Where were we this week? Tahoe Meadows

 

Tahoe Meadows is a piece of Heaven on earth, less than 30 minutes from Reno (or from Incline Village - depending on which direction you're driving). The preserve has a parking lot at its south end and roadside access on the north end. Be cautious as Mt. Rose Highway (SR 431) is busy. In winter four-wheel drive with snow-tires or chained vehicles may be required.

 

The parking lot can be tricky to see from the road but watch for the USFS sign near a set of rusty gates. The parking lot does have a bathroom, but the north access does not. There are no other services, so be sure to allow for snacks & water – and rapid weather changes. Leashed dogs are welcome in all areas.

A little piece of coolness in Reno: Mayberry Park

 A place that seems out of the City is Mayberry Park. This beautiful escape is minutes from downtown Reno. Washoe County describes Mayberry as:

 “This river park is a beautiful day-use facility with various individual picnic sites, a group picnic area (non-reservable), a paved bike path, hiking trails and Truckee River fishing access. Bird watching, hiking, bike riding, river tubing and picnicking are popular activities. Handicap-accessible, this park is located just four miles west of Reno, at the end of Woodland Avenue.”

 

Walking Davis Creek Regional Park

 

This week’s hiking spot is Davis Creek Regional Park in Washoe Valley, south of Reno. It took me roughly 20 minutes and there is a paved parking lot.  Some of the trails were closed due to fire restoration. Check out status on the Washoe County Parks Site for updates. Directions and a directory of other parks are also on this site.

 Washoecounty.gov/parks

Welcome Reno Rodeo 2024 Participants and Fans

 Hello, It's June and time for the annual Reno Rodeo. 

We love the grandeur of this event. Rugge cowboys & cowgirls, amazing clowns, fun acts, athletic rodeo stock, the carnival, and the shopping!

If you are looking for someplace to go, before the daily festivities begin, why not check out some fun stores? In downtown Reno, at First Street and North Virginia, is "Uncle Junkee". This is an antique mall. Dealers carry anything from video games, Breyer models, belt buckles, goofy clothing, art, collectibles, and crafted items.

At Plumb and South Virginia, at the Reno Public Market, is the Junkee Clothing Exchange (there is also a section of antique & collectibles). 

At Kietzke and Virginia, look for Toys N More. This is an independent toy store with a wonderful choice of toys. Most of their offerings are non-electronic (action figures, animals, puzzles, games, etc.).

Thanks for coming to Reno!