by CT Perez | May 31, 2023 | Rafting
On May 28, 2023, the Truckee River Rafting company announced that they are not taking reservations at this time due to high water levels and swift currents. Check current gauge here: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/10337500/
Via Facebook
Hi Rafters 💛 We would like to share an update on our season – Due to the epic snowfall we received this winter, our rivers and lakes are FULL! However unfortunately for rafting, too much water means little to no chance of opening. At this time we are not accepting reservations for summer 2023 😞 If this changes, we will let you know ASAP. In the meantime, we hope you have a wonderful Tahoe summer and we look forward to seeing you all on the river next year! 🫶 – The Riverman
Rafting the Truckee River to the iconic River Ranch has been a tradition for many since the 1960s. With historic snowpack levels expected to contnue melting well through July, the notice to stop operations is not a big surprise.
This winter saw an incredible 677 inches of snowfall in the Sierra Nevada, the second most in California’s recorded history. And despite repeated warnings from authorities, several swimmers and rafters have drowned in the rushing, cold waters
by CT Perez | May 20, 2023 | Incline Village
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Incline Village residents will be seeing their options for grocery stores expand this year with the opening of a new Grocery Outlet expected to happen by the end of 2023.
“It took about 18 months to negotiate the many details of the agreement,” said owners Shannon and Ryan Parrish.
The duo currently own the Truckee Grocery Outlet, and have decided to expand into the basin by opening a store in Incline Village at the location that was previously home to Village Market on Mays Boulevard.
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by CT Perez | Apr 7, 2023 | Lake Tahoe Photography, Rafting, Truckee River, Waterways
Record snowfall around Lake Tahoe this winter brings obvious dangers including avalanches, roof failures, icy road conditions, etc.
But as we approach the summer season, it’s equally important to remember that all the snow will eventually melt and create very dangerous conditions in our waterways.
Agencies are encouraging all Californians to wait until summer to recreate in the water, when conditions are safer.
“After successive low-water drought years, it is imperative that Californians understand water safety in and around rivers, streams, lakes and Sierra reservoirs,” said State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “As the temperature rises, snowmelt-fed waterways can quickly induce incapacitating cold-water shock to even the strongest swimmers. We encourage everyone to follow the advice of public safety officials and avoid entering waterways if asked to do so.”
“California has one of the largest snowpacks on record,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “As this snowpack melts in the coming months, the waterways will be especially cold, fast and running higher than normal. Be aware of fluctuating water levels. We want everyone to always make safety a top priority when recreating.”
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