J. P. Kelsey
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Sierra wildlife prepares for winter’s arrival
The shift from fall to winter is one of the most dramatic changes to occur in the Tahoe region. Just take a few photos of the mountainside and compare them in August to January and you might not even be able to tell it's the same place. Being that temps drop, snowpack rises and food… → Read More
Tahoe winters cause local wildlife to adapt to the conditions
The shift from fall to winter is one of the most dramatic changes to occur in the Tahoe region. Just take a few photos of the mountainside and compare them in August to January and you might not even be able to tell it’s the same place. Being that temps drop, snowpack rises and food… → Read More
Get smart
We now live in an age where almost everyone owns a smartphone, but are smart homes in line to be as ubiquitous as the convenient handheld device?At Tahoe-Truckee, there’s been a lot buzz surrounding the smart home movement, which is growing each year, but some might still be unclear as to what a smart home… → Read More
Get smart
We now live in an age where almost everyone owns a smartphone, but are smart homes in line to be as ubiquitous as the convenient handheld device?At Tahoe-Truckee, there’s been a lot buzz surrounding the smart home movement, which is growing each year, but some might still be unclear as to what a smart home… → Read More
New Heavenly COO eager to start work in Lake Tahoe region
Just in time to get geared up for another season, Vail Resorts recently named Mike Goar as the Tahoe-region vice president and Heavenly chief operating officer. Goar brings over → Read More
Grappling in the sand at Baldwin Beach in South Tahoe
It wasn't just a day at the beach for the dozens of competitors who made their way to South Shore's Baldwin Beach last month for South Tahoe Wrestling's beach wrestling championships. The late-July tournament celebrated its third year this summer, and had 117 participants take to the sand to grapple with the best. The tournament… → Read More
Going hiking with a dog in Lake Tahoe? Read this first!
When hiking through the many trails that surround Lake Tahoe, you've probably encountered some furry friends. Since this is Tahoe, and where humans are, dogs will likely follow, it's important to be responsible with your pet while also enjoying the beautiful area. Responsibility doesn't just come in the form of making sure your dog is… → Read More
Sky Combat Ace brings aerial thrills over Lake Tahoe (Video)
Let's face it, at some point in all our lives, we've cranked up the Kenny Loggins hit song → Read More
August marks busy time for Desolation Wilderness; what to know before you go
It's August, which means Desolation Wilderness has just about peaked as far as how much of the snowpack and accompanying ice will melt. The clearing, however, also means more people accessing the area for camping, even with late winter conditions still existing in sections. → Read More
August marks busy time for Desolation Wilderness; what to know before you go
It’s August, which means Desolation Wilderness has just about peaked as far as how much of the snowpack and accompanying ice will melt. The clearing, however, also means more → Read More
Summit Hunnies brings Lake Tahoe area women together for outdoor fun
When local women Austyn Harrington and Justeen Ferguson returned to Lake Tahoe after finishing college a few years ago, they noticed something was lacking — the group of friends they had spent a lot of time adventuring with had dwindled down. Not to be discouraged, friends Harrington and Ferguson decided to take matters into their… → Read More
Lake Tahoe region has plenty of opportunities for fishing
With all of the opportunities for adventure and recreation around Lake Tahoe, people can forget that the region has some fishing that will make any angler feel the blues — the Tahoe blues. One of the great things about the Tahoe Basin is that you have several different types of bodies of waters and waterways… → Read More
Stateline woman riding high after finishing 2nd in Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Run 100 mile race
The Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance (TRT) Race usually has hundreds of runners participate each year, many of them international, but several local athletes have been picking up the pace and showing that Tahonians can endure with the best of them. One of these athletes is Lyndsey Bednar, of Stateline, Nev. Bednar, along with South Lake… → Read More
Fire restrictions in effect at Tahoe National Forest
Anyone who was near Lake Tahoe last week probably recalls the few days of smoke that drifted into the region from the Detwiler fire in Mariposa County. Fires are, unfortunately, business as usual for most California residents so fire prevention is a big part of summertime life. One of the more recent measures to prevent… → Read More
Review: What’s it like riding a LimeBike in South Lake Tahoe?
Making your way around town recently, you might have noticed a surge of brightly colored, lime green bicycles popping up on sidewalks and at bike racks. The bikes are part of Bay Area-based company, LimeBike, and are one of the South Shore's latest efforts at combining sustainability, technology and recreation. The 200 bikes were officially… → Read More
Clearly Tahoe offers new perspective of Lake Tahoe with clear kayaks
Lake Tahoe’s clarity is one of its hallmark features and something locals strive to preserve. Geoff Miller and Kelsey Weist, proprietors of local kayak rental service, Clearly Tahoe, developed → Read More
South Lake Tahoe resident wins Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Run 100-mile race
Just finishing a typical 26.2 mile marathon is a feat in itself, but imagine running the distance of four, consecutive marathons in one day — that's exactly what South Lake Tahoe resident Ryan Weibel did last weekend at the July 15-16 Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Run's 100 mile portion. Not only did Weibel finish the… → Read More
Shooting restrictions affect Tahoe region, gun safety urged
The Carson Ranger District recently issued a shooting restriction on its lands due to multiple wildfires in western Nevada that burned approximately 500 acres between May and June. And → Read More
Fan ticket sales for 2017 ACC celebrity golf tournament surpassing 2016
With the American Century Championship (ACC) celebrity golf tournament now in its 28th consecutive year of operation at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, the popular event is only showing signs of growth from its humble beginnings. One of the more apparent signs of this growth comes in fan ticket sales, which have increased significantly since last… → Read More
New security measures at Lake Tahoe American Century Championship celebrity golf
After weeks of preparation and anticipation, the American Century Championship (ACC) celebrity golf tournament will take over Edgewood Tahoe golf course next week, July 11 though 16. The now classic summer event for Tahonians is celebrating its 28th year. According to tournament coordinators, there have been a few changes in security measures and items that… → Read More