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Tahoe Weekly has seen multiple name changes over the years. In 1997, it was acquired by Dale and Shirley Good, who managed the publication for almost 17 years. In 2013, the magazine was bought by its longtime editor, Katherine E. Hill.

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Tahoe Weekly’s next chapter New name, Patron Circle launched

Aug 28, 2023 | thetahoeweekly.com | Katherine Hill

Tahoe Weekly – now known as Tahoe Guide – launches its next chapter with this edition. Along with our new name, we’re also introducing our new membership program we are calling our Patron Circle. Patron Circle membershipThe pandemic has been a hard struggle for the publishing industry over the last few years, including for our small, independently owned and operated magazine.
Tahoe Weekly’s next chapter New name, Patron Circle launched

Aug 28, 2023 | thetahoeweekly.com | Katherine Hill

Tahoe Weekly – now known as Tahoe Guide – launches its next chapter with this edition. Along with our new name, we’re also introducing our new membership program we are calling our Patron Circle. Patron Circle membershipThe pandemic has been a hard struggle for the publishing industry over the last few years, including for our small, independently owned and operated magazine.
Unforgettable high-elevation adventures

Aug 28, 2023 | thetahoeweekly.com | Katherine Hill

The Tram emerges from its concrete confines and begins to gently climb over the valley lush with late-blooming wildflowers. As we pass the craggy Tram Face, glimpses of the still snow-covered peaks emerge. Views of Lake Tahoe are soon visible as we ascend. My friend Laurie Climenhaga and I chat with the tram operator who helps to calm our dogs who are nervous from the motion of the Tram. Our destination is Emigrant Peak high above Olympic Valley.
Unforgettable high-elevation adventures

Aug 28, 2023 | thetahoeweekly.com | Katherine Hill

The Tram emerges from its concrete confines and begins to gently climb over the valley lush with late-blooming wildflowers. As we pass the craggy Tram Face, glimpses of the still snow-covered peaks emerge. Views of Lake Tahoe are soon visible as we ascend. My friend Laurie Climenhaga and I chat with the tram operator who helps to calm our dogs who are nervous from the motion of the Tram. Our destination is Emigrant Peak high above Olympic Valley.
Tahoe’s trash troubles: Is it getting better or worse?

Aug 28, 2023 | thetahoeweekly.com | Priya Hutner

Almost every roadside and beach are laden with dog waste bags, plastic bottles, empty beer cans, diapers and food wrappers. Garbage has long been an issue during the summer, on weekends and during holidays, but during the pandemic, it burgeoned into a year-round problem, as Tahoe Guide has reported in its coverage on visitor impacts to the region for the last three years.
Nature's pharmacy: Local herbalists use plant remedies

Aug 28, 2023 | thetahoeweekly.com | Priya Hutner

Take a moment and imagine being in the woods. Close your eyes and breathe in the floral scent of lavender or earthy aroma of mint or the funky smell of St. John’s Wort. Each plant growing in the wild offers healing properties, and herbal remedies have been used for healing for centuries. The first written record of medicinal plants dates back 5,000 years. The clay tablets written by the Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia described herbal recipes and listed 250 plants.
Truckee Reggae Fest, Part II: Jamaican legends unite

Aug 28, 2023 | thetahoeweekly.com | Sean McAlindin

Sept. 2 | Truckee River Regional Park | TruckeeThis summer’s second edition of Truckee Reggae Fest brings a blend of classic and newer reggae acts to the banks of the Truckee River. The event, produced by Billy Drewitz of Late-Nite Productions, will be headlined by legendary Jamaican roots reggae group Black Uhuru. Their lead singer Derrick “Duckie” Simpson is originally from the Jones Town neighborhood of Kingston where music was a constant part of daily life.
South Shore's stunning summer lake escapes

Aug 14, 2023 | thetahoeweekly.com | Priya Hutner

There’s a moment just before jumping into a mountain lake in Tahoe when I realize the chill of the water will wake me up and change my perspective on life on a hot day. August brings hotter summer days and many of us crave feeling the sun’s warmth on the body. Sometimes it’s good to explore smaller lakes to enjoy that are less crowded than Big Blue. As the planet warms up — July was the hottest month on record — the need to cool off is essential.
Kim Stanley Robinson: A science fiction writer’s love affair with the High Sierra

Aug 14, 2023 | thetahoeweekly.com | Priya Hutner

Kim Stanley Robinson is a prolific writer, a New York Times bestselling author, recognized as one of our time’s greatest science fiction writers. My son recently sent me Robinson’s latest science fiction book, “The Ministry for the Future,” which explores the effects of climate change on humanity. I was hooked. Robinson’s most recent book, “The High Sierra: A Love Story,” is his first nonfiction book, which he wrote during the pandemic.
Boot Juice: When raft guides jam

Aug 14, 2023 | thetahoeweekly.com | Sean McAlindin

Aug. 20 | Commons Beach | Tahoe CitySept. 1 | Tahoe Paradise Park | South Lake TahoeSept. 8 | June Lake Jam Fest | June LakeWhen the raft guides come to play, expect a wild party that knows no musical boundaries. Boot Juice began as an acoustic guitar duo formed by Davis natives Connor Herdt and Evan Daly in high school. When they went their separate ways, Herdt attended Feather River College in Quincy where he met vocalist Jess Stoll.