recreation
Tahoe Basin Christmas tree online permit sales begin Nov. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 9:25amThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin selling Christmas tree permits online beginning Monday, Nov. 16.
Carson River Trail System Phase II opens; connects with nearly 5,000 acres of open space
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 3:05pmThe Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department opened three new segments of trail following an Oct. 30 ribbon cutting. These fun new trails are part of a network of non-motorized paths that connect residents with almost 5,000 acres of Carson City Parks and Open Space within the Carson River/Prison Hill area. Future plans include completing a multi-use path around Prison Hill.
Forest Service facilities in Lake Tahoe Basin closing for season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 12:48pmThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has begun closing recreational facilities for the winter season. Seasonal closures apply to many National Forest recreation sites in the Tahoe Basin including beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas and forest roads.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss renaming of MAC, Sierra Room, hemp cultivation and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 10:12amUPDATE MONDAY: The Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, 1 p.m. to discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of a person to fill an anticipated vacancy in the office of Ward 3 Supervisor on the Board of Supervisors for a term that begins Jan. 4, 2021 and ends Jan. 1, 2023.
Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:42pmHeading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.
Carson City celebrates Halloween with BOO-nanza on Thursday, trick or treating Friday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:28pmCelebrating Halloween in Carson City is really unlike any other place because the holiday sometimes lands on the same day as many Nevada Day festivities are underway. To have a more organized and safe Halloween for children, Carson City will again host its "BOOnanza" celebration this Thursday, and the Children's Museum will host a safe trick or treating event Friday.
Carson City Parks and Rec hosts Saturday 'Spooktacular' Full Moon Hike at Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 12:45pmThe Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will host a special Full Moon Hike this Saturday, October 31st, at Silver Saddle Ranch. Come experience a full moon costume adventure that can only happen once in a Blue Moon.
Meet at Silver Saddle Ranch dressed in your best Halloween Costume. We will walk to the Carson River and back to ranch in a 2 mile loop. The trail is considered Easy according to the IMBA Trail Rating System.
Girl Scouts plant trees at Carson City's historic Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 9:38amOn Monday, Girl Scouts from Troops 1951 and 35 gathered to plant 15 trees at Carson’s historic Lone Mountain Cemetery.
Opinion: Stacie on the issues (what issues); Desperately seeking reasons (why anyone would vote for Stacie)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 1:54pmQuoted directly from Stacie’s website. (These are also the themes and contents of news articles about her speeches and interviews.)
Christmas tree permits begin Nov. 2 on Carson, Bridgeport forest ranger districts, Nov. 16 in Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 11:05amChristmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts will be available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, as well as in-person at multiple locations, beginning Monday, Nov. 2.
Carson City MAC, Sierra Room suggested to be renamed in honor of the late Mayor Bob Crowell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 11:10amThe Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission discussed renaming the MAC and the Community Center’s Sierra Room in honor of the late Mayor Bob Crowell during their meeting Monday.
Forest Service uses sheep to reduce hazardous fuels south of Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 2:14pmAs part of the Carson Ranger District’s Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest recently released sheep in the Jacks Valley Wildlife Management Fuels Reduction Project area just south of Jacks Valley Road in Carson City, Nev.
Community invited to 4th annual Carson City 'BOOnanza' Halloween celebration Oct. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 3:43pmThe Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space department invites the community to the 4th annual Carson City BOOnanza. Due to COVID-19, this year’s BOOnanza will be a drive-through event.
Nevada land agencies reduce some fire restrictions, will allow campfires in designated places
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:19amThe Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada Division of Forestry will jointly reduce the current 2020 Nevada-wide fire restrictions, effective for all three agencies by Friday, Oct. 16, until further notice. The reduced fire restrictions will allow campfires in designated campground areas within Nevada.
Tahoe South addresses COVID winter visitation safety with enhanced approaches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 3:40pmFor winter enthusiasts eager to explore South Tahoe’s vast outdoor winter wonderland, tourism officials recommend advance planning, mid-week stays, and securing reservations early for desired attractions and dining. To help visitors plan a safe, healthy winter adventure, Tahoe South offers updated information on its website at “Know Before You Go” and Responsible Recreation with all current state and county health protocols.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss hemp use, medical screening tool and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 11:08amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday, October 15, in the Bob Boldrick Theatre of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
Western Nevada College offers several late-start classes beginning Oct. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 4:27pmThere is no need to delay taking classes until next year at Western Nevada College. WNC has you covered with a variety of late-start classes during the current fall semester.
Citizen Science Drives Environmental Restoration and Preservation in Tahoe-Truckee
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 10:40amVolunteer citizen scientists working with the League to Save Lake Tahoe conducted surveys of Donner and Spooner Lakes to detect aquatic invasive species, and restored native wetland habitat in Johnson Meadow in September. Both efforts are aimed at preserving the Tahoe-Truckee region’s unique ecology.
Ward 2 Supervisor candidate to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 3:09amStacie Wilke-McCulloch, candidate for Carson City Board of Supervisors, Ward 2, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She has served on the Carson City School Board for over 11 years since 1999. She currently serves on the board of Carson City Parks & Recreation and the Governor’s Advisory Council for Family Engagement.
$1 million in grant funding available for Nevada's OHV recreation projects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 9:12amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program is pleased to announce that approximately $1 million in grant funding is available for off-highway vehicle (OHV) projects in Nevada.
Carson Valley photo contest challenges region’s photographers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 6:18amIt’s no secret that Carson Valley is an exceptionally beautiful pocket of northern Nevada where nature, landscapes and legendary characters come together throughout the region’s four communities of Genoa, Gardnerville, Minden and Topaz Lake. The destination offers photographers a wonderland of opportunities to capture telling moments in time.
Celebrate, volunteer for National Public Lands Day with cleanup of path along Carson City freeway
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 9:22amNational Public Lands Day 2020 is themed “more ways to connect to nature” and is celebrated this Saturday, Sept. 26. This is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space invites you to volunteer for a trail workday.
Waterfall Trail in Kings Canyon undergoing maintenance through Oct. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 3:00pmThe Waterfall Trail in Kings Canyon is currently undergoing maintenance. Trail access will be limited Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Oct. 1. Users are asked to please observe all cautionary signage.
Public Lands Day celebrated Saturday with fee-free day at Nevada State Parks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 11:46amNevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day this Saturday, Sept. 26 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.
2020 pine nut harvest season begins on Nevada public lands
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 12:38pmThe 2020 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations.
Forest Service extends closure of National Forests in California, including Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:56pmDue to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region on Tuesday extended the temporary Forest Closure Order of all 18 National Forests in California, which began last week.
Carson City's annual 'BOO-nanza' to bring safe trick-or-treating this year in drive-thru form
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 11:15amCarson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is pleased to announce that the 4th annual Carson City BOOnanza is still occurring this year, just in a different format.
8 national forests, all Forest Service campgrounds in California to close due to extreme fire danger
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 3:36pmMost of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit.
Due to these conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing the following temporary closures and fire restrictions to provide for public safety and reduce the potential for human caused fire starts.
Protect Yourselves, Protect Nevada this Labor Day Weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 11:10amWith many public lands and recreation areas open across Nevada, public officials are reminding residents and visitors to recreate responsibly by continuing to take all precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
This Labor Day weekend, it is critical that everyone practice responsible recreation. Protect yourself, others, and Nevada’s invaluable public lands and waters.