Lake of The Sky JournaL

Lake Tahoe Basin ManageMenT UniTUs ForesT service

2016 Volume:XLI FREE

Welcome to your NatioNal Forest!Caring for the Land and Serving People

What’s Inside?

• Where to Play• What to Do• Interpretive Program

Schedule• Maps• National Recreation

Pass Information• Campground Guide• Hiking Guide• Contact Information

Lake Tahoe Basin Management UnitForest Supervisor’s Office

35 College DriveSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

(530) 543-2694http://www.fs.usda.gov/ltbmu

www.facebook.com/U.S.ForestServiceLakeTahoeBasinhttps://twitter.com/LakeTahoeUSFS

Servicio Forestal en español www.bosque.gov

Get InvolvedTREES AND TRAILS PROGRAM

The “Trees and Trails” program offers many opportunities to help your National Forests. Volunteers are needed, not only in the backcountry, but throughout the Recreation program and beyond. Here are but a few of the possibilities:

CONSERVATION EDUCATION CLASSESDESOLATION WILDERNESS VOLUNTEERS

VISITOR INFORMATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION

TOUR GUIDESTRAIL WORK

WINTER PROGRAMS Contact: 530-543-2694

Visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/ltbmu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination,

write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800)759-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

The Lake of the Sky Journal is produced by the staff of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and published by the Tahoe Heritage Foundation in

partnership with the United States Forest Service.

Welcome to the Lake Tahoe Basin

Discover the Jewel of the sierra fun facts

TRAVEL BACK INT I M E

TALLAC HISTORIC SITEwww.tahoeheritage.org

VIKINGSHOLMwww.parks.ca.gov

TAHOE MARITIME MUSEUMwww.tahoemaritimemuseum.org

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RAINBOW TRAILTaylor Creek Visitor Center (530) 543-2674

TAHOE RIM TRAILwww.tahoerimtrail.org

DAY HIKESwww.fs.usda.gov/activity/ltbmu/recreation/hiking

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LAKE TAHOE BEACHESwww.tahoebeaches.com

LAKE TAHOE WATER TRAILwww.laketahoewatertrail.com

SKI AREA SUMMER ACTIVITIESGondola, Zip Line, Ropes Courses, Etc.

www.skiheavenly.com

Download the App

PAVED TRAILSPope-Baldwin, Stateline-to-Stateline,

West Shore www.fs.usda.gov/activity/ltbmu/recreation/bicycling

MOUNTAIN BIKINGMiles and Miles of Trails

www.tamba.org/trails

12 miles wide

22 miles long

1,645 feet deep

72 miles of shoreline

6,225 feet above sea level

37 Trillion gallons of water

1. Block Faulting caused a valley to drop.

2. Volcanic eruptions blocked rivers creating a lake.

3. Glaciers sculpted and polished the landscape.

How was Tahoe formed?

If Lake Tahoe were drained, it would cover the entire State of California with 14 inches of water! It would take 700

years to naturally refill.

There are 63 stream inlets to Tahoe, and only 1 outlet in Tahoe City via the

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Please Remember to:• Plan ahead and prepare• Stay on the Path• Trash Your Trash• Leave What You Find• Be Careful With Fire• Respect Wildlife• Be Kind To Other Visitors

takecaretahoe.org

Bears remember where they’ve dined.Shut it down with bear-proof bins.

This guy has reservations with your trash.

Smokey

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DROWN IT! STIR IT! FEEL IT!

If It’s too hot to touch, It’s too hot to leave!

Human/dog waste and toilet paper are garbage too! Pack out or bury human/dog waste at least 6” deep.

These passes allow entry to Federal recreation areas such as National Parks. At Lake Tahoe, the Senior and Access passes are good for 50% off at many Forest Service campgrounds and beaches. You save money and 95% of the purchase price stays here to help your recreation sites.

Passes are sold at the taylor Creek Visitor Center or the suPerVisor’s offiCe.

national recreation passes

ANNUAL PASS:$80 per year available for anyone*Not valid at most sites in Lake Tahoe

SENIOR PASS:$10 US citizens *62 years of age or older (good for lifetime)

ACCESS PASS:For US citizens with a permanent disability (documentation required, good for lifetime)

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There are 3 wilderness areas around Lake Tahoe: Desolation, Granite Chief, and Mt. Rose. • No Campfires anytime in Desolation• Maximum group size of 12 people• Leave No Trace principles enforced

Day Use Only: Self-issue permits available at wilderness trailheads (free)Overnight Use: Limited permits available May-September• $5 per person for 1 night; $10 per person for 2+ nights• Reservations www.recreation.gov; 877-444-6777 ($6 fee/permit)• Please be advised: 70% of the total available wilderness permits are

available through online reservation; 30% are made available the day of the hike at our offices

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Store in bear-resistant containers:• All scented items including food, cans

& bottles, candy, gum, scented hygiene items, soaps, pet food

• Ice chests & coolers

Be Campfire SafeKeep campfires small.

Be sure it’s out before leaving the site or turning in for the night.

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South Shore 1. Bayview (USFS) 13 X X Yes 20' (530)544-5994 No Reservations Senior and Access Pass 50% discount 2. Campground By The Lake (City) 170 X X X X X X X Yes 42' (530)542-6096 (530)542-6096 3. Camp Richardson (USFS) 332 X X X X X Yes 35' (530)541-1801 (800)544-1801 4. Eagle Point (CA St Parks) Closed for Summer 2014 5. Fallen Leaf (USFS) 196 X X X X Yes 40' (530)544-0426 (877)444-6777 Senior and Access Pass 50% discount 6. Luther Pass (USFS) 13 X FREE NA (530)543-2694 No Reservations Calif. Campfire Perimt required 7. KOA (Private) 60 X X X X X X X Yes 40' (530)577-3693 (800) 562-3477 www. Laketahoekoa.com 8. Tahoe Valley (Private) 413 X X X X X X X Yes 60' (530)541-2222 (877)717-8737 Year Round Availability

West Shore 9. Blackwood (USFS) 6 X FREE NA (530)543-2694 No Reservations Calif. Campfire Perimt required10. D.L. Bliss (CA St Parks) 168 X X X X X X Yes 18' (530)525-7277 (800)544-180111. Kaspian (USFS) 9 X X X Yes (530)583-3642 (877)444-6777 Senior and Access Pass 50% discount12. Meeks Bay (USFS) 40 X X X Yes 20' (530)583-3642 (877)444-6777 Senior and Access Pass 50% discount13. Meeks Bay Resort (USFS) 36 X X X X X X Yes 60' (530)525-4733 (877)326-3357 Marina; Boat Rentals an Launch14. Sugar Pine Point (CA St Parks) 175 X X X X X X X Yes 32' (530)525-7982 (800)544-1801 Year Round Availability15. Wiliam Kent (USFS) Closed for Summer 2014

North Shore16. Lake Forest (City) 20 X X X Yes 20' (530)583-3796 No Reservations17. Watson Campground (USFS) 6 FREE NA (530) 543-2694 No Reservations Calif. Campfire Perimt required18. Tahoe State Rec Area (CA St Parks) 38 X X X X Yes 21' (530)583-3074 (800)444-7275

East Shore19. Nevada Beach (USFS) 52 X X X Yes 45' (775)588-5562 (877)444-6777 Senior and Access Pass 50% discount20. Zephyr Cove (USFS) 150 X X X X X X X Yes 40' (775)589-4907 (800)238-2463 Year Round Availability

*** Check with Campground for Fee USFS Reservations: www.recreation.gov Calif. State Parks Reservations: www.Reserve America.com*** Check with Campground for Pet restrictions

These passes allow entry to federal recreation areas such as National Parks. At Lake Tahoe Senior and Access passes are good for 50% at many Forest Service campgrounds and beaches (see above) and free parking at Eagle Falls picnic area.

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Annual Pass: $80 available for anyone.

National Recreation Passes

Senior Pass: $10 US citizens 62 or older, lifetime.

Access Pass: No charge permanently disabled (documentation required) citizens, lifetime.

Keep a Clean CampsiteProtect yourself and wildlife.

Throw trash away in bear resistant containers.

Lock up food and toiletries in Bear Boxes in campgrounds.SOAK IT STIR IT TEST IT

Be Campfire SafeKeep campfires small.

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South Shore 1. Bayview (USFS) 13 X X Yes 20' (530)544-5994 No Reservations Senior and Access Pass 50% discount 2. Campground By The Lake (City) 170 X X X X X X X Yes 42' (530)542-6096 (530)542-6096 3. Camp Richardson (USFS) 332 X X X X X Yes 35' (530)541-1801 (800)544-1801 4. Eagle Point (CA St Parks) Closed for Summer 2014 5. Fallen Leaf (USFS) 196 X X X X Yes 40' (530)544-0426 (877)444-6777 Senior and Access Pass 50% discount 6. Luther Pass (USFS) 13 X FREE NA (530)543-2694 No Reservations Calif. Campfire Perimt required 7. KOA (Private) 60 X X X X X X X Yes 40' (530)577-3693 (800) 562-3477 www. Laketahoekoa.com 8. Tahoe Valley (Private) 413 X X X X X X X Yes 60' (530)541-2222 (877)717-8737 Year Round Availability

West Shore 9. Blackwood (USFS) 6 X FREE NA (530)543-2694 No Reservations Calif. Campfire Perimt required10. D.L. Bliss (CA St Parks) 168 X X X X X X Yes 18' (530)525-7277 (800)544-180111. Kaspian (USFS) 9 X X X Yes (530)583-3642 (877)444-6777 Senior and Access Pass 50% discount12. Meeks Bay (USFS) 40 X X X Yes 20' (530)583-3642 (877)444-6777 Senior and Access Pass 50% discount13. Meeks Bay Resort (USFS) 36 X X X X X X Yes 60' (530)525-4733 (877)326-3357 Marina; Boat Rentals an Launch14. Sugar Pine Point (CA St Parks) 175 X X X X X X X Yes 32' (530)525-7982 (800)544-1801 Year Round Availability15. Wiliam Kent (USFS) Closed for Summer 2014

North Shore16. Lake Forest (City) 20 X X X Yes 20' (530)583-3796 No Reservations17. Watson Campground (USFS) 6 FREE NA (530) 543-2694 No Reservations Calif. Campfire Perimt required18. Tahoe State Rec Area (CA St Parks) 38 X X X X Yes 21' (530)583-3074 (800)444-7275

East Shore19. Nevada Beach (USFS) 52 X X X Yes 45' (775)588-5562 (877)444-6777 Senior and Access Pass 50% discount20. Zephyr Cove (USFS) 150 X X X X X X X Yes 40' (775)589-4907 (800)238-2463 Year Round Availability

*** Check with Campground for Fee USFS Reservations: www.recreation.gov Calif. State Parks Reservations: www.Reserve America.com*** Check with Campground for Pet restrictions

These passes allow entry to federal recreation areas such as National Parks. At Lake Tahoe Senior and Access passes are good for 50% at many Forest Service campgrounds and beaches (see above) and free parking at Eagle Falls picnic area.

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Annual Pass: $80 available for anyone.

National Recreation Passes

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Lake Tahoe Museum

Tahoe MaritimeMuseum

Thunderbird Lodge

Watson Cabin

CaveRock

StatelineLookout

Mt. Rose Hwy Vista

Secret Harbor

Logan Shoals

MemorialPoint

SquawValley

AlpineMeadows

Northstar

Diamond Peak

HeavenlyMountain Resort

Homewood

Sierra-at-Tahoe

Tahoe EnvironmentalEducation Center

SandHarbor V.C.

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MeyersInteragency V.C.

ErriksonEducation Center

Nevada Beach

Bayview

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Tahoe State Rec Area

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Campfires are permitted within developed recreation sites only if the fire is contained within a metal campfire ring or barbeque grill provided by the Forest Service, provided there are no fire restricitons in place. Campfires are allowed with a valid campfire permit in designated Forest Service areas (follow all fire restrictions). For a more detailed description of the Forest Service

campfire policy at Lake Tahoe, read the current Lake Tahoe Basin’s Campfire and Fire Restriction Orders available on the LTBMU website www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ltbmu/FireRestrictions.

Having a fun and safe season in Lake Tahoe requires everyone to be bear aware. Bears have an incredible sense of smell and are very attracted to human foods. Feeding a bear is illegal and can result in a bear being killed. Violators can be cited.

neVer:• Leave food in your tent or car• Leave food unattended at

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Trailhead Name Trail Destination and Difficulty Round TripDistance

1. Mt Tallac Trailhead* Moderate – to Cathedral LakeStrenuous – to top of Mt Tallac

5 miles10 miles

2. Glen Alpine Trailhead* Moderate – to Grass LakeModerate – to Gilmore LakeStrenuous – to top of Mt Tallac

5 miles10 miles12 miles

3. Echo Lakes Trailhead* Moderate – to Tamarack LakeModerate – to Lake LucilleModerate – to Lake of the Woods & Lake Aloha

8 miles10 miles12 miles

4. Eagle Falls Trailhead* Moderate – to Eagle LakeStrenuous – to Dicks & Fontanillis Lakes

2 miles10 miles

5. Bayview Trailhead* Moderate – to Cascade FallsModerate – to Granite LakeStrenuous – to Fontanillis Lake

1.5 miles2 miles10 miles

6. Vikingsholm Parking Lot Moderate – to Vikingsholm Castle 2 miles7. Meeks Bay Trailhead Moderate – to Lake Genevieve

Moderate – to Rubicon Lake9 miles16 miles

8. Big Meadow Trailhead Moderate – to Round LakeModerate – to Dardenelles Lake

6 miles8 miles

9. Lam Watah Trailhead Easy – to Lake Tahoe at Nevada Beach 2 miles10.Spooner Lake State Park Easy – around Spooner Lake 2 miles11. Spooner Summit North Moderate – to Marlette Lake 10 miles12. Spooner Summit South Moderate – to Genoa Peak on Tahoe Rim Trail 8 miles13. Chimney Beach Moderate – to Lake Tahoe 1.5 mile14. Lakeshore Ave, FS gate Moderate – to Stateline Lookout 1 mile

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East Nevada Beach (USFS) 52 X Yes 45’ (775)588-5562

Zephyr Cove (USFS)** 150 X X X X X Yes 40’ (775)589-4907*Senior & Access Pass 50% discount **Year-Round Availability ANo Reservations

Reservations for USFS Sites: www.recreation.gov 877-444-6777Reservations for CA State Parks: www.ReserveAmerica.com

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If it’s your dog, then it’s your doody.

CLEAN DRAIN DRYGet on the water faster.

TAHOE KEEPERS

TahoeBoatInspections.com888-824-6267

Help protect Tahoe waters from aquatic invasive species. Arrive with your boat cleaned, drained and dry at one of four convenient inspection locations and our friendly, certified staff will get you on the water faster.

What makes Wilderness Special?

• Wilderness PROVIDES HABITAT for wildlife and

havens for threatened species

• Filters and CLEANS THE AIR we breathe

• Protects watersheds and provides CLEAN

DRINKING WATER to communities

• Provides outstanding places to recreate and to

ESCAPE THE BUSTLE of the modern world *Reference Map Only*

TahoeBoatInspections.com888-824-6267

CLEAN DRAIN DRYGet on the water faster.

TAHOE KEEPERS

TahoeBoatInspections.com888-824-6267

Help protect Tahoe waters from aquatic invasive species. Arrive with your boat cleaned, drained and dry at one of four convenient inspection locations and our friendly, certified staff will get you on the water faster.

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

TallacHistoric Site

VISITOR CENTER INFORMATION(530) 543 - 2674GPS: 38.9356 Latitude, 120.0530 LongitudeLocated off Hwy 89: 3 miles north of South Lake Tahoe; 6 miles south of Emerald Bay

VISITOR CENTER HOURSMay 14 - October 29

Parking and restrooms available 24 hrs/dayMay 28 - October 2

Visitor Center open daily; 8am- 4:30pmOctober 8 - October 23

Visitor Center open weekends only; 8am- 4:30pm STREAM PROFILE CHAMBER HOURS

May 28 – October 23 Open daily; 9am – 4:00pm

VISITOR SERVICES PROVIDEDThe Visitor Center provides visitor information, Desolation Wilderness permits, National recreation passes, maps and guidebooks. Programs available include self-guided interpretive trails, naturalist-led programs, and special guest speakers.

TALLAC HISTORIC SITE INFORMATION(530) 541 - 5227GPS: 38.9378 Latitude, 120.0471 LongitudeLocated off Hwy 89: 2.5 miles north of South Lake Tahoe; 6.5 miles south of Emerald Bay.

BALDWIN MUSEUM HOURSApril 30 - November 15

Parking and restrooms available 24 hrs/dayMay 28 - September 18

Museum open daily 10am - 4pm

VISITOR SERVICES PROVIDEDThe Baldwin Museum provides visitor information, Pope House tour tickets, exhibits, gifts and books. Programs include self-guided trails, living history programs, and special events.

VALHALLA ESTATEThe Valhalla Estate is managed by Valhalla Tahoe under a special use permit with the Forest Service. Visit their website for more information. www.valhallatahoe.com

Program ScheduleVISITOR CENTER PROGRAMS

Rainbow Walks July and August: Sunday/Tuesday/Friday 10:30am

Kids in the Creek: ages 6-12; must have good water shoes

July and August: Mondays at 10am

Jr Forest Ranger: ages 6-12July and August: Wednesdays at 10am

Smokey BearJuly and August: Saturdays at 10am

Night WalkJuly and August: Tuesdays at 8pm

TALLAC HISTORIC SITE PROGRAMSPope House Tours*

Daily May 28 - Sep. 18; 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm

Servant’s Tour*July - August; Wednesdays & Sundays 2:30pm

Kitchen Kids* (ages 6-12)July - August; Wednesdays & Fridays 1pm

Vintage Vatican $15/guestSaturdays June 18, July 16, July 23, August 20, September 3; 4pm

Afternoon with Anita $10/guestFridays June 10, June 24, July 29, Aug 19; 1pm

Tea with Tevis $10/guestWednesdays June 29, July 13, August 3; 1pm

Tea and Scones* (>12 years old)Saturdays September 10, September 17; 1pm

Soiree at Sunset* (>12 years old)Saturdays July 9, August 27; 7:30pm

SPECIAL EVENTSLake Tahoe Bird Festival

June 11 at the Taylor Creek Visitor CenterNative Species Festival

June 12 at Taylor Creek Visitor CenterGreat Gatsby Festival

August 13 & 14 at Tallac Historic SiteGreat Gatsby Tea August 14; 2pm-4pm

Fall Fish FestivalOctober 1 & 2 at Taylor Creek Visitor Center

FOR MORE INFOLTBMU Supervisors Office

530-543-2694LTBMU North Shore Office (775) 831-0914

855 Alder Ave, Incline Village, NV 89542California Road Info

1-800-427-7623, www.dot.ca.govNevada Road Info

1-877-687-6237, www.nevadadot.comEmergencies: Police, Fire, Sheriff, Medical

911BlueGo South Shore buses & Nifty Fifty Trolley

530-541-7149, www.bluego.orgTahoe Area Regional Transit (TART)

West/North shore buses530-550-1212 or 1-800-736-6365

Vikingsholm Castle 530-525-3345

Gatekeeper’s Museum 530-583-1672

Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum 530-541-5458

Tahoe Rim Trail www.tahoerimtrail.org

Valhalla Tahoewww.valhallatahoe.com

Lake Tahoe Visitor’s Authoritywww.ltva.org

California State Parks530-525-7232, www.cal-parks.ca.gov

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park775-831-0494, www.state.nv.us/stparks

Explore Tahoe530-542-4637

Tahoe Heritage Foundation (THF) strives to preserve and protect the cultural heritage and natural history resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin through restoration, interpretation, and education.

THF proudly sponsors the programs and special events at the Tallac Historic Site and Taylor Creek Visitor Center and provides many recreational, educational and restoration opportunities in cooperation with the Forest Service.

THF was founded in 1996 to enable a public-private partnership with the Forest Service. The Tahoe Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

For more information and volunteer opportunities, visit www.tahoeheritage.org or call 530-544-7383

July 1 7:00pm Evening with Mark TwainJuly 8 8:30pm Best Lake Tahoe HikesJuly 15 8:30pm Winged Flight at NightJuly 22 8:30pm Astronomy at Taylor CreekJuly 29 8:30pm Beavers of Taylor CreekAugust 5

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August 19 8:00pm Wildlife of the Tahoe Basin August 26 8:00pm Winged Flight at Night

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*Please visit www.tahoeheritage.org for prices, tickets and more information on programs.

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