Carson River
Carson City area road report for week of August 12-18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 9:05amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 12-18, 2019. Closures aren expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Events around Carson City for Sunday, August 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 8:18amHello Carson City and welcome to Sunday, August 11, 2019. We've been enjoying this summer weather cool-down over the past few days. Temperatures again Sunday will be in the low 80s, ideal for events throughout the region. Activities include train rides, history walks and talks, a sunset photo hike, the Carson City Jazz and Beyond Festival and more. Enjoy the day.
Muscle Powered Thursday Morning Hike at Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 9:35amCome join Muscle Powered for a free guided group walk, hike or ride to enjoy the outdoors around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
August 15 – Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam. Meet near the red barns on Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road.
Music, hikes, and Hot August Nights: Events for Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:37pmGood morning Carson City! It's going to be a beautiful day with the high in the mid 70s, and we have a ton of great activities and events in our wonderful capitol city today! Check below to see what's happening through the weekend.
Saturday, August 10
Jazz festival, history talks, music and more: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!
Events around Carson City area for Sunday, August 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 7:41amGood day Carson City. It is Sunday, August 4, 2019. We're looking at continued sunshine and warm temperatures with daytime highs in the low 90s. Events today feature fitness and art gatherings, music and guest speakers at Dangberg Historic Park and Mormon Station State Historic Park in Carson Valley, train rides and more. Hug your kids and enjoy the day.
August Wine Walk, Farmer’s Market, Hot August Nights and more: Events for Saturday, Aug. 3 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 10:23pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a hot, sunny summer day in the capital city with a high of 94. We’ve got a ton of great events to attend, so make sure to bring some sunscreen!
Here’s what we have planned for the rest of the weekend:
Saturday, August 3
Hot August Nights, outdoor concerts, park history walks and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 6:03pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including Hot August Nights Kickoff Rallies in Virginia City, history walks at Mormon Station Park, pickleball at the Carson City MAC, concerts at the Brewery Arts Center and TJ’s Corral, a Muscle Powered Sunday morning bike ride and more!
Dayton State Park features 'Once Upon a Trail: Whose Tracks are These?' in August
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 12:12pmDAYTON, Nev. — Join park staff and River Wranglers for a fun-filled, family-friendly morning as they read the children’s book Whose Tracks are These? while discussing local wildlife such as bats, snakes, beavers and birds.
Carson City area road report for week of July 29 to August 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/28/2019 - 11:12amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 29 through August 4, 2019. Closures and delays are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Farmers Markets, Demolition Derbies and more: Carson City Events for Saturday, July 27
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 8:00amGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Get ready for a hot, sunny summer day with a high of 93. We’ve got a full day ahead of us so check out below and take your pick!
Saturday, July 27
Carson City Fair, Run What Cha Brung car show, fundraisers and more: State capital lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 6:45pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!
A Carson River reflection
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 4:28pmCarson City area road report for week of July 22-28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 11:08amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 22-28, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Mac the Naw: Fish biting across Sierra lakes, rivers and reservoirs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 11:52pmHello fellow anglers. Sorry I have been away for a couple weeks, had to catch up on a few things in order to start fishing again. The fishing is getting good all over our area. Before we get to our fishing report, let us remember that while we are out camping, we have to abide by some simple rules. There are no campfires allowed outside of designated campgrounds.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, July 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 6:25pmMidweek, here we come! Heading into Wednesday, July 17, 2019 and we're looking at another sunshine-filled day full of activities including Trails 4 Tails at Riverview Park, an open house at Carson City's Foreman-Roberts House Museum, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center with a showing of "Monster's University" to follow and more. Enjoy the day.
Carson City area road report for the week of July 15-21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 8:43amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 15-21, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Sassabration, Car Shows, Markets and more: events for Saturday, July 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 11:19pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a packed day of activities, including Carson City’s Proudest Pride event, Sassabration! In addition, we’ve got the Capital City Kid’s Triathlon, the farmers market, a Carson Street car show, and more!
The Mother Hips, car show, kids triathlon and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 9:46pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events and activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. On Friday, Muscle Powered will host a morning walk at the Carson City Multi-Use Path at 8 a.m. And there's coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum.
'Art Outside!' presented in August by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 10:47amJoin the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department in August for its new "Art Outside" series of interpretive programs.
Carson City area road report for the week of July 8-14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 8:37amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 8-14, 2019. Closures and delays expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Events and activities around Carson City for Sunday, June 30
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 10:23pmHappy Sunday Carson City! There are plenty of activities and events around the Carson City region to help transition back into the work week. The third and final day of Carson City Off-Road cruises to downtown Carson City with Pro Men and Women Backcountry races starting at 7:30 a.m. Muscle Powered will hold its weekly Sunday bicycle ride at Fremont Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Trails 4 Tails
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 11:39amBring your furry friends out for an Interpretive Hike along the Carson River! Wear closed-toed shoes, and bring plenty of water & sunscreen.
Please sign up here: http://apm.activecommunities.com/ccpr/Activity_Search/5442
Muscle Powered Hike, July 4, 2019
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 9:26amCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City!
Day two of Epic Rides, Carson City Airport's Open House, and more: Events for Saturday, June 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 11:26pmGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! It'll be a bit warmer than yesterday with a high of 86 and a low of 51, and you can expect a bit of a breeze with 13 mph winds.
There's a lot going on today in our beautiful Capital City, with day two of Epic Rides, the Carson City Airport Open House and Wing Cook-off, the farmer's market, a youth expo, and more.
Weekend Tot Trek
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 2:42pmLooking for a weekend excursion with your little explorer? Join us for an Interpretive Hike where children ages 5 and under and their parents can hike along the Carson River and discover the beauty of the outdoors.
Fishing Report: Most roads are open, waters are clear and the fish are biting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 9:45amHello fellow anglers. Sorry, but I have been off fishing for a couple weeks. Which I will share in the reports this week.
We are now in summer, and there are a few things we have to remember.
Bike race, airport open house, live reggae and more: Carson City stacked with all-ages weekend events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 5:50pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area to help the next three days breeze by. There's a morning Muscle Powered walk, plus the Nevada State Museum will host 2 behind the scenes tours in natural history and anthropology. Plus, the fourth annual Carson City Off-Road kicks off its three-day event with a Capital 15 Fun Ride and Free Clunker Crit Ride. Heading into the evening, “Newsies” will take stage at the Carson City Community Center and you can sit under the stars and watch “The Little Rascals” at 8 p.m. during movie night at John Mankins Park.
Events around the Carson City area for Thursday, June 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 8:15pmHeading into Thursday, June 27, 2019, there's plenty to do and see around the Carson City area as we march toward an action-packed weekend. There's a morning Muscle Powered walk, Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park, a Farmers Market in Dayton, a discussion on climate change at Western Nevada College, a history presentation on Chinese woodcutters at the Nevada State Museum, a presentation by the NNDA Executive Director at a GOP monthly meeting, Cruise Night at Wing Stop, an information meeting on the Ross Gold Park master plan hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Read on. There's more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, June 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 7:15pmWith a windy cool down headed our way, activities around the Carson City area Wednesday, June 26 will make for a breezy good time. Looking at the day ahead there's a walk hosted by parks and recreation, kids events, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center, a free "rough cut" feature film screening at the Carson Nugget, Young Chautauquans at Dangberg Historic Park and more.