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On The Trail by Krissi Russell inspired by Washoe Meadows State Park

August 8, 2016
    Writers

Krissi Russell of South Lake Tahoe has released her second read and sing-along book and CD set, On The Trail featuring hiking songs about trail etiquette and safety. Vibrant, full […]

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Full Moon Kayak Tours at Sugar Pine Point State Park

August 6, 2016
    WordHistory

Tahoe stewardship efforts are legendary. From protecting native fishes like the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout to our beloved open lands and cultural heritage, and fighting aquatic invasive species as Tahoe Keepers, […]

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Historic Bus Tour with Mark McLaughlin,”Storm King”

August 5, 2016
    WordHistory

He is a walking encyclopedia of Tahoe-Truckee history and a captivating storyteller. Local historian and author, Mark McLaughlin, will host a bus load of history lovers on a tour of […]

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EDGE Volume 5 by Tahoe Writers Works recognized as an Indie Book Award Finalist

    Writers

Way to go Tahoe Writers Works! EDGE, Volume 5, was recently recognized as a finalist in the 2012/2013 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. The category for the award was for […]

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Meet Smokey Bear at Taylor Creek

August 3, 2016
    WordHistory

Did you know the Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign is the longest running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history, and his correct name is Smokey Bear? Meet Smokey, sing […]

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Annual Native American Basketweavers’ Gathering

July 29, 2016
    WordHistory

Native basketweavers from California and Nevada gather at the Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City, Calif. for the annual Basketweavers’ Gathering in August. Basketry will include storage, wicker and burden baskets, bowls, […]

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TAHOE BLUE FIRE by Todd Borg

July 26, 2016
    StoriesWriters

Author Todd Borg returns with Tahoe Blue Fire, his 13th Owen McKenna Tahoe Mystery. Tahoe Blue Fire is about former pro football player Adam Simms who is suffering Traumatic Brain […]

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Wildflowers of the Sierra Walk

July 22, 2016
    Writers

Flower Power. In case you haven’t noticed, Lake Tahoe’s wildflower season is on. Hillsides are blanketed in mule’s ears, balsamroot, scarlet gilia, paintbrush, wild onions, forget me nots, larkspur, mountain […]

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Sierra Stories: Tales of Dreamers, Schemers, Bigots and Rogues Gary Noy

July 21, 2016
    Writers

“Sierra Stories: Tales of Dreamers, Schemers, Bigots and Rogues” is a fantastical journey about unusual and lesser-known stories of Sierra Nevada history.  Written by Sierra Nevada College historian and Sierra […]

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TAHOE GHOST BOAT by Todd Borg

July 6, 2016
    StoriesWriters

Gertie O’Leary is a 15-year-old girl with a messy bird’s nest of red hair, a serious softball pitch, and a dream to be a movie director. She also has a […]

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Laird Blackwell Wildflower Godfather

July 2, 2016
    Writers

Local naturalist and wildflower author Laird Blackwell can help settle many a debate heard on the trails.   […]

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Pine Needle Basketweaving with Audrey Frank

June 30, 2016
    WordHistory

Join Washoe-Paiute weaver Audrey Frank for a lesson on coiled basketry utilizing a resource that is readily available…pine needles! […]

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