Tahoe
All of the stories from the North Lake and South Lake Tahoe areas
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Apr- 2026 -30 April
Wildfire Prevention Work Near Truckee Could Temporarily Close Trails and Roads This Summer
If you hike, camp or ride near Truckee, expect some temporary closures in the Tahoe National Forest this summer. The…
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30 April
Here’s What We Know About the New Hotel Replacing the Cal Neva at Lake Tahoe
The Cal Neva Lodge turns 100 this year, and after spending the better part of the last decade sitting empty,…
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27 April
A South Lake Tahoe Man Just Made Ski Bike History on Kirkwood’s Most Notorious Run
A South Lake Tahoe area resident just pulled off something nobody has done before: riding Kirkwood Resort’s infamous “Once Is…
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26 April
Bears Are Waking Up Around Lake Tahoe and Looking for a Meal
Black bears across the Lake Tahoe Basin are out of their dens and on the move, and wildlife officials say…
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23 April
Fresh Snow Just Extended Palisades Tahoe’s Season Into May
Spring has been anything but quiet at Palisades Tahoe. Eleven inches of new snow fell on the upper mountain on…
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22 April
Lake Tahoe Is Gearing Up for Summer. Here’s When Your Favorite Campgrounds and Beaches Open.
Summer at Lake Tahoe is closer than it feels, and the U.S. Forest Service just released its opening schedule for…
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22 April
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Takes Over Palisades Tahoe This Saturday for a Free, All-Day Celebration
Photo via Matt Palmer One of the Sierra Nevada’s biggest Earth Day gatherings is back this weekend, and it’s free…
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21 April
Tahoe’s Biggest Earth Day Cleanup Events Are Happening This Week on Both Shores
Keep Tahoe Blue’s Earth Day cleanup events were originally scheduled for Earth Day, April 22, but an incoming winter storm…
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21 April
Palisades Tahoe Just Had Its Snowiest April Since 2022 as Another Round of Snow Hits
Despite a dissapointing winter overall, April at Palisades Tahoe is shaping up to be one for the books. A storm…
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20 April
The Rat Pack’s Favorite Lake Tahoe Hotel is Set to Reopen in 2027
The Cal Neva Lodge at Lake Tahoe is turning 100 this year, and for the first time in a long…
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19 April
Was This Tahoe’s Worst Snow Season Ever Recorded?
The numbers are in, and they paint a bleak picture for the Lake Tahoe region’s 2025-26 winter. As of April…
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18 April
One Tahoe Mountain Is Reopening This Weekend for More Skiing
In what has been a tough winter for Tahoe snow lovers, Heavenly Mountain Resort is offering one more reason to…
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17 April
Planning Commision Approves Massive Palisades Tahoe Village Expansion With Unanimous Vote
The Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan took a significant step forward this week after the Placer County Planning Commission…
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5 April
Final Report on Deadly Lake Tahoe Avalanche Skiers Had Lifesaving Equipment That Never Activated
The National Avalanche Center has released its final report on the February avalanche near Donner Summit that killed nine skiers,…
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2 April
Sierra Storm Delivers 2-Feet of New Snow to Palisades Tahoe
A powerful two-part storm system brought significant snowfall to Palisades Tahoe, with the resort potentially reaching a 2-foot storm total…
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Mar- 2026 -29 March
Lake Tahoe Sees Biggest Winter Water Boost in Recent Memory
A stretch of winter storms has delivered a massive water boost to Lake Tahoe, with roughly 16 billion gallons flowing…
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29 March
Record Spring Heat Is Forcing Tahoe’s Largest Ski Resort to Close Weeks Earlier Than Planned
Palisades Tahoe, long known as the last Lake Tahoe resort standing each spring, is pulling the plug about a month…
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29 March
Lake Tahoe’s Priciest Home Ever Just Sold and the Number Is Staggering
Lake Tahoe’s real estate record didn’t just get broken — it got demolished. A lakefront estate in Incline Village traded…
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25 March
Discover Glen Alpine Falls: A Must-Visit Gem Near South Lake Tahoe
Looking for a quick, scenic escape near South Lake Tahoe? Glen Alpine Falls should definitely be on your list! Tucked…
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23 March
Pilot Killed in Plane Crash Near Olympic Valley While Approaching Truckee Tahoe Airport
A pilot was killed Sunday evening when a small plane crashed in remote, rugged terrain southwest of Olympic Valley while…
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23 March
19-Year-Old Petaluma Man Found Dead in the Truckee River After Multi-Day Search
A 19-year-old Petaluma man who disappeared while swimming in the Truckee River near Floriston on Saturday has been found dead…
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18 March
Lake Tahoe’s Snow Is Melting So Fast It Could Set a Historic Low in Two Weeks
Lake Tahoe’s snowpack is vanishing at a startling pace, and the consequences could stretch well beyond ski season. State officials…
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18 March
Popular Tahoe Ski Resort Announces Early Closure Due to Lack of Snow
Sierra-at-Tahoe is pulling the plug on its 79th season this Sunday, wrapping things up as warm weather and a snowless…
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13 March
Lake Tahoe License Plates Fund $1.2 Million in New Basin Projects
Specialty Lake Tahoe license plates in Nevada are doing more than decorating cars. The program recently generated $1.2 million in…
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8 March
Scientists Gather at Lake Tahoe to Protect the World’s Largest Trout
Researchers from across the globe recently met in the Lake Tahoe region to focus on an unusual conservation mission: protecting…
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2 March
Survivors Recall the Terrifying Scene that Led to California’s Deadliest Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe
In interviews with the The New York Times, survivors Anton Auzans and Jim Hamilton described the chaos and heartbreak of…
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1 March
One of California’s Most Elusive Animals Just Showed Up on a Tahoe Trail Cam
One of California’s rarest wild residents has quietly returned to the Lake Tahoe Basin. The California Department of Fish and…
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Feb- 2026 -23 February
9 Identified in Deadliest Avalanche in California History Near Tahoe
Northern California’s mountain community is mourning after the deadliest avalanche in state history claimed nine lives near Castle Peak, just…
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19 February
Sierra-at-Tahoe Closes Again as Powerful Tahoe Storm Dumps More Than 5 Feet of Snow
As a massive Sierra storm continues to hammer the Lake Tahoe region, Sierra-at-Tahoe is forced to remain closed on February…
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18 February
8 Confirmed Dead, 1 Still Missing After Deadly Tahoe Avalanche Near Castle Peak
Eight people have been confirmed dead and one remains missing following Tuesday’s devastating avalanche near Castle Peak, authorities announced Wednesday.…
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18 February
I-80 Westbound Reopens With Chain Controls as More Snow Targets Donner Pass
It may look like a postcard morning over Donner Summit, but winter driving conditions are still very real. According to…
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18 February
Tahoe Avalanche Could Become One of California’s Deadliest Backcountry Disasters
As search crews continue working through brutal storm conditions near Castle Peak, the scale of the unfolding tragedy is coming…
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18 February
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort Closes After 5+ Feet of Snow From Massive Storm
Another Sierra resort is pressing pause as this week’s powerful winter storm continues to hammer the mountains. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort announced…
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18 February
6 Survivors Rescued in Tahoe Avalanche, 9 Remain Unaccounted For
Rescue crews successfully reached six skiers Tuesday night following the avalanche near Castle Peak in Lake Tahoe, but the search…
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17 February
Guiding Outfit Releases Statement as 10 Skiers Remain Missing Near Tahoe
As rescue operations continue near Castle Peak outside Truckee, the guiding company involved has issued a public statement regarding the…
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17 February
10 Skiers Missing After Avalanche Engulfs Guided Ski Group Near Tahoe
A backcountry avalanche near Castle Peak outside Truckee has triggered a major rescue response amid one of the most powerful…
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17 February
Snowfall Totals in the Sierra are STAGGERING as the Storm Continues to Deliver
Photo via Palisades Tahoe If you’ve glanced at a snow stake photo this week, you already know — the Sierra…
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17 February
Avalanche Risk Surges as Winter Storm Pounds the Sierra
As a severe winter storm continues to hammer the Sierra with heavy snow and strong winds, the Sierra Avalanche Center…
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17 February
Interstate 80 Closes Over Donner Summit at Blizzard Slams the Sierra
A powerful Sierra storm is bringing travel to a standstill Tuesday morning. According to Caltrans, westbound I-80 is closed at…
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12 February
26-Year-Old Skier Dies After Accident on Advanced Run at Tahoe Ski Resort
A Southern California man has died after a skiing accident at Northstar California Resort near Truckee, according to resort and…
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11 February
Washoe Tribe Secures Historic 10,274-Acre Land Return North of Lake Tahoe
Photo via Elizabeth Carmel A major piece of the northern Sierra is returning to Washoe stewardship. The Waší·šiw Land Trust…
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10 February
Tahoe’s Snow Drought Ends This Week With Up to 18 Inches in the Forecast
After a long stretch of dry skies around Lake Tahoe, winter is finally clocking back in. Forecasters say a series…
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3 February
Tahoe Snowpack Slips to Just 60% After Dry January
After a promising start to winter, the snow picture around Lake Tahoe has taken a sharp turn and not in…
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3 February
The Wolf Tracked in Truckee Made an Extraordinary Journey
A gray wolf recently tracked near Truckee did not simply wander into town. It completed an extraordinary journey from Lassen…
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2 February
Truckee Residents Alerted After Wolf Activity Recorded Nearby
Wolf activity was recorded in the Truckee area on Sunday, prompting a community awareness notice from the Truckee Police Department.…
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Jan- 2026 -30 January
We Now Know Who Bought That Iconic $42 Million Lake Tahoe Mansion
After more than a month of speculation, the mystery buyer behind one of Lake Tahoe’s most infamous lakefront listings has…
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26 January
Tahoe Athletes Named to U.S. Teams for 2026 Winter Olympics
Photo of Bryce Bennett via Palisades Tahoe A strong contingent of Tahoe athletes is bound for the world’s biggest winter…
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20 January
A New Ranking Says California’s Best Hot Chocolate Is on This Tahoe Ski Mountain
If you judge a ski day by the quality of your cocoa breaks, a new ranking has some good news…
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19 January
Video of Tahoe Cubs Playing in a Pond is the Cutest Thing You’ll See Today
The bear populations of Lake Tahoe are something of legend. Seeing a bear in the Tahoe Basin isn’t a rare…
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15 January
Bald Eagle Sightings Increase at Lake Tahoe After Low 2025 Count
Winter skies over Lake Tahoe were noticeably busier last week as volunteers spotted 23 bald eagles during the basin’s annual…
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14 January
Viral POV Video Shows Skier Launching Off MASSIVE Lake Tahoe Cliff
A jaw-dropping ski BASE jump off Lover’s Leap near Lake Tahoe is making the rounds online after a professional jumper…
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13 January
Planned Prescribed Fire Operations Underway Near Lake Tahoe’s West Shore
Prescribed fire operations are set to resume this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin as land managers continue efforts to…
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12 January
Backcountry Lovers Rally to Raise $26K for Lake Tahoe Winter Access
Backcountry access around Lake Tahoe is getting a major lift thanks to a successful community fundraising challenge led by the…
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11 January
Lake Tahoe Trails Set for Big Changes Under Newly Approved Plan
Trail access around Lake Tahoe is set for a major update after federal land managers approved a long-anticipated plan aimed…
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6 January
One Dead After Avalanche Near Castle Peak Outside Truckee
One person has died following an avalanche near Johnson Peak and Castle Peak outside Truckee, prompting a large-scale emergency response…
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3 January
The Story of the Donner Party: Deadly Mistakes Over the Snowy Sierra
Photo of James F. and Margaret Reed, who were members of the Donner Party I could have died so many…
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2 January
Back-to-Back Storms Could Drop Up to Two Feet of Snow in Lake Tahoe
After a painfully dry start to winter that pushed ski season into December, the Lake Tahoe region is finally catching…
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Dec- 2025 -30 December
Terrifying Dashcam Video Shows SUV Slide Off Icy Tahoe Road
Dramatic dashcam footage shows just how quickly winter driving can turn dangerous in Lake Tahoe. The video, captured on Christmas…
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26 December
Tahoe Wakes Up Buried in Snow After Powerful Holiday Storm
Northern California’s Christmas weather delivered just about everything this week—heavy rain, blizzard conditions, and finally, a classic white Christmas for…
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25 December
Kirkwood Mountain Shuts Down as Summit Winds Exceed 100 MPH
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is closed today, Dec. 25, as an intense Sierra storm pounds the high country with extreme winds,…
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25 December
Extremely Dangerous Avalanche Conditions Across the Sierra Today
Backcountry travel in the Sierra Nevada is strongly discouraged today as avalanche danger reaches extremely hazardous levels, according to the…
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24 December
Sierra-at-Tahoe Announces Opening Day Amid Powerful Sierra Storm
After a patient wait for winter to arrive, Sierra-at-Tahoe is officially set to open for the 2025–26 season on Saturday,…
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24 December
Avalanche Watch Issued for Lake Tahoe Backcountry this Week
Backcountry users around Lake Tahoe are being urged to use extreme caution as a powerful winter storm brings rapidly changing…
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24 December
Chain Controls in Effect on I-80 Over Donner Summit
Chain controls are now in effect on Interstate 80 over Donner Summit as a powerful Christmas-week storm continues to pound…
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18 December
Wind Advisory Issued for Lake Tahoe as Gusts Near 45 MPH
Boaters and paddlers planning time on Lake Tahoe should prepare for hazardous conditions as gusty winds move into the region.…
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16 December
This Underwater Trail in Lake Tahoe is Home to Shipwrecks and Other Historic Artifacts
The history of Lake Tahoe sits at the bottom of its crystal-clear water and it’s now home to an underwater…
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14 December
Lake Tahoe’s Wildly Unique Cliffside Mansion Finally Sells for $42 Million
Eight years after first hitting the market, one of the most unusual and eye-catching homes on the shores of Lake…
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11 December
Massive Underwater Cleanup Launches in the Deep Waters of Lake Tahoe
The Tahoe nonprofit Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) — best known for completing the historic 72-mile SCUBA cleanup around Lake…
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11 December
Lake Tahoe Urges Winter Visitors to Skip the Solo Drive and Reduce Traffic
Winter in Lake Tahoe means ski trips, storm cycles, and, if we’re not careful, gridlocked two-lane mountain roads. To ease…
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8 December
South Lake Tahoe’s Christmas Fire Engine Returns to Spread Holiday Cheer
One of South Lake Tahoe’s most cherished holiday traditions is back. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has announced the return…
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8 December
Here’s How Tahoe Skiers Can Skip Parking Chaos This Winter
Tahoe skiers frustrated by packed resort lots have a much easier option this season. TART’s winter Park & Ride program…
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7 December
Public Input Sought on 11,700-Acre Caldor Fire Restoration Plan Near Lake Tahoe
The U.S. Forest Service is asking the public to comment on a major restoration plan for lands burned in the…
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7 December
Tahoe Donner Set to Debut New Base Lodge for 2025–26 Ski Season
Photo via Cynthia Cendreda/Tahoe Donner Tahoe Donner is preparing to retire its original 1971 base lodge and replace it with…
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6 December
Why Lake Tahoe Never Freezes, Even in the Coldest Winters
Lake Tahoe may sit in one of the snowiest mountain ranges in the country, but the lake itself refuses to…
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5 December
Throwback: Skier Lands Insane Backflip Over 150-Foot Road Gap in Sierra Nevada Mountains
When the snow falls in bunches during the winter in Tahoe, extreme athletes are known to push the limits in…
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5 December
Palisades Tahoe Unveils Ultra-Exclusive Ski Club for $12,000
Palisades Tahoe is rolling out one of its most exclusive offerings yet with the debut of the Apex Club, a…
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4 December
Tahoe-Area Campground Set for Big Upgrade Into a Family Adventure Resort
One of the first campgrounds many travelers pass on their way to Tahoe is about to look very different. Placer…
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3 December
Tahoe Fund Launches $10k Match to Improve Backcountry Access
Winter recreation in Tahoe is world class, but reaching the backcountry can be a challenge. Limited parking, slow snow removal,…
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3 December
Pro Snowboarder to Premiere New Film Shot Entirely in the Sierra Nevada
Northern California’s snowboard community is gearing up for a big night in Quincy as professional snowboarder Curtis Woodman debuts his…
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1 December
When Will Snow Fall on Tahoe Again? Long Term Forecasts Look Disappointing
Tahoe’s early-season snow season is off to a sluggish start, with no measurable snowfall in more than 10 days and…
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1 December
For One Day Only, You Can Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in South Lake Tahoe
If you want to cut your own Christmas tree in the Tahoe wilderness this year, there’s only one day to…
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Nov- 2025 -30 November
Luxury Chalet Development Proposed at Lake Tahoe Ski Resort
A major expansion could be coming to one of Northern California’s most iconic luxury resorts. The Ritz-Carlton at Northstar is…
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27 November
Why You Can’t Cut a Christmas Tree Around Lake Tahoe This Year
If you were hoping to head into the forests around Lake Tahoe to cut down your own Christmas tree this…
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26 November
How a License Plate Can Get You a Free Pass to Ski in Tahoe this Winter
Lake Tahoe enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as the annual ‘Plates for Powder’ program makes a return for the…
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26 November
NASA Captures the Seasons Changing Over Lake Tahoe in Stunning Satellite Images
While Lake Tahoe is famous for its crystal-clear blue water and snowy peaks, NASA has shown that the region’s seasonal…
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26 November
Donner Ski Ranch Invites ‘Refugees’ to Come Ski the Old-School Way
Tahoe’s most famously no-nonsense ski hill is leaning into its reputation once again. Donner Ski Ranch, perched atop Donner Summit…
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25 November
A Vital Marsh Restoration Effort Takes Shape in South Lake Tahoe
A major restoration effort is gaining momentum in South Lake Tahoe as plans move forward to revive the Upper Truckee…
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24 November
Palisades Tahoe Delays Opening Day as the Mountain Awaits More Snow
Palisades Tahoe is pressing pause on its planned November 26 opening, announcing that early-season conditions simply are not ready for…
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22 November
Two Major Tahoe Ski Resorts Delay Opening Due to Thin Snowpack
Two of Lake Tahoe’s largest ski resorts are hitting pause on their 2025 season kickoff as early-season snow continues to…
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21 November
Beloved Tahoe Campground Set to Reopen Following 3-Year Closure
One of Lake Tahoe’s most beloved camping destinations is officially set to reopen next year after a lengthy, multi-year closure.…
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21 November
Tahoe Bear Attack Sends Two 87-Year-Old Residents to Hospital
Wildlife officials are urging caution in the Tahoe region after a black bear broke into a home near Kingsbury Grade…
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Oct- 2025 -30 October
Nearly a Ton of Trash Pulled from Lake Tahoe’s Depths in Groundbreaking Cleanup
Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) has wrapped up its Tahoe Deep Dive Pilot Project, a groundbreaking effort exploring the unseen…
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28 October
How Scientists Brought the Legendary Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Back to Lake Tahoe
After nearly 90 years, Lahontan cutthroat trout have made a historic return to Lake Tahoe. This milestone is part of…
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27 October
The Legend of Snowshoe Thompson: The Founder of California Skiing
In the 1800’s, traveling across the Sierra Nevada in the middle of winter was rarely accomplished. Native Americans were usually…
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26 October
Could South Lake Tahoe Become America’s First ‘Bear Sanctuary City’?
Could South Lake Tahoe soon be known not just for its alpine beauty, but as a refuge for black bears?…
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23 October
Woman Nearly Dies After Sewage Spill Dumps 85,000 Gallons of Waste into Lake Tahoe
A 24-year-old woman nearly died after swallowing sewage-tainted water in Lake Tahoe last summer, following a massive spill that released…
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21 October
Prescribed Burns Underway Around Lake Tahoe This Fall and Winter
Photo: California Department of Parks and Recreation The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit began prescribed fire operations this week, with…
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19 October
Lake Tahoe Sees Record Watercraft Inspections to Block Invasive Golden Mussels
Quick action by Lake Tahoe boaters and paddlers has helped keep the destructive golden mussel and other aquatic invasive species…
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6 October
Kokanee Salmon Spawning Season Set to Return to Taylor Creek in Tahoe
Each fall, one of Lake Tahoe’s most unique wildlife spectacles comes alive at Taylor Creek. The Kokanee salmon are preparing…
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Sep- 2025 -29 September
Seasonal Closures Begin at Lake Tahoe National Forest Recreation Sites
As fall settles in around Lake Tahoe, the USDA Forest Service has begun the annual process of closing many recreation…
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