Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some [...]
The Grapest Show on Earth!
With live concerts, sea lions, live band karaoke, carnival rides and plenty of entertainment for the whole family, why wouldn’t we call the 2012 El Dorado County Fair the “Grapest Show On Earth?” CEO of the Fair, Jody Gray explains, “This year we really wanted the theme to reflect our local community… what better represents [...]
I “Heart” El Dorado County!
It is with gratitude for all El Dorado County charities that I proudly introduce “I Heart El Dorado County”. Every November El Dorado Guide.com will announce the names of eight local charities that we will honor by featuring their organization for one year on the “I Heart El Dorado County” page. Our goal is to provide our readers with a [...]
Halloween Safety Tips
Whatever time of year it is, safety is our number one concern. Preventing an injury or illness before it happens maybe difficult to measure as far as statistics go, but it is everyone’s primary mission, especially when it comes to children. Halloween is an enchanting day for little ones but with it comes a challenge [...]
IRON GIRL TRIATHLON GENERATES POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR REGION
The Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon at Tahoe South, Sept. 18, attracted an estimated 1,000 participants, visitors, families and fans from California, Nevada, and 14 other states. More than half were out of town guests who stayed an average of three-nights. The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority 2010 special event survey indicated that this guest would spend an [...]
Apple Hill Season is Here!
Apple Hill season officially begins Labor Day weekend. Apple Hill is located in the western Sierra Foothills. Just an hour’s drive from downtown Sacramento, this locale is filled with fruit orchards, breweries, tree farms, and wineries. It’s a perfect out-of-town spot for a quick getaway. If you tend to shy away from crowds, you may want [...]
Deceased SCUBA Diver Located in Lake Tahoe
On July 24, 2011, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received information from a deep diver that while diving in Lake Tahoe near Rubicon Point he located a deceased diver in a rock crevice. The deep diver reported that the deceased diver was approximately 250-270 feet below the lake surface. Based on the reported depth [...]
South Tahoe Filled To The Brim For Summer Recreation
What do six months of record snowfall mean for South Lake Tahoe this summer? It translates to pure blue energy on and off the water. Here are five reasons to make Lake Tahoe Californian’s top destination for a convenient, memorable and value-packed summer vacation: See It, Bike It, Hike It Scenic rides on the [...]
Summer Guide
Schools out, the heat is on and El Dorado County is rockin’ with fun things to do! Live music seems to be the hot ticket this summer. From Thursday Night Concerts to Music in the Courtyard, the sweet sound of music is filling the air. Toes are tapping, spirits are soaring, kids are dancing and folks are just plain [...]
The Place to Be The Fourth of July!
Not sure where to celebrate the Fourth of July? Listed below are the hottest tickets in El Dorado County when it comes to spectacular shows! Star Spangled Fourth 12th Annual Summer Spectacular Annual Family Blast El Dorado Hills Fireworks Jubilee If you know of any additional firework shows taking place in El Dorado County, please email EDG.com at info@eldoradoguide.com so [...]
