Eagles, Owls and Agriculture

Day 1

Experience the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in winter as you travel along Highway 50 to the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Then travel east to Carson Valley and the town of Minden in Nevada. The annual Eagles and Agriculture gathering focuses on the influx of bald eagles and other birds of prey that come to the scenic Carson Valley each year during winter calving season. This remarkable interaction between nature and agriculture attracts photographers, birders and nature-lovers of all kinds who come to closely observe raptors and a variety of other birds. Tonight, dinner is hosted with guest presenters and live birds. Carson Valley Inn – 2 nights (D)

Day 2

Today is special treat! Visit local ranches and observe their operations up close with the men and women who run them. While learning about Carson Valley ranching and conservation, you have the opportunity to observe birds of prey from vantage points not available to the general public. This is a once in a year opportunity for eagle viewing and photography. The afternoon Owl Prowl Tour goes to historic area barns to view owls in their natural habitats. (L)

Day 3

This morning take a tour of the Carson Valley Museum in Gardnerville and the Courthouse Museum in Genoa before heading back over the mountains stopping again at Lake Tahoe’s south shore for a hosted lunch before returning to Sacramento. (L)