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Living History Day at Sugar Pine Point State Park

The public is invited to visit the Sugar Pine Point State Park, for Living History Day on July 25th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to enjoy a variety of family activities for free. These include guided tours of Pine Lodge, nature walks through the park’s 2,000 acres, use of its two-mile beach, music, games for children, and a display of antique cars and famous wooden boats. Parking is $7 per car.

This is our 26th Living History Day,” said Ranger Heidi Doyle of the California Parks
Department, “and already it is one of the larger summer events in the Tahoe Basin. There’s fun for everyone in the family.

Pine Lodge, also known as the Ehrman mansion, is a three-story American Craftsman Style home built in 1903 for Isaias Hellman, a pioneering California banker. The estate is about
10 miles south of Tahoe City on Highway 89.

On Living History Day visitors walking through the mansion will watch volunteers in period costumes portray members of the Hellman-Ehrman family, as well as the family’s butler,
the upstairs maid and the cook. Admission is free for this event only.

Elders of the Washoe tribe, whose ancestors were the original residents of the Tahoe Basin, relate their people’s history. Visitors can take guided nature hikes through the Edwin L. Z’berg Natural Preserve to the “highest lighthouse in the world” or along the Washoe Path of the Water Babies.

For younger visitors, Living History Day will offer a Kids Zone, with story telling, period dress up and the opportunity to create pictures of the lodge to take home as souvenirs.

Living History Day gives visitors their only opportunity to go inside General Phipps’s Cabin. Frontiersman William Phipps came to Tahoe in 1860 to homestead 160 acres that eventually became part of Sugar Pine Point State Park. Guides playing Phipps’s friends will tell stories of pioneer life as they demonstrate use of their tools and black-powder rifles.

Visitors will want to bring swimwear and towels to take advantage of the estate’s beach. A bathhouse is available for changing clothes. Those who would like to picnic on the vast lawn overlooking the lake can bring their own lunch or, buy hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecued
chicken and soft drinks from one of the participating vendors.

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Miniature Golf at Lake Tahoe

by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com

While Lake Tahoe offers some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, it has some pretty cool miniature golf courses too. Mini golfer can enjoy two tier greens, rolling hills, and multi-colored golf balls at the following Lake Tahoe mini golf locations:

Boberg's Lake Tahoe Mini Golf, located in Kings Beach, directly across from the Log Cabin Cafe, is has a delightful 'old tahoe' feel. To play either of the 19 holes at this course it will cost $6 per person. To play both courses, or 38 holes, it will cost $8. Call: (530) 546-3196, for more information.

Magic Carpet Golf in Carnelian Bay, this elaborate facility is located on the west shore of the lake, just across from Garwoods. Inside there is an arcade with a variety of games. Outside, there are three mini golf courses. To play either of the two 19 hole courses it costs $8 per per person, children and adults alike. To play the 28 hole course, you'll have to 'chip in' $11 per person. Call: (530) 546-4279 for more information.In the Village at Squaw Valley, the village boulevards are lined with little links. The mini golf holes for this 18 hole course are found just outside the shops and restaurants and very close to the cable car.

Magic Carpet Golf, located on the south shore, has coin operated rides for kids under 60 pounds and an arcade. It also has two 19 hole course that are available for play at $8 per person. The 28 hole course is $11 per person. Call: (530) 541-3787 for more information.

In the Village at Heavenly, during the summer months, the ice rink is converted into an 18 hole miniature golf course. Kids can play this course for $6, while adults putt for $8 each.

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Swimming Pools at Lake Tahoe

by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com

Of course, when you think of swimming during a summertime visit to Lake Tahoe, you know you can always, well, go jump in the lake. For a change of pace, you can even take a leisurely float down the Truckee River in a raft or tube.

If, however, the lake and river are just not for you, here are the public swimming pools at Lake Tahoe. Two of these pools also provide a warm Indoor environment for swimming during the colder months.

At South Lake Tahoe, swimmers can enjoy the indoor/outdoor pool at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex (530) 542-6056. For a map and turn by turn directions, click here. As this video shows, the swimming pool is covered, providing a warm indoor environment during colder months, and uncovered to allow for sunshine play in the warmer months.
On the north shore of Lake Tahoe, the Incline Village Recreation Center has a large indoor pool, available to the public. For more information, call: (775) 832-1300. For a map and turn by turn directions, click here.

For a truly unique experience, visit the lagoon at Squaw Valley U.S.A High Camp (elevation 8,200 feet). To get to High Camp you can either embark on a somewhat long hike, or take the breath-taking Cable Car ride to the top. From the moment the Cable Car begins its ascent, the view of the surrounding mountains and Lake Tahoe are something you will remember long after your visit. To take the Cable Car and swim at the High Camp lagoon, adults will pay $30, and children under 17 are charged $17. If you want to eat and roller skate once you get there, and you probably will, it is an additional charge.

Included in the fee you pay to ride the Cable Car and swim, is the use of the locker room, the spa (or 25 foot diameter hot tub), towels, deck, deck chairs, sun umbrellas and, perhaps, the most beautiful alpine scenery around. You can also explore the hiking trails around High Camp. For more information call: (530) 583-6985. For a map and turn by turn directions, click here.

California budget deal - Some California State Parks likely to close

by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com

Following months of deliberation, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and leaders from both parties announced late Monday that a 'deal' may have been reached to close California's $26 billion dollar budget gap. The proposed deal must still be passed by a 2/3 majority of both houses. These votes will likely occur on Thursday of this week.

The impasse, giving rise to this most recent overdue proposal, was that republican lawmakers refused agree to raise taxes to solve the budget crisis, while Democrats fought to retain services, including health care for low-income children.

The details of the budget 'deal' were, apparently, struck in a closed door session lasting late into the evening on Monday. These leaders declined to release the details of the deal until they have an opportunity to brief their respective party caucases. They did, however, disclose that some state parks will have to close, but the vast majority of the 220 initially scheduled to be shut down will remain open.

An Assembly staffer explained today that in the event the current proposal is passed, the California State Department of Parks and Recreation will be alloted a certain reduced budget. Faced with this reduction, the department will then undergo a cost vs. benefit analysis as a means of deciding which parks will need to be closed. It is possible, according to this staffer, that this process will take months.

The following parks were initially slated for closure by the governor: California State Capitol Museum, Governor's Mansion State Historic Park, Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park, State Indian Museum State Historic Park, Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, D. L. Bliss State Park, Donner Memorial State Park, Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Empire Mine State Historic Park and Kings Beach State Recreation Area. Which of these parks will remain open and which will close is not yet known.

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South Lake Tahoe Day Camps - Tadaka and Radical

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Camp Tadaka & Camp Radical are recreational programs designed to provide enrichment, entertainment and recreation activities for first through eighth graders. Please consult with one of the leaders or front desk staff, (530) 542-6056, if you have any questions. Before signing up your children for any of the Day Camps or Fun Trips, please consider their maturity, emotional and physical abilities.
Activities: Arts and crafts, games, swimming, field trips and hikes, skating and bike rides are some of the activities we provide. Camp Tadaka will participate in all "Fun Trips". A calendar of the entire summer is available by clicking here. Pre-registration and Payment: Camp Tadaka is a drop in program. You must have a completed release form on file prior to your child's first day of attendance. You may pre-register for any day. Pre-registration is required for all "Fun Trips". Fees start at $20.00 per day per child, which covers all activities. You have two payment options available: $90 for 1 week Monday-Friday , or pay by the day. Mail in your payment with your reservation, bring it by or call: (530) 542-6056.
Camp Radical is designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. If there are any openings that day energetic, prepared, younger (youth going into 5th grade) Tadaka participants may participate with parent and leader approval. We recommend pre-registration for Camp Radical. Radical only has a pay by the day and prices vary depending on the schedule activity for the day. Mail in your payment with your reservation, bring it by or just call in and we can take your credit card information over our secure phone lines.
Hours and Days of Operation: Camp Tadaka - Monday thru Friday, from 7:30-6:30pm.Camp Radical - Monday thru Thursday from 7:30-6:30pm. Program dates are June 22 - September 4, 2009. Parents must sign their children in each morning by 9:15 unless stated otherwise on the calendar. Parents must sign their child out by 6:30pm or will be charged $5.00 per child for each fifteen minutes increment. Typically, children return, each day, to the Recreation and Swim Complex at 4:30pm.

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Here's a copy of an email response sent to a family, visiting from the Seattle area, that inquired about special tours and activities at Lake Tahoe, during the end of July.

I think you would all enjoy a ride through Emerald Bay on the M.S. DixieII. We took our boys (ages 4 and 7) on this paddle wheel boat, this past winter, and they loved it.



While you’re visiting South Lake Tahoe, you might like to take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. This is a lovely 30 ride around the Heavenly area of S. Lake Tahoe. A visit to Heavenly Village, while you’re there, might also be fun.

July 25th is Living History Day. Tahoe Maritime Museum has some fun activities on that day, as does Sugar Pine Point State Park. Our boys loved both places. Sugar Pine State Park also offers a tour of the Ehrmann Mansion. You can get tickets for that when you’re there. Bring a picnic for the beach; it’s beautiful.

There are some wonder parks near where you’re staying. Commons Beach and Kilner Park are among our favorites. You might also enjoy rafting down the Truckee River together. You can also rent some bikes in Tahoe City and bike together. Tahoe City Bikes at 690 North Lake Blvd. (the Main Street of Tahoe City), is a good place to consider for bike rentals.

Have a wonderful visit and thank you for your email,

Elizabeth Sedway

Parks & Playgrounds at Lake Tahoe - Affordable family fun

by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com

Lake Tahoe is a haven for families. From exploring the outdoors to organized camps and classes, there are countless activities for kids and their families at Lake Tahoe. Perhaps surprisingly, the vast majority of these activities are available at little to no cost.

Parks and Playgrounds at Lake Tahoe are uncommonly well-maintained and full of all the best amenities. These parks must also be a well-kept secret, because many are uncrowded. Bring a picnic, or barbecue when you get there, and spend the day with your family at a Lake Tahoe park.

In Tahoe City, the most popular park is Commons Beach Park. As the video in the preceding link shows, the park is on the beach in Tahoe City. The playground equipment is new and in great shape. The restrooms are clean and close to the the playground. More often than not, there is a picnic table available. There are also barbecues available.

During the summer, visitors will find the Farmers' Market at this beach on Thursday mornings, live music on Sunday afternoons, and the following free movies playing throughout the summer at Commons Beach and Park:

July 1 ARTHUR AND THE INVISIBLES (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

July 8 THE GREAT OUTDOORS (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

July 15 MADAGASCAR - Escape 2 Africa (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

July 22 MAMA MIA (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

July 29 INKHEART (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach

August 5 BACK TO THE FUTURE (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

August 12 JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (PG). At Dusk.

August 19 POLTERGEIST (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

August 26 WALL-E (G). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

Between the North and West shores of Lake Tahoe, there are a few notable parks and playgrounds. Click here for more information, including videos: North Tahoe Regional Park, Skylandia Park and Beach, Lake Forest Beach, Boat Launch and Pomin Park, and Kilner Park.

At North Lake Tahoe, families can enjoy Preston Field and Park in Incline Village. This park has a beautiful baseball diamond, clean restrooms and an elaborate collection of playground equipment. There are also a few picnic tables and barbecues.

At South Lake Tahoe, Kahle Community Center and Kahle Community Park, are well worth a visitor for locals and visitors to Lake Tahoe, alike. At the community center, through August 14th, kids can enjoy programs like RAD Camp and Mud Camp. The park offers nice playground equipment and a jogging path, among other quality amenities. The jogging path is also a wonderful bike path for kids.

Also available at South Lake Tahoe is the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex. Camp Tadaka and Camp Radical are very popular summer camp programs offered at this wonderful facility. Kids can sign up for a week of fun and field trips, or just for the day. The park and playground is full of unique and well-maintained equipment. This site also offers an indoor ice skating rink and a swimming pool that is indoor in the winter months and outdoor in the summer months.

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Commons Beach at Lake Tahoe

by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com

Commons Beach Park, located on the Lake in downtown Tahoe City, is popular for sunbathing, swimming and picnicking. This park features: group picnic sites, children's playgrounds, and benches near its large lakefront grass and sand area.

Recently funds were devoted to the rehabilitation of Commons Beach. It is being renhanced to accommodate environmental restoration, protection, and public access. Commons has served many purposes for the community from a transportation hub with shipping and train tracks, to private commercial enterprises, to a local post office, jail, firehouse, and finally a community park.

During the summer, visitors will find the Farmers' Market at this beach on Thursday mornings, live music on Sunday afternoons, and the following movies playing throughout the summer:

July 1 ARTHUR AND THE INVISIBLES (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

July 8 THE GREAT OUTDOORS (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

July 15 MADAGASCAR - Escape 2 Africa (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

July 22 MAMA MIA (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

July 29 INKHEART (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach

Aug 5 BACK TO THE FUTURE (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

Aug 12 JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH (PG). At Dusk.

Aug 19 POLTERGEIST (PG). At Dusk. Commons Beach. Aug 26 WALL-E (G). At Dusk. Commons Beach.

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Monsters in the Woods

by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com

Have you always wanted to take the little ones backpacking but you haven't known how to? If so, Tahoe Rim Trail has the perfect class for your family. The class is taught by Tim Hauserman, father and author of Monsters In The Woods: Backpacking With Children ; Tim also wrote The Tahoe Rim Trail: The Official Guide for Hikers, Mountain Bikers and Equestrians

Two, 2.5 hour class sessions will provide all of the information you will need, and an overnight backpacking trip will test your new skills.
Class Times:

Tuesday, June 16th from 6:00-8:30pm

Tuesday, June 23rd from 6:00-8:30pm

June 27-28th - Backpacking trip (two full days and one night)Classroom sessions will be held at the TRTA office at 948 Incline Way, Incline Village. Cost: $95.00 per family. Each family will receive a copy of the class textbook, Monsters in the Woods: Backpacking with Children Register: For more information or to register, contact the instructor directly, Tim Hauserman at writeonrex@yahoo.com Details: One or more parent can attend the the classroom sessions. Please leave your child(ren) at home for the classroom sessions.

A minimum of 7 families must register for the class to run, and Tim will accept a maximum of 10 families. What is covered?June 16th:The joys of backpacking - why it's not as complicated as you thinkWhen is the right age?Great places to go around the regionWhat goes in your backpack, and what doesn't!

What to bring backpackingBackpacking with infants and toddlersJune 23rd:How to enjoy your time in the wilderness and have funTeaching kids about natureShould you bring your dog?Bears and other scary thingsSafety Issues: Dehydration, hypothermia, sunburn, etc.Using the outdoor facilitiesHiking ethics: Leave No TraceA review of your equipmentHiking StoriesJune 27-28th Backpacking Trip:This trip is optional and is free to participants after completion of the classroom time. Suitable for children 6 years and older. Destination is Dardanelles Lake, 3.5 miles each way. Participants must bring their own food, clothing & equipment

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Emergency Plane Landing for Governor Schwarzenegger

Governor Schwarzenegger has an emergency plane landing on Friday evening, June 19, 2009. Per his Twitter message, all is good.

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids

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The Latest from Author Sean Covey The latest book from the best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, The 7 Habits of Happy Kids features seven fun, illustrated stories about a group of friends from Seven Oaks. They always find something to do-whether it's singing along with Pokey Porcupine's harmonica or playing soccer with Jumper Rabbit-and they're always looking to learn something new, too. The stories reveal how the 7 Habits help the whole Seven Oaks Community live enjoyable, fulfilling lives by learning how to take charge and balance responsibilities with recreation.

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Wolf Moss at Lake Tahoe

by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com

With the recent rains at Lake Tahoe many plants, and in this case lichens, are more abundant at Lake Tahoe.

Wolf Moss, otherwise known as Letharia vulpina, grows on the trunks and branches of trees at Lake Tahoe. Wolf Moss is a fruticose lichen. The word fruticose means "shrubby". The Wolf Moss, as seen in the picture at the right, grows in shrubby formations. Very sensitive to air pollution, the Wolf Moss will not flourish in areas with poor air quality.

Historically, this moss was used for its poisonous properties. When used for this purpose, deer carcasses were stuffed with this moss. When wolves in the area ate the carcasses, the moss would poison and kill them. Native Americans would boil the moss and coat arrowheads, creating in poison arrowheads.

On the brighter side, the moss was also used by Native Americans to make yellow dye.

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Snow Plant at Lake Tahoe

by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com

Snow Plant (Sarcodes sanguinea) The Snow Plant, unlike other plants, does not benefit from photosynthesis. Instead it derives life from underground fungi associated with adjacent pine trees. Because of this dependence on fungi and not sunlight, the entire aboveground section of the plant is bright red. Snow plant is equally spectacular when it's blooming, as seen in these pictures, or when it has just poked above the soil.

Habitat: Humus-rich, shady areas from 4,000 - 9,000 feet. Found primarily in western states.

Size: The tube-shaped flowers are less than an inch in diameter. The plant ranges from 6 - 12 inches tall.

Flowering Season: May - July

This Photo: Taken at D.L. Bliss State Park on May 31, 2009.

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Swine Flu in Washoe County, Nevada

In a written statement, released at 4:46p today, Judy Davis, M.A., Public

Information Officer for the Washoe County District Health Department released the following additional information the presence of swine flu (H1N1 virus) in Washoe County in Northern Nevada:

In addition to the new cases of the H1N1 flu confirmed in Washoe County since
yesterday and detailed in Update #16, we now have two additional confirmed
cases:
• One adult who has been hospitalized• One student who attends Billinghurst Middle School. This case was referenced in an update posted yesterday on the Washoe County District Health Department’s Web site, although the name of the school
was not included, pending notification of school staff, students and parents.
That notification has been completed. The student has not attended school this week and is recovering at home.
This brings the Washoe County total to 20 since the first confirmed case was announced on April 29, 2009.
Information About Billinghurst Middle School

Unlike Mendive Middle School in Sparks, there
are no plans to close Billinghurst at this time.
Established guidelines for the current H1N1 event state that school closure should be considered on a case-by-case basis. In comparing the Mendive situation to that of Billinghurst,
there are major differences between the two which indicate the need to manage each differently.
For example, attendance data show that on Monday, May 18,
2009, Mendive had more than 100 absences due to medical reasons, with 64 absent students reporting flu-like symptoms. Tuesday, May 19 showed similar numbers. Those numbers together with the five cases of H1N1 that had been confirmed by
Wednesday, May 20 prompted the temporary closure.
By contrast, Billinghurst’s attendance rates have been within normal ranges and there is only the single case of a student with H1N1.

In response to the number of cases identified at Mendive Middle School in Sparks, Nevada, located approximately an hour north of Lake Tahoe, that school has been closed until Tuesday, May 26th.
For information about the H1N1 virus (swine flu), please visit www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ . This Web site has a wealth of information that is updated on a regular basis.
If you cannot find the information you need from that Web site, the Washoe County District Health Department has a special phone center staffed by bilingual public health professionals to answer general questions about the H1N1 virus:
phone number: 775.325.8140 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please be patient, as the volume of calls can be large at times. If you are calling because of a medical emergency, please hang up and dial 911.
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Swine flu in Nevada-May 20, 2009 Update

As the number of diagnosed swine flu cases in Nevada grows to 33, four new cases of the virus have been identified in Washoe County, Nevada. In a written statement, released at 3:40 on today, Judy Davis, M.A., Public Information Officer for the Washoe County District Health Department stated:

As of today, there are six new confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu in Washoe County. All of the new cases are juveniles. This brings the total of confirmed Washoe County cases to 10.

For information about the H1N1 virus (swine flu), please visit www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ . This Web site has a wealth of information that is updated on a regular basis.

If you cannot find the information you need from that Web site, the Washoe County District Health Department has a special phone center staffed by bilingual public health professionals to answer general questions about the H1N1 virus:

phone number: 775.325.8140

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please be patient, as the volume of calls can be large at times. If you are calling because of a medical emergency, please hang up and dial 911.

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Kids Fly Over Tahoe for Free

by: Elizabeth Sedway, TahoeKidsGuide.com

On the second Saturday of each month, through October, children between the ages of 8 and 17 can take a free ride in a general aviation airplane. This international program, offered by the Experimental Airplane Association, is hosted locally by the Truckee/Tahoe EAA Chapter 1073.

The mission of the Young Eagles program is to provide young people with a free introductory flight experience. Children between the ages of 8 and 17, called "Young Eagles", are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This year the volunteer pilots of the EAA at Truckee airport will fly Young Eagles at the Pancake Breakfasts on May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12 and October 10.

To participate, children (and their adult escort) should register between 8 and 8:30 a.m. at the Truckee Airport EAA Chapter house, located at 10356 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 96161. All Pilots are volunteers and are not compensated in any way for this great educational experience. To date, over 1.5 Million youngsters worldwide have experienced the thrill of flight as Young Eagles. Here at Truckee, volunteer pilots have flown over 1000 Eagles since 1994.

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Lake Tahoe Beaches

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