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THANKSGIVING 1846: The Donner Party

Franklin Graves and Charles Stanton were the only men in the company who knew about snowshoes. Now that they knew the miles of snow everyone would have to travel over on the west side of the pass, the men started to make snowshoes for the next attempt.

Dog & People Safety for the Holidays

"More dog bites happen over the holidays than at any other time," says Sandra James, an Owner/ Certified Trainer at the Ace K-9 Academy in Tahoe City. "At Ace K-9 Academy, we would like to help families prepare for the holidays, to make sure everyone stays safe and has fun."

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PLACES: Bodie's Maiden Lane &Virgin Alley

Bodie was called the "most lawless, wildest and toughest mining camp the far west has ever known." It is said that murders were an almost daily occurrence, as were robberies, stage holdups, and street fights.

Red Light District

PLACES: Mono Lake on Sierra East Side

September and October are one of the best times of year to visit Mono. The crowds are gone but the nearby High Country is still open for hikes and photography, and it is always a joy to the eyes.

High Lake & Wind = Boats Aground

The combination of wind and water resulted in many boats dragging their buoys (or anchors) and hitting bottom along the West and portions of the North Shores. One local reported seeing boats aground all the way up Highway 89 along the West Shore, on Friday.


Squaw Valley Founder, Alex Cushing, Dies.

Cushing, the founder of Palisades Tahoe, was known as an innovator in the development of the ski industry in America. 

Lake Tahoe Ski Club 75th Anniversary, August 2006

Hosted by the Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation, the 13th annual benefit will feature lamb by Osvaldo Ancinas as well as food from Christy Hill, Wolfdale's, Graham's, Jake's and other notable North Shore restaurants. A giant raffle plus silent and live auctions will add to the festivities.

Wooden Boat Week 2006 off to Rousing Start

Sponsored by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation, the Concours d'Elegance showcases expert craftsmanship in wooden boats and honors those who build, restore, and maintain the elegant, national treasures. These golden era, classic watercraft have beautiful lines and details.

200 Descendants Gather at Donner Lake to Celebrate, July 2006

The pride of the extended Donner family was evident in this year's reunion banner: "Their Courage is Our Legacy: 160 years ago they came to this valley and struggled to survive...Today we return to honor them." Every ten years the descendants get together at Donner Lake to celebrate their family history.

Lightning at Lake Tahoe

Thunderstorms--which also induce flash floods--are one of the top weather-related killers in the United States, especially in the arid west. Out here normally dry canyons, gullies, and streambeds can suddenly fill with raging torrents of muddy water spawned by distant storms. Watch the sky for clues as to what is coming.

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