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Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Centennial Park-Back Door
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 7:21pmMeet at the east end of Bohr Road. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - C-Hill from Curry Street
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 7:18pmMeet in the parking lot on Curry Street, behind the railroad museum. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Downtow Carson--West Side
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/03/2017 - 3:46pmMeet at the parking lot directly across from the Nevada Supreme Court on Stewart Street, between 5th Street and Musser Street. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 3-5 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
Healthy Communities’ Welcomes VISTA Member Marielle Toll
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 10:50amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey’s 2017-2018 VISTA staff member is Marielle Toll of Gold Hill, Nev.
“Marielle brings a whole host of skills and talents to the position,” said Healthy Communities’ director Wendy Madson.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Carson Freeway Multi-Use Path
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 5:11pmMeet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) parking lot at 1860 Russell Way. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Linear Ditch Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 4:59pmMeet in the first parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Carson Freeway Multi-Use Path
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 4:57pmMeet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) parking lot at 1860 Russell Way. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Voltiare Canyon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 4:40pmMeet at the north end of Voltaire Canyon Road behind Galaxy Theater. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
CANCELED: Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Centennial Park-East
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 4:38pmUPDATE THURSDAY, NOV. 16: This event has been CANCELED.
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Meet at the back of Centennial Park, across from the ballfields on Heritage Way. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Prison Hill-North
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 4:33pmMeet in the parking area at the corner of Carson River Road and 5th Street. Entrance to parking area is on Carson River Road. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Sedge Road
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 4:31pmMeet at the end of Sedge Road off of South Deer Run Road. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Tuesday Morning Walk to Long Ranch Estates Open Space Sponsored by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 6:28amMeet at the corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, Carson City.
Tuesday Morning Walk to Lone Mountain Cemetery Sponsored by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 6:22amMeet at Beverly Drive outside the east end gates opposite the Senior Center. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, Carson City.
Tuesday Morning Walk to Linear Ditch-East Sponsored by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 6:19amMeet at the Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, Carson City.
Carson City's Advocates to End Domestic Violence receives $20K grant in October campaign
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/24/2017 - 2:35pmThroughout October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Mary Kay Foundation is awarding 150, $20,000 grants to domestic violence shelters nationwide including Carson City-based Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Upcoming Programs at the Carson City Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 9:02amThe Carson City Library has some noteworthy programs on their calendar. Be sure to partipcate in the monthly NASA@ My Library programs for compelling learning experiences for our community and share the story, science and adventure of NASA’s scientific explorations of planet Earth, our solar system and the universe beyond.
Month Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Ash to Kings Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 5:49pmMeet at the end of the pavement on Ash Canyon Road to carpool to the trailhead where parking is limited. About 9 miles roundtrip. Bring water, poles, hat and snacks.
All hikes can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Bentley Heritage Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 4:37pmMeet at the north end of the parking lot at Target to carpool or caravan to the trail in Minden. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Carson River Park to Mexican Dam
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 4:34pmMeet in the parking lot at the Carson River Road, just at the bridge. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - WNC Observatory to VeeCee Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 4:32pmMeet at the Western Nevada College (WNC) Observatory parking lot on Vanpattern Avenue. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Ash Creek Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 4:26pmMeet on Ash Canyon Road where the pavement to the water towers begins to caravan or carpool to the trailhead parking. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Linear Ditch West
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 1:01pmMeet in the first parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Drive off of Roop Street. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Tuesday’s Hike Program are evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
All hikes can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar, and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Carson Freeway Multi-Use Path
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 12:58pmMeet in the parking lot of the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center at 1860 Russell Way. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Tuesday’s Hike Program are evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
All hikes can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar, and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Mexican Ditch Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 12:52pmMeet in the Moffat Open Space Parking area on Hells Bells Road. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Tuesday’s Hike Program are evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
All hikes can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar, and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to VeeCee Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 12:43pmMeet at the V&T trailhead at the corner of Murphy and Vanpatten Road. Water and closed-toed shoes required.
Tuesday's Hike Program are evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1½ hour duration or more.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
All hikes can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar, and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Easy Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Linear Ditch Centrak
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 12:35pmMeet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Easy Walk Program are walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
All walks can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar, and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Easy Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Kings Canyon Waterfall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 12:28pmMeet in the parking area at the west end of the paved Kings Canyon Road. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Easy Walk Program are walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
All walks can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar, and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Special Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Annual Art Walk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 12:26pmMeet at the corner of E. Telegraph and N. Plaza Street, Carson City. Visit ten (10) art galleries and venues in a 2.5 mile walk. Afterwards, for those who wish, we will select a downtown restaurant for lunch.
Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
All walks can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar, and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Easy Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Kings Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 12:22pmMeet in the parking area on Kings Canyon Road just west of Kingsview Way. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Easy Walk Program are walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
All walks can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar, and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Mac the Naw: Late summer fishing in the Sierra brings in big catches
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 9:49amHello fellow anglers, I just returned from fishing Topaz Lake with friend Tom Blotter. We had a great day of fishing, but to see the devastation from the Slinkard Fire was hard to accept. We saw where the fire came within feet from homes in the Topaz area.