It feels like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders as the heavy burden of the pandemic begins to wane and restrictions on businesses and events have been lifted in both California and Nevada. While we all still need to do our part to continue to protect those who are unable to be vaccinated, we have all begun to slowly (or wholeheartedly) jump back into our pre-COVID lives. (NOTE: California and Nevada still require those that have not been vaccinated to wear masks. Visit covid19.ca.gov or nvhealthresponse.nv.gov for details.)
Once California restrictions were lifted on June 15, I was excited to bring back one of our readers’ favorite features and one that I enjoyed putting together each year before COVID – the Ultimate Tahoe Bucket List. This year, it’s the Kids Ultimate Tahoe Summer Bucket List in our Family Fun Guide, because after the 15 months of virtual and hybrid learning that kids and parents have endured, they all deserve to have a summer chocked full of Tahoe fun. I’ve put together a list of 64 family-friendly activities that everyone will enjoy (including those with no kids). No. 64 is the most important – Have fun.
Take a look at my list, make a plan to tackle your favorites and add your own. Share your adventures with us by tagging @TheTahoeWeekly.com #TheTahoeWeekly.
Live music returns
One of the other major shifts that has come with the lifting of restrictions is a return of nearly all full-capacity indoor and outdoor shows in the Tahoe Sierra (there are still some restrictions on large-scale gatherings). Entertainment Editor Sean McAlindin talked to local event producers, musicians and live music venues for his feature on “Live music in Tahoe triumphantly returns” in this edition. Hint: Everyone else is also excited so buy those tickets now.
Leave No Trace
As restrictions have lifted and we move into the heart of summer, I’d like to ask that everyone do their part to keep Tahoe clean and litter-free. Last summer, with so many visitors enjoying the outdoor respite from COVID that our mountain communities provided, our beaches, parks and trails were overrun with litter.
Local officials have worked to provide more trash service and to educate visitors on the negative impacts to our waterways and wildlife, but each of you can help by picking up trash when you see it (even if it’s not yours) and packing it out to dispose of at home when trash cans are overflowing, including those doggie bags. No. 53 & 55 on the Bucket List.
Learn more about how you can help in Priya Hutner’s feature in this edition on “Tahoe’s trash problem: Be the Solution.”
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