Outdoors

As the 2022 boating and paddling season continues to ramp up, so too does boater education and ensuring businesses along the shoreline are compliant with the 2018 Lake Tahoe Shoreline Plan, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency said recently.

Recently, I was reading my Horticulture and Crop Science magazine from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and was fascinated by an article on living walls with gardens of plants growing vertically. Alumnus David Brenner has been creating beautiful living walls with his company Habitat Horticulture since 2010.

The El Dorado National Forest Interpretive Association (ENFIA) invites you to join docent Lucrecia Belancio for an “Identifying Sierra Wildflower Hike” at Carson Pass, Friday June 17 at 10am.

This Saturday comes with benefits in the Silver State as residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks." Visitors will receive free day-use admission.

Also happening is Nevada Department of Wildlife's free day of fishing. This event allows anglers of all ages to fish without a license on any of Nevada's waterways.

The El Dorado National Forest Interpretive Association invites you to join docent Rita Borselli for a “Water Color Hike and Class” at Carson Pass this Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m.

Participants will walk 1 1/4 miles to Frog Lake over a fairly level trail, where the instruction will take place. Rita and ENFIA will provide the supplies and materials but participants must carry them to the site.

CARSON CITY — Carson Water Subconservancy District has launched its June public service announcement in the Watershed Moments series, “Promote Pollinators” to celebrate pollinator month! This segment suggests simple actions we can all take to protect and promote pollinators, important animals that benefit the health of the Carson River Watershed.

I’ve always known my lawn was less than perfect. Now, after reading a fascinating article the other day, I find out that I have actually created a modified tapestry lawn! In the age of trying to live more sustainably, especially in the face of severe drought, the perfect manicured lawn is not environmentally sensitive or practical.

Photo by Carson Now reader Willy Manuel.

CARSON CITY — Nevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday, June 11. Park visitors will receive free day-use admission and free fishing (no license required) at all of Nevada’s State Parks.

After renting a 2-seater UTV from the friendly and helpful folks at BattleBorn Power Sports (https://www.battlebornpowersports.com/) my son and I ventured up to the top of Hot Springs Mountain for a spectacular view of the valley below and the Sierras behind.

Tromp the backstreets and open spaces with Evert Broderick and explore everything from native plants typical of the region to the massive influx of introduced plants, weeds and more on Sunday, June 12 as part of Plant Walk on the Comstock in Virginia City.

Three of the most dynamic players in the National Football League, superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills will join an elite field of sports and entertainment luminaries at the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, July 6-10.

Last week I wrote about bees and pollinators to get ready for Pollinator Month in June. Gillian Kerr, long-time beekeeper, and Linda Groves, master beekeeper answered more of my questions about beekeeping.

Join a group of rad ladies for an all ladies Muscle Powered mountain bike ride in Carson City, Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. The group will meet at Foothill Drive. These rides are open to all levels of riders. Go here for more information about Muscle Powered and scheduled events. Happy riding!

Brilliant color from Thursdays sunset over Carson City.

Beginning Friday, May 27, Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe will open at 7 a.m. to help ease traffic congestion on Highway 28. Visitors are advised to arrive at or after opening time. There is limited space to wait for the park to open. Vehicles parked on the shoulder or blocking the highway may receive a citation.

Hello fellow anglers. Happy Memorial weekend. Let's all slow down and make sure we get to our designations safely. There will be a lot of people out on the road the next few days with the same idea. Relaxation and fun in the sun, with a lot of fishing on the side.

Here are photos taken Monday of the Carson River at Susan's Bluff.

Muscle Powered is hosting our second annual Choose Your Cruise ride Tuesday, May 25th at 6:00 PM. We are offering three separate rides showcasing the amazing trails on the East Side of Carson City.

It is time to gather the family and gear and head to your favorite recreation spot. Memorial Day weekend is the kick-off for the summer and traditionally a very busy weekend on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

The nationally accredited not-for-profit Eastern Sierra Land Trust has secured a conservation easement with ranchers John Lacey, Mark Lacey, and David Wood, to protect the historic Centennial Point Ranch. South of the town of Bridgeport, in the heart of Bridgeport Valley, this working ranch is now permanently preserved for water, wildlife, and sustainable ranching.

RENO — Water often falls from the sky and is stored in mountains across the U.S. as snow before it melts and flows down to urban and rural communities. Knowing what factors influence when and how much of that snowmelt ultimately makes it to streams, rivers and reservoirs is crucial for water managers trying to make the most of limited water resources.

Carson City's Bee City USA No. 76, wants to remind people that June is Pollinator Month and June 20 to 26 is Pollinator. Their mission is to help expand pollinator habitat, encourage integrated pest management to benefit all pollinators, and to educate the public about the value of pollinators.

The increasing fire danger due to continued drought and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting Cal Fire to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Areas of Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento, and San Joaquin counties.

The Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles is excited to announce that $750,000 in grant funding is now available for off-highway vehicle projects throughout Nevada. The grants are open to all Nevada residents, community groups, and organizations interested in championing an OHV recreation project.

After careful consideration our organizers have made the difficult decision to cancel the Douglas County Kids Fishing Derby 2022, scheduled for June 4-5 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville.

During the May 2022 Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners meeting, the nine-member, Governor-appointed board approved the 2022 big game harvest quotas. Each year, after substantial scientific input and deliberation from wildlife biologists the Nevada Department of Wildlife proposes quotas to wildlife advisory boards, the public, and the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners.

The dog park at Fuji Park in Carson City will be closed Friday, May 20 for gate maintenance and repairs.

On Sunday night while we waited for the blood moon to rise the sun was not be outdone and gave us a mighty fiery show of it's own. Taken over the Indian Hills area of Carson City just after sunset.

It’s that time of the year again; temperatures are getting warmer, school is ending, and the summer boating season is rapidly approaching. If you are a boat owner, there is nothing more exciting than the seasons’ maiden voyage. But before you hit the water, there are some things you need to take care of to make sure you and your boat are ready.