Outdoors

The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation is proud to announce its selection for the Nature Everywhere initiative, a national program aimed at expanding equitable access to nature for children throughout the state.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is pleased to announce a new scholarship program that starts in January. Thanks to fundraising efforts and donations through the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation, the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will offer discounted programs to qualifying households.

My front yard deer parade Friday on the westside of Carriage Square Park in Carson City.

A moody day north of Carson City at Washoe Lake to start the winter season.

A watchful coyote spotted Wednesday morning through the fog at Riverview Park in Carson City.

As we walked along Riverview Park in Carson City last week, we spotted this red-tail hawk atop a large log. And even as our dog approached, he would not move.

A hot air balloon landed safely in a shopping center off North Carson Street near Winnie Lane in Carson City on Saturday morning.

This year's Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience will take place at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Jan. 20, 2024. This is a free family event. The goal is simple, to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.

Simply bring your family down to Hall 4 and the F-Meeting Rooms of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 South Virginia street in Reno for hours of educational fun. Event runs from 10am to 4pm. A quick registration takes place on site, just show up the day of the event.

A coyote stops for a photo session early Saturday morning at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.

On Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Christmas Fun Shoot from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Target fees will be discounted all day.

Muscle 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.

The 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.

Hello 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 with subtle color appear like paintings in these photos taken Wednesday along the Carson River in Carson City.

PBS 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.

I 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!

The 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.

Rich color provides a beautiful sunrise over Carson City on Friday.

Thanks 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.

After 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.

A hawk flies and stops in Washoe Valley.

The Carson River early Thanksgiving Day waking up to color and light

Hello 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.

After 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.

On 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.