Outdoors
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.
Spectacular colors paint the sky Friday morning
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/03/2023 - 7:42amKirkwood Mountain Resort to open Friday for 2023/24 season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 6:29pmThanks 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.
Prescribed fires resume this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/27/2023 - 2:05pmAfter 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.
Flying through Washoe Valley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/26/2023 - 10:12amCarson River Thanksgiving Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/25/2023 - 8:28amSierra fishing report: Topaz Lake open year-round; new regulations for stream and lake fishing
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/23/2023 - 2:26pmHello 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.
Heavenly ski resort at Tahoe to open Tuesday, Northstar follows Thursday; Kirkwood Dec. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 3:40pmAfter 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.
Results from Sunday's Capitol City Gun Club Turkey Shoot
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/19/2023 - 4:11pmOn 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.
Carson Ranger District opens firewood cutting near Markleeville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/19/2023 - 1:00pmThe 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.
Learn all about Regenerative Agriculture and Gardening Nov. 30 in Gardnerville with UNR workshop
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/17/2023 - 10:52amThe 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.
$2.2M in grant money available for urban and community forest projects throughout Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 12:47pmThe 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.
Heavenly and Northstar delay opening dates due to warm conditions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 9:44pmWith 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.
High water mark sign unveiling Wednesday at Nature Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch Preserve
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 5:47pmDouglas 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.
Prescribed fires to continue this week at Lake Tahoe, smoke possible in the valleys
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 5:46pmThe 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.
Capitol City Gun Club Turkey Shoot happening Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 8:39amOn 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.
Friday Sunrise over Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/10/2023 - 8:50amCapitol City Gun Club Veterans Day Fun Shoot
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 12:25pmOn 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!
Saturday sunrise over the Pine Nut Mountains
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 1:48pmCloud formation after sunset in North Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 6:52pmSierra area fishing report: Season winding down as daylight narrows, colder weather arrives
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 5:00amHello 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 permits to begin on Forest Service land in Carson, Tahoe and Bridgeport areas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/30/2023 - 12:30pmChristmas 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.
Capitol City Gun Club hosts registered sporting clays shoot Nov. 4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2023 - 11:10amOn 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!