Outdoors

Rich color provides a beautiful sunrise over Carson City on Friday.

Thanks to Mother Nature and a strong push from its dedicated snowmaking team, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is scheduled to open this Friday, Dec., 1 for the 2023/24 ski and snowboarding season.

After taking a break from burning during the week of Thanksgiving, Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team members are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke from these operations may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin.

A hawk flies and stops in Washoe Valley.

The Carson River early Thanksgiving Day waking up to color and light

Hello fellow anglers. I hope you are enjoying time with friends and family over this Thanksgiving weekend. The seasons are changing and so are some fishing regulations in California.

After a slight delay due to warm weather that was followed up over the weekend with light snow showers and much cooler conditions, Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe announced it will be open for skiing Tuesday, Nov. 21, with Northstar California to follow Thanksgiving day. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is scheduled for Dec. 1, conditions permitting.

On Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, approximately 100 shooters entered our annual Turkey Shoot contests and more than 14 went home with a frozen turkey for their holidays.

The Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is opening a public fuelwood area near Markleeville, Calif., in Alpine County. Cut logs are decked at various locations within the Tamarack Restoration Project area, primarily in the Pleasant Valley Road and Thornburg Canyon.

The University of Nevada, Reno extension office will be hosting a workshop about regenerative agriculture and gardening Thursday, Nov. 30 in Gardnerville.

The workshop will cover the basics of soil health, building organic carbon, utilizing cover crops, and much more.

The Nevada Division of Forestry is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $2.2 million in funding from two competitive grant programs to assist communities with the implementation of projects that support urban and community forestry goals.

With recent warm temperatures in the Lake Tahoe region, Vail Resorts announced Wednesday they have delayed their targeted opening days at both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort.

Douglas County, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Army Corps of Engineers recently designed and installed a new high water mark sign at the River Fork Ranch in Genoa.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team is scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Recent precipitation and low temperatures have provided ideal conditions and opportunities for firefighters to burn in multiple locations.

On Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot at its Trap fields beginning at 9 a.m. Entry is $5 per ticket, with a limit of two turkeys per shooter. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive.

Beautiful colors filled the skies over Carson City Friday morning

On Saturday, Nov. 11 Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Veterans Day Weekend Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Target fees will be discounted all day. The Club offers Trap, Skeet, Five Stand, and Sporting Clays, and is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For more information call (775)882-9904. Everyone is invited to come!

Gorgeous sunrise over the Pine Nut Mountains photographed Nov. 4 off Long Valley Road, Gardnerville Ranchos.

This picture of an interesting cloud formation was taken Thursday from the Silver Oak neighborhood in Carson City just after sunset.

Hello fellow anglers. Here we are back at the time of year when we set our clocks back. Which means an hour less of evening fishing time and much colder temperatures.

Christmas tree cutting permits will be available Wednesday, Nov. 1 on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts and Monday, Nov. 6 for the Lake Tahoe Basin, the U.S. Forest Service announced.

On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a National Sporting Clays Association Registered Shoot with Lewis and Hunter classes. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and shooting at 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (775) 882-9904 for more information. Everyone is invited to come!

Fantastic color and light on the Carson River early Monday morning in Carson City.

The setting Hunter's moon at sunrise also brings out a balloon launch north of Dayton early Sunday morning. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge.

The full Hunter's Moon peaked on Saturday night, Oct. 28, capping an eventful Nevada Day celebration in Carson City.

It's almost here! The Annual Mason Valley (Yerington) Gem and Mineral Club Auction. Lots of cool rocks, slabs and geodes and lapidary crafts! Don't miss out on this exciting auction! Help support this family friendly organization. Click on the flyer above for information.

Taylor Creek in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday while viewing the salmon run, a bear finds some dinner.

This fine fella paid a visit early Monday morning and stayed until noon. Eastern Carson City was humbled by its beauty!

The setting sun among the clouds in Carson City on Tuesday night.