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Early morning along the Truckee, about a half mile downstream from Fanny Bridge
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By Tim Hauserman
Recently there was a great deal of excitement when Lake Tahoe once again rose up to it’s natural rim of 6223 feet and a trickle of water again began flowing through the Truckee River Dam. After a few years of well below normal precipitation it is pretty dang special to see the lake level rise. But there is something just as exciting as the rising of the lake: Once again, the Truckee River is running.
Sure, the river near Tahoe City is certainly not a raging torrent, but water is moving and cleansing out the stagnant pools that were there during the drought. Once again the Truckee River has become a shangra la for ducks, fish and humans. While Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake and the masses of high Sierra granite that surround those beautiful bodies of water are certainly the primary focal point of life in the Tahoe-Truckee region, the Truckee River is truly a gem that is often overlooked.
Several years ago, when the river ran strong all summer long, I lived in the Comstock Acres/Granlibakken area just a two minute walk from the banks of the Truckee River. My afternoon ritual to clean out the cobwebs caused by too much time staring at a computer trying to put together scintillating sentences, was to venture down to the river for a dip.
The river’s water was always several degrees warmer then Lake Tahoe, which was certainly a plus, but my favorite part was that you could just get in the water and float downstream. I would often make my way to the bike bridge across the river at the 64 Acres parking lot, then ease into the gently flowing current. I would float a few hundred yards downstream to an exit point opposite the Tahoe City Lumber Company. From there, I would walk home and confront those sentences again, or If I needed extra brain cleansing, I would walk up stream and do it again.
Hopefully this summer the water will flow through the river strong enough for swimming. Because there is nothing finer then lying on your back and gently floating down the Truckee without a care in the world…at least for a few hundred yards.
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Photo by Michelle Portesi
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By Michelle Portesi
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Summer is officially here, and this year, Truckee Thursdays has added the best thing ever!
For anyone who enjoys strolling Old Downtown Truckee during Truckee Thursdays, there is one thing that has been a bit of a challenge: Finding parking.
Well, fret no more! Truckee has added an evening FREE shuttle service from June 9 to August 18. This is just all kinds of wonderful! To view the shuttle schedule in your area, go here: historictruckee.com/truckeethursdays
Now that THAT headache is taken care of, there is no reason not to wander downtown to the tented streets to see what’s going on.
Street vendors are open for business with unique wears as well as many of the local shops which stay open later for your shopping enjoyment. And in addition to the local food trucks that motor in for the event, don’t forget all of the fine restaurants Truckee has to offer as well. Live music and a beer garden is also featured, and there is a kid’s play area to keep the youngsters occupied. So head on down to Truckee Thursdays, where you’ll be sure to see your friends and neighbors for an evening of fun.
For more information on Truckee Thursdays: www.truckeethursdays.com
Join their facebook page for more up to date information: www.facebook.com/TruckeeThursdays
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By Michelle Portesi
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It’s summer at Lake Tahoe, and as usual, the list of events and things to do come at you fast and furious. This weekend kicks off a few local Tahoe City area festivals you might want to partake in.
Alpenglow Sports presents their Summer Mountain Festival from June 18 through the 26th. Celebrating nine days of human powered sports in North Lake Tahoe.
Trail running, hiking, yoga, stand up paddle boarding, pilates, films, backpacking, shoe demos and rock climbing are some of the planned activities.
For more info, go to their website alpenglowsports.com
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You still have time to catch some of the Tahoe City Solstice Festival.
On June 18, you can glide across water so clear that you can see the bottom. Paddle past historic home and hear stories of local history, culture and landmarks with a guided paddle with Tahoe City Kayak starting at 9am.
The Tahoe City Wine Walk is from 2-4. Tickets are available at the Boatworks Mall and the North Tahoe Visitors Center. tahoecitywinewalk.com
Pete ‘n Peters celebrates their 40th year at their outdoor street party starting at 6 pm. Appetizers, live music and dancing are part of the festivities.
June 19 -Trunk Show heats up Tahoe City at the 3rd annual ‘Bringin’ The Love Party from noon to 6pm.
At 3pm, Tahoe City kicks off their summer music series for Concerts on Commons Beach.
See visittahoecity.com for more info.
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