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Tahoe clarity holds steady according to State of the Lake Report
The University of California, Davis, Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) released its “Tahoe: State of the Lake Report 2026”, which presents data from 2025...
Favorite family-friendly Tahoe beaches
By Michelle Allen & Katherine E. Hill
Make the most of the beach season in the Tahoe Sierra and plan to while away the...
Pooping in the Woods, Tim’s tips on potty etiquette
Backpacking is all about simplicity: Living life with everything you need on your back, focusing only on the basic necessities of life, moving from...
Tahoe’s top summer kids’ adventures
You’ve finally made to your summer vacation in Tahoe and the kids keep asking “What are we doing tomorrow?” You’d be content to spend...
Riding the rapids on the Truckee
The perfect way to spend a hot summer day in the Sierra is to raft the Truckee River. While for many, rafting the Truckee...
Discover Tahoe’s flora & fauna with iNaturalist
My son Anikin has a keen interest in science and a curiosity for how it is applies to life. When we go on hikes,...
Cold water shock can kill
Many drownings in Lake Tahoe and other Sierra lakes and waterways are attributed to cold water shock and life jackets are the best way...
Preserve Tahoe’s pristine paradise: Tips for enjoying summer from trash to traffic
Majestic snowcapped mountains create an incredible backdrop for summertime in Tahoe. Whether you are one of the 15 million annual visitors or are a...