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.”