When Coyotes Kill
Wily coyotes cause dog and cat owners to fear for the lives of their pets. 'Nature's Corner' columnist Eve Quesnel delves into the unfortunate times when coyotes kill, giving practical advice for learning how to live with them.
Tahoe Tavern
Tahoe's former grand hotel was a playground for local children, and potentially a model for future development.
Fun Facts About Tahoe’s Flora and Fauna | Summer 2019
Tahoe’s home to a spectacular diversity of nature. From a lyme-disease-fighting lizard to the fungus that inspired Christmastime traditions, let TINS be your guide.
Getting to Know Alvin, Simon, and Theodore
Why do we often think of Alvin and the Chipmunks when we think of chipmunks? Movie stars trump nature? As much as celebrities take over the limelight, there’s much to learn about the real striped speedy mammal.
Jessica Barton: When Opportunity Knocks, She Answers
Jessica Barton wears many hats in the Truckee/Tahoe community including co-owing Full Belly Deli with her husband, holds a executive sommelier certification, is a partner with Business Opportunity Brokers, and trains using CrossFit in her spare time.
John Muir’s “Squirrel of Squirrels”
The Douglas squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii), aka the chickaree, aka the animal that “Peterson Field Guide Mammals of North America” calls “the noisy little squirrel of the evergreen forests of the West,” is one of...
Secondary Losses and Coronavirus
The U.S. has surpassed 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, and even if you don’t know anyone directly affected, It’s not as easy as you think, but you WILL get through it.