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News18
6 days ago
- News18
Experiencing Lake Tahoe's Magical Seasons
Last Updated: Lake Tahoe: Each season brings its own colours and charm, but fall stands out with its crimson and gold-hued magnificence, setting the stage for both breathtaking views Lake Tahoe, the gateway to the Eastern Sierra mountains, is known for its abundance of nature and the opportunities of outdoor exploration. Each season brings its own colours and charm, but fall stands out with its crimson and gold-hued magnificence, setting the stage for both breathtaking views and exciting seasonal activities. Lake Tahoe offers an abundance of activities any time of year, catering to every interest and age group. However, during the fall season, Lake Tahoe's south shore is a hub for exciting fall activities, with picturesque aspen groves, family-friendly hikes along the Rainbow Trail, and much more. For a scenic drive, take Highway 50 and explore the stunning golden Aspen trees along the route, or venture along Highway 89 to visit Fallen Leaf Lake and Emerald Bay State Park. If you are looking to catch some unforgettable fall foliage, Hope Valley is the place to be. Make sure you do not miss the Taylor Creek Visitor Center for some more family-friendly fun where you can learn about the local wildlife, or head into the mountains to see some Lake Tahoe fall colours and jaw-dropping lake views while exploring the Star Lake Trail. For the more adventurous soul, mountain biking in Lake Tahoe offers an abundance of thrills. Mountain biking trails range from beginner-friendly to outrageously challenging, and fall may be the perfect time to tackle them, before snow once again blankets the ground. Just after summertime, water temperatures remain warmer than other times of the year. Try taking a kayak or paddleboard out on the glassy lake for some extraordinary 360-degree vistas. Rentals and launch points are found in abundance around Lake Tahoe. Hiking around the Lake Tahoe basin gets you up close and personal with the fall foliage with golden aspens trees, the crisp mountain air, and less-crowded trails offering a first-hand experience to the region's stunning display of autumn colours. Catch a bird's-eye view of the changing leaves from Heavenly's exhilarating gondola and explore the mountaintop. For a unique experience, book a horseback ride at Camp Richardson Corrals, Sheridan Creek Equestrian Center or Zephyr Cove Stables to be eye-level with the vibrant branches before they make way for their snowy winter blanket. Another way to immerse in Lake Tahoe's seasonal splendour is to hop on the M.S. Dixie II for a stunningly scenic paddlewheel cruise to Emerald Bay is yet another way to revel in the season. Come autumn, the Kokanee salmon start running through the region. Check them out at the Taylor Creek Visitors Center, where you can get some great views of the spawning salmon heading upstream. Indeed, the outdoors are Lake Tahoe's finest feature. Yet inside you can find endless entertainment as well. If you prefer gazing at Lake Tahoe's picturesque perfection from behind a window or beside a fire pit, warm up at a bar or restaurant in Heavenly Village. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
CBC
23-02-2025
- General
- CBC
B.C. philanthropists donate Okanagan Lake shoreline property to help protect salmon
A valuable stretch of Okanagan Lake shoreline and a critical Kokanee salmon spawning ground in B.C.'s Interior are receiving new protections. Roughly 117 hectares of land has been purchased by Kelowna-area locals and donated to the B.C. Parks Foundation, the charitable organization focused on habitat conservation announced this week. Among those who put up money to buy the property is Colin Pritchard, a retired lawyer who grew up in the region and has made several contributions toward conservation efforts in the area. "What's the Okanagan without Okanagan Lake?" he said. "The possibility of saving any of this is important." Kokanee salmon are a land-locked subspecies of sockeye salmon found in the B.C. Interior. Unlike other salmon populations, they do not migrate to the sea, but instead live out their entire lives in freshwater lakes. Their numbers have fluctuated greatly in recent years, leading to calls from conservation groups and First Nations for more protections to be put in place. Research has pointed to factors such as pollution, lake levels, habitat loss, and climate change as risk factors in some areas. Pritchard said that as a boy, he spent his days fishing for Kokanee salmon but their habitat is increasingly threatened by new developments and "any way to protect them seems worthwhile." The donated property was owned by Pritchard, as well as Gordon Baughen and Robin Durrant. The value of the property was not disclosed. B.C. Parks Foundation president Jennie McCaffrey said acquiring the shoreline land is an important first step to establishing wider protections from development in the region, which is highly sought after for vacation properties, marinas and tourism operations. "We're going to be working with First Nations and community groups in the area to create that management plan so that people can enjoy it forever," she said, adding that in addition to salmon the shoreline property is important to many other species, as well.
CBC
30-01-2025
- Business
- CBC
Surrey, B.C., mayor joins alliance of border communities ahead of possible tariffs
Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke has signed onto an alliance advocating for Canadian border communities, saying U.S. tariffs would put hundreds of jobs in her city at risk. Locke said Thursday that 20 per cent of businesses in Surrey have direct trade ties with the United States, amounting to roughly $2.8 billion in cross-border commerce each year. "The introduction of these tariffs threatens to disrupt vital supply chains impacting cities and communities across the country, and therefore demands a Canada-first approach," Locke said. The Border Mayors Alliance includes about 20 Canadian mayors and was formed in response to the threat from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all goods imported from Canada as early as Saturday. Surrey is home to two border crossings, including the Peace Arch crossing, one of the busiest in Canada. Locke said the city is also the "hub" of B.C.'s trucking industry. A statement from the City of Surrey says it has approximately 113 import and export businesses and 900 transportation and warehousing companies that may experience "spillover consequences" if there is a disruption in manufacturing and exporting activities. WATCH | Mayors of Canadian border communities join together against tariff threat: Mayors along the Canada-U.S. border form alliance against Trump tariffs 4 days ago Duration 2:03 The alliance's co-founder, Creston, B.C., Mayor Arnold DeBoon, told CBC News tariffs would undoubtedly affect major employers in the Creston Valley too, including three lumber mills and the Kokanee beer brewing company. Creston, located in southeastern B.C., is about 10 kilometres from the Rykerts border, which crosses into Idaho. "It's going to have an impact," said DeBoon. "We are going to see mills possibly close, or at least very much curtail their activities. And they are good paying jobs." Windsor, Ont., Mayor Drew Dilkens, chair of the alliance, told a news conference in Surrey on Thursday that mayors of border cities and towns witness first hand how interconnected communities are on either side of the border. "The alliance notes that our two nations have never faced a circumstance that so profoundly threatens our shared economy and poses such devastating impacts on our country, on our cities, and, of course, on our families," he said. Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, told reporters earlier this week that a Feb. 1 date was "still on the books" for imposing tariffs against both Canada and Mexico. B.C. Premier David Eby said this week that any money gained through possible retaliatory tariffs should be immediately used to help businesses survive and diversify their markets away from the United States. All three levels of government in Canada have been responding to the tariff threat, with premiers holding a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty and Immigration Minister Marc Miller are all in or travelling to Washington, D.C., Thursday and Friday for meetings with senators and some of Trump's team. Canadian premiers have a trade mission to Washington planned for Feb. 12. According to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, $3.6 billion in goods cross the Canada-U.S. border every day.
