Ready for some outdoor summer fun? “Heavenly and Kirkwood mountain resorts will be open for select summer activities ahead of July Fourth,” according to this article from the Record Courier. The Heavenly Gondola will be open and there will be plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, disc golf and more!

All Vail resorts are taking the necessary precautions during these times. They are sanitizing surfaces regularly. All employees are required to wear face masks. In addition, the number of guests is being limited in order to ensure social distancing is being practiced.

For more information and dates, check out the article here.

“The Douglas County Public Library plans to reopen its Minden branch starting” today, according to this article from the Record Courier. Small groups of patrons will be allowed inside the library to browse and checkout from 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays. The Lake Tahoe branch will be open with limited hours as well.

The Douglas County Historical Society’s museums are open, and so is the Genoa Courthouse Museum. State Museums in Carson City also opened back up last week. This includes the Nevada State Museum and the Nevada State Railroad Museum. For days, times, and additional information, check out the RC article.

Governor Sisolak recently released guidance for Phase 2 of reopening, which will occur this Friday, May 29^th. A number of businesses will be allowed to reopen with social distancing requirements (generally less than 50% capacity per the fire code) and gatherings are now capped at 50 people. Businesses specifically allowed to reopen under Phase 2 are:

• Bars
• Gyms
• Spas
• Movie Theaters
• Recreation Centers

You can find the transcript of the Governor’s remarks by clicking here, which outline the businesses that can reopen and general guidelines they must follow. Below is a chart indicating business operations under Phase 2.

According to this article from the Record Courier, the Douglas County Public Libraries have opened up their bookdrops and will begin performing curbside service. The Minden branch will be open for curbside service Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. The Zephyr Cove branch will service on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 4pm. For more information, check out the article here.

It’s so exciting to see that the farmers markets are opening up for the season, despite new rules and regulations required of them due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Minden market on Esmeralda Street began yesterday (5/19/20) and will continue every Tuesday afternoon from 4–8 pm for the season. The Gardnerville market will still take place on Wednesday mornings from 8 am to 1 pm (starting 5/27/20) but at a new location: Heritage Park. In addition, according to the Record Courier, this “market will be renamed the Main Street Farmers Market…”

Other changes include needing to register for a time slot at the Main Street market in order to attend. More details can be found at Sierra Chef.

There will be a classic car cruise this Saturday, May 9th from 10-11am in the Johnson Lane area. Check out the map below to see the route. Anyone with a classic car can participate. For more details check out this article from the Record Courier and this event on Facebook.

The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.

— Harriet Ann Jacobs

Despite these unprecedented times we are living in, spring is a wonderful reminder to take time to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. I hope you enjoy these shots as much as I did and that you are getting a chance to wander in nature and recharge a little.

The coronavirus pandemic has kept us all cooped up much more than we may like but one of the things we can still do is get outside and go for a hike. Provided we continue to practice social distancing around other hikers, it’s a great way to stretch our legs and get some fresh air.

This article from the Record Courier lists some great trails right in the Carson Valley that you can take advantage of. Some of these trails include the River Fork Ranch hike, the Bently Heritage trail, Stephanie Steeps, and the Tahoe East Shore Trail.

For additional trail information and locations, be sure to check out Carson Valley Trails and AllTrails.com

I hope you are doing well and have been enjoying this wonderful weather! According to the Record Courier “The 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, also known as the ‘High Rollers,’ are scheduled for a C-130 flyover noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday [tomorrow] passing Northern Nevada and Sierra range medical facilities to honor first responders on the frontline battling COVID-19.” Check out the flight path map below for the estimated flyover times. More details can be found on the The Record Courier’s website.

I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend despite the stay at home orders we’re under. After a fresh rain, the weather was gorgeous! I always love taking time to work in the garden, soaking up sunshine, fresh air, and the sights and sounds of nature! So what to do when the yard is all tidied? One way you can occupy your time is with some virtual shopping! There are many local businesses who are still open online and they are in need of our support. Here are a few you can explore (click on each company’s logo to shop their online store):

Finally, as you may have guessed, our office Shred Event has been postponed. A new date has yet to be determined, but I’ll be sure to update you as we know more.