State program takes a new approach to the past Carson City, Nev. – The Nevada Historical Marker Program is taking on a new look with the adoption of updated texts for the roughly 260 signs that interpret the history of the state. Amended texts have been placed online at www.nvshpo.org, and the actual markers in [...]
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Celebrate the New Year with park rangers on a fun outing around Spooner Lake. This free First Day Hike is sponsored by the National Association of State Park Directors. Park entrance fees are waived for participants in the hike, or snowshoe, depending upon snow availability. WHAT: Spooner Lake hike/snowshoe WHEN: Sunday, [...]
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of State Parks is sponsoring free, guided hikes in seven state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking [...]
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — The boat launch facilities at Cave Rock and Sand Harbor are closing on both Christmas, December 25, and New Year’s Day, January 1, 2012. No inspections or decontaminations will be available either of these days. These closures are due to the holidays and program staff shortages. Normal operating hours throughout the [...]
By Gail Durham, Nevada Division of Forestry The Nevada Division of Forestry, Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, will be using federal grant funds to aerially reseed next month approximately 1,020 acres of private land that burned in the Ray May and Holbrook fires in southern Douglas County. The aerial seeding is planned for January [...]
CARSON CITY – The Tahoe Fund announced today two free Alpine or Nordic tickets to the resort of your choice will be given to those who purchase a Lake Tahoe license plate in California or Nevada. Tickets are valid for the 2011/2012 season while supplies last and have limited black-out dates. The “Plate for Powder” [...]
SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Santa Claus will be visiting Buckland Station at Fort Churchill State Historic Park Dec. 17 and 18. Everyone is invited to attend and have pictures taken with Santa. Pictures will be taken by local photographer and Fort Churchill Artist in Residence, Richard Massey. Children waiting in line for pictures will be [...]
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of Forestry’s seasonal firefighters held a food drive Monday at the north Carson City Wal-Mart. Customers donated 150 lbs. of food and $350 at the store’s entrance. The food and money are being donated to F.I.S.H. in Carson. F.I.S.H. serves the needs of the homeless and hungry. Seasonal [...]
ELKO, Nev. – The Nevada Division of Forestry and the counties of Elko and Eureka have lifted the open burning ban effective Friday, November 11, 2011 at 6 a.m. Burn hours are from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. All burning must be completed by the ending time. Please contact the Elko Interagency Dispatch Center at [...]
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Natural Heritage Program (NNHP), Desert Research Institute and the Nature Conservancy announced today the publication of the Nevada Springs Conservation Plan. The plan is the culmination of a partnership among the three entities and more than three years of field work, data analysis and conservation planning. “Springs are important [...]
