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

Getting outside - where was I this week?

 In an effort to become healthier, and to not mope around the house, I started walking at various local parks around Washoe County.  With the help of the WC Parks guide, maps, and my own knowledge, I've found quite a few places where a person by themself can safely stroll. It's not enough to just wander, I like to bird watch and carry my binoculars and a camera with me. I will be posting about specific places in the blog. Today is a trip to the wilderness area off I80 near Patrick.