Outdoor Activities
Hang Out With the Horses
Written By: Farah Vitale Here in Reno you view mustangs grazing in the arid mountains around the area. Mustangs are symbolic around Reno, one example is the new Renassince hotel. In 1955, Reno resident, Velma Johnston convinced state legislators to stop the roundup of wild horses on state lands for sale to pet-food makers. So federal…
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Reno River Fest Continues
Written By: Farah Vitale Reno River Fest went well this weekend much to the surprise of many. The Truckee River is running high and historically fast right now, about 6,000 cubic feet per second. That’s about five times what’s normal for this time of year. A very rare sight for many who have lived in…
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Olympic Sized Skating Rink Coming to South Reno
Written By: Farah Vitale Washoe County Commissioners have voted to start building an Olympic-sized ice skating rink in South Reno. On April 25th, the county approved negotiations to secure land for the rink at the South Reno Valleys Complex next to the South Valleys Library. The rink will also be NHL regulated. This will come…
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Fun Spring Events Coming Up
Written By: Farah Vitale This weather is warming up and it’s the perfect time to get outside. Reno has some cool events coming up to enjoy outside with your friends and family! Biggest Little Half Marathon Gear up to run under the Reno Arch! Take part in either a 5k, 10k or half marathon run with…
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Reno’s First Ever Container Park Opens in Spring
Written By: Farah Vitale A new gathering park is opening up in a vacant lot in downtown Reno. The park will be called The Eddy and constructed out of shipping containers. The venue will feature two bocce ball courts, three bar areas, and cool artwork by local artists. Special events will be hosted there such…
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Reno Aces Renovates the Field and Mr. Baseball
Written By: Farah Vitale Reno Ace’s is making over the Greater Nevada Field and the Mr.Baseball for the new season. The field will feature a new video display from Daktronics are being added to the field. C&H Baseball will put in new wall pads on the outfield fences, foul-territory walls and dugout rails. They will replace…
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Wild Sheep Foundation Holds Convention
Written By: Farah Vitale Reno’s Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) will be holding their 40th Annual Convention and Sporting Expo. “The Sheep Show” is the largest conservation and mountain hunting event in the U.S. There will be hundreds of exhibits of guides and outfitters, entertainers and educational events, as well as online and silent auctions. This year will…
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Reno Agrees to Professional Minor Hockey League
Written By: Farah Vitale Hockey comes to Reno! Reno will have it’s own professional minor hockey league starting in 2018.The Reno City Council approved a 10 year agreement with the Reno Puck Club to create the league. The agreement allows the Reno Puck Club up to 5.7 million dollars in expenses through public-private partnerships. This includes…
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Our Top 3 Favorite Fall Activities
Written By: Farah Vitale Embrace the fall weather and stay outdoors! Living near Lake Tahoe means there are plenty of outdoor sports and activities to partake in. Tis’ the season for chilled fresh air and enjoying the outdoors! UNR Fall Football Games Cheer on the Wolfpack as we head into fall football season! Bring the family to…
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Cruise Through Tahoe
Written By: Farah Vitale Enjoy the breathtaking beauty and luxury of Lake Tahoe with a cruise! The ship is called the Dixie II and daytime and dinner cruises are available year round. It travels from Zephyr Cove to Emerald Bay and back. People from all over the world will be traveling beside you on this perfect…
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