I've driven by this Ranger District Office several times without paying it much mind, other than…read morenoting that its location being in "The City". I also wondered recently whether Federal budget cuts would take their toll here. I stopped in today to buy a Lifetime Senior National Parks pass. It was only $80 and the friendly guy at the counter was more than happy to run the transaction. While I was waiting, I couldn't help but admire the huge selection of area "outdoors" books, maps, and gifts. It's also a nice information desk for an area that has a lot to offer.

I went here today, Wednesday, April 12, 2019. I have driven past here many times, but never stopped…read morein. I was very pleased with my experience here. It is an office that has an information desk and a small gift shop, similar to a chamber of commerce. Some of the maps and brochures are free. They sell mostly books about the national forests, as well as some clothing, mugs, and teddy bears. The office was empty when I arrived, but a gentleman came out and greeted me. He said they are the U.S. Forest Service, with is a branch of the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). He kindly explained that they are different from the National Parks System (NPS), which is a branch of the U.S. Department of the Interior, but they do have national parks information here, as a courtesy. He must get these questions a lot, as many tourists pass through here. I asked him about this, and he said their busy season begins now. I also saw the fire advisory sign out front, so I asked him why they are now called "wild fires". When I was a child in the 70's, they were called "forest fires", and Smokey Bear used to give warnings: "only YOU can prevent forest fires". He explained that they sometimes also have grass fires on their lands, so they changed the term. I also asked where their district's boundaries are, and he said they control the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest along the California-Nevada border, from the Dog Valley northwest of Reno, to Alpine County in California, an area about 15 miles wide and 100 miles long. I said I would look the U.S. Forest Service up online to learn more about them, and the employee kindly gave me a brochure which explains everything. They have maps and other tourist information outside, as well as a boot cleaner by the door. Parking was easy, right in front.

They are a complete disservice to the community. You can call and make reports and there is zero…read morefollow through or care. They are there to collect pay checks and do as little as possible.

I appreciate the encounters I've had with the South Lake Tahoe police department. I've dealt with…read morenumerous officers for a number of instances over the past two years, and each and every time, I was lucky to encounter officers with patience to listen and understand situations that were difficult for myself and family. My large, Cane Corso dog was over-protective when officers knocked on our residence. I worried that the officers may react negatively with the dog. They did no such thing. They were aware of the dog, however knew he wasn't a threat. On one occasion, they gave my Son an awesome K-9 stuffed animal while we waited at the department. He got a police badge sticker too. Thank you to the officers, dispatch and everyone at the South Lake Tahoe Police Department!

The fishies weren't out today, but we normally love Fanny Bride and the dam for feeding them, you…read morecan buy the fish food across the way at the information center. It was still a beautiful day, the water was incredibly clear, and the information on the dam side is always fun to read.

Nice short walk from the Information center with free parking. Walk across the dam bridge and read…read moreabout the history.

Jeff is always amazing. Super nice, very competent, efficient, offers options and solutions!…read more The lines flow quickly here. I also like the lady with tattoos (sorry I forgot her name) The delivery at our house could be better but that has nothing to do with the actual post office here.

Terrible service!!!!! They never deliver to us. And always return our items to the sender. Total…read moreincompetence. Worthless. Thanks for nothing!!!

Here we are again at the stateline. All of the good stuff is so close to the line. We love staying…read moreas close to the state line as possible. We tend to bounce back and forth from California to Nevada several times a day. This time we stayed on the Nevada side of the state line as that was the best deal we could get and the nicest rooms. Most of our activities were had on the California side. We love all the outdoor music venues California has to offer. From acoustic guitar to rick music all is offered free of charge at local restaurants. The rick band was had by a lot of fans sitting in the courtyard on benches or on the fountain wall. Some people even brought their own chairs. As for beaches and lakeside views both sides have lots to offer. We were tempted to go to Zephyr Cove, but were worried about parking so we passed this time. We like the option of Driving to South Lake Tahoe parking once and walking everywhere so we went to the beach on the stateline and walked in on the California side. We saw lots of boats crossing the line as they drove all around enjoying the views. We did stay on the Nevada side of the line one day for breakfast at a local coffee shop and that was really nice. Other than that we crossed the line and ate on the California side. We love bouncing back and forth and we hope you do too.

A buzz of South Lake Tahoe and state line Nevada. Home to an assortment of casinos. Much more…read morelowkey than Vegas or even Reno. So nice to have California on the other side. A good flow of top notch entertainment as well.

REVIEW #1700! One…read moreof the things I enjoy about traveling is the sometimes random discovery of local and historical points of interest. And since part of Gayle's family is from Genoa, and that someday we might actually move here, it's fun to look around and see what I might find. This morning, I started out trying to find a newspaper, but instead just started driving around. And as I drove down Genoa Lane, I came upon the Hanging Tree. One of the worst chapters in the history of Genoa took place in 1897 when a drifter, Adam Uber, accused of murdering a popular teamster, Hans Anderson, was lynched. Uber was dragged from his jail cell in the night and hanged from this tree (along what was then called Boyd's Lane). According to the local legend, all of the perpetrators of the lynching later suffered injuries, great tragedies in their families, or terrible calamities. The story has been immortalized by the Carson Valley Historical Society in their annual progressive play, "The Curse of the Hanging Tree". There is a plaque on the tree east of Genoa on Genoa Lane.

Being a business owner in the North Tahoe area, I feel that it is important to be a part of the…read morecommunity and to be involved in the happenings of where we do business in order to survive. I feel the the NLTRA does an amazing job at making this all possible for you. Wether your business is large or small there is tons of opportunity in the chamber. Not to mention lots of great networking events and FREE education workshops!

After being belittled & degraded by the General Manager & his wife (working the front desk) at the…read morePepper Tree Inn on Friday, June 23, I decided to visit the North Tahoe Chamber of Commerce this morning on my way out of town, to file a complaint. Although there were more than eight Administrators sitting in a meeting in the conference room when I arrived, I was told I could write a letter & send it to them. I asked -- "is there anyone I can sit with now & share my story with?!? I experienced something egregious" -- I was told I could sit & write my letter & leave it with them. I wasn't given any other options, even though Pepper Tree Inn is a member of the Chamber. While I will be sending my letter to them, I'll also share it here: The new motto for the Pepper Tree Inn should be a quote by the Dalai Lama -- "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." My boyfriend & I visited Tahoe City this weekend for the very first time, & the Pepper Tree Inn seemed the ideal spot. Upon check-in, however, things took an extremely unexpected & horrific turn for the worst. I live with a physical disability & I've been training a mobility service dog for myself for the past 14-months, which means she often travels with me. When booking the room, I spoke directly with the General Manager & let him know I'd be bringing a service dog with me. After checking in, my boyfriend accidentally identified my dog as an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) -- the General Manager flipped. Recognizing the miscommunication, I quickly showed him my dog's badge & paperwork, identifying her as a mobility service dog. He proceeded to scream obscenities at me, my boyfriend, & my dog -- calling us liars & stating repeatedly that ESAs are not service animals. Although my dog is not an ESA & I showed him the paperwork, he accused me of lying to him when I booked the room. He degraded, belittled, & humiliated us in front of other customers. When I finally got over my shock, I asked him -- is this really how you run your business?!? He responded with -- "yeah & if you don't like it, you can get the **** out -- I'd actually prefer it if you left." I ended up crying in the parking lot for at least 15-minutes, before we went into the room for 30-minutes to find a different hotel. When we called down to let the General Manager know we'd be leaving & wanted to ensure the payment would be credited back to us, he told us -- "no, I'm charging you for a full day since you went into the room -- he then called us idiots & screamed further obscenities at us." The next day, we had to pick up an Amazon package that was delivered to the Pepper Tree Inn, & we brought a Sheriff's Deputy with us to ensure our safety. I have NEVER in my life been treated the way this man treated us. It was a disgusting display, an unsettling & sad experience, & one I will NEVER forget. I'd suggest going to ANY hotel in the Tahoe City area, but NOT the Pepper Tree Inn!!!

Disclaimer: Only commenting as a visitor to an inmate as I do not know first hand what goes on…read morebehind locked doors as an inmate and hope I never will. I had the opportunity to visit NNDOC as that is where you visit inmates housed at Stewart conservation camp. The sheriff in "the lobby" of the visiting room was very nice. I really did not what to expect being the first time and was quite anxious. There are a lot of rules that looked intimidating, but in fairness, they are for everyone involved and their protection. Can't beat that. I got patted down and brought in only what I could. Inmates and visitors sit across from each other at tables. I'm sure that the officers are watching your every move behind the glass, but it was nice and comfortable because you could not see them looking at you due to reflective glass. There are vending machines there and you can play board games. Visiting is 2 hours and you sign up on the NNDOC visiting website. Easy peasy. I know that some may think I'm crazy for giving a good review to a prison. My review is based on a first time visitor. Granted no one wants to go to prison. Glad I get to return home. I was treated with respect and friendliness by the officer in the waiting room. She smiled and was helpful and that made a not so positive situation less uncomfortable. I talked to other visitors which is kind of a "support group". Gotta keep an open, positive mind and look at the good of the experience.

Before the contractors do a site visit, they must do a Covid Test…read more Test is free and results take six days. Hubby will be doing a group site visit for electrical and civil engineering work next week. Glad to know, right next to Full Circle Composting!