River Update: River Up Again--June 2006
Flooding along the river banks has begun to be visibly obvious and sections of the river are now rising up over the bike trail between Tahoe City and River Ranch.
Albeit minor compared to the disastrous flooding in other parts of the country, local businesses and residents are concerned about the river level and the associated impacts over the coming holiday weekend.
River Rages. Lake Level Steady. Many Hazards--June 2006
The Truckee river was looking more like a portion of the Colorado river along Highway 89 from Tahoe City to Truckee on Tuesday. Large logs and debris that had been sitting along the riverbanks were seen floating at high rates of speed down the river, and waters raged past rocks, trees and bridges. At River Ranch, people gathered to look at the roaring river as it passed the popular restaurant.
Smoke On The Water--June 06
Firefighters' resources are already stretched thin across the west as tens of thousands of acres burn in Northern Nevada and southern Oregon, and major fires burn in New Mexico and Arizona.
Truckee River Rises Again. Banks Underwater--June 06
In an apparent nod to the rafting companies, the Watermaster again held off on raising the river until after the weekend tourist rush. A week prior, the river had been raised to 500 cfs on Sunday, and then dropped on Thursday to approximately 300 cfs, a more moderate flow for rafting.
High Speed Tour de Nez a Big Hit
The route included three challenging assaults over 7,200 foot Brockway Pass. Racers had to make their way around the 36-mile loop three times: Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Truckee, Tahoe City. Tough race.
Truckee Rising as More Gates are Opened--June 2006
The effects could be seen immediately along the river banks, as the water began to flow up on brush and trees. At River Ranch, where the river begins to run stronger, the rapids went from tame to more challenging. Rafters leaving Tahoe City had a shorter and more active ride as the speed of the water increased.
Lake Tahoe Water Wars, Unending--Part 2 of 2
Water is indeed a precious natural resource in the arid West. With that perspective it should come as no surprise that water-rights issues on Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River have triggered controversy, fights, and negotiation since pioneers first settled the region.
Tahoe Dam
First Human Donner Crossing: 6,000 Years Ago?
Is this true? In the years ahead there are going to be sophisticated "digs" on and near the famous summit, so answers to many questions may be forthcoming.
June 2006: Tahoe Near Rim...What Next?
As of June 14, 2006 Lake Tahoe's elevation above sea level is 6,228.90 feet, a little over two tenths of a foot from "the top", 6229.1 feet, as defined by Federal court order. Many are wondering what will happen when it gets there.
PLACES: Tahoe Rim Trail--Spooner Summit Section
For a pleasant 10-mile jaunt, go to the TRT trailhead located on Highway 50, about 3/4 of a mile east of it's intersection with Highway 28.
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