As Thanksgiving approaches, let's take a moment to reflect on the true history of the holiday. The indigenous tribes in New England had been celebrating the fall harvest for generations before the Pilgrims arrived, and this year, let's remember and honor their traditions by trying an indigenous American recipe and learning about a new culture.

It was this time years ago that The Donner Party arrived, and became subsequently stuck, right here in Truckee, CA in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Learn about the unique behavior of bears in the Lake Tahoe area, where the abundance of human garbage has caused some bears to skip hibernation altogether. By being mindful of our trash and impact on nature, we can help these bears follow their natural instincts and conserve energy during the winter months.