Data reveals less trash on Tahoe beaches after July Fourth following new beach management
The League to Save Lake Tahoe released data from 11 years of 4th of July beach cleanups last week. The data reveals significant improvements in the amount of trash found this year. By Sydney Peerman/KUNR.
Nevada will pay $5000 for you to hike the Pacific Crest National Trail in a new way
Visit Carson City will pay two lucky hikers to hike the PCT on the new Capital to Tahoe Trail. By Kat Fulwider.
A day in the life of Tahoe’s avalanche rescue dogs
Learn how man’s best friend is helping keep the mountains of the Tahoe region a safer place. By Kat Fulwider.
Ski resorts in the Tahoe Basin gear up for the season ahead of a projected strong El Niño winter
Weather patterns may deliver another super snowy season at Mt. Rose ski resort in north Lake Tahoe. By Kat Fulwider.
Recreating in the Extreme Heat
Nevada saw scorching temperatures during July, a month that set heat records worldwide. But the heat hasn’t stopped people from enjoying the outdoors. By Sophia Holm/KUNR and Elizabeth Miller/Climate Central.
Volunteers Collect 4.3 Tons of Trash at Annual Lake Tahoe Beach Cleanup
On July 5, 402 volunteers attended beach cleanups around Lake Tahoe to pick up 4.3 tons of trash from Fourth of July celebrations. By Sophia Holm/KUNR.
New Destination Stewardship Plan Aims to Protect Lake Tahoe
Several organizations in the Lake Tahoe area have developed a destination stewardship plan to protect the lake from the negative impacts of tourism, just in time for the 4th of July weekend. By Sophia Holm/KUNR.
Local Slediquette Effort Minimizes Plastic in the Sierra
Plastic sleds are a staple of winter fun for many, but they come with a hidden cost to the environment. A recent effort by Take Care Tahoe promotes “slediquette.” By Ariel Smith.
The 10-Year Battle That Will Shape the Future of Tahoe’s Olympic Valley
Do water slides, roller coasters, and artificial rivers have a place in Olympic Valley’s future? Two Tahoe nonprofits and thousands of local citizens weigh in on a proposed development. By Hannah Truby.
Kayaking The Salmon River From Source To Sea: How This RSJ Alum Is Fighting Imminent Salmon Extinction
Three women are undertaking a thousand-mile journey to raise awareness about the four dams choking the life out of the Lower Snake River.
