Lake Tahoe Posts

From curious chickarees and colorful Western Tanagers to our iconic black bears, Lake Tahoe’s local wildlife is an incredible part of what makes our region so unique.
Our Tahoe California State Parks are some of the best spots to experience these animals in their natural habitat!
When you're out exploring, remembering to respect wildlife from a safe distance keeps both you and our local species safe. A great trick to remember is the Rule of Thumb 👍-- Hold your arm straight out in front of you and give a thumbs-up. Close one eye and try to cover the animal with your thumb. If you can still see the animal around your thumb, you’re too close—take a few steps back!

Close encounters with Sheldon Lake Tahoe Balloons!
Sometimes the timing is right. We are doing a To Tahoe Flight and Sheldon is flying where we are going at the same time. Top photo is as close as we can get. Setup photo shows the Balloon "aircraft carrier", as I call it, in lower right, balloon is in sight with full moon above as we are communicating on the radio for the setup fly by. Other photo shows classic Emerald Bay shot.
Big thank you to Sheldon of Lake Tahoe Balloons for having such an incredible operation and working out the flyby. My student passanger is now going to book a balloon flight with her grand dauhter.

We are just a few weeks out from the kickoff of California Biodiversity Week, Sept. 5-13. Enjoy a nature event in your park celebrating California’s incredible biodiversity. Events include guided walks, arts celebrating biodiversity, birding and bioblitzes! Visit the link below to see upcoming local events!

It's time to treat yourself and a friend for breakfast, lunch or dinner and SAVE at the Clubhouse Restaurant at Lake Tahoe GC! Buy 1 entree off the dining menu and get the 2nd one 1/2 OFF!! (1/2 off the lowest priced item). Enjoy indoor or patio dining with incredible golf course and mountain views! Join us between 7:00AM and 6:30PM! Discount valid Sunday-Thursday. Not valid on Wild Wednesdays after 4:00PM. Show this post to receive the discount!

Only TWO concerts left this summer. Translation: two more chances for lake views, live music, dancing in the grass, and ice cream that absolutely counts as dinner. Don’t miss the final summer Sundays at Commons Beach. 🎶🍦Presented by TCPUD, TCDA, and the North Tahoe Chamber. 📷: Clare Foster Photography

Summer afternoons are so much better where we’re together! ☀️
Thank you to everyone who joined us at PlumpJack Inn for our August North Tahoe Chamber Mixer! It was a beautiful afternoon on the upper pool patio with a great crowd, delicious food, plenty of conversation, and incredible live music from Will Apotheker. 🎶
We loved partnering with Sierra Community House and hearing from Shannon Falker and Allison Edwards about the meaningful work their team is doing to support individuals and families throughout North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. ❤️
And an extra fun addition to the afternoon, Kim’s parents were in town and got to join us! 😊
A big thank you to Sierra Community House, the PlumpJack Inn team, Will, and everyone who came out to connect, catch up, and enjoy the afternoon with us. This is what Chamber Mixers are all about! 🥂

📣 NOW HIRING: TCPUD is currently hiring for several seasonal positions for Fall, Winter & SpringLooking for a job that keeps you active, connected to the community, and working in one of the best places around?

🏞️ Parks Seasonal - Fall/Winter — Help maintain our parks, facilities, and Winter Sports Park. Pay up to $26.10/hour DOE.

🎨 Recreation Specialist I — Support afterschool programs, activities, special events, and more. A great fit for energetic people who enjoy working with kids and the community. $20–$26/hour DOE.

⭐ Recreation Specialist II — Have recreation experience and ready to take on more responsibility? Help lead day-to-day programs, activities, leagues, and events. $28–$34/hour DOE.

💰 Plus: Seasonal employees can earn an incentive bonus of up to $1,000!

These positions offer a great opportunity to work locally, build experience, and be part of a team that serves the Tahoe City community.

It's always Wine Time at the Pour House! From whites to reds to oranges and pinks, we've got it all! Come find a bottle you love, anytime!

A small team of passionate quilters and community champions have been quietly working on something special for our community. ❤️
Led by local artists Heather River (Bespoke/Atelier) and Katie Townsend-Merino, they are sewing a quilt named “Common Thread”. Together, they’ve carefully stitched 160 individual blocks - called Flying Geese - representing migration, belonging, and the strength we find in community. When it’s complete, this 122 by 96 inch quilt will be large enough to wrap around an entire family. Even more importantly, it will help create security, shelter, and hope by raising funds for Sierra Community House.

Later this year we will showcase the quilt around town and the quilt will be raffled off, with every dollar going to Sierra Community House. Raffle tickets will be $5 each and available to purchase - please use the link below for tickets!

Taco 'bout a good time 🌮