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Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour June 16 - June 19

The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour will be making their third stop at the

Minden Tahoe Airport

  

Everybody is welcome!

 

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Over Sixty years ago they flew from bases far from home, over occupied and enemy territory in an attempt to weaken the forces of evil so that freedom could once again return to the people who it was stolen from. Their endurance was tested on missions of ten or more hours, day after day; their strength was proven as they returned countless crews safely back to their bases. Crews counted on them and a bond was made between man and machine...

 

... Now they fly on missions that are quite different than those of so long ago. Their mission for today is to educate the world about our courageous World War II veterans and to remember those who have left us. These aircraft stand as tributes to their crews and fly on as living history to enlighten future generations.

The best way to relive this history is to take a once-in-a-lifetime flight on board the B-17, B-24 & P-51. The Collings Foundation is proud to offer our Flight Experiences on our Wings of Freedom Tour in over 110 cities annually.

Imagine yourself soaring on board the flagships of the USAAF Strategic Bombing fleet of WWII. Take your position in the crew and experience a taste of what it may have been like in WWII. Sit as bombardier, stand as waist gunner, monitor flight activity as a flight engineer would as you observe the pilots flying the mighty bombers. You can wander through the plane as you like.

Every flight helps to defray maintenance and operations costs for the aircraft that have reached over $4000 per operating hour per aircraft. Maintained to the highest standards and flown by highly experienced pilots, our aircraft safety standards are second to none.

  

A Flight Experience is an exciting and historic opportunity. The B-17, B-24 and B-25 have been known worldwide as the backbones of Allied air power of WWII and now is your chance to fly aboard!

Walk-through tours are available on the following dates & times at the

Minden-Tahoe Airport:

6/16/2016 - 2:00 PM till 5:00 PM

6/17/2016 - 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM

6/18/2016 - 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM

6/19/2016 - 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM

Admission for the walk-through tours is $12 Adults / $6 Children 12 and under.

You can also take a flight on one of these historic aircraft!

Flights take place before and after tours.

30-minute flight on the B-17 or B-24
$450 per person

30-minute flight training on the P-51C
$2200

60-minute flight training on the P-51C
$3200

30-minute B-25 flight
$400 per person.

For more information visit:  VisitCarsonValley.org 
or Minden-Tahoe Airport 775-782-9871 

Your "Authentic" Adventure Awaits

Experience Water Recreation in Carson Valley

Carson Valley plays host to the Annual Fishing Derby at Topaz Lake.  The fishing derby takes place the beginning of January through mid April http://www.topazlodge.com/  Catch a tagged fish and win FREE cash.  In addition to fishing, Topaz Lake has great sites for camping, tent or RV.  Throw the hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill and experience the fresh mountain lake through paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skiing, boating, water skiing and so much more.  You can also hike, bike or off-road until your hearts content with the unbounded and unrestricted open land to explore as far as your eye can see.
Carson Valley offers many well-appointed accommodationshttp://www.visitcarsonvalley.org/where-to-stay/where-to-stay-overview.html that will make you want to Stay and Play and experience as many outdoor activities that you want to do and create memories that will keep you coming back.

Experience Outdoor Adventure in Carson Valley

Carson Valley offers and abundance of Outdoor Activities that you and your family can enjoy all year-round.  We have over 47 miles of non-motorized trails that are maintained by the Carson Valley Trails Association http://www.carsonvalleytrails.org/ and approximately 50 miles or more in Douglas County http://www.douglascountynv.gov/ and the Tahoe Rim Trail https://www.tahoerimtrail.org/.
Whether you want to explore by Foot, Hoof or Wheel, Carson Valley makes it accessible day or night where you won't find any traffic jams here. We offer UN-restricted, full access to explore as far as your eye can see.  Smell the fresh crisp, open air as you experience the freedom to challenge our majestic landscape and rediscover nature in all the ways it was intended.  Come, Stay and Play.

Celebrate the Holidays in Carson Valley

 

10th Annual Carson Valley Christmas Kickoff

Town of Gardnerville, Heritage Park

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Light Up Minden!

 Minden Park

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    20th Annual Parade of Lights

 "Our Emerald Celebration 20 Years of Lights"

  Breakfast with Santa

  Genoa Town Hall, Genoa

                                                             

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   Candy Cane Lane

   Carson Valley Inn

Come Stay and Celebrate the Holiday Season in Carson Valley.  We have many events to start your season off right.  The Town of Gardnerville will have it's 10th Annual Carson Valley Christmas Kickoff where you can enjoy hot chocolate, popcorn and dutch oven cobblers while you take a wagon ride or photos with Santa.  The town will also light the tree and gazebo and firework display.  http://www.visitcarsonvalley.org/calendar/event-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/12/03/5629/-/10th-annual-carson-valley-christmas-kickoff.html  
The Town of Minden will feature it's Light Up Minden! celebrations http://www.visitcarsonvalley.org/calendar/event-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/12/04/5632/-/light-up-minden.html featuring live music, Santa, Fire pits and Smores, while you get to help turn on the lights to the Minden
Gazebo.  Christmas season in Genoa is always a holiday treat http://www.visitcarsonvalley.org/calendar/event-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/12/04/5627/-/christmas-in-genoa.html starting off with caroling and tree lighting to several seating's where your little one's can have Breakfast with Santa!  The Douglas County Historical Society will host it's Annual Holiday Gala http://www.visitcarsonvalley.org/calendar/event-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/12/05/5625/-/dchs-annual-holiday-gala.html Vote for your favorite decorated Gingerbread House or Christmas Tree.  Or join in the Cookie Walk until the cookies run out....or get eaten!  This year will be the 20th Annual Parade of Lights "Our Emerald Celebration of 20 years of Lights"  http://www.visitcarsonvalley.org/calendar/event-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/12/05/5626/-/20th-annual-parade-of-lights.html Brave the cold and watch a colorful display of floats decorated in lights.  Make sure you bring your hot chocolate, this is one you won't want to miss.  You can also enjoy a lighted display of a Holiday Tradition all from the warmth of your car.  Candy Cane Lane at Carson Valley Inn http://www.visitcarsonvalley.org/calendar/event-calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2015/12/01/5590/-/candy-cane-lane.htmlis an interactive light display that will fill and delight you and your family with the Christmas Spirit.

Carson Valley has these and so much more for the Holiday Season, we simply can't add them all!  You and your family will be sure to enjoy all the festivities in Carson Valley.  Come, Stay and Play.

Carson Valley- Rugged. Relaxed. Reachable.

Here is a recent article that was published in Reno Tahoe Getaway publication.  We think it depicts Carson Valley in an accurate, beautiful way.  Enjoy!!

Carson Valley Autumn

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Carson Valley is absolutely beautiful, and Autumn is no exception.  With the crisp, fresh air and majestic blue skies, Carson Valley is a wonderful place to spend your fall harvest.  The temperatures can range from the low 80's- mid 60's and it is perfect for hitting the trails on your foot, hoof, or wheel.  If the trails aren't for you, then come and join the community in a host of family friendly fall festivities where your little pumpkin will be sure to find their pumpkin!
The Corley Ranch Harvest Festival begins the end of September through October.  You and your family can enjoy activities anywhere from pig races, farm animals, to hay wagon rides, oh and a pumpkin or two!  Main Street Gardnerville hosts their Fall Harvest and Scarecrow Festival and Main Street Minden will be having a Fall Fling.  Or join the fun for the 1st Annual Slaughterhouse Coffin Races and race down Slaughterhouse Lane and reach the finish line in "style."  Genoa will be host to a cemetery walk at night with a bit of history...don't forget your flashlight!
Maybe you just want to take a scenic drive and view all the changing leaves from green to red, orange, brown and red.  Make sure you have your camera ready, they are gorgeous a midst the backdrop of Job's Peak.  Not matter what you choose, Carson Valley offers an abundance of scenery and activities that will make you want to stay and play!
For information on these events and more, visit our Event Calendar
 http://www.visitcarsonvalley.org/calendar/event-calendar/month.calendar/2015/10/02/-.html