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Entertainment Editor Sean McAlindin entertainment@tahoethisweek.com
Comet Neowise, which was only discovered in March, is putting on quite a show each night in the sky and we were excited that local photographer Abe Blair captured it’s dazzling display for us. Abe shot the comet over several nights, but none worked for our cover, so he went back out on July 15 to shoot this image for us. Thanks, Abe. Visit abeblair.com to purchase prints of his work.
Food Editor Priya Hutner priya@tahoethisweek.com
Tony Berendsen of Tahoe Star Tours shares information on the comet and tips for viewing it in this edition. The comet won’t be back in our lifetimes, so don’t miss it.
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I’ve talked a lot lately about how impressed I’ve been with the innovation and creativity that’s arisen out of the pandemic. That’s what lead me to start a publishing arm of Tahoe Weekly. We’re still battling some technical problems to bring it across the finish line, but I’m wrapping up my first Tahoe travel guide “The Ultimate Tahoe Bucket List: 101 Things to See & Do” and am already working on others. Two favorite summer festivals have also innovated by going virtual – the Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 to 24 and Bass Camp Music Festival on July 25. As well, Bass Camp also launched its own record label during the coronavirus. Read about both festivals in this edition.
Virtual here to stay You’ll see the return of some event listings in this edition, most of which are now virtual, and I suspect will remain so for some time to come. Other events like the Sierra Summer Challenge and the Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival encourage participants to complete activities on their own and to share them on social media. Kudos to everyone for keeping local events going. If you have an event or need to change one, visit TheTahoeWeekly.com and click on Events. It’s free, it’s easy to use and is for both the online and print calendars.
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Comet Neowise over Lake Tahoe. “This is my third time seeing a viewable comet in my life time and the second time photographing one. After a day of test shooting and scouting I returned to Bonsai Beach. I loved the rocky structure that created a leading line through the water and up to this amazing comet. Photo captured the night of July 15, 2020, around 10:10 p.m.” Photography by Abe Blair | AbeBlair.com, @abeblair
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SIGHTSEEING
Explore Tahoe
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
(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.) TART/South Tahoe
Heavenly
West Shore
Tallac Historic Site
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 South Lake Tahoe
Truckee
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 REOPENS JULY 18 League Gallery
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(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
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Gatekeeper’s Museum
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Truckee River | FLOW AT FARAD 672 (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and historical memorabilia. TART
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200,000 AF
Tues.-Fri. & by appt. | Free (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org University of California, Davis, science education center at Sierra Nevada College. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART 175
5 DONNER 4,690 CCAPACITY: 9,500 donnersummithistoricalsociety.org At the corner of Old Hwy 40 & Soda Springs 8 INDEPENDENCE 1,3763 CCAPACITY: 18,300 Rd. 20-mile interpretive driving tour along Old 40. TART A 20,400 40 MARTIS 1,052 CAPACITY:
Truckee Railroad Museum OPENING TBD
Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS)
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Truckee
Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Learn about the historic railroad. Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. TART
Truckee
Tues.-Sun. | Locals’ first Tues. half price (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org Interactive exhibits, science & art classes for kids up to age 7. BabyZone & Jungle Gym. TART
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Museum of Truckee History
High Camp OPENING TBD
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Soda Springs
Thunderbird Lodge CLOSED
East Shore
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Donner Summit 2 PROSSER Historical 11,061 SocietyCAPACITY: 29,840
(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. South Tahoe
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
(800) 403-0206 | squawalpine.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, events and more. Ticket required. TART
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(530) 543-2674 | fs.usda.gov Features Stream Profile Chamber to view slice of Taylor Creek, nature trails & more. South Tahoe
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.
Olympic Valley
STAMPEDE 19,9661
FLOW AT FARAD
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North Shore
Summer | (530) 583-3279 | terc.ucdavis.edu This 1920s-era building features a history of the field station, current UC Davis research projects, interactive exhibits and demonstration garden. Ages 8+. TART
Taylor Creek Visitor Center South Lake Tahoe
(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
Tahoe City Field Station
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Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. Trail to top is on the south side. TART
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West Shore
visittahoecity.com Popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of hwys 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove St., Jackpine St. and 64 acres at Hwys 89 & 28. TART
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Eagle Rock
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Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.
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East Shore
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Cave Rock
PROSSER 11,061
CAPACITY: C 226,500
Why do we have a photo with a seemingly random pole in it? That pole is the flagpole for the schoolhouse built in 1873 at the former town of Boca, one of the few remaining signs that 5 to explore the town’s history. Read more at TheTahoeWeekly.com. | Katherine E. Hill DONNER 4,690 a town once stood on this knoll overlooking the Truckee River. Visit the Boca CCAPACITY: Townsite 9,500 Trail
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Thurs.-Mon. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhibits cover different eras in Truckee history. TART
Old Jail Museum
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Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591 Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (Depot) (530) 587-8808 U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village
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
855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)
Olympic Museum OPENING TBD
U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City
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 at the entrance to 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
3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)
U.S. Forest Service | Truckee 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558
TRANSIT North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org
Parking fee | (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle (summer), 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 Memorial Visitor Center
Truckee
(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (184647) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer Monument. TART
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Read about how the lake was formed, Lake Tahoe’s discovery, lake clarity and more at TheTahoeWeekly.com. Click on Explore Tahoe. GRAY ’S CROSSING
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Spooner Lake
HOMEWOOD
Glenbrook
Homewood
East Shore
OBEXER’S
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Meeks Bay
Fed By: 63 streams and 2 hot springs Only Outlet: Truckee River (Tahoe City)
Cave Rock
Watershed Area: 312 square miles
Emerald Bay
Average Surface Water Temperature: 51.9˚F
Eagle Lake
Average Surface Temperature in July: 64.9˚F
Zephyr Cove South Lake Tahoe
Highest Peak: Freel Peak at 10,881 feet
CAMP RICHARDSON
Average Snowfall: 409 inches Permanent Population: 66,000
Ta h oe
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Stateline
SKI RUN TAHOE KEYS
Fallen Leaf Lake
Number of Visitors: 15 million annually
LAKE TAHOE AIRPORT
Lake Tahoe is as long as the English Channel is wide.
Shoreline: 72 miles
BIJOU
Echo Lakes
FREEL PEAK
Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles. If Lake Tahoe were emptied, it would submerge California under 15 inches of water.
TAHOE PARADISE LAKE TAHOE
Learn about the natural history of the Tahoe Sierra
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LAKESIDE
South Shore Meyers
Natural rim: 6,223’
Size: 22 miles long, 12 miles wide
Fannette Island
Cascade Lake
There is enough water in Lake Tahoe to supply everyone in the United States with more than 75 gallons of water per day for 5 years.
EDGEWOOD TAHOE
CAVE ROCK
Average Water Temperature: 42.1˚F
Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. (Crater Lake in Oregon, at 1,932 feet, is the deepest), and the 11th deepest in the world.
Lake Tahoe sits at an average elevation of between 6,223’ and 6,229.1’. The top 6.1’ of water is controlled by the dam in Tahoe City and holds up to 744,600 acre feet of water.
CA
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Maximum depth: 1,645 feet
Volume: 39 trillion gallons
Tahoma Age of Lake Tahoe: 2 million years
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SAND HARBOR
TAHOE VISTA REC AREA
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DEEPEST POINT
NORTH TAHOE
TAHOE CITY
INCLINE VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIP
Crystal Bay
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SIERRA BOAT CO.
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GOLF COURSES
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Kings Beach
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GRIZZLY RANCH
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PLUMAS PINES
RENO-TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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DONNER LAKE
The Lost Sierra
Reno & Sparks
TRUCKEE AIRPORT
Donner Lake Donner Summit
OLD GREENWOOD
Truckee
Kirkwood
Hope Valley Markleeville
Why is the lake blue? The Lake of the Sky appears blue in color as other colors in the light spectrum are absorbed and the blue light is scattered back.
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talks Warren Miller “Ski Bum: The Warren Miller Story” produced by O’Malley Creadon Productions is now available for download on Amazon, Apple, YouTube, Google Play and more. To celebrate the release, veteran skier Dan Egan is sitting down with longtime Warren Miller narrator Jonny Moseley for a Facebook Live hangout on July 22 at 5 p.m. to talk about the making of the film, Warren’s legacy and more.
Watch the film teaser at TheTahoeWeekly.com The film recounts Miller’s life from his overcoming his troubled childhood to his groundbreaking work in filmmaking and winter sports. The film includes archival footage provided by Warren Miller Entertainment. Most notably, the documentary contains in-depth, on-camera interviews with members of the Miller family, as well as Miller himself, recorded shortly before his death, skiers Scot Schmidt, Moseley, Colby James and other world-renowned athletes.
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t 9 a.m. on a sunny, holiday weekend morning, the residents and visitors of Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina are just waking up. Lakeside, staff is pulling out paddleboards, kayaks and pedal boats. Personal watercraft sit perched in front of a sandy beach as a few families set their umbrellas up. Two buildings over from the volleyball net and directly across from a long pier, a line starts to form of people buying tickets to take a cruise on “M.S. Dixie II” or “Tahoe Paradise.”
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: A peek into the water from the
However, even on a busy holiday weekend, drive
volleyball court; People start to get ready to board the “M.S. Dixie II”; A campsite at the top of the Zephyr Cove Campground.
in as far as you can and a few walk-in tent sites are available. Tents are pitched in between boulders, wet towels warming in the sun. Across the street on the mountainside, a smattering of RVs and fifth-wheel trailers can be seen from Highway 50. However, even on a busy holiday weekend, drive in as far as you can and a few walk-in tent sites are available. Tents are pitched in between boulders, wet towels warming in the sun. The air smells of sugar pines and remnants from the previous night’s campfires. At the end of the campground, a couple of unmarked hiking trails lead visitors toward the mountainside and trails that likely intersect with Zephyr Cove Stables. Around since 1987, the stables have 45 to 55 happy horses with names like Ruby, Snowball and Big Red that meander through the creeks, manzanita bushes and pines up to the ridge to give their riders a magnificent bird’s-eye views of Lake Tahoe. Guests also can see wildlife such as chipmunks, mountain chickadees and blue jays scurrying around. (My group once encountered a bear on a trail ride). If you can’t fit in a horseback ride, though, there are plenty of trails in and 8
Paddleboards, kayaks and pedal boats wait for people to take them out at the Zephyr Cove Marina.
around Zephyr Cove to hike like the 2.7-mile Castle Rock Trail, the 5.2-mile Kingsbury Pines Trail or sections along the Tahoe Rim Trail. Trails also lead to and from Nevada Beach Campground, which links to Round Mound Trail and Round Hill Pines Beach Resort with a marina. Most people end up on the lakeside of Highway 50 to spend the day, basking in the sun where long stretches of beige sand meet the water. Besides swimming in the chilly lake, people can take out pedal boats or rent a personal watercraft,
power or pontoon boat to take to Skunk Harbor. When one ventures out of the coves, the natural gigantic rock formations that dot the southeast shoreline provide some depth into the lake while also giving boaters the ability to drop anchor and bust out the goggles to do some underwater exploration. Zephyr Cove Resort also offers parasailing, an exhilarating experience that lifts riders above the water with sweeping views of Lake Tahoe, including Emerald Bay, Mount Tallac, the Tahoe Keys and North Shore. While a perfect day at Zephyr Cove is generally spent at the beach, visitors can start their day out as early as they want and stay as late as they’d like. Nor-Cal Charters Lake Tahoe offers guided fishing trips from the Zephyr Cove Marina. People regularly catch deep-water mackinaw, rainbow or cutthroat trout. At the end of the day, consider keeping it going on the “M.S. Dixie II” for a sunset cruise or nurse your sunburn with a signature Zephyr Mai Tai from the Sunset Bar & Grill. Or if you’ve spent the day exploring the quieter Nevada Beach Campground, stop at Toast Tahoe for lunch, dinner and/or a glass of vino from its expansive wine list. | zephyrcove.com
Miller was a long-time columnist for Tahoe Weekly and his columns are available at TheTahoeWeekly.com; click on Explore Tahoe. | facebook.com/warrenmillerdoc
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Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival will be a virtual event ending on July 25. Event planners came up with three ways to continue this festival and be compliant with coronavirus safety protocols. Step 1, register as a participant and chose a donation level. All proceeds will go to Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association, a nonprofit that builds and maintains local biking trails. Donations are $25, $50 or $99. Step 2, through July 25, get out and record any ride that has the famous Triple Crown Ride vibe: 5 hours or 5,000 vertical feet or 30 miles — and if you’re able to do the actual Triple Crown, even better. Step 3, post your ride and photos with #tahoemtbfestival and email your ride with details to tmbf@tamba.org. On July 25, awards will be posted based on submissions. | tahoemtbfestival.com
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Peak renamed to remove Confederate leader’s By Kathryn Reed
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Jeff Davis Peak is no more. While there’s a move across the country to tear down status that many consider symbols of racism, in the Tahoe area change has come via the renaming of a peak. Jeff Davis Peak in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is now Da-ek Dow Go-et Mountain. In the Washoe Indian language the name means saddle between points. The rock cropping at the top is now Sentinel Rock. The names were officially recorded with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names on July 9. Sentinel rock is what is listed on an 1883 survey map. Talk of renaming this 9,025-foot peak in Alpine County in Mokelumne Wilderness has been going on for several years. Jefferson Davis was president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. He doesn’t have any ties to California, and reportedly didn’t want it to become a state because of its anti-slavery position.
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TAHOE RIM TRAIL Moderate The Tahoe Rim Trail is a 164.8-mile loop trail that encircles Lake Tahoe. The trail is open to hikers and equestrians, and mountain bikers in some sections. It is generally moderate in difficulty, with a 10 percent average grade and elevations ranging from 6,300 to 10,333’. Visit tahoerimtrail.org for maps, guided hikes & descriptions.
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MARLETTE LAKE Moderate | 9 miles RT Walk along the dirt path through the picnic area and follow signs to Marlette Lake. Mostly sun exposed. Great wildflowers in early summer. Start at Spooner Lake State Park.
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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.
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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
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Easy | 2.4-4.8 miles RT Lower and Upper Echo Lakes is a little-known paradise perched atop Echo Summit, 5 miles west of Meyers on Hwy. 50. The trailhead begins next to the dam. Once you reach Upper Echo Lake, 2.4 miles from the start, you’ll see a kiosk at a dock for a water taxi. You can take a taxi back or return the way you came, or continue into Desolation Wilderness. The ride is a relaxing 20-minute tour through the channels connecting the two lakes. Taxi, cash only. (530) 659-7207. WEST SHORE
CASCADE FALLS Moderate | 1.4 miles RT This boulder-strewn hike takes hikers to the waterfall descending from Desolation Wilderness into Cascade Lake. The falls are raging in the spring and are often a trickle by late summer. Near the end of the trail, walk up a large, flat boulder to the top of a hill where the trail can become confusing. Look for wooden posts marking the trail. Trailhead at Bayview Campground off Hwy. 89. Not recommended for small children or small dogs.
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. Bliss closed for season.
BALANCING ROCK Easy | .5 miles | No dogs A short, self-guided nature trail featuring Balancing Rock, an overlying rock of 130 tones balanced on a rock. At D.L. Bliss State Park.
SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK Easy | 1.5 miles RT The nature trail loops through the forest past an array of wildflowers and through several sections of dense slash bleached nearly white from years of sun exposure. There are great spots to relax on the beach below Ehrman Mansion. ALPINE MEADOWS
FIVE LAKES Strenuous | 5 miles RT Five Lakes is a great hike inside Granite Chief Wilderness, with the first 1 mile+ a steady ascent with great views of Alpine Meadows. Trailhead 1.8 miles up Alpine Meadows Road from Hwy. 89 across from Deer Park Drive. Dogs prohibited May 15-July 15. OLYMPIC VALLEY
SHIRLEY CANYON & SHIRLEY LAKE Easy-Strenuous | .5-5 miles RT This hike follows a creek as it passes by waterfalls and spectacular granite boulders along Shirley Creek. Park at the end of Squaw Peak Road. The first section that follows the creek is great for kids. As you climb, the trail may sometimes be hard to distinguish, so keep the creek on your right going up and on your left going down. Can continue a strenuous climb to High Camp and take the Aerial Tram to the valley (schedule at squawalpine.com).
SQUAW & EMIGRANT PEAKS Moderate | 3.4-4.4 miles RT Ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp, elev. 8,200’, and choose from a variety of trails (maps from Guest Services or squawalpine.com). Climb to the weathered buttresses atop Squaw Peak, visit the historic Watson Monument at Emigrant Peak or meander through the meadows covered with wildflowers, and enjoy the panoramic views afforded from Squaw’s spacious upper mountain. Tram ticket required. Hikes in the meadows good for small children. TRUCKEE
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Moderate | 1 mile RT Quick hike to the top of a volcanic outcropping offers panoramic views of the area off Hwy. 89 south of Tahoe City.
Easy | .5 miles RT Short, self-guided nature loop with signs that explain how glacial action carved and polished the surface landscape. Take Interstate 80 W from Truckee to the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge Road exit.
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Easy-Moderate | .1-3 miles RT Great views of Lake Tahoe & Emerald Bay. Falls 5-minute walk from parking lot. Steady ascent to Eagle Lake not recommended for young children. West end of picnic area across from Emerald Bay, Hwy. 89.
Easy | 4 miles RT Loop through Martis Creek meadow for a walk along the creek. Off Hwy. 267.
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Star map showing the position of Comet Neowise in mid-July and another for late July. | Courtesy Tony Berendsen
Comet Neowise, featured on the cover, was discovered in March this year by a space born observatory, WISE (Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer), as part of a NEO (Near Earth Object) project. It is the best naked eye comet in the Northern Hemisphere since Hale Bopp in 1997. The comet has an orbital period of more than 6,500 years, so now is the time to get out to see it since it won’t be back soon. Neowise has already circled the Sun and is now heading out of the Solar System but will probably remain visible to the naked eye the rest of the month of July. The best way to see the comet is to locate it with the naked eye and then view with binoculars. A binocular view will show a long sweeping dust tail and an image through a camera can add its blue ion tail too.
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The comet is visible in the NW sky under the bucket of the Big Dipper in the early evening just after the Sun sets and the sky begins to darken. Find a site with a dark unobstructed view of the NW. A star app like SkyPortal or SkySafari will help you find the comet. The comet will be dimmer at the end of the month, and there will be a bright Moon making it much more difficult to find, so I suggest getting out sooner than later. | tahoestartours.com
Barracuda Championship to be televised
The Barracuda Championship will take place from July 27 to Aug. 2 as part of PGA Tour at Old Greenwood Golf Course in Truckee but will not be open to spectators. The 22nd annual Barracuda Championship is one of just 46 full field stops during the PGA TOUR Season and is part of the FedEx Cup series, a points competition for PGA TOUR professionals. The internationally televised event will be aired on the Golf Channel from July 30 to Aug. 2. Check local listings for times. | barracudachampionship.com
Plan released to address
West Shore issues A draft of the recreation management plan for the Highway 89 corridor stretching along the West Shore of Lake Tahoe from Sugar Pine Point State Park to Camp Richardson will be released on July 22. The Draft State Route 89 Recreation Corridor Management Plan is the result of more than two years of planning with more than 15 project partners, hundreds of stakeholders and thousands of public comments. The plan outlines a potential future for the corridor that focuses on environmental improvement and quality travel experience, and will be open to public comment through September. The plan will be available at trpa.org/SR-89 after the TRPA Governing Board meeting on July 22 at 10:15 a.m. Visit trpa.org/document/ meetings-notice for a link to join that meeting. There will be a public webinar on the draft plan on Aug. 3 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The final plan will be discussed in a webinar on Sept. 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. | trpa.org/SR-89
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Tom Logan: R I S E A N D FA L L O F A W E S T E R N L A W M A N , PA R T I I S TO RY BY M A R K M c L AU G H L I N
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homas Logan was raised by his parents to be an upstanding, honest man. In 1864, Robert and Mary Logan opened Logan House near Glenbrook at Lake Tahoe. It is a beautiful location — now called Logan Shoals — but the business failed in less than two years. The family moved to southern Nevada where Mary died in 1882, six months after giving birth to their seventh child. Robert hired 23-year-old Hannah Hamblin to cook, clean and help raise the kids. Hamblin was a practicing Mormon who kept a strict house. She was the niece of Jacob Hamblin, a missionary and active but honest broker between Great Basin
Tonopah’s population eclipsed 1,500 in 1901, so Sheriff Logan opened a saloon to capitalize on the classic American frontier desires for alcohol, gambling and prostitution. It was common in the Wild West for lawmen to operate such businesses. Logan’s Mormon wife Hannah, however, objected strongly to the decision. While her husband envisioned a steady income, she saw only trouble. At that time, one of Tonopah’s many other saloons was coowned by the legendary — even then — lawman and gambler, Wyatt Earp. Earp has a well-deserved resume as a brave man of action, but he’s best known for the 1881 shootout at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Ariz.
“Sheriff Logan was called to
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the scene, pushed his way to the center of the fray, caught [Wyatt] Earp by the arm and, without raising his voice, talked Earp into giving up his guns…Logan did not know what fear was.” Native Americans and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Like her uncle, Hamblin was energetic, strongminded and industrious. Tom Logan, age 21 at the time, was a strapping 6 feet 4 inches tall, with broad shoulders and muscular physique. He soon fell in love with his attractive Mormon caretaker. The feeling was mutual, and they were married in the spring of 1883. The newlyweds soon moved to Arizona Territory and over the next 20 years they were blessed with eight children. Like many youngsters raised on the American frontier, Logan was homeschooled. His parents ingrained a strong work ethic in their children and because of Robert Logan’s career as a justice of the peace, the personal obligation to stand up against injustice. Tom’s education also included an extensive background in law and legal matters, but in northwest Arizona Territory he could only find work as a ranch hand and as a clerk in a grocery store. He saved his earnings and over the course of time he was able to acquire a small cattle ranch. In 1892, the Logan’s sold their cattle spread and moved back to Nevada settling in Monitor Valley in Nye County where Logan continued the physically hard work of raising beef. People liked and respected Logan and in 1897 he served briefly as a justice of the peace. Late the next year, he ran for sheriff of Nye County and defeated the incumbent Charles McGregor by just seven votes: 120 to 113. Nye County is a huge territory, the largest in Nevada, totaling more than 18,000 square miles. That’s about the size of New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware and Rhode Island 12
combined. Sheriff Logan was the chief law-enforcement officer in the entire district and also the tax assessor. His official responsibilities took him to every corner of the county. In good weather it took him eight days to cross it by horse and buggy. When Tom moved to Monitor Valley in 1892, he met James L. Butler who owned a hay ranch in the valley. Curiously, Butler’s middle name was Logan, but apparently there were no family ties. Butler had spent his early childhood years in the California gold fields before moving to Nevada as a young man where he lived in the mining camps of White Pine, Austin and Eureka. Forty years later his obsession with mining life and the lure of instant wealth hadn’t faded. Despite the challenges of running a ranch and his part-time job as Nye County District Attorney that paid $35 a month, “Big Jim” Butler was well-known for his proclivity for mineral prospecting. In what may be an apocryphal tale, on May 19, 1900, one of the 45-year-old prospector’s burros sought protection from a cold wind and wandered from camp. He found his mule on a nearby mountain ledge that Butler discovered
Nye County Sheriff Tom Logan. | Courtesy Nevada Historical Society
was rich in silver. Butler’s strike gave birth to Tonopah, a Western Shoshone Indian word for a desert shrub. Before long the rush was on and Tonopah became known as Queen of the Silver Camps; Butler became a millionaire tycoon. With Butler’s silver discovery at Tonopah — soon to be the population center and county seat in Nye County — hundreds of miners, workers, entrepreneurs, vagabonds, card sharks and worse poured into the district. It was the first major mineral strike in Nevada since the demise of the Comstock. It ended a 20year economic depression and the surge of people upended the slow growth of the region. The rate of lawlessness soared, as well; in 1901 there were 22 criminal cases prosecuted. In 1904, the total approached 1,000. Stout and dependable, Logan was the right man in the right place at the right time. He was re-elected sheriff of Nye County in a landslide. A new jail was built and the town’s start-up newspaper, the Tonopah Bonanza, stated that on release “former inmates best hike themselves to more enticing climes.”
Earp had his own problems with old demon alcohol, but Logan was as cool as they came. The Tonopah Daily Sun newspaper reported: “One night Earp became drunk, and his wife [ Josie] came to the place he was drinking and tried to get him to go home. The man slapped her face by way of reply, and the act roused the ire of a young miner who was also drinking…A fierce altercation followed, and Earp rushed out of the place to his own saloon down the street…and came back with two big six-shooters swinging in his hands and breathing blood and sudden death for the man who had defied him. Sheriff Logan was called to the scene, pushed his way to the center of the fray, caught Earp by the arm and, without raising his voice, talked Earp into giving up his guns…Logan did not know what fear was, and he always tried to stop trouble by peaceful means, although there was no better hand with a gun in this country than he.” No doubt Sheriff Logan was a badass and it seemed that the capable lawman had everything under control: his profession, business and family. But changes were afoot. Stay tuned for the conclusion 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.
CHIMNEY BEACH & SECRET COVE
Chicken in a Barrel South Lake Tahoe | July 25, 26
ROUNDHILL PINES BEACH
SAND HARBOR STATE PARK ZEPHYR COVE PARK
KINGS BEACH STATE REC AREA
Virtual Trivia Night: Parks Edition
SPEEDBOAT BEACH
Online | Truckee | July 25
TAHOE VISTA
Meet featured live animals from around the world with the Conservation Ambassadors. Hear about the animals’ survival in this fun-filled educational program appropriate for all ages. Register for these events to get the Zoom meeting codes. 2 p.m. | (775) 832-4130, facebook.com
Virtual Excellence Boat Showcase Online | Tahoe City | July 22-29
Register your boat in the 2020 Virtual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance and showcase it to the world with the most acclaimed and prestigious wooden boat show in North America. Your boat will be featured on the Concours website where it can be seen and appreciated by boat lovers from around the globe. $50 | laketahoeconcours.com
COON STREET DOG BEACH
Hwy. 28, bottom of Coon Street Kings Beach
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Hwy. 28, at top of National Ave.
SANDY BEACH
Hwy. 28, across from the Perennial Nursery
TAHOE VISTA RECREATION AREA CARNELIAN WEST BEACH PATTON LANDING
Hwy. 28, at National Ave.
Hwy. 28, next to Gar Woods
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Lake Forest Rd, 1.5 miles east of Tahoe City
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Incline Village Library | July 27
WILLIAM LAYTON PARK & GATEWAY PARK
Online | Incline Village | July 23
Hear about an emerging approach to Lake Tahoe clarity restoration, sustainable business development and a new commercialization venture. Register at tahoe.ucdavis. edu/monthly-lectures. 12-1:30 p.m. Free | tahoe.ucdavis.edu
Birding by Ear, Birds of Lake Tahoe online Online | Tahoe City | July 23
Listen while you lunch and join Rich Chambers, former Tahoe Institute for natural Science board member, in this four-part online exploration of Tahoe’s Bird Songs and Calls. 12-1 p.m. Free | tinsweb.org
Birds of the Tahoe Basin (virtual) Area venues | Tahoe City | July 23
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science’s Sarah Hockensmith presents a virtual program on Tahoe’s bird species. 3-4 p.m. | tinsweb.org
Lake Forest Road, east of Tahoe City
64-ACRES PARK & BELL’S LANDING
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Hwy. 89, south of Tahoe City at Dam
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D.L. BLISS STATE PARK
17 miles south of Tahoe City
Baby Storytime on Facebook
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS PARK
Truckee Library | Truckee | July 27
EMERALD BAY BEACH KILNER PARK
MARIE SLUCHAK PARK MEEKS BAY
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
LEGO Challenge on Facebook Live
CAMP RICHARDSON
BALDWIN BEACH
9.5 miles south of Tahoe City
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SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK
KIVA BEACH
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Hwy. 89, 3.5 miles south of Tahoe City
This interactive online Storytime is perfectly suited for families with children age 5 and younger. 10:30 a.m. | engagedpatrons.org
Miss Amy will read a story to inspire your brick creations then show you some examples that you can create at home. 4-4:30 p.m. Free | facebook.com/nevadacountylibrary, mynevadacounty.com
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Truckee Library | Truckee | July 28
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Mother Goose on the Loose
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Join Miss Amy for songs, books, and early literacy tips for babies during this Facebook Live event. Free | facebook.com
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HERITAGE PLAZA
Ms. Lysa will bring music and fun while we dance and sing along. 2-2:30 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, events.washoecountylibrary.us
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Calling all inspiring young artists. Accepting love-and-kindness-themed entries. A prize will be awarded for the winner of each of the three age groups (preschool, elementary school, and tween/teen). All forms of art are acceptable. Free | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com
PICNIC TABLES
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Truckee River Cohousing Virtual Tour
Old Greenwood Golf Course Truckee | July 27-29
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Barracuda Championship PGA TOUR event
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NORTH TAHOE REGIONAL PARK & DOG PARK
Explore a future neighborhood on the Truckee River. We’d love to share the special spaces we are creating. 4 p.m. Free | laketahoethisweek.com
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Play from home and answer real time with our live host in this fun trivia that tests players knowledge of all things Tahoe related. Register to play. 5:30-7 p.m. Free | facebook.com
Zoom | Truckee | July 26
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Mastering wheel lifts allows you to have better control of your suspension and is the foundation for learning jumps and drops. Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $95 | facebook.com
Incline Village Library | July 22, 29
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Webinar | South Lake Tahoe | July 22
Wild Wednesday with Wild Things
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Wheel Lifts Mountain Bike Clinic & Yoga
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and Tahoe Transportation District announce the availability of the Draft State Route 89 Recreation Corridor Management Plan. 1 p.m. Free | trpa.org
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Draft State Route 89 Corridor Plan Webinar
Tahoe XC | Tahoe City | July 25
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Free Outdoor Movie Nights
Every Saturday (date night) and Sunday (family night). 8:45 p.m. Free | tahoesouth.com
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Join us every day at for a new Virtual Story Time featuring one of Washoe County Library System’s stars. To participate, join the Washoe County Library Virtual Story Time group on FB. 11 a.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, facebook.com
10:30-11 a.m. | (530) 582-7846, facebook.com
DOGS OK
Incline Village Library | July 22-29
Truckee Library | Truckee | July 24
BEACH
Virtual Storytime
Penney the Clown Teaches Face Painting
RESTROOMS
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Beaches & Parks
BIKE TRAIL ACCESS
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SQUAW VALLEY PARK
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Hwy. 267, 1 mile south of Truckee Airport
RIVER VIEW SPORTS PARK
12200 Joerger Drive
TRUCKEE RIVER REGIONAL PARK
Hwy. 267, Truckee
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DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK SHORELINE PARK WEST END BEACH
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North Tahoe & Truckee (TART): laketahoetransit.com | South Tahoe: tahoetransportation.org
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A NEW RIBBON
OF DIRT
HIKING THE DONNER LAKE RIM TRAIL S TO RY & P H OTO S BY T I M H AU S E R M A N
GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF TIME I’VE SPENT HIKING TRAILS AROUND LAKE TAHOE,
it’s a special treat to find a new ribbon of dirt that provides a different perspective of the places I’m so familiar with. I had that treat recently by hiking a section of the Donner Lake Rim Trail that was completed last summer. It heads west from Northwoods Boulevard in Tahoe Donner for about 4.5 miles to connect with an existing section.
hairpin turns, it never feels steep. Once the climbing is completed, you descend 1,300 feet in just 3 miles. A car shuttle is easy to arrange with only about 6 miles of road between the trailheads. The trail begins across Northwoods Boulevard from the Trout Creek Bike Trail parking lot, which heads from Tahoe Donner to downtown Truckee. Carefully
through manzanita and pines until at about 2 miles in you get a teaser glimpse of Donner Lake. A bit farther and the world opens wide to a half-mile of spectacular Donner Lake and Pacific Crest views from a treeless slope of manzanita. While driving into Truckee from Donner Summit, you have probably often wondered how good the view
The new route provides expansive views of Donner Lake and the Pacific Crest and connects with an equally beautiful section to allow for a 10-mile, point-to-point hike. The new route provides expansive views of Donner Lake and the Pacific Crest and connects with an equally beautiful section to allow for a 10-mile, point-to-point hike to the Wendin Way trailhead at the Donner Lake exit off Interstate 80. When completed, the Rim Trail will be 23 miles long encircling Donner Lake. This hike has about 1,500 feet of ascent with 1,300 feet of descent. The first 7 miles to the Drifter Hut are all uphill, but the grade is designed to accommodate mountain bikers. So except for a few 14
and swiftly cross very busy Northwoods to the trail, which winds next to the Donner Crest development before reaching a shady forest of white fir and Jeffrey pine. There are lots of side trails to send you astray along the route, so keep your eyes peeled for Donner Lake Rim Trail signs. At three-quarters of a mile you reach a secondary trailhead at Bermgarten Road. You can use this trailhead to not only shave some distance, but also avoid the mad dash across Northwoods. The trail continues to meander steadily west
is from those big houses on top of the brushy slope looking toward Donner Lake. The trail sits just below that view and it is awesome. While you do have to climb back into the trees, no worries, you get a break from the sun as you switchback through the shady forest to the top of the ridge. Here at 7,000 feet, a carpet of mule’s ears and stickseed cover the ground. This might be the biggest display of stickseed I’ve seen. They wave pretty purple flowers in the summer, but then the Mr. Hyde
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side comes out — those flowers turn into sticky burrs in the fall. Brushing up against these plants at the wrong time will fill your socks with dozens of hard-toremove thorny buggers. At about 4.5 miles, the views arrive again and are now primarily of the top of the Pacific Crest from Donner Summit to Tinker Knob. If you are ready for a rest, two picnic tables await your posterior. Next the trail gets a bit confusing. Focus on heading west as you turn left on an old dirt road. Then the trail heads off to the right just above a Donner Lake overview bench.
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Over the next 2.5 miles the trail rolls through mostly treeless terrain to the ridge above Johnson Canyon, which you follow north enjoying views of the deep canyon, as well as Castle Peak and Frog Lake Cliffs to the north.
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TO THIS HIKE Unique and spectacular views of Donner Lake and the Sierra Crest. A steady, well-graded trail makes 1,500 feet of climbing not seem as hard as it sounds.
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It’s a busy trail with lots of mountain bikers, runners, dog walkers and hikers. There is no water for the first 8.5 miles of the trail. Either don’t bring your dog or bring lots of extra water for it.
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Th e top of the climb is Drifter Hut, a challenging destination for Tahoe Donner Cross Country Nordic skiers. From there, the trail takes a dive down into Johnson Canyon via more than a dozen switchbacks. If you have bad knees, this might be a good time for hiking poles. Th e terrain is diverse with ferns in the moist shade and reddish-black volcanic-rock formations commanding the dry ridgeline above. In another 1.5 miles, just after passing the only water source on the trail, the trail splits and heads toward Donner Summit while the Wendin Way connector leads to the hike’s end near Interstate 80. “It offi cially opened last August. We are really excited to have the whole northern half of the Donner Lake Rim Trail done,” said Greyson Howard, Truckee Donner Land Trust’s communications director. “Since 1993, this trail has been the cornerstone project of the Truckee Donner Land Trust.” Next step for the trail builders is Schallenberger Ridge, which sits on the southern side of Donner Lake above the railroad tunnels. “We are working closely with Placer County, which will make this section also part of a new Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail,” said Howard. | truckeedonnerlandtrust.org
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Horoscopes
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Michael O’Conno, Life Coach Astrologer | SunStarAstrology.com
Leo (Jul 22-Aug 23)
Aquarius (Jan 19-Feb 19)
You remain largely focused on activities behind the scenes. Yet, your outreach may be extended more broadly. The revolutionary pace and reality of change in the world have your attention. You feel called somehow to contribute, to make a difference, one that is perhaps larger than you would usually. Expect this to continue, yet your front, focus, and approach may change, but not yet.
You are receiving a call to be more creative. Answering it does include a steady process of shifts and changes in your lifestyle. These have required an added measure of critical thinking over the past several weeks. Positively, circumstances have supported you to do just that. Shifting from existing routines into more satisfying activity.
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)
Your career is calling. Or, it could be your participation in social and public events. Either way, circumstances require you to take a powerful lead. This includes others. These may include teachers and mentors and you are wise to honor their authority. Either way, you have work to do. Mercury retrograde has probably not helped with your focus, but that cycle is now over. Get to work.
Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)
Somehow, you have been called home. This may be true literally, yet it may also be figurative. Everyone has been dealing with the confusions caused by Mercury retrograde in Cancer over the past several weeks, yet now the confusion is lifting. Things are getting clearer, albeit still slowly. You are enthusiastic to learn, but if this is to prove truly integral, you will have to work to see through your own biases.
Libra (Sep 22-Oct 22)
Circumstances are causing you to pay closer attention to the details, yet of the bigger picture. A philosophical and/or journalistic process is implied. This probably includes seeing through and beyond your own biases. Have you genuinely looked at other sides of the issue? Are you truly listening or are you dismissive of others and other perspectives and, if so, why? What are your attachments?
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)
Some big changes have and will continue to roll in close to home. The pace has probably been quite mixed; hardly flat water. All the while, you have been pushing to forge ahead somehow. Attending to a variety of fronts continues to keep things interesting. You have things to say and you not only want to be heard, you want to be heeded. The main question is: are your views as objective as you may believe?
Scorpio (Oct 22-Nov 21)
You may find yourself squarely dealing with important choices that you must make. Essentially, some point to a higher road and some to a lower one. In the short-term, the higher road may be harder, yet will bring greater rewards, later. While you feel drawn to family, you must also honor your own sense of individuality. Change in this regard is featured and you may by now be dealing with the results of it.
Sagittarius (Nov 21-Dec 21)
Taurus (Apr 20-May 21)
This time of year is all about quality time shared with family and friends. This time, travel is featured. Perhaps you are making the moves, or they are. You are eager to break free of the past, yet it weighs heavily on you, within and perhaps without, as you make sincere efforts to be light and bright. In the deeper reaches, you have inner work to do which requires courage.
Gemini (May 21-Jun 21)
Some deep processes are churning within. These are probably more emotional and psychological, but they could also include biological and chemical shifts. Either way, you are drawn to engage with others in ways that are already resulting in changes in your lifestyle and/ or literally in your home. Building projects are a very real possibility. You do want it done but may not want to do it.
Over the past several weeks, you have taken a turn. It has and continues to prove to include a process of building new foundations. Whether this process is inner and figurative or outer and literal, or both, depends on you specifically and your circumstances. To you, it is always a matter of family first and that is probably where you are happiest to direct your attention and love.
Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 19)
You have begun a process of stepping out of the shadows. It can be described as acting upon dreams and visions that have been brewing for a long time. Yet, you may be getting a very mixed review. You may wonder why, yet upon closer observation, you may come to see their perspectives and through your own blind spots. Will you fight your own demons or direct your focus externally?
Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)
You find yourself taking new leads and strides. This process includes training which could be both for and by you. Yet, somehow you find yourself working behind the scenes. The projects include new approaches that you have probably not done before. Your feelings about it all may be a bit mixed and your confidence levels are wavering. Positively, you are enjoying the challenge.
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Did you know Mickey Mouse periodically got very lightheaded and would have Disney spells.
Hocus Focus differences: 1. Window is gone, 2. Girl’s swimsuit is different, 3. Ball has been added, 4. Fish have changed direction, 5. Lifeguard’s shirt is different, 6. Flowers have been added.
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THE makers
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creative awareness | arts & culture | the makers movement
Legacy Trail
Truckee Library presents Storywalk, a way for young readers to stimulate their bodies and their minds, walking and reading. Starting at Truckee River Regional Park, follow the Legacy Trail east and look for the laminated signs, which are single pages of “Also an Octopus” by Maggie Tokuda. All 16 pages are placed 50 feet apart along the trail, which parallels the Truckee River. The entire walk is less than a mile. The signs will be up through Aug. 13. | (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com
“Art Within Nature” selected for
film fest
Trails & Vistas’ film “Art Within Nature” has been selected for the Cordillera International Film Festival in Reno, Nev., from July 23 to 26, with virtual and drive-in screenings at the West Wind El Rancho Drive-In in Reno.
Doug Read F I N D I N G J OY I N WO O D WO R K I N G S TO RY BY T I M H AU S E R M A N | P H OTO S C O U R T E SY D O U G R E A D
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oug Read is known around North Lake Tahoe for being one of the founding members of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team. Over the years he has headed out, usually in the dark in a blizzard, on more than 150 search missions. He was also the Great Ski Race director for 43 years and founder of the Tour De Manure bike ride in Sierraville. But Read also had a long career as a carpenter, specializing in log handrails and post and beam construction, as well as wood tables and chairs. A few years ago, he took his woodworking skills in a whimsical direction, when he started carving pumpkins, arrows and signs.
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The film takes the viewer on a lush and exquisite journey of Trails & Vistas’ art hikes, the unique installation work of founder and artistic director, Nancy Tieken Lopez. The goal is to transport viewers to the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains through the combination of nature, art, music, poetry and dance. Enjoy touching cinematography and exquisite sound recording with behind-the-scenes artist interviews and performances. Learn how the art hikes began, how art is created within nature, and how nature inspires us all. | Tickets cordillera2020.eventive.org
th e art s Call for Artist Submissions Glass Garage Collective | Stateline | July 22-Sept. 30 1 p.m. | glassgaragecollective.com
Love & Kindness Art Contest Truckee Library | Truckee | July 22-July 31 (530) 582-7846, mynevadacounty.com
“Black, white, and a hint of...” art show Tahoe Art League Art Center South Lake Tahoe | July 24-Sept. 4
11 a.m.-4 p.m. | (530) 544-2313, talart.org
Free Outdoor Movie Nights Chicken in a Barrel South Lake Tahoe | July 25-Sept. 27 8:45 a.m. | tahoesouth.com
Open Writers Workshop (virtual) Virtual | South Lake Tahoe | July 28-Aug. 25 6-9 p.m. | tahoewritersworks.com
“I got a half interest in a sawmill and created a lot of six-inch-thick slabs of wood. I used some of the slabs for making benches. I’ve sold about 60 of those,” said Read. “These are quite sizable and heavy, and the dimensions have to be perfect.” One of these benches sits proudly in front of Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City. Then Read pondered what else he could do with all those wood slabs. He began creating carved pumpkins, wooden United States flags, bears and depictions of Indians paddling canoes or shooting arrows. He developed a passion for arrows when he saw a metal arrow stuck in a tree in Tahoe City. It intrigued him that it had been there so long, the tree had grown around it. Later, while visiting relatives in Arizona he came across a 20-foot wooden arrow and the lightbulb went off in his head: It would be fun to make those. Read’s arrows have a shaft of light, unstained wood, a black shiny arrowhead and bright red feathers at the end of the shaft. They look like a classic design you might have seen in a cartoon as a kid. He put his first 20-foot arrows in front of his Tahoe City home and then added one to a tree outside of Sugar Pine Cakery in Lake Forest. Explore Tahoe’s vibrant arts scene
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He realized that the arrows were fun, but perhaps more people would be interested in a much less cumbersome smaller size, so he started making smaller 3-foot versions. “We started installing them at friends’
“ We started installing the arrows at friends’ businesses as a joke. It’s really fun putting one up in the dark and then disappearing.”
–Doug Read businesses as a joke,” said Read. “It’s really fun putting one up in the dark and then disappearing.” The businessowners loved getting to work in the morning and seeing the surprise. One of Read’s late-night arrow visits was the flag pole at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area. Visit the ski area’s webcam online, you will see his proud handiwork on display. Read was a member of the ski area’s board of directors for several decades. Whenever he stops by the Nordic center, the place lights up with his humor and positive attitude. And then there are the wood pumpkins.
“It’s fun in the fall. I make the giant pumpkins and people come walking by in the neighborhood. I sell them as fast as I can make them in my yard,” said Read. “The next day they come back for another one for a father or friend down the street. I take 10 of them to the Sierra Valley Art and Ag Show every September.” In 2018 Read began a herculean struggle against myelofibrosis, a blood disease in which the bone marrow is not producing enough red blood cells, which leads to severe anemia, fatigue and an enlarged spleen. After a bone-marrow transplant and lengthy battles with infection, he has been recovering for the last year and a half and now is happy that he has the strength to once again craft his fun wood creations that make people smile. I have, or should say had, one of Read’s 3-foot arrows. It stood proudly at the edge of my deck until heavy snow during the winter of 2019 brought it tumbling to the ground. Read congratulated me for becoming a member of the Broken Arrow Club. I’m hoping to get my arrow fixed soon, using it an excuse to shoot the bull once again with one of Tahoe’s most fun characters. Read’s artwork is available at Lombardi Mercantile in Loyalton. | dougreadwoodworking.com
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Yet rather than sit on their hands, festival organizers decided to take a bold step in a new direction by founding a record label under the festival name. Bass Camp Music released its first single on June 18. The summer hit “Count on You” by Sleepless Kid and Headlands is an energizing mix of deep house and dance pop designed to brighten your day. Within two weeks of its release, the track had amassed more then 30,000 plays on Spotify and was trending upwards. Listen to “Count on You”
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“We needed to do something right after we were shut down,” says Reder. “We cancelled 12 regional shows and two festivals. We didn’t know when we could do live music again. We wanted to find a way to get music to people and keep the brand relevant while showcasing local, regional and national talent.”
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JULY 23 | THURSDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Lake Tahoe Dance Festival (virtual) Online, Tahoe City
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again. We wanted to
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we could do live music
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n the enigmatic year of 2020, the key to success is innovation. As the coronavirus continues to force cancellations of live entertainment worldwide, concert promotors are thinking outside the box in hopes of keeping up the momentum of engaging hard-won audiences. Like an endless number of events, the popular Bass Camp Festival V scheduled for July 25 to 26 at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev., was scrapped in light of safety concerns. In its place, Bass Camp on the Beach will be host a July 25 livestream from festival president Paul Reder’s backyard in Zephyr Cove, Nev., featuring Autograf, Dack Janiels, Wenzday, Fluencee, Esper, Sleepless Kid and Roger That.
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Reder joined forces with Create Music Group and hired marketing consultant Cody Harvey to help build a record label featuring small- to medium-level artists that he knows long-time Bass Camp fans will love. “It’s mostly the sounds that we have an audience for from the festival,” says Reder. “Deep house to bass house, trap, dubstep and midtempo. Music is the No. 1 deciding factor. We have to believe in it. We’re at the point now where we are proving ourselves as a label.” As a veteran industry insider who’s worked with mega-stars including Gareth Emery, Tory Lanez and Tekashi 6ix9ine, Harvey knows a thing or two about getting people to listen. “First of all, the music has to be good,” he says. “Then you have to know the playlists you are targeting. It’s all about having the right audience for distribution.” That’s where Bass Camp has an advantage. “I think something that makes us really unique is the fanbase, and how in tune we are with what the audience likes. I think we’re on the right path. We have a good ear and solid plan,” Harvey says. The label released two-track EP “Mayhem” by Los Angeles DJ and producer Fluencee on July 13 and plans to follow that up with a five-track EP by French prodigy Esper on Aug. 21. Unlike other musical genres where popular trends linger for a year or two, EDM tastes evolve every three to six months. As a result, most artists focus on releasing singles or EPs rather than fulllength albums.
“By the time with you’re done with your album, it’s probably stale before the album comes out,” says Harvey. “EDM artists are really quick to release music. These days you can create a track, send it to a distributor and release it within a week or two.” While EDM still isn’t as big as hip-hop, country, pop and rock, its purveyors are increasingly finding themselves crossing boundaries to collaborate with artists from all backgrounds. Take, for example, Lady Gaga’s 2020 hit album “Chromatica,” which features well-known EDM artists such as Axwell, Tchami, Madeon and Skrillex. “That’s the great part of EDM,” says Harvey. “It’s kind of the glue of all genres. It tends to be a leader of what happens next.” With the entire music industry up in the air, forming the label has given Bass Camp a sense of purpose and energy in uncertain times. “Our hope is to bring awareness of the Bass Camp Festival brand itself, as well as the new artists,” says Reder. “Not knowing where the industry is going as far as live performance is concerned, our main goal is to get great tracks into the hands of the Bass Camp fans and beyond. Without live performance, this is going to be a great source for people to find entertainment value in music. And it will be exciting for fans to see that artist live once we’re allowed to produce shows again.” | basscampfest.com 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.
Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Music on the Beach; Virtual Vibes online, Kings Beach, 6 p.m. Rustler’s Moon Gar Woods Lake Tahoe, Carnelian Bay, 8 p.m. Magic After Dark The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 9 p.m. In Kahootz Unplugged Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m. Lake Tahoe Dance Festival (virtual) Online, Tahoe City
JULY 25 | SATURDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. “On The Beach” Live Stream Bass Camp Festival, Stateline, 4:20-9 p.m. In Kahootz Unplugged Bar of America, Truckee, 9 p.m.
JULY 26 | SUNDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.
JULY 27 | MONDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.
JULY 28 | TUESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m.
JULY 29 | WEDNESDAY Live Music Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe, 12-9 p.m. Magic Fusion (may have changed) The Loft, South Lake Tahoe, 7 p.m.
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July 22-28, 2020 THE LINEUP
Lake Tahoe Dance Festival GOES VIRTUAL Lake Tahoe Dance Festival | July 22-24 | Virtual
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ake Tahoe Dance Collective enters its eighth year of presenting the Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, which will take place online this summer from July 22 to 24. The festival has presented more than 35 works with more than 25 guest artists and 44 local dancers since 2013. Each evening’s presentation will go live at 6 p.m. PDT on laketahoedancecollec-
as collaborators,” said Hanna, the Festival’s artistic director in a press release. “This is a fantastic opportunity to hear about the works from the artists themselves, framed in an evening programmed to weave the works together. When faced with the inability to have a festival, we knew we had a unique opportunity. As piece by piece came together, Constantine and I grew
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Mid-Century Modern Dance Works from Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, Erick Hawkins and Lester Horton. Hosted by Hanna and Kristina Berger (Erick Hawkins Dance Company, Lester Horton Dance Theater; professor at Dean College Joan Palladino School
“This year’s festival offers us a format where we can not only continue, but
Virtual Vibes features
Vokab Kompany North Tahoe Business Association continues its Virtual Vibes concert series with Vokab Kompany on June 24. Tune in at 6:15 p.m. with music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Other concerts will be held on Aug. 7 and 28. Available for livestreaming online or on 101.5 FM. This year’s concert series is dedicated to the late Pam Emmerich, who was a true champion for Music on the Beach, and for the local community. | northtahoebusiness.org
enhance, our mission with the breadth of works and artists we are fortunate –Christin Hanna
to have as collaborators.” tive.org and will remain available for 24 hours. A suggested donation of $25 will help Lake Tahoe Dance Collective continue its mission to bring the finest in dance to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Donors who contribute more than $75 will receive a Lake Tahoe Dance Festival T-shirt and a 2020 Lake Tahoe Dance Festival wine glass, a Gala tradition. A variety of works around a common theme will be presented during each of three unique evenings, with artist interviews and introductions around the works performed. Festival founders Christin Hanna and Constantine Baecher welcome an array of collaborators in conversation around the works shown. The festival will feature a collection of works seen previously at the festival in addition to works performed by artists who were originally slated to perform in Tahoe this summer. “This year’s festival offers us a format where we can not only continue, but enhance, our mission with the breadth of works and artists we are fortunate to have
more excited at the ability to weave a bit of dance history and education into the three evenings. For those who have never been to our festival, this year will reach around the world to showcase North Lake Tahoe as a stunning beautiful backdrop for dance.” Participants in the Young Dancers Workshop will be creating their own dance film shorts to be presented online during the festival. | laketahoedancecollective.org
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American Classical Ballet Featuring works by Agnes de Mille, Antony Tudor and Lauren Lovette. Hosted by Hanna and Baecher, with special guests Daniel Baudendistel (formerly American Ballet Theater, Joffrey Ballet), Stephen Hanna (formerly New York City Ballet, Billy Elliott on Broadway), Adrian Danchig-Waring (New York City Ballet) and Ashley Bouder (New York City Ballet).
of Dance ), with special guests Lloyd Knight (Martha Graham Dance Company), Wendy Whelan (New York City Ballet) and Kristin Draucker (Paul Taylor Dance Company).
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Contemporary Works Featuring works from Marco Pelle, Jacopo Godani and Bryan Arias. Hosted by Baecher (founder of the Copenhagen International Choreography Competition) and Marco Pelle (choreographer), with special guests Daphne Fernberger (formerly Jacopo Godani Dresden/Frankfurt Dance) and Arias (choreographer; former dancer with Nederlands Dance Theater, Kidd Pivot).
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ot sauce, barbecue sauce, green sauce, red sauce, white sauce or brown sauce, I can’t imagine food without sauce on the side. Sauces enrich a dish and add a dash of pizzazz to meats, vegetables and side dishes such as rice and quinoa. Sauce is queen when it comes to making a meal. My family and friends tease me endlessly because rarely is there a dinner I serve that doesn’t include a sauce of some sort. At a recent driveway happy hour, Will Richardson, executive director of Tahoe Institute of Natural Science, asked me: “What constitutes a sauce? And, what’s the difference between a sauce, condiment and a dressing?”
Africa. “My friends call me the condiment king. I worked on my recipes for months and it took a long time to create them. I wanted them to be unique.” Once he had the recipes dialed in, he worked on his labels, which depict Lake Tahoe and the elevations of some of his favorite peaks. Miller’s motto is: “The label sells the first bottle; the flavor sells the rest.” Miller bottles three signature sauces: Tahoe Heat, Double Black Diamond and Elevation 6622 smoked Serrano BBQ. He also makes Bear Paw Serrano Ketchup. Enjoy the tastes of Tahoe
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My family and friends tease me endlessly because rarely is there a dinner I serve that doesn’t include
ABOVE: Ryan Miller with his sauces. BELOW: Bottles of Lake Tahoe Sauce.
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Green sauce reigns in my world. My latest passion is my rendition of chimichurri sauce and avocado green sauce. I use them on almost everything, including my turkey and chicken salad. I also love my mayo and tamari sauce blended with cilantro, which is great for sandwiches. The beauty of sauces is that they genuinely enhance a dish, yet do not mask the meat or vegetables they accompany.
Ryan Miller of Lake Tahoe Sauce Co. in South Lake Tahoe has perfected his sauces over the last five years. Miller, a California native who graduated from South Lake Tahoe High School, also owns Firewise Chimney, a chimney sweep and inspection business. “I started making sauces as a way to fund my mission trips to other countries,” says Miller, who funds medical and construction trips to countries such as Guatemala, Honduras the Philippines, and
a sauce of some sort. A sauce tends to go over food while a condiment, such as mayonnaise or ketchup, is used in small amounts. But, if you add them together with a bit of relish, it creates a thousand island dressing. Dressings are generally uncooked, often used on salad. However, dipping French fries and topping pizza with ranch dressing has become quite popular. Some foodies define dressings as generally cold and sauces are usually hot or warm.
Tahoe Heat and Double Black Diamond sauces start with the same base ingredients: yellow onion, ginger and garlic. Tahoe Heat is a milder sauce and made with serrano peppers. “Tahoe Heat goes great with milder foods like stir fry, fish tacos and scrambled eggs,” says Miller. The Double Black Diamond is hotter and made with habanero peppers. “It has a smoky habanero flavor and compliments foods like cheeseburgers, pulled pork tacos and ribs,” Miller says. Elevation 6622 smoked Serrano BBQ sauce is all natural with a hickory smoked flavor. Miller suggests mixing the Double Black Diamond with his barbecue sauce for an awesome smoky, hot sauce. Find a list of local retailers for Lake Tahoe Sauces or purchase online. | laketahoesauce.com Priya Hutner is a writer, personal chef and workshop facilitator. She is the owner of the Seasoned Sage, which prepares organic artisan meals for dinner parties and events. She also offers in-home cooking classes, parties and local pop up dinners. As a breath meditation teacher and long-time yogi, she facilitates workshops and classes that focus on gaining a deeper awareness of self. Send story ideas to priya@tahoethisweek.com. | (772) 913-0008, pria78@gmail.com, seasonedsage.com
GREEN SAUCE From the kitchen of Priya Hutner 1 avocado 3 T olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 T soy sauce ½ C fresh cilantro ½ C fresh basil 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, de-seeded 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic Salt and pepper to taste
Blend and let sit for an hour in the fridge and serve on almost anything.
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Rosé N E W D A R L I N G O F T H E W I N E WO R L D
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cheerful or optimistic view of things,” is how Dictionary.com defines rose-colored glasses. My favorite origin story of the term is from the 1800s, which expressed the meaning as: “everything looks better through a glass of wine.” What better time than right now to practice this philosophy, whether imbibing or not. To that end I am going to encourage you to explore the modern world of Rosé wine and to adopt and use my newly minted expression: “See the world through Rosé-colored glasses” — both literally and metaphorically. In addition to its bright personality, Rosé has many other lovable qualities. Explore more wines with Lou
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Let’s start with the fact that it is the new darling of the wine world. From Spain to California and from the Loire Valley to the Cape of Good Hope, vintners are creating blushes in many styles and with an array of grapes.
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the more sophisticated procedure, but there are wonderful wines made from both methods. On to the grapes, here is another way Rosé reflects the wine world at large in that it is most often made from the varieties that define their place of origin. In southern France, Carignan and Grenache prevail, with Cinsault, Syrah and even Mourvèdre often included. In Bordeaux, blushes are made with Merlot and Cabernet really. Sonoma’s Russian River Valley specializes in Rosé of Pinot Noir and California’s Central Coast also uses Rhône-style red grapes. Spanish versions are Garnacha dominant and, well, you get the picture. The winemaking styles also reflect the region and this translates to not just the colors — which range from pale salmon to dark cherry in color — but the structure
Spain and Long Meadow Ranch in Anderson Valley; Peyrassol representing Provence and La Crema representing California; The deep Cune Rosada and the pale Alìe from Frescobaldi.
of the wine. A fun experiment is to grab a Rosé of Pinot Noir from coastal California and taste it with a Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo from Italy, which is made from the same Montepulciano grapes that make the rustic reds from that region. Add some charcuterie, cheese, crusty bread, a friend and a trip to the beach and I think you’ll agree that everything’s coming up Rosés. 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.
styles and with a wide array
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The most popular techniques are saignée and blending back. The saignée method is achieved by bleeding off some of the juice of red wine when it is partially fermented and still in contact with the grape skins. The bled juice contains most of the fruit characteristics and little of the tannin and color. This is a double win for the winemaker as the juice that was not bled then has extra intensity because the higher skin-to-juice ratio adds intensity to the remaining wine. Blending back is just what it sounds like, adding red wine into the juice of what has been bled before it extracted any color. Saignée is considered
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am from New England; oysters and clams on the half shell are a part of summer. One of the best ways to spend an afternoon is sitting at a raw bar, overlooking the ocean, slurping down some freshly shucked clams and oysters, along with a few shrimp cocktails while sipping an ice cold beer. Sure, you could have a fancy umbrella drink, but a beer just goes so perfectly with them. Although shrimp cocktail is not raw, it is a big part of a real raw bar. A raw bar will include clams and oysters on the half shell — which means they are opened and served on one half of the shell with the other half discarded — and shrimp cocktail. The condiments are simple-to-make sauces, lemon wedges, hot sauces and horseradish. The two most popular sauces are cocktail sauce and mignonette sauce. There are a lot of recipes for a cocktail sauce and there are many brandnamed cocktail sauces you can buy at the market, but it seems to me, most of the storebought sauces are mostly ketchup with a little hot sauce of some type and are wicked bland. If you are going to go through the trouble of shucking all those clams and oysters, not to mention the shrimp, you might as well make a good sauce to go with them. Be sure to use all the ingredients, but also be sure to add them more by taste than by the amount in the recipe. I personally like a lot of horseradish and just a little hot sauce for the heat. For the mignonette sauce, I like a simple one, but there are a lot of cool ways to vary this by adding ingredients that are light and not too overpowering, such as cucumber juice. Find more of Chef Smitty’s recipes
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COOKING THE SHRIMP This point brings me to cooking the shrimp. I will use a good 1 to 2 tablespoons of whole black peppercorns and four to six bay leaves in the water when boiling them. This will add a ton of flavor to the shrimp. Also, the most important thing to remember about cooking the shrimp is to never drop the shrimp into the boiling water before you get a bowl of ice water to put the cooked shrimp in to stop the cooking process. When you drop the shrimp into the boiling water, immediately stir them so none clump together. When they look red and white instead of opaque, which will only take a minute or two, pull one out and break it in half. If the center of the shrimp also is solid white instead of opaque, then immediately strain them and get them into the ice water to stop the cooking. There isn’t much worse than rubbery shrimp cocktail.
SHUCKING OYSTERS As for the shucking, you will need a special clam knife, as well as an oyster knife, to get the shells open. Before you start to open them, you must be sure they are all still alive. This can be a simple task that turns opening into a real chore. Lightly rinse the clams and oysters in the sink. They will get banged around a little and you want to be gentle because if they are banged hard, they go into super lock down and can be murder to open. If you can’t open them, place them in the freezer for a few
whole as possible with as much of the juice as possible still in it. Don’t jab at the meat to scrape it off the shell.
Most of the storebought sauces are mostly ketchup with a little hot sauce of some type and are wicked bland. minutes and they will relax again. If any are already open when you rinse them, throw them away. Shellfish must be alive when you start or they can — at the least — make you extremely sick. Also, if they just happen to fall open super easy or have a bad smell, throw them away. When shucking, be sure to use a fairly thick rag or washcloth to protect your hands because it is not uncommon for the knife to slip, especially when opening the oysters because you are forcing the tip into the oyster before you pop the shell. Once the shell is popped open a little way, with either the clam or oyster, follow the contour of the top shell half with the blade of your knife to cut the meat away before opening all the way, and lay it onto the bottom half. You want to keep the meat as
THE RAW BAR Squeeze a little fresh lemon onto the clam or oyster and place a little of either sauce on it. Let it slide off the shell into your mouth. Add a shot of vodka onto the shell with the sauce and lemon for a clam or oyster shooter. David “Smitty” Smith is a personal chef specializing in dinner parties, cooking classes and special events. Trained under Master Chef Anton Flory at Top Notch Resort in Stowe, Vt., Smitty is known for his creative use of fresh ingredients. Contact him at (530) 412-3598 or tmmsmitty@gmail.com.
COCKTAIL SAUCE From the kitchen of: Chef David “Smitty” Smith 12 oz. chili sauce 1½ T Worcestershire sauce 2 dashes Tabasco or hot sauce to taste 1½ T fresh lemon juice, add 1 T first and the rest to taste 2 T extra hot horseradish or to taste Pepper and salt to taste
Combine and adjust ingredients to taste.
MIGNONETTE SAUCE ½ C rice vinegar 1 T red vinegar (for color) 1 large shallot, diced small 1 T fresh course ground pepper
Combine and let sit in the refrigerator for a few hours for the flavors to meld.
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