River cloaked in gold welcomes visitors-People and ducks find peace on the Truckee River.

Expert riders give Watson Loop high marks - For years, mountain bikers have enjoyed the Watson Lake Loop along the Western States Trail near Lake Tahoe posted Nov. 15, 1997

Rattlesnake mountain rewards hikers - Sweeping vistas of mountains and city await hikers posted May 5, 1998

Mount Tallac ski tour overlooks Lake Tahoe - This is the classic trip for spring corn and stunning views of Lake Tahoe posted April 13, 1998

Crystal Peak recovers from fire - Foresters say life is returning to the charred mountain posted Dec. 16, 1997

Peavine Mountain offers hikes for everyone - Choose a hike and learn more about northwest Reno's favorite mountain posted Dec. 16, 1997

Ready to join ski patrol? - Mountain experts tend to the injured, control avalanches and keep the peace posted Nov. 15, 1997

Tahoe research wins millions - Scientists study how pollution turns blue waters green posted Dec. 16, 1997

Truckee High students discover world of wonder - Truckee High School has added the surrounding landscape to its curriculum posted Dec. 16, 1997

Commentary: Off with the security blanket - Skiers may love it, but at least one Renoite has had enough of the white stuff this season posted April 13, 1999

Warmth, sunshine keep skiers in the valley - Even though the snow has just let up in Reno, spring fever has left area ski resorts empty posted April 13, 1999

Lake Tahoe faces permanent loss of clarity - As scientists predict a 10-year window to save the lake, land managers work to stop erosion from clouding it posted Dec. 7, 1998

Exhibit pictures the Sierra Nevada - Collection at Nevada Museum of Art explores relationship of humans to the mountain range posted Nov. 10, 1998

Environmental chemist mixes science, politics - UNR professor Glenn Miller researches and lobbies to protect Nevada's treasures posted Jan. 29, 1998

Nevada fishing hooks resident anglers - Nevada is known as a desert state, but according to local anglers, fishing here is anything but dried up posted Dec. 13, 1998

Statehouse hopefuls hug the environment - Candidates take stands on Nevada Environmental Planning Act at forum posted Oct. 10, 1998

Posted May 1, 2000
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