outdoor recreation
Carson City to cut ribbon, show outdoor movie Wednesday at new Schulz Ranch Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 11:20amCarson City and Lennar Homes will host the grand opening of Schulz Ranch Park this Wednesday, Oct. 16. Schulz Ranch Park is the first new park in Carson City in 12 years.
Built by Lennar Homes, the park is owned by Carson City, with maintenance funded through the City’s first Landscape Maintenance District. The 3.5-acre park, located in the Schulz Ranch subdivision, is at the corner of Race Track Road and Wheeler Peak Drive, is home to the second universally accessible playground in Carson City.
Fall for Tahoe South's Secret Season: Labor Day through October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 10:48amAs summer winds down, fall events in Tahoe South are ramping up. And the secret’s out: Fall in Tahoe South is one of the most idyllic times to visit with mild weather, off-season lodging rates, more beach space and numerous events starting Labor Day Weekend.
Events and happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Aug. 24
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 12:24amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a ton of great events going on today in the capital city. Check out below to see what’s brewing through the weekend!
Saturday, August 24
HopeFest, Comstock rodeo and jazz festival finale: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including HopeFest9 on Friday, dirt bike races at Fuji Park, a job fair at Eagle Valley Children's Home, and the final weekend of the Jazz and Beyond festival and Levitt AMP outdoor concert series at the Brewery Arts Center.
Farmers Markets, Demolition Derbies and more: Carson City Events for Saturday, July 27
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 8:00amGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Get ready for a hot, sunny summer day with a high of 93. We’ve got a full day ahead of us so check out below and take your pick!
Saturday, July 27
Carson City Fair, Run What Cha Brung car show, fundraisers and more: State capital lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 6:45pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!
Talks, walks and storytelling offered in August at Genoa's Mormon Station State Historic Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 12:19pmGENOA, Nev. — Mormon Station State Historic Park is offering a number of exciting interpretive programs this August. Join park staff in the heart of the Genoa National Historic District for history talks, cooking classes, guided walks, and children’s arts and crafts activities.
TRPA column: Epic collaboration at Lake Tahoe makes the impossible, possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 11:25amWe’ve finally settled into a spectacular Tahoe summer. Like a shooting star, summer is fleeting, with the Fourth of July already in our review mirror. With all the outdoor recreation that summer affords us here at Lake Tahoe, here’s one more experience worth noting.
Hike with a ranger this summer at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 7:50pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The sun is out, the snow is melting and now is the time to get out and enjoy summer on your National Forest lands. The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit along with our partner Heavenly Mountain Resort, invites the public to Hike with a Ranger beginning July 12, 2019.
Data is changing the face of tourism in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 4:37pmIf you grew up here in the capital of Carson City there’s a 99 percent chance you at one point said “there’s just nothing to do here.”
But the truth is, Carson City as both a historic state capital and an outdoor recreational hub, has a lot to offer — especially so for visitors.
Organizers dedicate 4th annual Carson City Off-Road to community leader Joel Dunn
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:33amThe Fourth Annual Carson City Off-Road is dedicated to Carson City native and visionary trails community leader, Joel Dunn. Born and raised in Carson City, Dunn has not only witnessed the evolution of Nevada's state capital but has also been a driving force in its transition into a recreation-focused community.
Nevada to get indigent defense, outdoor recreation offices
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 11:59amGov. Steve Sisolak has signs laws creating a new state outdoor recreation office, a committee studying how to improve health care and a board overseeing the legal defense of those who ...
Second annual Kids to Parks Day an outdoor blast in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 1:05pmThe second annual Kids to Parks Day was a jam-packed day full out outdoor activities at the Silver Saddle Ranch on Saturday in Carson City.
To celebrate Kids to Parks Day, children of all ages got the hands-on experience of outdoor recreation and safety through several informative booths and exciting activities around the ranch.
Events around Carson City area for Saturday, May 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 5:02pmHeading into Saturday, May 18, 2019 we say welcome to the weekend Carson City. Activities abound throughout the region. Bring an umbrella as the forecast calls for some showers. But above all, enjoy the events and activities lined up in Carson City, Carson Valley, Mound House, Silver City, Virginia City and Dayton areas.
Kids to Parks Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/19/2019 - 11:51amIt’s the National Outdoor Day of Play! Join us for The National Park Trust’s 9th Annual Kids to Parks Day. Across the nation, Kids to Parks Day brings thousands of children to local parks to learn about nature and experience outdoor recreation. In Carson City, Kids to Parks Day also marks the first event of our Junior Ranger Program! Join us for a fun-filled day of outdoor activities, such as:
-Environmental education booths
-Guided hiking
-Arts & crafts
-Yard games
-Food Trucks
…and more!
Lawmakers Could Create Nevada Office of Outdoor Recreation
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 11:50amCARSON CITY – Nevada soon could become the 13th state to establish a state Division of Outdoor Recreation, the subject of a public hearing Thursday in the state Assembly’s Government Affairs Committee. The office would promote tourism, but also advocate for protection of Nevada’s public lands.
My Nevada story began with a family trip through the Silver State
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 8:48pmWhen I was about 12 years old, my family took a trip down along the east side of the Sierra Nevada on our way to Lake Havasu, California, during Spring Break 1986.
All six of us piled into the family Ford Econoline Trail Wagon, brand new at the time, and set out to break in the new set of wheels.
Expected late snowmelt pushes Carson City Off-Road cycling event to last weekend in June
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 11:53amCARSON CITY — In order to deliver on the objective of giving mountain bikers a true backcountry experience on world-class singletrack that challenges riders as much as it inspires and rewards, and allowing for extra snowmelt time in a potentially record-setting Sierra Nevada winter, Epic Rides announced a date change of the Carson City Off-Road from June 14-16 to June 28-30.
Natural Resources Management Act provides guaranteed, permanent funding for Nevada
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 2:22pmNevada is a recreational wonder, abounding with one-of-a-kind State Parks, vibrant trail systems, historic treasures, native wildlife, abundant hunting and fishing, and memorable adventures of all kinds waiting to be discovered.
Now, outdoor enthusiasts will have even greater opportunities to connect with nature and enjoy Nevada’s vast recreational splendor.
New Nevada Visitor’s Guide showcases road trip itineraries, debuts icon-based format
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 5:03pmCARSON CITY — Intriguing towns, oddball attractions and miles of all-to-yourself highways make the case for Nevada as the road trip capital of the United States. The new Nevada Visitor’s Guide supports that claim with itineraries for 10 adventure-filled road trips, from the Death Drive to the Loneliest Road in America.
TEDxCarsonCity announces 2019 lineup
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 2:00pmIn the tradition of TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, comes TEDxCarsonCity, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
What's happening in Carson City on Sunday, Dec. 30
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 9:28pmSunday offers a brief reprieve from the chill of winter with a forecast high of around 50 degrees before the next bout of cold air hits the region on New Year's Eve.
New signage at Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 3:24pmOn Dec. 27, 2018 the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department completed the installation of a concrete monument sign and rules/regulatory signage at the Rifle and Pistol Range.
TRPA column: Team Tahoe delivers big wins this fall
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/25/2018 - 1:13pmCollaboration between public, private, and nonprofit partners is the new normal for progress at Lake Tahoe. This cultural shift years in the making is helping the region make significant strides in conserving and restoring Tahoe’s environment, revitalizing its communities, and achieving what was seemingly impossible before. Consider all that has been accomplished in just the last two months.
Douglas County looking to fill county manager position
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 3:48pmDouglas County is currently recruiting for a highly qualified, motivated, visionary leader with solid leadership, organizational, and financial skills to fill the role of county manager.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Purchases David Walley's Hot Springs in Genoa
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 11:05amOrange Lake Resorts, home to the Holiday Inn Club Vacations brand, has announced the acquisition of the historic 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort and Spa in Genoa, Nevada from 1862, LLC and other affiliates of Summer Winds Resorts.
New Culture and Tourism Authority marketing director finds Carson City a natural sell
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 3:15pmShortly after moving to the area, Lydia Bruegge signed up for her first official race — a 5k with the Ascent Runs Be Bold, Run in the Cold series.
Celebrate the Silver State's diverse natural, cultural wonders this Nevada Day
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 9:37amCARSON CITY — Did you know that Nevada Day is the largest celebration of statehood in the nation? Nevada Day is more than an extraordinary parade, it is Nevada’s heritage celebration – a gathering of communities to salute our State’s past and embrace its future.
2018 Nevada Day Parade Entries and Divisions Line Up Locations
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 3:14pmFollowing are all of the entries for the 2018 Nevada Day Parade, to take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. The parade starts at North Carson and William streets, and ends at South Carson and Stewart streets. There are 215 entries in this year's parade.
Entries line up on the following streets by division before the start of the parade:
Division 1 - Bath St
Division 2 - Adaline St
Division 3 - E Long St
Division 4 - W Long St
Division 5 - E Adams St
Division 7 - E Park St
Division 9 - Fleischmann way
Division 10 - E John St
Aviation Roundup Oct. 13-14 at Minden-Tahoe Airport
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 09/28/2018 - 11:14amThe best seats at the Aviation Roundup, held at the Minden-Tahoe Airport Oct. 13-14, 2018, are on-site.