Outdoors

A bird eating in snow saying thanks for the treats!

Stormy Monday filled the sky with color at sunset.

The colorful sunset Monday evening above a wintery Carson City.

High in a cottonwood tree on the west side of Carson City, this bear appears to be checking for signs of spring.

On Sunday morning I stopped by Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City to see what the prospects of golf might be this week. It was still covered in snow but the temperature was warming so there is still hope for the end of the week.

Conditions and weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is scheduled to burn piles this week near Incline Village.

Carson Now reader Gary K Gundlach snapped these photos of the 16 wild horses grazing above the Dayton Rodeo Grounds.

Many winter friends enjoying the snow Wednesday along the banks of the Carson River in Carson City.

Carson River overflows its banks Sunday.

New Years in Carson City from Buzzy's Ranch Road neighborhood, east Carson City.

A moment frozen in time, Carson City, during the New Year's Eve winter storm.

Hello fellow anglers and a very Merry Fishmas to you all. In just over a week 2022 will end and hopefully the new year will bring us good health and well being.

Rich, saturated color blankets the skies over Carson City Friday evening.

On Dec. 14, 2022, the League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of Carson City to build better places for people to bike with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community award. Carson City joins 501 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team may continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe as conditions and weather conditions allow. Nevada Division of Forestry and North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District are scheduled to burn piles near Incline Village and Spooner Lake. Smoke will be visible.

Overlooking the valley covered in low clouds with a secluded cabin nestled on the ridge near Heavenly on Saturday.

Photos taken Sunday of pine and aspen covered in pogonip fog.

Some photos and a video taken on Sunday, the last day of the Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge. See the video below.

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” took on a whole new meaning this past weekend as more than four feet of snow fell on Tahoe ski resorts, guaranteeing prime conditions for the holidays. With roads plowed, a forecast of sunshine throughout the week, and expanded ski terrain now open, Santa arrived early for winter enthusiasts and the area’s hospitality businesses.

The Trail of Lights event at Washoe Lake State Park is canceled tonight, Sunday, Dec. 11, due to damage from last night's storm, according to Nevada State Parks officials.

Join Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space in taking down the festive lights from Homestead Holidays on Monday, December 12th 2022 from 10 AM-12 PM.

Conditions and weather permitting, U.S. Forest Service firefighters will be burning piles beginning today, Thursday, on the East Shore to remove excess vegetation (fuels) that can feed wildfires. Smoke will be present and may affect the following areas through this weekend: Hwy 50 on the East Shore, Glenbrook, Spooner Summit and Carson City.

Last night was the full moon of December and one of its names is "The Cold Moon." Last night Mars was in opposition and earlier in the evening the moon eclipsed Mars for a period of time. The photos of the moon and Mars were taken after it reappeared in the sky.

Carson Now Reader Diana Smith shared this celestial photo taken of last night's moon showing Mars on the left bottom corner.

On December 24th and December 31st, 2022, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host our Christmas and New Year’s Fun Shoots from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Target fees will be discounted both days. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive in Carson City. Everyone is invited to come!

Hello fellow anglers. As I write this, Mother Nature is building up a good storm on the west side of the Sierra and is headed our way. Although fishing right now may not be on your mind, safety should always be. By the end of this weekend, the higher passes in and out of the Tahoe area will have feet of snow on them.

Enjoy some holiday cheer at Washoe Lake State Park with a sparkling drive-through festival of lights over four nights, Dec. 8-11. Campground Loop B will be decorated with a jolly display of twinkling lights and holiday scenes.

The Wood Duck Box installation hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space will be postponed, due to inclement weather, until February 3rd, 2023. We will re-promote the event in January 2023.

GARDNERVILLE — Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and ag students at the 2nd Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 3, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will resume prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting. California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, Nevada Division of Forestry, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will be burning piles in numerous locations. Smoke will be present.