Nevada State Parks
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park extends tour schedule through June 30
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 7:46pmBy the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
This is a final reminder that the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is extending its tour schedule through June 30. After that date, Nevada State Parks will discontinue its operation of the park.
Weekend of free events at Mormon Station State Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 7:40pmBy the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
Nevada State Parks invites the public to a weekend of free historic events at Mormon Station State Historic Park.
For more information, please contact the park at (775) 782-2590.
June 18: Pioneer Living History Day
Bring the family and enjoy a living history day with the Sierra Nevada and Truckee Meadows Mormon Pioneers.
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park extends tour schedule
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 9:49pmBy the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
This is a reminder that the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is extending its tour schedule through June 30. After that date, Nevada State Parks will discontinue its operation of the park.
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park tours extended through June 30
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 9:22amBy the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is extending its tour schedule through June 30. After that date, Nevada State Parks will discontinue its operation of the park.
Lyon County continues life jacket giveaway for Boating Safety Week
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 5:48pmBy the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Game wardens from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and other boating safety experts are reminding boaters about life jackets, safe boating classes and the danger of invasive species during National Safe Boating Week May 21-27, leading into Memorial Day weekend—the traditional kickoff to boating season in Northern Nevada.
Open House to address trails, roads, air travel and transit issues
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 7:45pmPlans for air travel, the future of bike trails in the region and other transportation improvement issues will be the subject of a public open house, May 18 from 4-7 p.m., at the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City.
Sand Harbor boat launch to open on March 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/02/2011 - 9:16amBy the Nevada Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources
The boat launch facility at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe will open March 3.
Boating hours will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday through Monday, through the end of April.
Boat inspectors will be present during these hours with the Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection Program.
Carson City Greenhouse Project breaks ground
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 10:08pm
A year-round supply of fresh leafy greens and other nutritious foods has been the wish of Penny Reynolds, culinary arts director for Carson High School. And now those hopes will soon come to be as The Greenhouse Project, a community-based greenhouse and garden, takes root in Carson City.
A ground-breaking ceremony held on Friday marks the beginning of a project that many believe will be a model for Carson City, the state of Nevada and the nation. Construction will begin next week.
Nevada State Parks offers backyard bird feeder class at Washoe Lake
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/04/2010 - 5:20pmBe inventive and creative, recycle and learn to feed birds all in one day.
A class on how to make a bird feeder out of recycled plastic will be offered by Nevada State Parks at Washoe Lake on July 10 beginning at 10 a.m.
Park staff will teach anyone how to decorate bird feeders out of recycled plastic bottles. The program is suitable for ages 5 to adult and all materials will be provided.
In honor of Nevada State Parks 75th anniversary, all children will receive a 75th anniversary memorabilia prize.
Carson River Coalition ramps effort to fight aquatic invasive species threat
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 2:58pm
While much-needed attention is being paid to Lake Tahoe regarding invasive species such as the quagga mussel and Asian clams, there is growing concern among local wildlife biologists and water scientists of similar threats along the Carson River watershed.
Officials to cut ribbon on first-ever Carson River whitewater rafting, kayaking facilities
Submitted by on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 1:58pm
News Release:
Carson City and Lyon County officials will cut the ribbon May 22 to ceremonially launch new boating facilities for whitewater rafting and kayaking that have opened on the Carson River Aquatic Trail between Carson City and Dayton.
State Parks announces 75th anniversary photography and geocaching contests
Submitted by on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 2:49pmby Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/04/07/state_parks_announces_75th_anniversary_photography_and_geocaching_contests News Release: March 26 marked the 75th anniversary of Nevada State Parks. It was the exact date on which the Nevada Legislature first created the Nevada State Park system in 1935.
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park tours begin April 7
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 2:30pmMINDEN, Nev. – Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park will open for tours on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.
Pony Express living history festival at Buckland Station in Silver Springs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 3:37pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. -- Please join Nevada State Parks and the National Pony Express Association in celebrating the 150th anniversary commemorating the first Pony Express ride from St. Joseph, Mo.
