Outdoors

There is no better place than Lake Tahoe during summer. Clear skies, warm sand, and clean, blue water greet hundreds of thousands of fun-seekers. But it doesn’t stay that way all by itself.

Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space department for a morning of volunteering on Thursday, June 20. Join us at 8 a.m. at the Linear Ditch Trail section behind Fremont Elementary School to help us pull weeds and dig out invasive thistles.

My wife was taking an early morning walk Monday on the east side of Carson City and captured this deer. The deer was ready to run off but decided to wait first so that we could take a picture.

Rabbits are overrunning our property. Initially, it was cute to see tiny bunnies. While cottontails only live 12 to 15 months, they can have two to six litters per year, each with five to six young. They only have a 28-to-29-day gestation period, and females breed again within hours of giving birth.

Starting in mid-August, day-use reservations will be required on weekends and holidays at Lake Tahoe’s popular Sand Harbor State Park.

What about peonies?” my friend Kristen asked me recently. She wanted to purchase some for her daughter’s new home. I love peonies, their look and fragrance. I tried to grow them years ago, but failed, probably because of their need for rich, fertile soil. They didn’t grow even with get six hours to eight hours of sun per day.

Beautiful color over Carson City from a late spring sunset taken Wednesday, June 5.

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Sporting Clays Sub-Gauge Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. On Sunday, June 16th, the Club will host a Father’s Day Fun Shoot with discounted target fees all day. The Club features Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand and Sporting Clays. Everyone is invited to come!

June events at Dayton State Park include a Butterfly Garden Activity and a birdwatching walk.

Hello fellow anglers. I wanted to thank all of the committee members, the volunteers and our great community that gave so much, to make the 31st annual Douglas County Kids Fishing Day a huge success last weekend.

CARSON FLY FISHING CLUB MONTHLY MEETING

Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, June 18, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.
This month’s speaker is  Kimberly Vine, An avid Fly Fisher of The Truckee River. She will give a presentation on Tightening on the Truckee River. The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact: Stan Zuber 671-2151

The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), in conjunction with The Divided Sky and South Lake Brewing Company, is hosting the 12th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Tail & Tires — a free trail safety workshop will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 5.

Nevada Division of State Parks has launched the Snapshots of Nevada State Parks photo competition. Hosted by Tyler Technologies, Nevada’s reservation technology provider, the competition is a unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts and park visitors to capture the beauty of Nevada's diverse landscapes.

Grand Opening Alert! As many of you have noticed, there has been a new trail slowly working its way up from the 5th St. Prison Hill trail up towards the North Loop.

With the theme "macro" as a the point of entry, local photographers took to their creativity, lenses and view finders to come up with several pictures for May's monthly photo competition.

Introductory Fly-Fishing Class. The Carson Fly Fishing Club will conduct an Introductory Fly-Fishing Class July 12, 6:00 PM & July 13, all day starting at 10:30 AM at the Ormsby Room, Carson City Sheriff's Office, at 911 E. Musser St., Carson City.

Every month, the Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

This is a gardener’s most active time of year. Here are the tasks I was doing this past week.

Hello fellow anglers. Memorial Day is here, and people will be out enjoying a beautiful weekend forecast. We deserve to have three days in a row of warm weather. We all need to slow down a little and take your time getting to your destination.

Date: May 25, 2024

Location: Korean War Veterans Memorial Park Start @ bathroom

Time: 1:00 pm

Designed for a maximum of 1,200 visitors per day, Nevada’s most popular state park often attracts more than 3,000.

On warm weekend days, the line of vehicles waiting to enter Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe’s east shore can back up several hundred cars deep, a conga line hoping to secure a parking spot. Within an hour of the park’s opening, the parking spaces are usually filled.

Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department for a celebratory hike at the Foothill Trailhead in honor of National Trails Day! National Trails Day allows us to recognize and appreciate all the benefits we have from our local trail systems and appreciate the ability to be in nature.

My friend Diane grows perennial flowers quite successfully in containers on her patio. She is good at it and grows a greater variety of perennials than I do. Recently, she pointed out a variegated plant called Glechoma hederacea, commonly called ground ivy or sometimes creeping Charlie.

On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Memorial Day Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Target fees will be discounted with a limit of 400 targets per person. The Club is a shotgun only facility, offering Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and Sporting Clays. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For more information call (775) 882-9904. Everyone is invited to come!

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is introducing the capital city's first Trails Challenge in hopes of turning it into an annual outdoor adventure.

Some of our fellow residents enjoying their home on a perfect spring day in Washoe Valley.

Caught this beautiful perspective on Mothers Day.

Spring is in the air and with it, babies! Several new foals have been spotted among herds in Mound House and Dayton. Photos submitted by Gary K. Gundlach.

Are you ready for a unique summer camp experience, designed exclusively for adults? Sierra Nevada Journeys has just the thing! This perfect unwinding weekend awaits you, with no responsibilities other than showing up with your friends.

Join us from August 16 - 18, 2024, for a weekend in the mountains, free from all of those responsibilities.