Outdoors

‘A new chapter’: Palisades Tahoe opens Base to Base Gondola

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. — Palisades Tahoe on Saturday morning opened its Base to Base Gondola, realizing a decades old dream of connecting Alpine Meadows to Olympi… Read more‘A new chapter’: Palisades Tahoe opens Base to Base Gondola

Mary West: Feather Falls Trail

Worth the drive out Highway 70 to the Plumas National Forest in Butte County, the 410-foot Feather Falls waterfall awaits. But this 9-mile out and back trek offer… Read moreMary West: Feather Falls Trail

Denis Peirce: Promising research on Pacific Salmon

The salmon runs in the north state have been in overall decline for half a century. The populations are cyclical. Last year, we had a substantial run on the Lower… Read moreDenis Peirce: Promising research on Pacific Salmon

Nevada County embarks on first-ever Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan

Nevada County is embarking on the development of a countywide Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan. The plan is not only a first for Nevada County, but also one … Read moreNevada County embarks on first-ever Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan

Mary West: Loves Falls

A mile north of Sierra City in Sierra County, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) crosses Highway 49. This is where I parked my car to begin the search for the elusive … Read moreMary West: Loves Falls

Denis Peirce: The Afterbay for winter trout

As we head into winter a couple of weeks from now, hopefully we will be dealing with lots of precipitation. Knowing a bit about the geography surrounding some of … Read moreDenis Peirce: The Afterbay for winter trout

Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood ski resorts to open Saturday

TRUCKEE — The November snowstorms have delivered and three more resorts have announced earlier than anticipated openings. Read moreHeavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood ski resorts to open Saturday

Ready for an adventure? State Parks release Adventure Pass for 4th graders, families

Now through 2024, all California fourth graders and their families can sign up for the California State Park Adventure Pass and visit 19 amazing state parks throughout the state for free for a full year…

‘The day-skier model doesn’t work’: Homewood Mountain Resort to switch to members-only model, no changes expected next season

It’s a winter weekend and Art Chapman is sitting in traffic on Highway 89.

Almost over: Resorts enter final month of dry 2022 ski season

Palisades Tahoe ramps up its spring season as riders and skiers look to get the final turns in of the 2021-22 season

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Taking the plunge: Cold water group plunges into Lake Tahoe each week

Every week for the past two winters, Kimberly Harter has plunged into the freezing waters of Lake Tahoe.

Practice winter recreation safety ahead of MLK weekend: Forest Service celebrates ‘Day of Service’ on Jan. 17

With record-breaking snow accumulation throughout the state, all visitors to California’s National Forests should plan ahead and ensure your vehicles are snow ready as road conditions may impact access heading into Martin Luther King Jr.…

Opening day: Storm brings life to area resorts

Those first in line at Sugar Bowl on opening day were greeted by ideal snow conditions, according to Marketing and Communications Manager Drew Jackson.

Fourth graders, families invited to explore state parks for free

California State Parks, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the Natural Resources Agency announced the opportunity for fourth graders to apply for a free California State Parks Adventure Pass. Effective now, they can apply for…

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Earth’s Treasures: Gem & Mineral Society’s 54th annual show set for Oct. 2 and 3

Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society will hold its 54th annual show, Earth’s Treasures, Oct. 2 and 3 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Show hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday…

Forest Service closes all California National Forests for public safety

To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure went into…

CDFW asks anglers to limit fishing hours due to drought conditions

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting that anglers voluntarily avoid fishing during certain hours of the day because of drought conditions.

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Young bears active in Lake Tahoe Basin

With the traditional start of summer and with warmer weather and fewer coronavirus restrictions, many campgrounds are opening and visitor numbers are increasing in the Lake Tahoe Basin. With this activity comes more human food,…

We’ve got them surrounded: Audubon Society installs bluebird nest boxes around jail facility

‘No Motor Day’ at Scotts Flat Lake set for Sunday

Sailboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards will be allowed entry to the Scotts Flat Recreation Area without charge for the day. Use of motorized boats will be suspended for the entire day.

South Yuba Club to welcome world-renowned rock climber

South Yuba Club will welcome world-renowned rock climber Hans Florine for an evening showcasing the film “Speed Climbing Yosemite’s El Capitan,” as well as stories of Hans adventures and an opportunity for questions and answers.

State urges visitors, residents to be bear aware

With warming weather, Northern California’s black bear population is becoming more active and on the lookout for easy food sources.

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release looking for new home

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release (WR&R) is looking for a new home in Nevada County. We have been caring for wildlife for about 36 years now and it is time for us to move from our…

Humbug Creek Trail re-opened despite COVID challenges

In mid-March 2020, just after the state’s general shut down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada County experienced a significant winter storm event. Heavy snow and intense precipitation were welcomed, but the combination broke…

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