October 27, 2011
Bike the Flume Trail in Northern Nevada
View from the Flume Trail
Mountain Bike the Flume Trail on State Route 28, 12 miles south from Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, NV
Weather permitting, mountain biking on the legendary Flume Trail is a great way to get in shape and enjoy one of the most beautiful trails in the world. Spooner Lake Outdoor Company, owned and operated under special use permit from the Nevada State Parks, offers a Flume Trail Shuttle, bike rentals, trail maps, riding tips and more.
To learn more, go to www.theflumetrail.com.
October 21, 2011
Northern Nevada Hikes – The High Desert
Carson Valley Trails Association
A great place to start is through Carson Valley Trails Association, which details great local high desert hikes that access public lands, including the Jobs Peak Ranch Trail and Fay-Luther Trail System. You can even find directions and trail restrictions, a full description of the trails, and detailed maps on their site.
To learn more, go to www.carsonvalleytrails.org.
October 20, 2011
Snow Playground This Winter
Take advantage of a Winter wonderland
With an expected wonderful base of snow on the nearby Sierra this Winter, December should be a great time to head for the hills to enjoy the best sledding and snow-tubing spots. Mountain resorts and area snow parks offer great and relatively inexpensive snow playgrounds. To find the best places to have family friendly snow fun in our area, visit http://www.viamagazine.com/destinations/snow-play-sierras.
Sledding is another great way for friends and family to get outdoors, feel exhilarated and work up a sweat, but remember there are risks, so make sure you prepare yourself for the day and take the necessary precautions– like going to a licensed snow play area, wearing a helmet, and watching out for one another.
For more information on sledding and snow play safety, visit http://www.cvshealthresources.com/topic/sledsafety.
Nevada’s Singing Mountain
Sand Mountain is a unique recreation area located just 25 miles east of Fallon, Nevada on Highway 50.
Its 4,795 acres of slowly shifting sand dunes provide challenge, excitement and awe for off-road enthusiasts, hikers and sand boarders.
Stay awhile, as camping is welcome, and you will not only have a healthy time from all the physical activity, but you will learn why Sand Mountain has earned the nickname—”Singing Mountain”
As with all recreation areas, learn the rules and safety instructions beforehand and your time there will be better for all.
Find out more about one of Nevada’s most interesting experiences at http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_field/blm_programs/recreation/sand_mountain.1.htm
October 18, 2011
Mountain Man Breakfast
1lb. bacon 10-12 medium potatoes; sliced 2 medium yellow onions; diced 12 eggs; beaten 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms; sliced salt and pepper to taste 1 green bell pepper; diced 3 cups grated Cheddar cheese 3 cloves garlic; minced picante sauce
Heat a 12″ Dutch oven using 18-20 briquettes bottom until hot. Cut bacon into 1 inch slices. Add to Dutch oven and fry until brown. Add onion, mushrooms, bell pepper and saute until onions are translucent. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake using 8 briquettes bottom and 14-16 briquettes top for 30 minutes. Season eggs with salt and pepper then pour eggs over top of potatoes. Cover and bake another 20 minutes. Stir gently every 5 minutes. When eggs are done, cover top with cheese and replace lid. Let stand until cheese is melted. Serve topped with picante sauce. Serves: 10-12
October 13, 2011
Ride A Zipline
Want to get your heart pumping, enjoy some clean mountain air and take in spectacular Sierra views?
Then head to the Zip Tahoe at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. This high speed thrill ride takes you along 8 ziplines, 3 suspension bridges, heights over 125 vertical feet and is the regarded as one of the most beautiful and exciting tours in North America
To learn more, go to http://www.ziptahoe.com or to learn about more area zip rides, try clicking here.
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