Community News
Tourism Future at Tahoe South – Responsible, Sustainable Destination
By Carol Chaplin, LTVA While the consensus is that 2020 will look much better in the rearview mirror, it will leave indelible experiences that shape discussions, planning, and direction for years to come. It certainly reinforces sustainability as the future of tourism here at Tahoe, with benchmarks to embrace including environmental integrity, economic development,… Read more »
American Century Championship Celebrity Golf Tournament Future Dates
American Century Celebrity Golf Championship. A week of fun, action and excitement at Beautiful Lake Tahoe as 90 pro athletes and Hollywood celebrities compete for their share of a $600,000 purse and the coveted American Century Championship Cup. Future dates: 2023 – July 12-16 2024 – July 10-14 2025 – July 9-13 2026 – July… Read more »
Virtual Tour of the Tahoe South Events Center
Scheduled to Open February 2023 More information at TahoeDouglasVA.org
Tahoe South Events Center Groundbreaking
COVID-19 put a damper on a proper Events Center groundbreaking, but we couldn’t start construction without at least a symbolic event. Join us live on Thursday, July 9th at 11:00 am here The pavement will break outside on the parking lot nearest the marquee on property donated by Edgewood Companies. The hour-long program will include… Read more »
Visit California Coronavirus Update
Visit California continues to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-2019) outbreak. Visit California continues to work with industry partners and Gov. Newsom’s senior administration officials to gather and distribute the most accurate and timely information. More
Lake Tahoe Clarity Report
The clarity of Lake Tahoe has long been one of the most important indicators of the changing condition of this iconic water body. In 2019, Lake Tahoe’s clarity decreased nearly 8 feet from the previous year’s dramatic 10-foot improvement. The average annual value in 2019 was 62.7 feet. The lowest value was recorded in 2017… Read more »
South Shore Transit Free for All Until 2022
What would normally be major headline news in a safer time has become part of the community response to COVID-19. The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), which manages bus transit on South Shore, announced this month they have zeroed out bus fares for everyone for the next two years. Free service on all transit routes… Read more »
Responsible Tourism
Responsible Tourism is the concept of visiting somewhere as a tourist and trying to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and economy. Kind Traveler Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) launches a sustainable travel initiative with Kind Traveler, the first socially conscious Give + Get hotel booking and education platform that empowers travelers… Read more »
Funding Secured to Start Restoration Planning in Johnson Meadow
In 2018, the largest remaining privately-owned meadow along the Upper Truckee River was acquired by Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD), a conservation organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the natural resources of Lake Tahoe. The approximately 206-acre property, known as Johnson Meadow, is located along the lower nine miles of the Upper Truckee River… Read more »
Tahoe East Shore Trail: What to Know Before You Go
Even before the first line was drawn on a map in 1988, residents and visitors of North Lake Tahoe have been dreaming of a trail that provides a safer alternative for cyclists and beachgoers near the scenic East Shore of Lake Tahoe. Through the work of 13 partners, the impossible is now a reality with… Read more »