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Ten Outdoor Activities to Check Off the List this Summer

Ten Outdoor Activities to Check Off the List this Summer

For those who want to experience the best of Truckee’s great outdoors, here are ten outdoor activities to check off your list this summer! From mountain biking, off-road guided ATV tours, skydiving, whitewater rafting, to flying fishing and golf! There’s something for everyone in Truckee.

1. Ride Northern California’s Largest Bike Park  – Truckee

 

 

 

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Get Away from the Crowds with Off Road Tahoe this Summer

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Get Away from the Crowds with Off Road Tahoe this Summer

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Early Season is Prime Time to be On-Trail in the
North Tahoe Backcountry with Off Road Tahoe

There’s nothing quite like getting outside and exploring a new area. Now that the snow has almost completely melted, it’s finally time to hit the trail. With a sense of adventure and curiosity for the unknown, a day spent outdoors is always a rewarding experience. But for many locals and visitors to Truckee-Tahoe,

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Ryan Fowler Offers Bike Tour Adventures For All Abilities

Ryan Fowler Offers Bike Tour Adventures For All Abilities

Established by Ryan Fowler in 2014, Dirt Gypsy Adventures set out to blend adventure, active travel and trail exploration for all abilities with a variety of mountain bike tours across the Western US. Dirt Gypsy Adventures is North Lake Tahoe’s four-season outfitter and guide service for all things bike-related. Their Truckee-based operation offers single and multi-day guided tours, summer trailhead shuttle service throughout the Basin,

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Truckee Kids Summer Camps!

Truckee Kids Summer Camps!

Truckee’s alpine beauty, blue skies and shimmering water make it an ideal destination for outdoor adventure, but do you know that Truckee also offers diverse summer camps for kids? From robotics, jazz band, art, and rock climbing to wilderness survival — you and your family can find the perfect camp for summer fun. Don’t miss out! Registration has begun for many of these great programs.

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Best Places in Truckee to go Backcountry Skiing – and Where to Rent Gear or Get Advice

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Best Places in Truckee to go Backcountry Skiing – and Where to Rent Gear or Get Advice

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The Tahoe-Truckee area has long been known for its access to incredible backcountry adventures that offer stunning views and world-class terrain. In Truckee, you don’t have to travel far from downtown to find yourself skiing or riding lines that vary from mellow, wide-open snowfields to expert level chutes.

When deciding where to go and when, there are a variety of resources available—from understanding the snow conditions and concerns as reported daily by the Sierra Avalanche Center,

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Top Reasons to Visit Truckee Midweek

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Top Reasons to Visit Truckee Midweek

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Visiting Truckee midweek has some serious perks. Here are top reasons to help you plan and learn how you can experience the best of Truckee with good savings.

– Get $100 Cash!
Book two nights Sunday – Thursday until June 14th and Truckee will throw in $100 cash for you to spend as you choose. Starting April 12th, offer includes Friday and Saturday nights too! 

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Top Snowshoe Trails in Truckee-Tahoe

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Top Snowshoe Trails in Truckee-Tahoe

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Photo Courtesy of Tahoe Snowshoe Tours

Learn where the top snowshoe trails in Truckee-Tahoe are. If your New Year’s Resolution is to exercise more and get out into the great outdoors, we highly suggest you try the sport of snowshoeing in 2019. There are so many beautiful locations throughout the High Sierra that offer some of the most scenic landscapes that it would be a tall call to list them all.

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Top Five Engagement Spots in Truckee

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Top Five Engagement Spots in Truckee

Truckee Top Engagement Spots

Deciding where to pop the question and get engaged is by far one of the most memorable moments in life. Here’s a list of top five engagement spots in Truckee with unreal views that some might argue are just as dreamy as the actual proposal.

1. Donner Summit
Near the top of Old Highway 40 along the Sierra Crest, you’ll be hard pressed not to get caught up in all of the things you can accomplish together and what the future holds as you look out over Donner Lake and all of Truckee.

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2018 – 2019 Official Truckee Visitors Guide

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2018 – 2019 Official Truckee Visitors Guide

Truckee Visitors Guide Summer Fall 2018

Explore everything that Truckee has to offer with the 2018 – 2019 Official Truckee Visitors Guide! Learn about Truckee’s annual fun events. See our list of many fun hiking and biking trails. Read our guide to local craft beer plus where to dine! Discover why the stars shine brighter in Truckee. Check out the 20-mile Museum, Donner Memorial Bridge, and richen your historic knowledge along the scenic and breathtaking Old California Highway 40.

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Webber Lake Campground Opens Pristine Wilderness

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Webber Lake Campground Opens Pristine Wilderness

Webber Lake Truckee, California

Webber Lake Campground is opening early for 2018
Now accepting reservations for May 25

Quietly sitting unnoticed for a century, spectacular forests, meadows and wildlife thrive, and surrounding peaks and ridges give the small lake a secluded feel. The 45-site campground, now owned and operated by the Truckee Donner Land Trust, offers access to hiking, fishing, paddling and cycling to those looking for a unique escape.

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