In just two weeks, one of Lake Tahoe’s greatest secrets will be unveiled.

At the bottom of Emerald Bay are the sites of more than a dozen sunken vessels. California State Parks will open an underwater trail to four sites in Emerald Bay leading visitors through a boat graveyard. Take a boat and peer down into the wreckage dating back from the 1920s and ‘30s. State park divers found two large barges and a dozen recreational boats, including a vintage 27-foot launch. Denise Jaffe is the associate state archaeologist who headed up the project and a scuba diver who helped develop it.

This is the largest and most diverse group of sunken small watercraft of their type in their original location. The trail will be called the “Emerald Bay Maritime

There are so many awesome outdoor experiences around Reno and Lake Tahoe and Interbike 2018 is here this week so we wanted to share some of our favorite mountain biking trails.

Before we know it, members of the biking world from all over will be descending on our area looking for great places to ride. These trails are fun for locals and visitors alike!

Peavine

Peavine is a great place to start here in the Reno area. It has a huge network of trails and the Biggest Little Trail Stewardship has spent recent years adding and improving the single-track trails. Peavine is a big mountain all by itself on the northwest side of town, resulting in fast, flowy trails with awesome views of downtown Reno and the Sierra Nevada.

The Marlette Flume at

The world’s largest free hot-air balloon festival makes its return to the Rancho San Rafael Regional Park this weekend.

In 1982, just 20 hot-air balloons took flight at the Great Reno Balloon Race. Now, close to 100 balloons will lift off on September 7 – 9. Spectators are clad in pajamas, wrapped in blankets and clutching hot beverages as they gaze into the sky for the Glow Show that takes place at dawn. Shortly after, some will rise for Dawn Patrol and then the rest follow later at Mass Ascension. Skill and consistency are the keys to a victory and a piece of the $11,000 prize.

The mission of the GRBR is to provide a premier, safe and family oriented event that is visually dramatic and celebrates the joy of flight while remaining free to the

Want to swing from ropes, climb a volcano, joust on a balance beam, or walk across a ladder suspended high into the air? Now you can!

Urban Air Adventure Park opened this weekend next to the Reno Costco on Plumb Lane. It has trampoline dodge ball, climbing walls galore, balance beam jousting like you see on TV, a challenging but fun obstacle course, a room-sized zip-coaster and other stunts. The best part is that the kids can play while adults either play along, or grab a drink in the adult lounge.

“I can’t get over how much kids and adults enjoy our attractions,” said co-owner and co-manager Sue Davis.

Davis opened up the franchise alongside her family with just a short year of preparation. The strip mall space was converted to a new indoor

The first Hot August Nights kicked off in 1986 when a fleet of classic autos made their appearance on the lawn of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno, NV.

The cars were being shown off by their owners and, true to form, onlookers marveled at the timeless beauty. Hot August Nights is a celebration of classic rock and roll and cars. The year is the 32nd annual event and Reno’s biggest street festival. Events will continue throughout the week that appeal to all ages. Virginia City celebrated last week before the party settled into the streets of Reno and Sparks. Almost all the hotel-casinos are hosting show n shines and other competitions, with free entertainment to boot.

Some of the events this year include:

▪ The Vintage Trailer Revival on

What’s more fun than feeling patriotic, wearing red, white and blue and watching fireworks on the Fourth of July? We have all the best spots in Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe!

RENO

Greater Nevada Field

On July 4, after the Reno Aces game (game starts 6:35 p.m.)

Tickets to the game are $12 to $28 (but of course the fireworks are visible from outside the stadium)

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Wingfield Park, downtown Reno

On July 4, Reno Philharmonic starts playing at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Free!

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SPARKS

Victorian Square, Sparks

On July 4, Vendor booths and live entertainment run 4-10 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Free!

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TAHOE - KINGS BEACH

Kings Beach / North Tahoe Event

Gone are the days when people flocked to Reno to waste dollar bills on slot machines and tables. Today, the Biggest Little City is completely different.

Just south of the Truckee River is the hip Midtown area, the “it” place to enjoy the city. Shops, restaurants and bars inhabit early 20th century bungalows and give it an eclectic feel. This neighborhood arose from entrepreneurs finding their way during the recession and because of that there is a feeling of authenticity found there. Business owners will recommend their competition with a smile and a sense of community is in the air. The people here have one thing in common – they’ve all come together to create something special from what was once considered seedy.

There is no shortage of events

From lakeside concerts, Fourth of July weekend fireworks and special events, Lake Tahoe has tons to offer this summer.

This is list is just a small sampling of the different festivals, from beer and wine to yoga-centric and races in the sky.

Valhalla Renaissance Faire

June 2 – 3 & June 9 – 10, @ the Camp Richardson Historic Resort and Marina

Enjoy two weekends of renaissance fun, including archery, javelin throws, magicians and more. The Faire is celebrating it’s 25th anniversary this year and will display more than 800 actors on 3 stages. There will be plenty of pageantry, food & drink, fine artisans, games, crafts, art shows, music and dance.

Tahoe Brewfest

June 2, @ Heavenly’s Cal Lodge

Join fellow beer lovers from around the

Memorial Day weekend is coming up and Reno has it packed with fun and reflective events.

Whether you’re chowing down on pancakes for breakfast, or you’re honoring our troops at a Virginia City parade, this is a great list of events to get your Memorial Day weekend with the family planned. Remember those who have served and also spend some quality time together. What could be better than that!

Pancake Fundraiser

Get your ‘cakes as early as 7am on Monday, May 28 at the Atlantis Resort. This is a fundraising event to benefit Honor Flight Nevada, which sends veterans to Washington D.C. to visit memorial sites. Join in on the breakfast gathering from 7am until 11am.

Service at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery

This event will

North Lake Tahoe is a stunner in all seasons and summer will not disappoint.

Lake Tahoe is known for it’s clear, summer nights and skies full of twinkling stars. Northern Nevada is blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine a year and this translates into blue-bird days followed by silver-studded night skies. When you see the stars reflected on the surface of the lake’s still, deep waters you will be stunned into silence. The sight is treasured by many and would enhance anyone’s love of astronomy. The universe holds so much beauty and you can join one of the many Lake Tahoe stargazing tours this summer to drink it all in.

Tahoe Star Tours has dates beginning on June 14 and running all the way through the summer until September 1. When you sign up,