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Jeff Dow/North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (Via squaw.com)
North Lake Tahoe has several 4th of July Celebrations going on around the lake and Truckee. Here is the list of Fireworks displays locally:
July 3rd: Kings Beach’s celebration begins a day early. The beach party starts at 4pm at the North Tahoe Events Center with music, food and various other fun for the family goings on. Fireworks start at 9:30pm and preferred seating tickets are $12. (You can see the fireworks from other nearby areas for free.) Visit northtahoebusiness.org for more information
July 4th: Red, White and Tahoe Blue – Incline Village. Fireworks start at 9:30pm on the 4th, although Incline Village has three days of festivities planned starting the 3rd of July, including a ‘Wine and Dine’ at Aspen Grove featuring a concert from the Reno Philharmonic starting at 8pm. For more information, visit redwhitetahoeblue.org
July 4th -Truckee – West End Beach, Donner Lake. Tickets sales for the events on the beach are limited to Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District homeowners and residents, however you can still see the fireworks from many public piers and vantage points around Donner Lake. Fireworks start at 9:30pm. For more 4th of July fun, don’t forget the annual parade in downtown Truckee at 10am. Also visit the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce page for more local holiday happenings.
July 4th – Tahoe City is hosting a street fair throughout the day, and their annual fireworks display starts at 9:30pm on Commons Beach. There are many areas around town to view the displays, including The Boatworks Marina, Lake Forest Boat Ramp and many lakeside restaurants. Make those reservations early! For more information, go to visittahoecity.com
What else is there to do while you’re here at Lake Tahoe/Truckee this weekend? I have to concur with Squaw Valley’s website, and their list of:
Visit the above link for some gorgeous photos and the lo down on what are the quintessential Tahoe/Truckee recreational venues and events of any summer vacation here.
Also be sure to keep an eye out for the free ‘WEEKLY’ around town for more information on what there is to do and see during our wonderful summers. Or you can check out their online version on the link to the left.
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A Celebration of Magic, Mayhem and Merriment –
May 31- June 1 and June 7-8, 2014 ~ Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe
“Good Day to you, M’ lady!
(photo by Michelle Portesi)
We all know that summer is soon upon us when the return of the Renaissance Faire comes to town. It is truly one of those events that has historically kicked off the upcoming summer season for us.
If you have ever had the hankering to gnaw on a bulbous Turkey leg a la King Henry the 8th, or just wanted a good excuse to dress up in a corseted frock, this is just the event for you. Costumes of the period abound (and these people REALLY get into it!), strolling minstrels entertain with popular tunes of the day and every sort of eating, drinking and making merry can be found. And you get to join in the fun! Dressing up and participating is fully encouraged.
(I do recommend those of you who have seen ‘A Knight’s Tale’ one too many times to stay away from entering the joust however. You’ve been warned…)
Now THIS is a face mask! Woodland nymph edition. Just perfect for when you throw that next period piece masquerade ball. (Photo by Michelle Portesi)
Held underneath the pines at Camp Richardson in South Shore, you’ve just entered a twilight zone time warp into the days of Queen Elizabeth I – the one, the only, the original. These were the days when men were men (while in tights), and women were women (a fact highly visible via the generous decolletage often on display). And both looked exceedingly uncomfortable if gloriously historical…
You might even see a character or two from a Mid Summer’s Night Dream. There was even Pirate Extraordinaire Jack Sparrow wandering around one year. I’m still not quite sure what that was all about…
(Sadly no, it was not THE Johnny Depp).
Photo by Michelle Portesi
But I digress. It’s a real hoot and a lot of fun, not to mention, very educational for you and the kids. In our highly automated, modern day world, it allows us a small glimpse into a much simpler – and yet more difficult time, where even the most mundane everyday task was often extremely labor intensive. (Tell that to your kids the next time they moan about doing their chores. They could be swabbing out the pig stye instead. By which I mean the one the pigs sleep in…not their rooms.)
You, on the other hand, just get to experience the fun parts. Eating. Drinking. Dressing Up. No worries, as someone else is minding the outdoor kettle/rotisserie spit/barbie for you.
In addition to food, there are also puppet shows, parades, trinket booths, clothing purveyors and period craftsmen of every kind and much more.
Well this is just perfect! Why only yesterday I thought to myself that I really needed a new set of chain male to wear around the castle. And look! Here someone has gone and done all that tedious crimping and bending of all those little wire rings for me! I’ll be totally stylin’ at the next Norman invasion!
(Photo by Michelle Portesi)
Mandolin’s anyone?
Photo by Michelle Portesi
For more information on the Valhalla Renaissance Faire, here’s the link:
http://www.valhallafaire.com/
See you there!
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Truckee River bike trail in Tahoe City
Even though the recent snow storms have given a late season boost to the ski season, the lower elevations of the Sierra are still either devoid of snow, or down to a pittance. So is there a good side to the mild winter we had?
This year, we’ve been given the opportunity to get out there and do our favorite outdoor activities earlier then ever. In fact, some great mountain biking and hiking trails will soon be ready for us to enjoy. Here are a few suggestions for places to go:
Bliss to Emerald Bay
Truckee Trails-All those wide open spaces north of Truckee are beginning to open up for mountain biking, hiking and running. The Emigrant Trail should be snow free soon, as well as the dirt roads between Prosser, Boca and Stampede Reservoirs. The Donner Rim trail is another sunny place to trek with views of the Sierra Crest and Donner Lake. If you haven’t tried one yet, this might be a good time to try a Fat Bike. These bruisers with super big tires, can roll right over any remaining packed down snow and mud.
Donner Lake Rim Trail
Emerald Bay-The trail to the Vikingsholm and along the south facing side of the bay is ready for hiking. Keep your eyes peeled for eagles and ospreys, and enjoy the quiet trails without the throngs of folks you will find there mid-summer.
Get on the lake-If you are treated to a warm day with no wind, grab your paddleboard or kayak and head to Donner Lake or Lake Tahoe. It’s beautiful, and probably free of boat wakes. But stay on your board and out of the water, because while the air temperature might be cozy, the water will be cold.
Donner Lake
Hit the TRT-The Tahoe Rim Trail section which heads north out of Tahoe City (from Fairway Drive) is south facing at a low elevation, the perfect combination for an early snowmelt. Climb for about a mile to a spectacular view of Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River canyon, and feel the joy of boots on dirt.
Walk the river-The Truckee River Bike trail from Tahoe City to Squaw Valley is mostly free of snow. Take a relaxing stroll along the river.
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