Tahoe
All of the stories from the North Lake and South Lake Tahoe areas
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Mar- 2023 -20 March
The Snowiest Winters in Tahoe History: The Two-Month Blizzard of 1895
With a historical winter currently blanketing the Lake Tahoe region, we decided to dive deep into the history of epic…
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20 March
How Two Tahoe Skiers Invented the Term ‘Shred the Gnar’
The term “shred the gnar” is a heavily used saying in extreme sports. The terms’s popularity had grown so much…
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20 March
Tahoe Ski Resorts Becomes the First in the Country to 700 Inches of Snow
Photo: Sugar Bowl The historic snowfall continues to slam the Sierra Nevada, with ski resorts throughout Tahoe and the Eastern…
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20 March
It’s Officially Tahoe’s Snowiest Winter in 70 Years
Photo: CalTrans The snowfall around Lake Tahoe is officially historic. Following the snowiest October through February since 1970, the storms continued…
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14 March
VIDEO: Man Takes on Massive Widowmaker Snow Slab on Tahoe Cabin Roof
As with any winter in Tahoe, living among massive snowfall includes the many household tasks of removing the snow off…
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13 March
Emerald Bay Freezes Over for the First Time in 30 Years
The Sierra Nevada has experienced extreme winter weather the past few months, causing Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay to freeze over…
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13 March
Legislation Allocates $415 Million for Wildfire Threat, Environmental Restoration of Lake Tahoe
Photo by Ethan Dow Rep. Mark Amodei announced the reintroduction of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, along with original cosponsors:…
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10 March
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe The snowfall and wind around Lake Tahoe is getting intense as the atmospheric river picked up steam overnight.…
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8 March
Sierra Snow Totals Reveal a Historic Winter in the Making
Photo by China Peak Resort The snow continues to pummel the Sierra Nevada mountain range during this historic winter, with…
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3 March
The Legend of Captain Dick – The Hermit of Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay’s Fannette Island was once the home of Captain Dick. Photo by Patrick Minero. In the mid-1800’s, there weren’t many…
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1 March
Large Avalanche Buries Apartment Building in Tahoe’s Olympic Valley
Photo: Placer County Sheriff A large avalanche fell from the Tram face of Palisades Tahoe on Tuesday night, slamming into…
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Feb- 2023 -28 February
It’s Officially Tahoe’s Snowiest October Through February Period Since 1970
The snow began to fall over Lake Tahoe in October and it hasn’t stopped much since. December and January saw…
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28 February
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close with Whiteout Blizzard Conditions
Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe The snowfall around Lake Tahoe is intense as the blizzard picked up steam overnight. With whiteout conditions and…
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27 February
Tahoe Trending Towards One of the Snowiest Winters in Over 50 Years
The snow began to fall over Lake Tahoe in October and it hasn’t stopped since. December and January saw large…
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27 February
Whiteout Conditions Close Interstate 80 Near Lake Tahoe
The snowfall in the Sierra is beginning to get intense as California Highway Patrol announced Interstate 80 is now closed…
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26 February
‘Watch Out!’ Tahoe Car Crash Videos Go Viral as Snow Blankets the Region
Via South Lake Tahoe Towing/Facebook A towing company in South Lake Tahoe is going viral sharing videos of cars sliding…
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24 February
Interstate 80 Closed for 70 Miles with Blizzard Conditions Slamming the Tahoe Region
Interstate Highway 80 has been closed in both directions from Colfax to the Nevada State line since Friday morning due…
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23 February
New Documentary Follows the Lives of ‘Urbanized’ Bears in Lake Tahoe
Photo via Riley McClaughry Bear sightings in the communities surrounding Lake Tahoe have grown at an astonishing rate in the…
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23 February
‘Let’s Go Do Drugs!’ Viral TikTok Shows the Weird Confluence of Outdoor Adventurers and Party Animals in Tahoe
@pvblicenemy1 Oooof the end statement is a vibe 😂 ##fyp ##hike ##toxic ♬ original sound – JBae Lake Tahoe is…
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13 February
How a Tech Billionaire Lost $58 Million Buying a Lake Tahoe Vacation Home
Lake Tahoe has become a refuge for tech billionaires to vacation away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.…
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13 February
Tahoe Residents Asked to Keep an Eye Out for Orphaned Bear Cub that Escaped from Facility
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care are seeking help from the public in locating…
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13 February
WATCH: Skier Launches Over Massive Road Gap on Donner Summit
It’s been one heck of a start to the winter ski season in Tahoe, with record snowfall providing the mountains…
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7 February
Despite its Chilly Surroundings, Lake Tahoe Never Freezes. Here’s Why.
Photo by Manny Alvarez Lake Tahoe is known for its icy winter temperatures and snow-covered shores, but despite its freezing conditions,…
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Jan- 2023 -30 January
Beloved Tahoe Skier Killed in Avalanche in Japan
Kyle Smaine and his dog Wrigley Professional skier Kyle Smaine, who resided and skied in South Lake Tahoe, was killed…
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29 January
There’s a Secret Way to Get a Free Lift Ticket to Heavenly Ski Resort. Here’s How.
Flickr/jcookfisher Skiing can be a pretty expensive endeavor. If you already own your own gear (rentals can be around $100),…
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29 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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13 January
Watch Maniacs Ski Deep in the Sierra For a Snowy Cliff Jumping Session
Here is our monthly check-in with the Northern California cliff jumping crew, who have turned their beloved sport into a…
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6 January
Details Emerge from Jeremy Renner’s Near Deadly Snowplow Accident in Tahoe
Actor Jeremy Renner had a near-fatal snowplow accident in the Tahoe region earlier this week, leaving him in critical condition…
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2 January
A-List Hollywood Actor in Critical Condition Following Tahoe Snow-Plowing Accident
Jeremy Renner in his snowplow in the Tahoe area via Instagram Stories The intense winter storm that blanketed the Tahoe…
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1 January
Cars Found Abandoned, Buried in Snow in the Middle of the Mt. Rose Highway
The New Year’s Eve storm that buried Tahoe in 4 feet of snowfall was a nightmare for travelers. When the…
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1 January
Dozens of Travelers Needed to Be Rescued on Snowy Tahoe Pass
It was a particularly snowy day on New Years Eve 2022, leaving dozens of drivers stranded in their cars on…
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Dec- 2022 -29 December
Traveling to Tahoe for New Years? That May Be ‘Impossible’ with Heavy Winter Storm
Thinking about making a winter expedition to Lake Tahoe to ring in the New Year? You may want to think…
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26 December
How Did Lake Tahoe Get Its Name?
Lake Tahoe is a stunning alpine lake located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California and Nevada. It is…
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21 December
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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18 December
Skiers Beware: Tree Wells are the Most Dangerous Obstacles at NorCal Ski Resorts
Heavenly Mountain Resort If you’ve ever seen any semblance of an avalanche in person, you know why it gets much…
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11 December
Palisades Tahoe Closed for the Day Due to Winds, Avalanche Danger
The major winter storm currently nuking the Sierra is making it difficult for ski resorts to open their lifts to…
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10 December
Search and Rescue Officials Make Unlikely Rescue of Lost Skier Overnight Near Alpine Meadows
Photo: Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team A group from the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team made an astounding…
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8 December
Watch: 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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7 December
This Might be the Most Beautiful Tahoe Backcountry Skiing Video Ever Produced
It’s certainly been a December to remember in the mountains of Northern California. The early-season conditions in the Sierra Nevada…
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2 December
Big Rig Fire Causes Closure on I-80 Near Donner Summit
A lot of issues can occur on Interstate 80 over Donner Summit when the snow is falling. Typically, blizzard conditions…
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1 December
This 1952 News Reel Shows Passenger Train Buried in Tahoe’s Worst Blizzard in 50 Years
In January of 1952, the worst blizzard seen in 50 years slammed the Tahoe area, closing the pass over Donner…
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1 December
Palisades Tahoe to Debut Transformative Base-to-Base Gondola with Grand Opening Celebration
The highly-anticipated gondola that will connect Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows is set to open in mid-December and the resort…
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Nov- 2022 -28 November
Placer County Unanimously Votes to Rescind Approval of Olympic Valley Development
Photo by Cee The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to rescind its approval of a development proposed for Tahoe’s…
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28 November
These Northern California Destinations Made Fodor’s ‘No List’ for 2023
Fodor’s is one of the world’s best resources for travelers. So when they tell you not to visit a place,…
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27 November
Meet the Life-Saving Ski Patrol Dogs of Northern California
We all know that dogs are man’s best friend. Well, now dogs can be a skier’s best friend, and they…
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21 November
From the Ashes: Sierra-at-Tahoe Announces Opening Day Following Caldor Fire Restoration
Just a year after the Caldor Fire swept through Sierra-at-Tahoe, the ski resort has announced its opening day for the…
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14 November
Throwback: Bear Casually Opens Door and Strolls into Tahoe CHP Facility
With an increase of bear activity in the Tahoe Basin, we’ve been seeing a lot of videos of bears acting…
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14 November
Tahoe Avalanche Documentary Sits Atop Streaming Charts
The film that dives deep into the deadly 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche is currently sitting atop the streaming charts as…
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12 November
Take an Exhilarating Winter Ride Down Heavenly Resort’s Mountain Coaster
You may not be a fan of skiing or snowboarding, but there are plenty of reasons to head up to…
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7 November
Documentary About the Deadly Avalanche on Alpine Meadows Coming to Video on Demand
On March 31, 1982, a large avalanche hit Alpine Meadows, burying the main lodge and parking lot in 20 feet of…
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3 November
Expect Heightened Activity from Lake Tahoe Bears as They Seek Food for the Winter
Fall is underway in the Tahoe Basin and Lake Tahoe bears are hungry! Autumn is the time of year when…
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1 November
It’s DUMPING in Tahoe Right Now and the Roads are Already a Complete Mess
The first significant storm of the season has officially arrived in Tahoe and it’s currently DUMPING. Some reports show 6…
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Oct- 2022 -18 October
WinterWonderGrass Returns to Palisades Tahoe for 7th Annual Festival
Photo courtesy of WinterWonderGrass WinterWonderGrass returns to Palisades Tahoe for its seventh annual festival this winter season from March 31…
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18 October
WATCH: Professional Skateboarder Builds a Floating Skate Ramp on Lake Tahoe
Bob Burnquist is known to use his imagination to push the sport of skateboarding to new levels. The experienced pro…
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16 October
Tahoe Father Encouraging His 8-Year-Old Son to Flip on Skis is Your Feel-Good Video of the Week
There’s nothing quite like the bond between and father and his son. Simultaneously teaching and encouraging your son can be…
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10 October
Drought Blocks Kokanee Salmon from Spawning in Tahoe’s Taylor Creek for Second Straight Year
Taylor Creek remains mostly dry after another year of drought One of the most delightful fall activities in the Tahoe…
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6 October
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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5 October
The 10 Best Bike Rides Around Lake Tahoe
Photo: Bike Tahoe There are a lot of opportunities for a great bike ride in Northern California, but the best…
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4 October
The Great Northern California Taco Trail
Northern California is typically known as a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts. From Mount Shasta to cascading waterfalls to National Parks…
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Sep- 2022 -28 September
Tahoe Bear Continues to Terrorize Local 7-Eleven on Viral TikTok Account
Bear sightings in the communities surrounding Lake Tahoe have grown at an astonishing rate in the past few years. Flocking…
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28 September
Fisherman Lands MONSTER 17-Pound Mackinaw on Lake Tahoe
When you think of the best places to fish in Northern California, Lake Tahoe typically isn’t near the top of…
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26 September
Will Sierra-at-Tahoe Open for the Winter Season? In Their Words, ‘Heck Yes’
After the Caldor Fire moved through Sierra-at-Tahoe in the summer of 2021, the ski resort’s management has been hard at…
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20 September
UFO Over Lake Tahoe – Proof of Aliens or Elaborate Hoax?
A video on Lake Tahoe went viral worldwide as UFO experts attempt to dissect if it shows proof of alien…
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11 September
Lake Tahoe Air Quality Reaches Hazardous 700+ AQI Due to Nearby Mosquito Fire
The Mosquito Fire burning just west of Lake Tahoe is sending a lot of smoke into Northern California and Nevada.…
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7 September
Bear Finds Lost GoPro in the Sierra Backcountry and Hilariously Records Himself Playing with It
The bears of Tahoe have learned how to brilliantly get their hands on human food, and it typically comes with…
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Aug- 2022 -29 August
Inside the $75 Million Lake Tahoe Mega-Mansion with a Hillside Tram
One of the most expensive mansions on Lake Tahoe is worth around $75 million and it’s one of the coolest…
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24 August
Scientists Have Spent Billions to Improve Lake Tahoe’s Clarity. It’s Only Getting Worse.
Lake Tahoe’s clarity is its most notable attribute. In the early 1900s, scientists gushed about being able to see 100…
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23 August
Documentary About the Deadly Avalanche on Alpine Meadows Coming to Northern California Theaters
On March 31, 1982, a large avalanche hit Alpine Meadows, burying the main lodge and parking lot in 20 feet…
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21 August
Divers Find Kiely Rodni’s Car in Prosser Lake
Divers from Adventures With Purpose confirmed they found Kiely Rodni’s car in Prosser Lake on Sunday, ending a two-week search…
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9 August
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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9 August
Sheriff: Missing Truckee Girl May Have Been Kidnapped at Campground Party
The search continues for a 16-year-old Truckee girl who has not been seen since a campground party at the Prosser…
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Jul- 2022 -25 July
Oak Fire Sends Plume of Smoke into Yosemite, Lake Tahoe
The Oak Fire has grown to the largest wildfire in the United States, threatening thousands of structures and forcing more…
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8 July
A Guide to Watching the American Century Championship – Tahoe’s Famed Celebrity Golf Tournament
This week, the American Century Championship will descend on Edgewood Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe, continuing the tradition of…
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8 July
Skier’s Summer Delight: A Backpacking Adventure to Find the Sierra’s Fountain of Youth
Skiers and snowboarders hit a bit of a stage of depression in the late weeks of June. Although some ski…
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7 July
Wildfire Forces Immediate Evacuation Order in Truckee
A wildfire began near the Truckee Airport in the early afternoon on Thursday, forcing an evacuation order for the region.…
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7 July
Lake Tahoe Beaches Littered with More Than 3,000 Pounds of Trash on Fourth of July
For many people visiting Lake Tahoe over Fourth of July weekend, it’s a time to enjoy beautiful summer days in…
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Jun- 2022 -29 June
UPDATE: Missing Desolation Wilderness Hiker Found Dead in Lake Aloha
Update – June 30: A sad ending to the story of the 32-year-old missing hiker in the Desolation Wilderness was…
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28 June
A Lupine Super Bloom is Taking Over Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in Northern California, if not the entire United States. Add to…
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28 June
Bear Euthanized After Confrontation in North Lake Tahoe Home
After sneaking into a home and having a confrontation with the homeowner, a bear has been captured and euthanized in…
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23 June
A Complete Guide to More Than 40 Public Beaches on Lake Tahoe
Photo by Meritt Thomas With the start of the summer season, the Tahoe Fund and eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s…
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22 June
Woman Attacked by Bear in North Lake Tahoe Home
Photo by Marion hobbs A woman was attacked by a bear in her North Lake Tahoe home on June 16, which…
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20 June
Spend a Day Relaxing in Tahoe on the Lazy Float Down the Truckee River
There are many summer activities in the Tahoe area for adventurers, but if you’re looking for a relaxing adventure, look…
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20 June
VIDEO: 60-Foot Rope Swing Stunt on the Truckee River is TERRIFYING!
Mike Wilson has become well known around Northern California for his insane rope swing stunts. He’s made viral videos from…
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14 June
Lake Tahoe To Receive 100,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout This Summer
Tahoe’s native fish are making a return this summer. The Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex in Gardnerville, Nev., began stocking…
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9 June
Four-Wheel Spring Cleanup Event Coming to Donner Lake this Weekend
Join Four Wheel Campers and Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) for a spring cleanup event at Donner Lake on Sunday, June 12.…
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9 June
Why Are There Old Train Tracks Going Into Lake Tahoe?
If you’ve ever explored the breathtaking beaches of Lake Tahoe, you may have noticed a rare sight of railroad tracks…
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5 June
VIDEO: Cliff Jumper Comes Close to Death on 100-Foot Lake Tahoe Ropeswing
We’ve heavily highlighted the 100-foot ropeswing over Lake Tahoe, which has been billed the “highest rope swing ever made.” The…
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May- 2022 -31 May
Free Beach Summer Concert Series Coming to North Lake Tahoe
Photo by Clare Foster/Concerts at Commons Beach The summer has finally arrived on the Tahoe Basin, the perfect time of year…
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17 May
Summer Concert Series Returns to South Lake Tahoe with a Star-Studded Lineup Under the Stars
Harrah’s and Harveys in South Lake Tahoe is bringing back their much anticipated outdoor summer concert series for 2022 with…
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13 May
The Historic Underwater Cleanup of Lake Tahoe is Complete. Here Are the Staggering Numbers Behind the Trash.
Photo: Clean Up the Lake Clean Up the Lake has completed its historic 72-mile underwater project to remove trash in…
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2 May
Tahoe Ski Resort Extends Season Until Memorial Day with 7 Feet of New Snow
Photo by Grant Kaye/Palisades Tahoe Tahoe ski resorts were met with the pleasant surprise of a series of wet storms…
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Apr- 2022 -29 April
Tahoe Family Hears Snoring Noises Under Their Home, Finds a Family of Bears Hibernating
Photo: Bear League A Tahoe family was befuddled by “snoring-like noises” under their home this winter. They couldn’t locate the…
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25 April
Tahoe Mansion with Private Marina Lists for Record-Breaking $100 Million
A massive mansion sitting on the shores of Lake Tahoe went on the market for $100 million dollars recently, a…
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22 April
Tahoe Ski Resort Set to Reopen After 3 Feet of New Snow
After a mostly dry winter season from January through March, many ski resorts in Northern California were forced to close…
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15 April
Greyhound Driver Abandons Bus Near Snowy Donner Summit, Causing I-80 Closure
The snow finally began falling in the Sierra this week, a far cry from the historically dry January through March.…
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Mar- 2022 -31 March
Remembering the Massive Avalanche at Alpine Meadows that Killed 7 and Changed the Tahoe Community Forever
In the 70’s and 80’s, ski resorts were rated for their avalanche danger with a scale of A through F…
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30 March
Tahoe Ski Resort Set to Become Private to Battle ‘Bay Area Commuters’
Photo: Homewood Mountain Resort Many Tahoe ski resorts have been overrun with what many locals call the “Bay Area crowd”…
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29 March
In the Aftermath of the Caldor Fire, Being Bear Aware in Tahoe is More Important Than Ever
The Lake Tahoe Interagency Bear Team, a partnership between the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, Nevada…
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23 March
Tahoe’s Newest Gondola Will Be Finished in 2022, Creating the Third Largest Ski Area in North America
The highly-anticipated gondola that will connect Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows is set to be completed for the 2022-23 ski…
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16 March
Another GIANT Boulder Has Fallen on Highway 50 Over Echo Summit
Photo: California Highway Patrol It was hard to predict exactly what sort of conditions the Sierra would see over the…
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