Outdoors
Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area now open for snowmobiling
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 6:02pmThe Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Bridgeport Ranger District is open as of Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Lake Tahoe prescribed fire operations continue this week, conditions and weather permitting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 1:19pmThe Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team including North Lake Tahoe and North Tahoe fire protection districts, Nevada Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, will continue burning slash piles this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting.
Sunrise over the first Carson City snowfall of 2024
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 1:25pmDive survey shows no stretch of Lake Tahoe is free from plastic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 12:21pmPlastic litter is a growing problem around the world, and new research shows that the bottom of Lake Tahoe is no exception. In one of the first studies to utilize scuba divers to collect litter from a lakebed, 673 plastic items were counted from just a small fraction of the lake.
Photo gallery: New snow in Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/07/2024 - 12:19pmHeavenly Gondola at Tahoe closed due to mechanical issue, base lodge open for access
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 5:52pmThe Heavenly Gondola is closed indefinitely due to a mechanical issue. Operations were shut down after the gondola maintenance team worked with the lift manufacturer and project engineer to diagnose the problem, which is related to one of the bearings in the high-speed shaft.
Rving 101
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 3:19pmThere's more to RVing than ever before! From retirees to young professionals looking to live the "digital nomad" lifestyle, RVing 101 will teach you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and future. In three class sessions, you'll have a clear plan for success in an RV, including answers to questions like: "Which RV is right for me?" "How do I manage my water during a trip?" "What happens if we blow a tire?" and the all-important "Can it go in the toilet?"
Register online here https://www.campusce.net/wnc/course/course.aspx?C=1816&pc=13&mc=0&sc=0 or by calling 775-445-4120
Carson City sunrise Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/02/2024 - 9:22amCould bearly believe my eyes!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/31/2023 - 9:52pmCapitol City Gun Club to hold Jan. 6 New Year's Fun Shoot
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/31/2023 - 1:23pmOn Saturday, January 6, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a New Years Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Target fees will be discounted all day.
Photos: Hungry bear scopes out Snap-On tool distribution center in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/31/2023 - 11:51amA large bear was seen Saturday night in Carson City roaming the Snap-On Tools Distribution Center in the 1800 block of Fairview Drive.
Clean Up The Lake has removed 70,000 pounds of trash from Sierra lakes, talks 2023 projects, successes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 9:09amIn the span of just three and a half years, CUTL has achieved a monumental milestone by removing more than 70,000 pounds of litter from lakes in the Sierra Nevada, including over 35,000 pounds directly from Lake Tahoe.
National initiative to increase access to nature for youth across the Silver State
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/26/2023 - 9:46amThe Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation is proud to announce its selection for the Nature Everywhere initiative, a national program aimed at expanding equitable access to nature for children throughout the state.
ICYM: Carson City Parks and Rec offer new youth scholarship program beginning in January
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/25/2023 - 3:50pmThe Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is pleased to announce a new scholarship program that starts in January. Thanks to fundraising efforts and donations through the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation, the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will offer discounted programs to qualifying households.
Carson City deer parade at Carriage Square Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/24/2023 - 10:43amPhoto Submission: Eagle Valley in the Fog
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 11:29pmWinter Solice at Washoe Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 9:07pmAlert coyote on watch near Riverview lookout in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 3:41pmPhotos: Red-tailed hawk at Riverview Park in Carson City holds ground, finds breakfast
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/19/2023 - 11:58amAs we walked along Riverview Park in Carson City last week, we spotted this red-tail hawk atop a large log. And even as our dog approached, he would not move.
Hot air balloon lands safely in Carson City parking lot on Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/18/2023 - 3:53pmYouth Wildlife Conservation Experience happening Jan. 20 at Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/17/2023 - 12:45pmThis year's Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience will take place at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Jan. 20, 2024. This is a free family event. The goal is simple, to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.
Simply bring your family down to Hall 4 and the F-Meeting Rooms of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 South Virginia street in Reno for hours of educational fun. Event runs from 10am to 4pm. A quick registration takes place on site, just show up the day of the event.
Coyote among the wandering wildlife at Carson City's Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/17/2023 - 8:30amCapitol City Gun Club hosts Dec. 23 Christmas Fun Shoot
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/14/2023 - 2:07pmOn Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Christmas Fun Shoot from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Target fees will be discounted all day.
Board members sought for Carson City's Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/13/2023 - 8:25amMuscle Powered is beginning to recruit new board members to serve on the board for a volunteer 2-year term of service. We meet 6 times a year for 2 hours with occasional meetings on weekends for planning meetings. To join the board, you must be a current Muscle Powered member.
Widespread prescribed fires at Lake Tahoe to continue this week, valley drift smoke possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/11/2023 - 11:05amThe Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team including South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, Nevada Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will continue prescribed burning this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting.
Fishing Report: Answers to boater card questions, ice beginning to form on alpine lakes for ice fishing season
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/08/2023 - 10:59amHello fellow anglers. A very Merry Fishmas and Happy Holidays to all. The weather is changing and keeping a few anglers inside. But if you read this report, you might get your gear out and head out between our weather makers.
Before I get to your report, I would like to thank a few anglers that weighed in on my last report, mainly in regards to the California Boaters card.
Trees appear like paintings along the Carson River
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 4:30pmTrees with subtle color appear like paintings in these photos taken Wednesday along the Carson River in Carson City.
Dayton vs. Genoa 1st settlement debate featured with return of PBS 'Wild Nevada' series
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 10:30amPBS Reno is pleased to announce eight new episodes of Season 6 of Wild Nevada that will debut in December 2023 and January 2024 on PBS Reno Channel 5.1.
Taking a photograph of the greatest magical horse on Old Washoe Lake Road
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 2:11pmI met a magical horse recently. She loved having her picture taken, if that is not enough, she posed. After about 15 minutes of photographing her I finally went to my car. I took one last look at her before I left and she was happily galloping up the hill that was behind her. I couldn't write a more perfect story!
Widespread prescribed fires continue at Tahoe this week, conditions and weather permitting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/04/2023 - 12:49pmThe Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team is scheduled to continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke from these operations may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas.