Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - Recreational Activities

This is a list of guided activities that are presented at the US Forest Service Visitor Center at Taylor Creek. The Visitor Center is located 3 miles north of the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe. Take Hwy 89 past the Tallac Historic Site.

**Calendar of Guided Activities at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center**
Interpretive Programs are offered mid-June through Labor Day
(Time)	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
10:00 am			Creek Ecology*	Jr. Forest Ranger	Kids in the Creek*		Smokey Bear LIVE
10:30 am	Rainbow Walk	Rainbow Walk	Rainbow Walk	Rainbow Walk	Rainbow Walk	Rainbow Walk	Rainbow Walk
2:00 pm	Patio Talk	Patio Talk	Patio Talk	Patio Talk	Patio Talk	Patio Talk	Patio Talk
July 8:30 pm August 8:00 pm			Rainbow Trail at Night Walk at Visitor Center	Evening Ranger Program at Amphitheater	Special Guest Programs		Evening Ranger Program at Amphitheater

* Stream conditions will determine the start date for creek walks. Kids in the Creek program is for children ages 6-12. Morning and afternoon programs meet at the Visitor Center.

**Table of Guided Activities at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center**
Day and Time:	Event Description:
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.	Creek Ecology* Shorts and water-shoes are a must for this activity as we will walk in the stream as it makes its way to Lake Tahoe. Many types of aquatic life will be encountered in, under, and around Taylor Creek (two hours). Please meet for this walk on the patio at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Daily 10:30 a.m.	Rainbow Walk Join a naturalist for a morning walk down the Rainbow Trail to the Stream Profile Chamber. This walk starts on the patio at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Daily 2:00 p.m.	Patio Talk Join a naturalist every afternoon for a variety of sit-down, informal afternoon chats. This takes place on the patio at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. Naturalists pick the shady spots, but please bring a hat because the sun tends to move.
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.	Jr. Forest Ranger Participate in art, games, and outdoor fun.
Thursdays 10:00 a.m.	Kids in the Creek* A naturalist will lead this special program for children 6 to 12 years old. Jump right in and explore a small, shallow section of Taylor Creek. After we see who and what can be found in the creek, we'll visit the Stream Profile Chamber. Kids will need shorts and water-shoes. For safety, numbers will be limited. This is a one hour activity and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m.	Smokey Bear LIVE Tips on fire safety and the use of firefighter equipment followed by a visit from our famous mascot, Smokey Bear.
Tuesday Evenings 8:30 p.m. in July 8:00 p.m. in August	Rainbow Trail at Night Enjoy a guided evening walk on the Rainbow Trail with a ranger. Dress warmly and bring bug repellent. Meets at the Visitor Center.
Wednesday & Saturday Evenings 8:30 p.m. in July 8:00 p.m. in August	Evening Ranger Program Audio-Visual Presentation, stories, legends, and fun exploring Tahoe's natural and cultural history. Dress warmly and bring bug repellent. The program takes place at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater located at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Selected Thursday Evenings (see Special Events page for dates & times)	Special Events Please visit the Special Events page for more information.

Recreational Activities

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

Naturalist Led Programs for the Summer of 2009