The Perseids, Falling Stars over Lake Tahoe
Every year the Earth passes through a field of comet debris from late July to August causing a shower of falling stars we call...
Our Place in the Milky Way Galaxy
Our view of the cosmos is hidden by the light scattering of the Sun during the daylight hours causing the illusion of a blue...
Kayaking under the light of the moon
The sun is setting. Waves are crashing over the bow of the kayak as Jani Osborne of Alpenglow Cleaners and I paddle out for...
The majesty of meteor showers
Meteor showers provide a magnificent show in the late-night Tahoe sky. A few years back, I hiked Mount Judah Loop at 1 a.m. to...
An Eclipse Story
I’ve been married to a wonderful woman, “Jackie,” for 45 years this September. She is not the geeky one in the family, I hold...
Tahoe’s spring festivals delight every age, interest
Tahoe's spring festival season is filled with excitement and the landscape blossoms with colorful celebrations for every age and interest. From vibrant cultural festivals...
Spring chocked full of festivals to enjoy
From star parties and tulip festivals to film festivals, Earth Day festivities, celebrations of Western culture and much more, don’t miss out on the...
Star light, star bright · Explore the night sky
Stars, planets, nebula and meteors are ever present in the universe. Unseen during the day for the most part, and in many parts of...
Explore the Milky Way
The Milky Way in August as seen from the northern shores of Lake Tahoe is spectacular to behold on a moonless evening. Breaching as...
Full Moon fever
With the temperature dropping and the days getting shorter, I find myself falling into the routine of heading home after a day of work...