Style Magazine - August 2023
Wondering where you should take your friends this summer? All the places mentioned in this month’s feature, “Wine Time!” are a “grape” place to start. Turn to page 54 for tasteful tasting rooms, vineyards with a view, spots where you can sip while also savoring a meal, and more. My out-of-town guests were beyond impressed with the amazing vino (particularly the petite sirahs and bold barberas), state-of-the-art spaces, and stunning scenery. Need something else to show your forever friends? All the farm-to-fork flavors found ’round town on almost every menu. From cocktails made with just-picked peaches to pizza topped with slow-roasted sweet corn and cherry tomatoes, we were hard-pressed to find a meal made without something locally grown—and even checked out a farmers’ market (for a list of regional ones, flip to page 86). But the most exciting (and my personal favorite) expedition was exploring a handful of farm-to-bottle breweries—places that grow their ingredients (hops, honey, mandarins, and more) on-site. Check out “Good Beer Hunting” (page 84) for a roundup of where to find these hidden, home-grown gems—with recommendations on what to try.
Wondering where you should take your friends this summer? All the places mentioned in this month’s feature, “Wine Time!” are a “grape” place to start. Turn to page 54 for tasteful tasting rooms, vineyards with a view, spots where you can sip while also savoring a meal, and more. My out-of-town guests were beyond impressed with the amazing vino (particularly the petite sirahs and bold barberas), state-of-the-art spaces, and stunning scenery.
Need something else to show your forever friends? All the farm-to-fork flavors found ’round town on almost every menu. From cocktails made with just-picked peaches to pizza topped with slow-roasted sweet corn and cherry tomatoes, we were hard-pressed to find a meal made without something locally grown—and even checked out a farmers’ market (for a list of regional ones, flip to page 86).
But the most exciting (and my personal favorite) expedition was exploring a handful of farm-to-bottle breweries—places that grow their ingredients (hops, honey, mandarins, and more) on-site. Check out “Good Beer Hunting” (page 84) for a roundup of where to find these hidden, home-grown gems—with recommendations on what to try.
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| health & wellness |<br />
Take a Hike<br />
Sagehen Creek Loop<br />
by RYAN MARTINEZ<br />
LOCATED NEAR:<br />
Truckee.<br />
DISTANCE:<br />
5.2-mile loop.<br />
TRUCKEE<br />
WILDLIFE<br />
The Tahoe National<br />
Forest is home to some<br />
amazing wildlife, as well as<br />
breathtaking views. While<br />
they’re not always easy<br />
to spot, here are a few<br />
critters to look out for<br />
while you’re out exploring.<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:<br />
Easy; heavily trafficked.<br />
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:<br />
Expect lots of people along<br />
the beginning sections of the<br />
trail; the deeper you go, the<br />
more opportunity for solitude.<br />
With ample water this year,<br />
be prepared to cross creeks<br />
and mud. Bring a swimsuit if<br />
you want to take a dip in the<br />
reservoir. Wear shoes with<br />
traction and sun protection,<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3<br />
BIRDS<br />
Bald Eagle. Easily<br />
recognized with a<br />
wingspan reaching seven<br />
feet!<br />
Golden Eagle. Most<br />
often seen around rocky<br />
outcroppings.<br />
Osprey. Watch for these<br />
around Donner Lake<br />
diving for fish.<br />
and bring plenty of water; as<br />
always, practice Leave No Trace<br />
principles.<br />
WHY WE LOVE IT:<br />
This family-friendly loop offers<br />
Red-Tailed Hawk. Visible<br />
all around our area, you’re<br />
likely to see this bird<br />
soaring in wide circles as<br />
it hunts for a wide variety<br />
of prey.<br />
amazing wildflowers, wildlife,<br />
streams, and all the beauty<br />
that makes Truckee one of our<br />
favorite local getaways.<br />
FUEL UP:<br />
With a hearty selection of<br />
tasty fare, plus beer,<br />
wine, and cocktails,<br />
it’s hard to go<br />
wrong with a<br />
meal at Truckee<br />
Tavern & Grill<br />
(truckeetavern.<br />
com), where “rustic<br />
vibes meet<br />
contemporary<br />
creativity.”<br />
Whether<br />
you’re craving<br />
a ribeye, burger,<br />
lobster fettucine, or<br />
hearty bowl of housemade<br />
mac & cheese, there's<br />
something for the whole family.<br />
For more information, visit<br />
alltrails.com/trail/us/california/<br />
sagehen-creek-loop—2.<br />
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5 6 7<br />
Photos 1 & 2 by @siveredge. Photo 3 by Megan Delehanty. Photos 4 & 5 by Michelle Pavano. Photo 6 by Ted Moore.<br />
Photo 7 by @jcmochnick. Truckee Tavern & Grill photos courtesy of Truckee Tavern & Grill.<br />
40 stylemg.com | AUGUST <strong>2023</strong> | /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags<br />
ANIMALS<br />
Black Bear. A Tahoe<br />
wilderness favorite that,<br />
despite the name, can<br />
be found in blonde and<br />
cinnamon colors.<br />
Bobcat. Very rare to spot!<br />
Coyote. Often seen during<br />
twilight hours.<br />
Mule Deer. With a coat<br />
that blends perfectly<br />
into the forest, good luck<br />
spotting this one.<br />
Yellow-Bellied Marmot. I<br />
once found one of these<br />
near Horsetail Falls; you<br />
may think it’s a beaver but<br />
look again.<br />
Do<br />
you have a<br />
favorite trail in the<br />
region you’d like to see<br />
featured? Tell us all<br />
about it at<br />
info@stylemg.com.<br />
Osprey illustration © SuperPixel Inc - stock.adobe.com. Coyote illustration © Razvan - stock.adobe.com.
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