. Experience Big Blue up close, plus fit in a workout, when you rent a SUP or clear kayak from Wild Society at King s Beach. (Ryan Salm Photography) 30 Fun Things to Do (Responsibly) at Lake Tahoe This Summer
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May 05, 2021
Last summer, Lake Tahoe s environment and its residents took a beating from both COVID-19 and the influx of visitors looking for a mountain escape from lockdown in Bay Area cities.
This year, both sides of the lake are opening up to visitors, but with a sharpened focus on responsible travel.
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is asking all visitors to enjoy the area but to first familiarize themselves with the new Traveler Responsibility Pledge, which has six tenets that align with local sustainability initiatives. The goal is to advise visitors and residents alike on how we can all reduce our impact on the area and help keep Tahoe blue, clear, and open for everyone.
With locals fed up, Tahoe asks tourists for a promise to behave
April 30, 2021
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Lake Tahoe has proven to be a major destination for COVID-19 weary tourists hoping to trade the pandemic for the clean air, camping, and water sports found in the region.George Rose/Getty Images
This past year has been an unprecedented one for Tahoe. An influx of visitors and transplants has impacted the area immensely.
Tahoe’s latest solution is simple: get tourists to
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Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 8:11am
Truckee and North Lake Tahoe regional officials have made the difficult decision to cancel the annual July 3 fireworks at Kings Beach, and the Fourth of July fireworks shows in Donner Lake, Truckee and Tahoe City. Canceled events include the Fourth of July parade, which encompasses the Firecracker Mile in Historic Downtown Truckee, and any other events that take place through July 4 in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.
In March, the Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitor Bureau (IVCBVB) announced they were canceling its 4th of July fireworks display for the second consecutive year due to ongoing pandemic concerns and heightened summer visitation concerns. The Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) said they are going ahead with plans for their annual Fourth of July carnival and fireworks show held annually at Mills Park in Carson City.
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 8:11am
Truckee and North Lake Tahoe regional officials have made the difficult decision to cancel the annual July 3 fireworks at Kings Beach, and the Fourth of July fireworks shows in Donner Lake, Truckee and Tahoe City. Canceled events include the Fourth of July parade, which encompasses the Firecracker Mile in Historic Downtown Truckee, and any other events that take place through July 4 in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.
In March, the Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitor Bureau (IVCBVB) announced they were canceling its 4th of July fireworks display for the second consecutive year due to ongoing pandemic concerns and heightened summer visitation concerns. The Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) said they are going ahead with plans for their annual Fourth of July carnival and fireworks show held annually at Mills Park in Carson City.
Speak kindly to people you encounter : Tahoe wants visitors to take a pledge to behave
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Lake Tahoe has proven to be a major destination for COVID-19 weary tourists hoping to trade the pandemic for the clean air, camping, and water sports found in the region.George Rose/Getty Images
Tahoe’s latest solution to its massive litter and pollution issues, its notorious traffic, its perpetual conflict between locals and tourists, its skyrocketing cost of living and dismal local wages is a simple request asking tourists to behave themselves.
Three of Tahoe’s tourism bureaus are asking visitors to take a pledge that outlines how people should conduct themselves while visiting Lake Tahoe.