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Tahoe Back Country Skiing

The Ski Bum Life by Gary Bell

November 2, 2022
    SkiingStories

Someone asked me the other day if I was a ski bum. This was a question that had me standing there going, “huh well uh.” […]

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“Tahoe Avalanche” and other Tahoe Mysteries by Todd Borg

November 1, 2022
    Writers

A classic whodunit mystery thriller written by South Shore author, Todd Borg, perfect for the winter.

Tahoe Avalanche. […]

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South Lake Tahoe Angora Fire Lookout

Angora Fire Lookout Elevation 7,256 ft.

September 28, 2022
    History

Straddling Angora Ridge road above Fallen Leaf Lake in South Lake Tahoe sits the Angora Fire Lookout. The original Angora Fire Lookout was built in 1924, and was later converted […]

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Arborglyphs preserve Branch of History

August 18, 2022
    WordHistory

You’ve heard of petroglyphs.

How about arborglyphs?

And, did you know we live in an area rich in this fascinating art form?

Especially on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. […]

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Conversations with History at Vikingsholm Castle

August 9, 2022
    HistoryStories

“Conversations with History” features a behind-the-scenes tour of the incomparable Vikingsholm Castle in Emerald Bay, and an intimate conversation with long-time park advocate and historian Helen Smith who spent 14 summers at Vikingsholm as the guest of Lorna Knight, the owner.

All proceeds will support the Sierra State Parks Foundation earmarked to provide critically needed funds for the maintenance and repair of the Vikingsholm. […]

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Tahoe Heat by Todd Borg

August 2, 2022
    StoriesWriters

A dead piano tuner and a wild Mustang running loose at Lake Tahoe are inextricably linked in Tahoe HEAT, the 8th Owen McKenna mystery thriller written by local author Todd Borg. […]

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Lake of the Sky Amphitheater Summer Shows

June 1, 2022
    WordHistory

The Lake of the Sky Amphitheater summer evening programs at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center take place Friday nights in July. Learn about Tahoe bats, yes bats, on Friday, July […]

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Hwy 50 Wagon Train

May 31, 2022
    History

Talk about keeping it real. The annual Highway 50 Wagon Train rides through South Lake Tahoe first weekend of June. Sunday they’re riding from Zephyr Cove, Nevada to Amacker Ranch […]

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Pony Express Re-Ride through South Lake Tahoe June

May 14, 2022
    History

The Re-Ride of the Pony Express Trail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, will pass through South Lake Tahoe in front of Harrah’s at Friday’s Station to exchange the Mochila in June – check back for the exact date and time. […]

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hiker on the tahoe rim trail

Tahoe Rim Trail, 3rd Edition by Tim Hauserman

May 7, 2022
    Writers

Tahoe Rim Trail 3rd Edition, is written by local author Tim Hauserman who has hiked the entire trail, every inch. He’s biked the open sections, has volunteered to build trail […]

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Tahoe Writers Works Wordwave at Valhalla

Get the Word Out with Tahoe Writers Works

January 12, 2022
    StoriesWriters

So you have something to say? Join the club. Tahoe Writers Works that is. 

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Dat So La Lee Washoe Basket Exhibit at Gatekeeper’s Museum

September 4, 2021
    History

Without a doubt, she was Tahoe’s greatest artisan. Dat So La Lee is considered one of the greatest basket weavers and designers among the Washoe people.

A fine collection of Dat So La Lee’s work and 900 baskets, pottery, clothing, dolls and artifacts from more than 85 tribes nationwide are on display at the Marion Steinbach Indian Museum located inside the Gatekeeper’s Museum. […]

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