by elementsmtnco | Aug 5, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
August. The days are hotter, the air feels drier, and the landscape looks more “tired” by the week. Even the forest sounds different. Fewer birds in the middle of the day, more insect buzz at dusk, and wildlife showing up in places you do not usually see them in June....
by elementsmtnco | Aug 5, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
If you own a home in Truckee, Tahoe Donner, or the greater North Lake Tahoe region, you will eventually notice something that makes you pause. A crack in drywall. A patio that feels slightly uneven. A driveway that suddenly has a new line running through it. A door...
by elementsmtnco | Aug 5, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
Late summer in Truckee, Tahoe Donner, and North Lake Tahoe is when pine needles start to pile up quietly, then suddenly become a problem. Unlike broadleaf debris, needles interlock, mat down, and move differently in wind and rain. That can change how water drains off...
by elementsmtnco | Aug 5, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
The first Truckee Pro Rodeo was held in 1975, and today this high-energy weekend, with dust in the air, grandstands full, and a crowd that includes both locals and visitors. But the rodeo is not just a summer event that happens to be hosted in Truckee. It makes sense...
by elementsmtnco | Aug 1, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
The best way to stay up to date with events during August in our High Sierra mountain community! We are making things happen with a great selection of daytime amusements, a collection of family-friendly events, and of course some perfect nighttime adult venues....
by elementsmtnco | Jun 25, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
Every summer, Truckee fills with visitors heading to Donner Lake, driving over Donner Pass, or using the area as a base for North Lake Tahoe. It can feel like a modern phenomenon, but the truth is that this corridor has been pulling people through the Sierra for...
