http://renotahoe.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-16T08:00:39Z Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:39 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/18/fun-in-virginia-city.htm <p> Virginia City almost died when the Comstock Lode petered out, but the historic town has reinvented itself as one of the top tourist attractions in northern Nevada. </p> <div style="width:170px;float:right;font-size:0.8em;margin:5px 0 5px 5px;text-align:center;"> <img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/renotahoe/1/0/f/c/-/-/virginiacityblog2.jpg" style="width:170px;height:176px;border:none;" / alt="Virginia City, Nevada, a National Historic Landmark, NV"><br /><em>Virginia City, Nevada, a National Historic Landmark.<br />Photo &#169; Stan White</em> </div>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/18/fun-in-virginia-city.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/18/fun-in-virginia-city.htm Sat, 18 May 2013 17:00:07 +0000 2013-05-18T17:00:07Z http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/16/three-plant-sales-this-weekend.htm <p> Gardening season is here and three plant sales this weekend will help you get a start on growing things that are adapted to the northern Nevada climate. All three are on Saturday, May 18, so you'll have to hustle if you want to attend each one. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/16/three-plant-sales-this-weekend.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/16/three-plant-sales-this-weekend.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:39 +0000 2013-05-16T08:00:39Z http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/14/history-walks-with-hrps.htm <p> Learn more about Reno's fascinating history by taking a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/od/historyhistoricsites/a/Walking-Tours-With-The-Historic-Reno-Preservation-Society.htm">guided walk through time</a> with the Historic Reno Preservation Society (HRPS). </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/14/history-walks-with-hrps.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/14/history-walks-with-hrps.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:05 +0000 2013-05-14T17:00:05Z http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/12/walk-for-animals-and-help-homeless-pets.htm <p> You can help homeless dogs and cats and have a great time. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/od/peopletheirpets/p/Nevada-Humane-Society-Nhs.htm">Nevada Humane Society</a> is asking animal lovers to help raise $100,000 to provide care for homeless pets by participating in the Walk for Animals on Saturday, May 18, at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/od/publicparks/a/Sparks-Marina-Park.htm">Sparks Marina Park</a>. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/12/walk-for-animals-and-help-homeless-pets.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/12/walk-for-animals-and-help-homeless-pets.htm Sun, 12 May 2013 12:00:50 +0000 2013-05-12T12:00:50Z http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/10/march-handson-presents-art-of-music-at-the-nevada-museum-of-art.htm <p> The free monthly event for families and children at the Nevada Museum of Art (NMA) - <a href="http://renotahoe.about.com/od/artsentertainment/qt/Hands-On-On-2nd-Saturdays-At-The-Nevada-Museum-Of-Art.htm"><i>hands/ON! on 2nd Saturdays</i></a> - will be on Saturday, May 11. It's also a day of free admission for all NMA visitors. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/10/march-handson-presents-art-of-music-at-the-nevada-museum-of-art.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/10/march-handson-presents-art-of-music-at-the-nevada-museum-of-art.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:31 +0000 2013-05-10T14:00:31Z http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/08/2012-reno-river-festival.htm <p> The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/od/renoriverfestival/a/Reno-River-Festival.htm">Reno River Festival</a> has moved back to its traditional May time slot for 2013. The event is still at the Truckee River Whitewater Park / Wingfield Park in downtown Reno and as always, spectating is free. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/08/2012-reno-river-festival.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/08/2012-reno-river-festival.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 20:00:28 +0000 2013-05-08T20:00:28Z http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/07/mothers-day-in-reno-2.htm <p> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/od/artsentertainment/a/Mothers-Day.htm">Mother's Day 2013</a> is on Sunday, May 12. Mother's Day in Reno is full of opportunities to treat Mom and show her what a special lady she is. Check out my <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/od/artsentertainment/a/Mothers-Day.htm">Mother's Day article</a> for ideas about things to do with Mom and links to more information. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/07/mothers-day-in-reno-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/07/mothers-day-in-reno-2.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:39 +0000 2013-05-07T14:00:39Z http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/05/7th-annual-great-truckee-meadows-community-cleanup.htm <p> Here's our chance to make a difference by <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://ktmb.org/volunteer-form/">volunteering</a> to clean up trash and remove invasive weeds at one of several sites along the Truckee River and in the Reno / Sparks area. Since 2006, more than 2,500 volunteers have removed almost 600 tons of trash and invasive weeds from our open spaces. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/05/7th-annual-great-truckee-meadows-community-cleanup.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/05/7th-annual-great-truckee-meadows-community-cleanup.htm Sun, 05 May 2013 17:00:49 +0000 2013-05-05T17:00:49Z http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/03/nevada-wildfire-awareness-week-learn-not-to-burn.htm <p> It's only the beginning of May and wildfires are already burning in the West, which does not bode well for when the fire season really gets going this summer and fall. Fortunately, you can learn how to minimize your wildfire risk by learning more during 2013 Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/03/nevada-wildfire-awareness-week-learn-not-to-burn.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/03/nevada-wildfire-awareness-week-learn-not-to-burn.htm Fri, 03 May 2013 15:00:02 +0000 2013-05-03T15:00:02Z http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/01/ole-its-cinco-de-mayo-in-reno.htm <p> Reno's top <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/od/cincodemayoinreno/a/Cinco-de-Mayo.htm">Cinco de Mayo</a> celebration for 2013 is an outdoor fiesta at the Grand Sierra Resort. At northern Nevada's biggest annual celebration of Latino heritage, parking is free and admission is $5 for adults, free for 12 and under and over 65. This family-friendly event will feature Latin bands and musicians, amateur boxing, Mexican dancing horse performances, and a playground for children. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/01/ole-its-cinco-de-mayo-in-reno.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://renotahoe.about.com/b/2013/05/01/ole-its-cinco-de-mayo-in-reno.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 17:00:41 +0000 2013-05-01T17:00:41Z