August Paint-Outs

August Paint-Outs:

August is the month of yellow jacket bees... I suggest you do not bring meat sandwiches or fried chicken for your lunch!!!  If you are allergic to bee stings, bring your meds.  Also, bring sunscreen and bug spray for mosquitoes.  Happy painting!!!

Monday/Tuesdays:

6 and 7:     Bliss State Park (search blog for prior directions - be sure to get to the beach parking by 9am because campers will drive their from campground and the lot fills up.  There is an upper lot and a lower lot.  Take your pick.  Remember, there is a day-use fee.

13 and 14:     Thomas Creek Trail (search blog for prior directions)

20 and 21:     Tallac Historical Site (New location!)  This site is adjacent to Taylor Creek Park at South Lake Tahoe but has its own sign and entrance.  There is a fee because it is a heritage site - envelopes at parking area.  Be sure to get there by 9am as it is a small parking lot.  There are many old time 1920's cabins and houses and you can also walk inside some of them.  Please paint outside and do not block the paths.  There is also a beach and there is also some flower gardens.  I do not think they will allow you to paint in the arboretum area where the water features are.  I have visited this site and if you want, you can also sign up for a docent tour.  See their website here:  http://www.tahoeheritage.org/events-and-programs-2/tallac-historic-site/
See also:  https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1798615-d156888-Reviews-Tallac_Historic_Site-South_Lake_Tahoe_Lake_Tahoe_California_California.html
If you get there and there is no parking, or it is not to your liking, there is Taylor Creek Park adjacent with trails, aspens, creek, beach, ranger office and gift store and bathroom there as well.  Free entrance.

27 and 28:     Davis Creek Regional Park - search the blog for prior directions.  (the day-use or picnic area - maybe the pond/lake still has water?)  I do not remember if there is a day use fee or not. 

May 2018 Paint-Outs

Hi painters,

April was an iffy month weather-wise.  I don't think many people made it out to paint.  Maybe May will be better....

May 2018 Schedule:

Monday, April 30 and Tuesday May 1 - Davis Creek Park

Monday May 7 and Tuesday May 8 - Sand Harbor (if the Boat Launch parking is open, meet there.  Otherwise, park at the main parking for the park

Monday May 14 and Tuesday May 15 - Huffaker Hills Trailhead, Reno.  From Longley Lane one block from McCarran Boulevard, take Alexander Lake Road to trailhead parking. 
Link:  http://www.newtoreno.com/huffaker-hills-trail-reno-nevada.htm

Monday May 21 and Tuesday May 22 - Tahoe Keys (see previous years posts for directions)

Monday May 28 (Memorial Day) and Tuesday May 29 - Tahoe Meadows (see previous posts for directions)  P.S.  you may want to avoid Memorial Day - it is up to you....

Note:  May can be a muddy month with snow melt at Tahoe Meadows, be prepared with appropriate boots....

April 2018 paint-outs

Happy Spring!

Hi painters, sorry I am so late in setting paint-outs....my computer crashed and I just got a new one....starting over takes time....

2018

Monday, April 2 and Tuesday April 3:  Galena Regional Park, Mt. Rose Hwy, at 10:00 am

Monday, April 9 and Tuesday April 10:  Rancho San Rafael Arboretum, Reno at 10:00 am

Monday, April 16 and Tuesday April 17:  River Fork Ranch Regional Park, Genoa, at 10:00 am

Monday April 23 and Tuesday April 24:  Evans Creek NatureTrail, Reno at 10:00 am

Monday April 30 and Tuesday May 1:  Davis Creek Regional Park, Washoe Valley, at the pond at 10:00 am

For directions, click at the top of the blog page in the search box and type in the park or trail you wish to see previous posts that include directions.

I hope to see you one of those days!

Happy Painting,
Carolyn

November 14, 2016 (Monday) Paint-Out Davis Pond Davis Creek Park, Washoe Valley

November 14, 2016 (Monday)     Paint-Out Davis Pond                     Davis Creek Park, Washoe Valley

Host:       Emma Auriemma-McKay           

Location: Davis Creek Slide Mountain District 

               Regional Park: 

               25 Davis Creek Road, Washoe Valley, 

               (775) 849-0684.

Date:      November 14, 2016 (Monday)
Time:      9:00 am
Place:     Davis Creek Park,  Davis Pond, 

                    Washoe Valley

Parking:  Yes
Meeting Place:    Parking Lot
Amenities:  Restrooms (open?)

                    

Directions:  Going 395 South, Exit at Bowers Mansion Road.  Park entrance is on the right

a short distance down the road. Take the second left after entering the park.  You will drive through camp sites and take the next left turn to get to the pond.

What to bring:

• camera
• painting gear
• drinking water and snacks or lunch, maybe hot drink?
• maybe TP?
• hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• painting umbrella if you have one
• waterproof hiking boots or snow boots
• warm socks, gloves
• winter clothing - layers are best - it can warm up in the sun
• cart will work on the boardwalk, but you have a few stair steps
• cellphone

What you will see to paint:

• snow capped Slide Mountain and surrounding mountains
• reeds and marsh grasses
• maybe some patchy snow
• view of Pond and pine trees and their reflections
• sometimes cloud formations