Undeniably one of the greatest aspects to living in Tahoe is our close access to wild places. Lest we forget that these come at a cost, in Elbow Room here, we explore several recent land acquisitions that are the backbone to preserving the open spaces we love. This month, Moonshine Ink asked people where they like to escape outside in Truckee/Tahoe, and why?
Jo Henry, Fort Worth, Texas
Real Estate Administrator
Our family just spent a week on the lake at Red Wolf Resort on the North Shore. Our version of escaping was to head out to Shirley Canyon and spend some time around the waterfall.
Michael Vandenhoogen, Floriston
Retail Consultant
I’ve only been in the area for about six months since I moved from Alaska, but I like to take my Subaru up into the trails of Boca. I enjoy driving and it’s really wide open and scenic out there.
Taylor Grogan, Reno
Behavioral Tech
Well, when I come up from Reno I really like hiking on the PCT. My friends and I have encountered so many cool people passing through, and so we’ve spent some time camping up there and making new friends.
John Darby, Truckee
Retail Manager
Probably on the water at Stampede Reservoir. I do a lot of paddle boarding and it’s really quiet out there, in addition to getting to see some amazing wildlife. I’ve seen a lot of bald eagles out on the water.
Emerson Casey, Reno
Student
Being in Reno, I really love coming up to Truckee and spending time on the river. The energy is so down-to-earth, and the sound of water hitting the rocks is like music to me.
