Upcoming volunteer opportunities

There are a lot of organizations out there that rely on the support of volunteers to better our communities. On November 12th at Ceol Irish Pub we’ll reward volunteerism by giving away a pair of Moment Skis, a season pass to Sugar Bowl, a backpack and more. Here’s a list of some of the upcoming volunteer opportunities in the Reno/Tahoe area that will enter you to win. Read more

Chronicles of a Renonian: Part I

Reno, Nev.-  Reno is a dirty town. Its grime and grit in the form of drunken tourists (and locals) come out in hoards for each of this town’s infinite excuses to party. Although, Reno has its shady characters and corners, a certain kind of charm comes from its blunt intermingling of cultures. Read more

Galena Fest 2009 to benefit Galena Creek Park, from Jane Holman

September 12, 2009 – The inaugural Galena Fest 2009 will take place Sunday, September 27, 2009, at Galena Creek Regional Park, Reno, NV. activities get underway at 8 am and include competitive mountain bike races for all ages, The Big Fish Contest for 4-11 year olds, and outdoor activities and fun for all ages. The festival will get underway around 11 AM and will feature live music, BBQ and food, a beer/beverage terrace and competition awards. Read more

Enjoying the long fall harvest

Reno, Nev. – When it comes to food, there are few things as rewarding as cooking a meal with vegetables from your own garden. It starts with a few seeds in April and 5 months later it ends with deliciousness in the form of pies, casseroles, and sautes. It’s amazing what a little dirt, a little water, and a little bit of time will do for your diet. Read more

Help give a kid a bike, volunteer with Kiwanis, from Marshall Liddle

Reno, Nev. – Roger and Ellen Jacobson give bikes to children. Lots of bikes. The Reno-Sparks Kiwanis Bike Program, coordinated by the Jacobsons, gives out as many as 600 bikes and 1500 helmets a year to children in the area. The program also presents bike “rodeos” at schools to teach good biking skills. Experienced volunteers help children and adults repair and understand their bikes better. Read more

Living in a world of rivers

There are few things in life as rewarding as seeing a river for the first time. Your jaw goes slack and your eyes go wide for the sights around you. Not knowing what’s around the next bend gets your heart pumping. The power of water moves you. There’s a world of rivers out there to explore, life beckons.

Click on the photo to watch the World of Rivers Slideshow.

Extreme tubing Baldrock Canyon from Ryan Oddo

Middle Fork Feather River, CA – Some friends and supporters of Life More Natural went on backpacking/tubing/canyoning trip in Baldrock Canyon over Labor Day Weekend and gave us some photos for a slideshow of their adventure. Great way to see the Middle Fork of the Feather River. Pretty damn sick, but don’t this at home.

Come out for the Truckee River Clean Up Day!

Reno, Nevada – Last year over 600 volunteers helped clean up over 30 tons of waste in and around the Truckee River. That’s a lot of volunteers and lots of waste! A HUGE community effort!!!  On September 26th, let’s make the event even bigger this year!! Contact Us to sign up and for your chance to win a pair of Moment Skis and a pass to Sugar Bowl! Read more

Back to the woods of southern Oregon

Shady Cove, Oregon – Living in the high desert has many perks. Loads of sunshine, Tahoe near by, and of course the amazing landscapes of the desert itself. But one thing that Nevada is not rich on is dense forest. Granted, the open glades of Ponderosa pine are just up the hill from us here in Reno, but immediately upon entering the thick woods of Oregon I realized how much I miss the trees. Read more

Paddlers needed for the Truckee River clean-up day, Sept. 26th

Reno, Nevada – It’s time for the annual Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Truckee River Clean-up! We need paddlers to help clean up the remnants of another great year of recreation on our Truckee River . IKs and rafts will be provided so all you will need is a pfd, helmet, and gear to keep warm in the water. We will meet at 7:30am Saturday (September 26) morning and be off the river by noon. Give us a shout and we’ll get you all dialed out and entered to win some Moment Skis or a season pass to Sugar Bowl. Experienced boaters only please.

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