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Not always a Vacation at USCG Station Lake Tahoe

April 10, 2022
    Water Sports

Despite its challenges, USCG crew members say they wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. […]

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Look. Up in the sky! It’s a Pelican! A Pelican?

April 1, 2022
    OutsideMountaineering

You may have seen them lately because they’re only here in the Spring.

Big white birds, flying in perfect formation high in the sky. Lake Tahoe is in the migratory path of pelicans headed for Pyramid Lake, Nevada.

These pelicans are quite large, often mistaken for geese. Look again. […]

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Alpenglow Mountain Winter Festival

February 9, 2022
    Mountaineering

Driven by fun, community, health, education and the embodiment of the mountain lifestyle, the Alpenglow Mountain Winter Festival held each February in North Lake Tahoe is a celebration of human-powered mountain sports, events, clinics, equipment demonstrations, critically-acclaimed film and more. […]

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Mountain Safety Tips for Tahoe Skiers by Gary Bell of Sierra Ski and Cycle Works

January 13, 2022
    Skiing

Well where is it? What happened to that sick Tahoe winter? Everyone kept saying “Oh it will come, don’t worry, it will snow.” Even that Spoke Junkie dude in November […]

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South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic

July 22, 2021
    Water Sports

Indulge in a classic Tahoe tradition at the Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe during the antique wooden boat show.

Along with the mixture of masterfully restored boats, you’ll also find live music, a beer tasting village and lots of food and family-friendly events.

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Tahoe Star Tours with Astronomer Poet Tony Berendsen

June 18, 2021
    Outside

Lake Tahoe’s crystal clear dark nights are perfect for star gazing and there’s no better guide than poet-astronomer Tony Berendsen, owner to Tahoe Star Tours. […]

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72 Miles of Pure Liquid Fun along the Lake Tahoe Water Trail

May 17, 2021
    Water Sports

The Lake Tahoe Water Trail is an endless 72-mile water route along the shoreline that connects public launch and landing sites, and features water safety and stewardship tips to help paddlers have a safe and fun adventure. […]

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Sugar Pine Planting Calendar

May 12, 2021
    Outside

Help the Sugar Pine Foundation plant healthy, fungus-resistant sugar pines at these upcoming planting events.  […]

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Tahoe Bike Culture by the Spoke Junkie

October 20, 2019
    Bike CultureBiking

When you see the word “culture”, what comes to mind?

Music, art, higher education, the Byzantine Era, a dark gray blob growing in the bottom of a petri dish in science class. […]

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The GREAT Ski Race March 3

January 3, 2019
    Skiing

The fastest time to ski from Tahoe City to Truckee is 1 hour and 7 minutes to race 30 kilometers or 18.43 miles. Shizam! It all began in 1976 with only 66 racers. […]

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The Life of Skiing Legend Glen Plake Nov 28 at Squaw

November 25, 2018
    Skiing

Glen Plake has dedicated his whole life to skiing, becoming a local and global legend of extreme sports. […]

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Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Dec 8

November 23, 2018
    Mountaineering

Well known as a breeding ground for elite athletes and year-round adventurers, Lake Tahoe is the stage for the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival to be held December 8th in South Shore at MontBleu. […]

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