements. And in case we forgot to mention it, the view’s not too shabby either.

Alongside “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Twelfth Night” and “As You Like It,” “Much Ado About Nothing” is one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies. It’s also a perfect pairing with “Mamma Mia” because both stories revolve around marriage, deception and the hilarious antics that ensue.

“He is not of an age, but for all time.”

- Ben Johnson “They’re kind of made for each other,” says “Much Ado About Nothing” artistic director Charles Fee. While Fee has kept Shakespeare’s original setting in Italy, he’s decided to set this production in the 1920s. Aside from the gorgeous costumes, he sees the period oddly relevant to contemporary times.

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little unhinged, coming out of one war looking at a world that seems dangerous on every front. There is kind of a sense of wanting to release from the path.”

The storyline concerns two couples who fall in and out of love with each other through a series of pranks, miscommunications and chance. The leading role of Beatrice requires a special actor because of her witty, combative banter with would-be lover Benedick.

“You have to be sharp intellectually and quick on your feet,” says Fee. “If you’re not really like Beatrice, if you can’t turn an idea around in 3 seconds, you won’t be able to do it on the stage.

You have to be charming and funny; you have to be a romantic leading lady and you have to be able to speak like a devil. She’s like a stand-up comic. It’s what everyone loves about her and what drives everyone crazy. She can’t stop being funny. And she speaks the truth.”

Enter Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

alum, Laura Welsh Berg.

“It’s been a longtime dream to play this role,” she says. “You get to root for this unlikely couple finding love again.

You get do all of the fun, witty laughs with a great dramatic scene in the middle of it.”

Berg is paired alongside longtime friend and colleague Jeffrey Hawkins who plays Benedick. Centuries after the Bard of Avon penned this comedic masterwork, the themes of the play are alive and well.

“I always come back to the fact that in 400 years everything has changed and nothing has changed,” says Berg.

“We are still deeply rooted in human relationships. We are still struggling with issues of gender. We are still dealing with the complexities of marriage.

There is this idea of lies and gossip that spread. Young people being shamed for their sexuality. Everything that these plays talk about is still happening today

in different ways.”

In addition to this season’s two main productions, the festival will also feature a Showcase Series of one-nightonly events including classical music, ballet, jazz and tributes to Queen and John Denver. | laketahoeshakespeare. com n

SHOWCASE SERIES Mondays through Aug. 22 | 7:30 p.m.

July 11 | Reno Philharmonic Orchestra July 18 | 8th annual Prim Jazz Night July 25 | “Swan Lake” Aug. 1 | Reno Jazz Orchestra Aug. 8 | Reno Philharmonic Orchestra Aug. 15 | Queen Nation (sold out) Aug. 22 | Reno Jazz Orchestra

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TIM SNIDER & WOLFGANG TIMBER Often performing in bare feet, Tim Snider draws on various world influences to inspire his lively violin style. His rhythm section, bassist Zach Terán and drummer Miguel Jiménez-Cruz, moonlight in contemporary Reno pop group The Novelists. Kings Beach local Todd Holway tickles the ivories and University of Nevada music grads Lucas Arizu and Chance Utter play guitar and percussion respectively. | valhallatahoe.com

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JAM ROCK JULY 7 | 5 P.M. | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE

COBURN STATION Homegrown North Lake mountain rockers Coburn Station take the stage for Truckee Thursdays summer street festival with their energetic blend of psychedelia, jam, folk and vintage rock.

For a local band, this talented, improvisational quartet punches far above their weight. | truckeethursdays.com

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COUNTRY WESTERN JULY 8 | 8 P.M. | BALLY’S LAKE TAHOE | STATELINE, NEV.

CHARLEY CROCKETT The enigmatic singer-songwriter from San Benito, Texas, Charley Crockett, harkens backs to a country lineage of Hank Williams and George Jones the way few contemporaries can.

A distinctive, plaintive voice cracks unapologetically with emotion as he phrases his lines like a jazz singer expounding on the intricacies of relationships and the world beyond. | ballys.com

BLUEGRASS JULY 7 | 4:30 P.M. | LAKEVIEW COMMONS | SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

MULESKINNER STOMP WITH THE JOHNSON PARTY Hard-driving, well-dressed San Francisco bluegrassers Muleskinner Stomp lead Live at Lakeview in a lakeside hoedown with Truckee reggae-rockers and mountain boys The Johnson Party. | liveatlakeview.com

July 6-19, 2022 THE LINEUP

live JULY 6 | WEDNESDAY

JULY 8 | FRIDAY

Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Miranda Love Jake’s On The Lake, Tahoe City, 6 p.m.

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

Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Valhalla Art, Music & Theatre Festival Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Live Music Meyers Mountain Market, Meyers

Sunset Live Music Series Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 5-7 p.m.

Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Music On The Beach Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Kings Beach, 6-8:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Snakeboy Johnson Bar of America, Truckee, 8-11 p.m.

The Chainsmokers Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Empire West Alibi Ale Works - Incline Public House, Incline Village, 8-10 p.m.

Rock Hard Burlesque Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Justin Rupple Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Charley Crockett Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums featuruing Miss Carmen Getit Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Flowtribe Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 9 p.m.

JULY 7 | THURSDAY Live at Lakeview Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Rock Hard Burlesque Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

JULY 9 | SATURDAY Haus of Hotty’s Drag Brunch Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10:30 a.m.

Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.

Snakeboy Johnson Bar of America, Truckee, 8-11 p.m.

Live Music Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8-11:55 p.m.

Rock Hard Burlesque Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Asleep at the Wheel Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Caltucky Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 9-11 p.m.

Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

Music in the Castle Vikingsholm Castle, South Lake Tahoe

JULY 10 | SUNDAY Concerts at Commons Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-7 p.m.

Magic Fusion The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30 p.m.

Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Sunday Sessions Music Series Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 5:30 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.

Broken Compass Bluegrass & Kyle Ledson Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 7 p.m.

Red, White & TAHOE BLUE: A Salute To America Truckee River Regional Park, Truckee, 7 p.m.

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Reno Philharmonic Orchestra: Blockbuster Broadway Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.

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JULY 12 | TUESDAY PJ’s Summer Concert Series Gray’s Crossing, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bluesdays The Village at Palisades Tahoe, Truckee, 6-8:30 p.m.

Kenny Chesney: Here and Now Tour Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys, Stateline, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Open Mic Night Tahoe Tap Haus, Tahoe City, 8-11 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Houndmouth Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay, 8 p.m.

JULY 13 | WEDNESDAY Music in the Park Truckee Regional “Salty” Gebhardt Ampitheater, Truckee, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Kenny Chesney: Here and Now Tour Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys, Stateline, 7:30 p.m.

Valhalla Art, Music & Theatre Festival Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Live Music Meyers Mountain Market, Meyers

JULY 14 | THURSDAY

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Live at Lakeview Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Classical Tahoe 2022 Summer Music Festival Classical Tahoe Pavilion at Sierra Nevada University, Incline Village, 7-8 p.m.

Rock Hard Burlesque Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Rustler’s Moon Bar of America, Truckee, 8 p.m.

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Sunset Live Music Series Village at Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Valley, 5-7 p.m.

Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Music On The Beach Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Kings Beach, 6-8:30 p.m.

Classical Tahoe 2022 Summer Music Festival Classical Tahoe Pavilion at Sierra Nevada University, Incline Village, 7-8:30 p.m.

Rock Hard Burlesque Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

JULY 16 | SATURDAY Haus of Hotty’s Drag Brunch Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10:30 a.m.

Summer Concert Series Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Iconic Women in Music Alibi Ale Works - Incline Public House, Incline Village, 7-10 p.m.

Live Music Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee, 8-11:55 p.m.

Honey Vixen Alibi Ale Works - Incline Public House, Incline Village, 8 p.m.

Rock Hard Burlesque Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8:30 p.m.

Phatman and Robin Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Live DJ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stateline, 10 p.m.

JULY 17 | SUNDAY Concerts at Commons Commons Beach, Tahoe City, 4-7 p.m.

Sunday Sessions Music Series Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Tahoe City, 5:30 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-8 p.m.

Two Runner Tahoe Tap Haus, Tahoe City, 7:30 p.m.

JULY 18 | MONDAY Open Stage Mondays Alibi Ale Works - Truckee Public House, Truckee, 6-9 p.m.

The 8th Annual Prim Jazz Night: Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, 7:30 p.m.

JULY 19 | TUESDAY PJ’s Summer Concert Series Gray’s Crossing, Truckee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bluesdays The Village at Palisades Tahoe, Truckee, 6-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday Night Blues Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Open Mic Night Tahoe Tap Haus, Tahoe City, 8-11 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

JULY 20 | WEDNESDAY Music in the Park Truckee Regional “Salty” Gebhardt Ampitheater, Truckee, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Valhalla Art, Music & Theatre Festival Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, 7:30 p.m.

Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, 8 p.m.

Live Music Meyers Mountain Market, Meyers

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BY PRIYA HUTNER

coconut makes fabulous nondairy ice cream. Nutella added to an ice cream mixture is divine.

A different kind of popsicle

Matt Hale | Tahoe Donner

NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF FOR TAHOE DONNER Tahoe Donner Association announced the hiring of Matt Hale as its new executive chef with a primary focus on serving The Lodge Restaurant & Pub in Truckee.

With more than 20 years of experience, Hale will oversee the menu selection and kitchen operations at The Lodge while supporting Pizza on the Hill and Alder Creek Cafe.

Former Chef Lew Orlady recently retired after 17 years working for Tahoe Donner. | tahoedonner.com

Lakeview Social

LAKEVIEW SOCIAL OPENS Lakeview Social has opened in South Lake Tahoe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from its on-site food truck.

Formerly Revive Coffee, Lakeview Social also features an expanded outdoor gathering area and stage and is hosting the afterparty for this summer’s Live at Lakeview summer concert series every Thursday. There is also a mobile trailer serving 13 beers on tap. Located at 3135 Harrison Avenue. | lakeviewsocialtahoe. com

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airy has developed a bad rap over the years and milk consumption alone is down 42 percent from what it was a half-century ago. With more people allergic to dairy or lactose sensitive, the rise of alternative dairy products has increased. Nowadays, anything dairy has a nondairy alternative including milk beverages, ice cream, cheeses, yogurt and sour cream. Nondairy products are a $22 billion industry globally.

There are many nondairy milk substitutes made from a variety of nuts, oat, soy, rice and seeds, such as hemp, flax and sunflower. Buying nondairy milk is easy but many store-bought nondairy milk products contain additives: sugar, salt, stabilizers, sunflower lecithin, tapioca starch, carrageenan, flavoring and emulsifiers, such as locust bean gum. Protein, potassium and vitamin D are often added but don’t have the daily servings of nutrients naturally occurring in cow’s milk.

Homemade alternatives

Homemade nondairy milk takes more time to prepare but is delicious, nutritious and healthy. To make nut milk, soak nuts overnight, add water, blend and strain. If you forget to soak the nuts, another method is to bring water and nuts to a boil and let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Ground almonds can be made into milk in minutes by blending with water and straining them through cheesecloth.

Oat milk is my latest favorite nondairy

milk substitute and the Nutr Machine is my newest obsession. The Nutr Machine makes nondairy beverages in minutes. I can prepare all-natural nondairy beverages with no additives.

And I’m not adding containers to the landfill. There are many unique recipes for alternatives milk and being creative with flavors is always fun.

Popsicle molds make this experience all the better. Chocolate-dipped, coconut ice cream popsicles, anyone? Using ice cube trays is another trick.

Add the nut milk mixture to the ice trays and put a popsicle stick in each cube. Freeze and cool in a flash. Muffin tins and silicone muffin liners are another way to serve your nondairy ice cream. Fill the cups and top with sprinkles, chocolate syrup or cookie crumbs.

Banana splits with nondairy ice cream, chocolate syrup and chopped peanut butter cups make a delicious dessert.

Cookie crumbles, sprinkles and marshmallows are all fair game for toppings.

For a more adult version, make coffee ice cream sprinkled with chocolate-covered espresso beans. Make your own nondairy whipped cream with coconut cream or aquafaba (the juice in chickpea cans). n

Nondairy products are a $22 billion industry globally.

Oat milk can be prepared in minutes.

Sweeteners such as monk fruit sugar, dates, agave, honey or maple syrup can be added, as well as vanilla or almond extract. Oat milk is great in cereal or in hot morning beverages. A cold, chocolate oat milk is delicious. It can easily be made into ice cream, as well.

Almond milk is also delicious with a naturally sweet flavor.

Delicious alternative ice cream

Ice cream is a lovely summer treat and it’s easy to make nut milk ice cream with your favorite flavors and ingredients. Chocolate, peanut butter and fresh strawberry ice cream with nondairy milk is flavorful and healthy. Cashews are naturally fatty and make great alternative ice cream. Rice is another route to experiment with. Unsweetened

STRAWBERRY NONDAIRY ICE CREAM 2 C nondairy milk ½ C fresh strawberries 1/3 C monk fruit sugar or maple syrup 1 t pure vanilla extract ¼ t salt Make homemade oat or nut milk.

Blend ingredients in a blender. Pour ingredients into a small container or ice cube trays and freeze.

Once frozen, blend in a blender until desired consistency and enjoy. If using an ice cream maker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

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BY KAREN BARCHAS

re you a local who thinks you have to drive down the hill to taste fine wines? Or do you live elsewhere and think you have to choose between enjoying Tahoe’s myriad activities and having a great wine-tasting experience? Think again.

We have our own, world-class winery, near downtown Truckee. The Truckee River Winery is within walking distance of great restaurants, shops, hiking and biking.

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“Our goal is to show our guests that we make fine wines up here, performing every step of the process manually, from crush to bottle,” Katy says. “[Truckee River Winery] is the highest, coldest, snowiest winery in the country. Though that keeps us from growing our own grapes, the cold and altitude do give us extended fermentation and better barrel aging. We source our grapes from small, sustainable California growers — the same vineyards and blocks, year after year. That gives our wines incredible consistency.”

Truckee River Winery has won many industry competitions, medaling in the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition every year since it began in 2010. In 2022, with more than 7,000 entries in the competition, the winery’s 2017 Chalk Hill Malbec

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“People are often surprised to learn there’s a real winery in Truckee,” says Katy Carroll Jones, who shares ownership of the winery with her parents, Truckee natives Russ Jones and Joan de Ryk Jones. They started the winery in 1989 in a garage in their former home.

The winery’s tasting room previously was located on Truckee’s Old Brockway Road. But in 2020, COVID and a possible property sale caused the tasting room to be relocated to 10061 South River St. – the family home and wine production facility. Like the former location, South River offers a bocce court and plenty of outdoor space for tastings and bring-your-own picnics.

Katy, who also grew up in Truckee, received her winemaker’s certification from University of California, Davis.

She began working full-time at the winery at age 22 and became an owner at 29. Now in her 30s, she is general manager and white/rosé winemaker.

Dad makes the winery’s reds.

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won gold, its 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon silver, its 2019 Tondré Grapefield Chardonnay bronze and its 2019 Tondré Pinot Noir bronze.

Taste fine wine in Truckee

I visited Truckee River Winery on a cold, snowy day in the spring. Katy selected four wines for me to taste: the crisp, smooth Tondré Grapefield Chardonnay; the dry, well-balanced 2020 Pink Barn Rosé; the tasty Red Barn Red Blend; and the winery’s flagship, the spicy, rich 2019 Tondré Grapefield Pinot Noir. All are luscious and made me want to go back for more.

The winery is open for tastings this summer Wednesday through Friday and select Saturdays. They also offer tours by appointment, online sales and a wine club. | (530) 587-4626, truckeeriverwinery.com n

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