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March 2022 News

construction equipment building trail along Truckee River

Granite Construction donated equipment and material to build a new fishing access trail to the Truckee River east of Sparks.

NDOW Opens New Fishing Trail

Thanks to a significant contribution from Granite Construction in material, equipment, and labor to lay base material for a footpath, construct two bridges and install fencing, NDOW opened a new trail section just west of Lockwood. The trail runs along the river for about ¼ mile beyond the park in Lockwood. Its primary appeal is for fishing access and it makes a pleasant short walk.

Thanks to Granite and also to Robison Engineering for providing the mapping and survey staking.

Congratulations to NDOW!

The Virginia Range Wild Horses graze and water along the Tahoe Pyramid Trail

Watch Out for Wild Horses on Trail

When exploring the new NDOW trail, or farther east at Mustang-USA Parkway, be aware that the horses you may encounter are not tame. Wild horses are unaccustomed to bikes, pedestrians, and dogs. They may become protective, especially when with their young. Make sure there is room to move away - for you and for them. Keep your distance and protect your dogs by keeping them on leash. Please don't feed wildlife.

Here is a smelly but interesting factoid…. Stallions mark their territory by creating “stud piles” of manure. I don’t think any other trail in the region has this as a possible trail hazard.

To learn more about the Virginia Range wild horses visit the City of Reno website for local information and links.
reno.gov/community/virginia-range-horses

Thank you, Mark Kimbrough - Tahoe Pyramid Trail Volunteer

Featured Volunteer

The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail is fortunate to have the experience of Mark Kimbrough on the TPT leadership team. Mark was Executive Director of the Tahoe Rim Trail for many years and also held a senior position with Nevada State Parks.

Mark is recognized for his many contributions to the public's access and enjoyment of our mountains and rivers in recent years and has consulted on many trail matters for Northern Nevada agencies. EDAWN recently awarded Mark the COIN Award for Exemplary Leadership in the Community for his collaborative leadership on the Truckee Meadows Trail Plan.

We are grateful Mark offers his skills and guidance on subjects from fundraising to nonprofit management for the Truckee Pyramid Trail.

You are Encouraged to Volunteer

Did you know the Tahoe Pyramid Trail is an entirely volunteer nonprofit organization? Extraordinary accomplishments have been achieved from people like you working together and lending their various skills and enthusiasm to the Tahoe Pyramid Trail project. The TPT is eagerly looking for volunteers for the Communications Committee.
Visit https://tahoepyramidtrail.org/volunteer/
or
Contact TPT President Janet Phillips to learn more and discuss how you can become involved.

Upcoming Events

TPT will be at the Return of the Leprechaun Race on March 6.
You can visit the TPT exhibit table on the day of the race, March 6, at the Discovery Museum from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Discovery Museum. For readers who are runners, you are sure to welcome back this long-time Reno running event. The course showcases two of Reno's most vibrant neighborhoods: Midtown and Wells Avenue. The course should be fast, mostly flat with lots of long straightaways and no dramatic climbs. The course will use the following streets: Stewart, Wells, Pueblo, Holcomb, and Center.
Race Information
Register for the race online by March 2.

Family Estate Planning Series March 16 - May 4
The Family Estate Planning Series is offered twice a year by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada and offers free information about wills, trusts, estates, etc. It's an excellent opportunity to learn about these essential topics from experts who donate their time. These free, in-person classes run eight consecutive Wednesdays, March 16 through May 4. The 90-minute sessions are held at the Sierra View Library in Reno Town Mall. Participants are asked to commit to the eight sessions, as each one complements and builds the others. You can attend either the 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. sessions.

Visit the Community Foundation website nevadafund.org for a complete description. Please call the Community Foundation at 333-5499, ext. 13, or email Jamie Klund to sign up. We look forward to seeing you there!

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