Yosemite dogwood

Spring dogwood blooming in Yosemite Valley. Photo © Stan White

It’s Mother’s Day in Reno

Mother’s Day 2024 is on Sunday, May 12. I hope all of you Moms out there are able to enjoy a fun and relaxing Mother’s Day with family and friends. If you need some ideas for things to do, refer to this list of “Mother’s Day Activities and Events in Reno and Sparks”. There are activities and events during both days of Mother’s Day weekend, so there’s likely to be something the Mom in your life would enjoy doing.

Dining out for brunch or dinner is a traditional treat on Mother’s Day. The Reno area has some excellent dining choices and many of them are going all out with Mother’s Day specials. Refer to “Mother’s Day Brunch and Dining in Reno and Sparks” for a look at your many options.

Take a spring hike in the Reno area

It’s just about time to go take a hike in the Reno area. We have a wide variety of hiking and walking trails, though some of the ones up higher in the Sierra might still be a bit snowy. My “Reno Area Hiking and Walking Trails” article is a good place to start when looking for a place to hike.

Here are some of the hikes I have done and can recommend. Pick something that fits with your abilities so your outing is actually fun.

• Huffaker Hills Trailhead right in Reno.
• Washoe Lake State Park just a few miles south of town in Washoe Valley.
• Deadman’s Creek Trail is in Washoe Lake State Park and offers wildflowers plus great views of the lake and Sierra Nevada.
• Sparks Marina Park offers a paved walking path round Helms Lake.
• Bartley Ranch Regional Park is an oasis in the urban jungle, with local history on display and places to take a pleasant walk.
• Tom Cooke Trail in west Reno is part of an urban trail system maintained by the City of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.
• McCarran Ranch Preserve in an easy walk along the Truckee River east of the Reno / Sparks area.
• Tahoe Meadows Trails are easy for families with kids and some sections are accessible to those with disabilities.

Attention dog owners – It’s the law to keep dogs on leash at all times in designated congested areas of Washoe County and in Nevada State Parks. It doesn’t matter if your dog is “friendly.” Other users of public trails do not want to be approached and/or threatened by unleashed dogs. They don’t enjoy piles of dog poop all over the place, either. Be considerate of others using our trails – leash your dogs and pick up the poop.

Photo © Stan White