by elementsmtnco | Jun 25, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
By July, Tahoe Donner and the greater Truckee area are firmly in the dry season. The most helpful wildfire prep is not dramatic; it is consistent. Small actions around the home reduce risk and make the property easier to maintain through summer. This is a practical...
by elementsmtnco | Jun 25, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
Although rare, rattlesnakes are part of living in the Sierra, and summer is when sightings become more common around Truckee and Tahoe Donner. Most of the time, snakes are not looking for trouble. They are looking for warmth, cover, and a quiet place to move through....
by elementsmtnco | Jun 25, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
If you are hosting friends or family at any point over this summer, this is the easiest way to prevent the most common safety hazards around your mountain home. Set a 30-minute timer, walk your property once, and take a few photos of anything that looks questionable....
by elementsmtnco | Jun 25, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
The 4th of July in Truckee is not just a holiday; it is a full community weekend. Between the Truckee parade and the Donner Lake fireworks, the town fills up fast, and the best experiences usually come from a little planning. This guide is meant for Tahoe Donner and...
by elementsmtnco | Jun 24, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
Image may be subject to copyright The best way to stay up to date with events in July 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...
by elementsmtnco | Jun 17, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
For those who participated in this year’s Truckee Day here in Tahoe Donner. We had a blast working with all of our neighbors to clean up our streets for the annual Truckee Day Street Cleanup! We have a few volunteers we selected at random to win some great...
