Last week, I wrote about the large snow drifts and huge snow fields that Elaine and I encountered on our hike toward Winnemucca Lake from the top of Kit Carson Pass on California S.R. 88.

Our purpose for the hike was three-fold: To walk on snow (which we did), to photograph some wildflowers (which we did) and to fish for Brook and Kamloop trout at Winnemucca Lake (which we did not, due to too much snow and too much wind).

This week, I am suggesting that you take the time to hike on that same Winnemucca Lake Trail to admire and photograph the wildflowers.

Here’s how to do so:

Taking a look at the new plans for the Carson City Center/Nugget Project, there are several new things that stick out.

First, the announcement that partnership with P3 Development has been terminated because they could not come to an agreement. It was revealed earlier this summer that the the project partners switched architects because they weren't happy with what they were getting from P3. But now it seems P3 is out of the picture entirely. Not only was P3 slated to build the project, but it was supposed to handle the financing.

Carson District Judge Jim Wilson refused Wednesday to block a bear hunt in the Tahoe Basin, saying opponents failed to show that the Wildlife Commission's regulations setting up the hunt were inval...

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and Sierra fishing report for the week of August 3-10

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Feels like summer now finally. Several days of nice weather have surface temps on the rise, 72.6 degrees, and more sunshine on the way.
The local forecast for the region is good, with temps in the low 90s for the next 6 days, with afternoon breezes picking up.
Yes things are getting back to where they should be.

I am not against hunting. I grew up in hunting communities and have many friends and acquaintances whom I admire and respect who are hunters. My concern is the black bear hunt, which was unanimousl...

Flowers are disappearing all over town, and it seems nothing is sacred.Whit McGuinness said Tuesday that he went to collect the silk flower arrangement that adorns his wife Benny's grave at Lone Mo...

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval was in Kuwait on Tuesday, one stop in a weeklong trip to the Middle East with four other governors, including Gov. Gary Herbert of Utah, that was arranged by the Depar...

Union members are objecting to what they say are plans to shutter the old Nevada State Prison months ahead of the deadline set by the 2011 Legislature.Prison spokesman Steve Suwe denied that, sayin...

Sage Donnelly, 10, returned to Carson City recently as the national freestyle kayak champion, beating out the 15-year-old world champion.It was the highlight of a nine-week competition in which ...

That classic summertime, campfire dessert, a gooey mix of melted chocolate, toasty marshmallow and crunchy graham crackers. This is one of the things I most look forward to each camping trip. Yo...

The St. Peter's Episcopal Church caregivers support group is using the two meetings in the month of August to identify and update information about the local and state services serving patient and ...

Sage Donnelly, 10, returned to Carson City recently as the national freestyle kayak champion, beating out the 15-year-old world champion.It was the highlight of a nine-week competition in which ...

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is offering a two-day moving water beginning spin fishing clinic on August 5, and 6.
The Friday evening session will take place at the Verdi Community Library and Wildlife Education Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This session will cover rod and reel selection, casting, line selection, basic knots and rigging for lure, bait and fly fishing with spinning gear.

By the Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office is seeking the public’s assistance in investigating an act of recent vandalism in Brunswick Canyon south and east of Carson City.

"Crazy, Stupid, Love," a romantic comedy currently showing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, is a romantic comedy built on the well-trod idea of love, fall out of love, fall in love and live happily ever after, a la such as "The Phlaelpia Story" of times gone by. The cast, chiefly Steve "Cyrano-nosed" Carrell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, is excellent, pros to a turn.

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval had a teleconference with the Nevada press today from Kuwait, where he is staying in the midst of a week-long trip to the Middle East, including visits with Nevada troops at several bases in Iraq.
Sandoval left Monday with the governors of Kentucky, Tennessee and Utah on the trip, and he expects to return this weekend.

According to a 2009 study by Consumer Reports, 66 percent of the nation's hearing aids may be set incorrectly. That same study also stated that 73 percent of patients were "highly satisfied" with t...

It's a wait and see situation at the Carson City Airport in the wake of the shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration when Congress failed to pass a bill two weeks ago to continue its funding...

"Hi, Grandpa. I'm in jail in Mexico City." So began a phone call that a friend of mine recently received. My friend was then informed that his grandson had been in a car accident with a member of a...

The Dayton Valley Dog Park is hosting their 3rd annual flea market and crafts fair. Plan ahead and secure a space for a $10.00 donation for the August 20th event which will be held at the Dayton Valley Dog Park location at Dayton Valley Road and Como Road. Donations can be sent to Dayton Valley Dog Park, P.O Box 995, Dayton, Nevada 89403. We are also looking for "gently used" items to sell at the dog park booth. Contact Andrea at 246-0814 for further information.

CARSON CITY – Nevada Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Byron Georgiou said he is in the race to win it in 2012 despite facing opposition from U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.

RENO (AP) - Lake Tahoe's leading conservation organization says it regards environmental violations that took place at the site of its annual fundraiser as "a very serious matter." League to Save L...

Curk Cave of Dayton has come up with an unusual book of adventures, "Air Intrigue, the Adventure Begins" (Mira Digital Publishing, no cover price, 244 pages plus an addendum).As a freelance pilot f...

Curk Cave of Dayton has come up with an unusual book of adventures, "Air Intrigue, the Adventure Begins" (Mira Digital Publishing, no cover price, 244 pages plus an addendum).As a freelance pilot f...