South Lake Tahoe Event Spotlight: Ranger Programs at Taylor Creek

June 27th, 2010 categories: Lake Tahoe Real Estate, South Lake Tahoe Events, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Explore South Lake Tahoe with the Park Rangers Who Know It Best!

We love it when we find out about programs that are available to anyone – locals and tourists alike – in South Lake Tahoe.

Taylor Creek has always been one of our favorite walks, with a beautiful, serene nature trail leading to the Trout Stream Profile Chamber, and then looping back to the Taylor Creek Visitor's Center. No special skills are required, this is a very level, paved trail.

Other easily accessible trails can lead down to the beach or through the meadows, but our main focus here is to let you know about the cool programs offered by the US Forest Service throughout the summer months (July and August). All programs begin and end at the Taylor Creek Visitor's Center.

Here's a rundown of what's on offer:

Daily:
Rainbow Walk – 10:30 a.m.  Join a ranger and explore the Rainbow Trail
Patio Talk – 2:00 p.m. Meet a ranger on the patio to learn more about natural and cultural history. Topics change daily.

Tuesdays:
Creek Geek – 10:00 a.m. Join a Forest Naturalist and discover the wet and wild world of Taylor Creek. Age 12+
Night Walk – 8:30 p.m. (July) / 8:00 p.m.(Aug.) Bears, bats, and bugs! Meet a ranger for a tour of Taylor Creek’s nightside.

Wednesdays
Jr. Forest Ranger – 10:00 a.m. Kids! The Forest Needs You! Help a Ranger and earn your ranger badge.
Evening Program 8:30 p.m. (July) / 8:00 p.m.(Aug.) Join a naturalist at the amphitheatre. Topics vary.
 
Thursdays
Kids In The Creek – 10:00 a.m. Caddisfly! What’s that? Explore the creek with a forest naturalist. Wear sturdy water shoes. Ages 6 -12.

Saturdays
Only You! – 10:00 a.m. Smokey Bear says “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Meet him LIVE!
Evening Program – 8:30 p.m. (July)/ 8:00 p.m.(Aug.) Join a naturalist at the amphitheatre. Topics vary.

Of course, you can always wander about on your own.  We love spotting fish in the creek, and it's always fun checking out the work the beavers have done on their dams.

For the shoppers in the party, there's a pretty nifty little gift shop in the visitor's center, which also provides camping and wilderness permits.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn about our beautiful home and enjoy the gifts mother nature has showered upon us in such great abundance.

The Particulars:

Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Hwy 89 past Camp Richardson
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone: (530) 543-2674
Program Dates: 06/25/10-08/31/10

Sources: TahoeSouth, USDA Forest Service Website

Some Previous South Lake Tahoe Event Spotlights:

06/18/2010, Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival, here
06/15/2010, Footloose at LTCC, here
06/10/2010, Valhalla Renaissance Faire, here
06/05/2010, America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride, here
06/03/2010, Kids' Fishing Derby at Sawmill Pond,here

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