Hiking at Grass Valley, California

The Tahoe National Forest has just acquired more than 1,000 acres of upper elevation land in four separate transactions. The acquisitions have been finalized during the past two months with contributions from private entities and funding from the Land... more...

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	Trail closed at Empire Mine for 3 days There will be a temporary trail closure at Empire Mine State Park today through Thursday as a crew from California State Parks will be making preparation for the Osborn Hill Trail Network Project.
	10/12/2009 8:52pm

	Truckee Trails Day on Sunday TRUCKEE — Trail enthusiasts will gather here Sunday to maintain the beauty of new, paved paths.
	09/18/2009 1:03pm

	What makes the leaves turn color? By Ellen Solomon Special to The Union As the early morning air turns chilly, I look at the native cottonwood across the road, and anticipate the golden haze that arrives with autumn and its brisker, cooler mornings and evenings.
	09/17/2009 3:02pm

	Unique, participatory art hike offered in Truckee Art will intersect with nature Sept. 12 and 13 at the Trails and Vistas art hike in Truckee.
	08/20/2009 5:31pm

	Lake Tahoe threat: Asian clams INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — What began as a few isolated dead shells in 2002 has escalated to a serious threat at Lake Tahoe as Asian clam populations continue to expand in the Sierra reservoir, according to the annual State of the Lake report released...
	08/19/2009 11:08am

	4 swine flu cases confirmed in county Four new cases of swine flu have been reported in Nevada County, public health officials said. With one confirmed case earlier in the summer, this brings the total for the county to five cases of people sickened with the H1N1 virus.
	08/09/2009 10:58pm

	Mozie's Adventures offers fun, friendship for the 40-plus It can be hard to meet people at any age, but Mozie Cupit discovered it got more difficult as she grew older.
	08/07/2009 1:11pm

	Clair Tappaan Lodge turns 75 Members of Sierra Club at Donner Summit will celebrate the 85th and 75th anniversary of the club's two lodges next month. Hutchinson Lodge, the smaller of the two, will be 85. Clair Tappaan Lodge, which is better known, will be 75.
	07/23/2009 6:08pm

	Crews remove climbing bolts from Tahoe landmark ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. — More than a year after a final order banning rock climbing on it was imposed, crews have begun to remove hundreds of bolts from a prominent rock formation at Lake Tahoe.
	05/03/2009 2:58pm

	Scotts Flat: A day with no motors People can enjoy a quiet day at the lake paddling kayaks, canoes and drifting sailboats without the competition of noisy motor boats this weekend during Nevada Irrigation District’s second annual No Motor Day at Scotts Flat Reservoir.
	04/23/2009 7:33pm

	Walk the talk along Kentucky Creek In a celebration of the Earth, Ananda Dhira will host its first public festival with a line up of speakers, yoga, meditation and tours of its restoration work along Kentucky Creek.
	04/16/2009 5:43pm

	Table Mountain offers history, rare plants Every spring hundreds of people venture to Butte County’s landmark, Table Mountain, to picnic, fly kites and view an explosion of wildflowers.
	04/03/2009 11:22am

	Hike the volcanic wonders of Sutter Buttes Three treks into the heart of the Sutter Buttes are scheduled this weekend, giving visitors a glimpse of the small volcanic mountain’s geologic wonders, colorful history and wildflowers.
	03/27/2009 4:11pm

	Bridgeport wildflowers burst into bloom A deluge of rain in February and a handful of warm, sunny days in March have combined to create a promising head start to the wildflower season along the Buttermilk Bend Trail.
	03/20/2009 11:30am

	Bridges of Sierra and Nevada Counties Besides offering a charming landmark, a well constructed bridge expands the trail experience for outdoor hikers and bicyclists.
	03/06/2009 12:43am