Optional Activities
Scenic Self-Guided Bike Tour
Enjoy a self-guided bike tour starting from the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe bike shack along the new East Shore Bike Trail. A spectacular three-mile paved bike and multi-use path that wraps around the curve of the lake. Riders can cycle the ample bike path for 3.5 miles towards Sand Harbor. Enjoy a scenic stop at Memorial Beach along the way and check out the incredible vistas from Memorial Point. On the way back, visit the opulent curb appeal of the homes on tree- lined Lakeshore Drive. The e-bike option provides a leisurely tour around the path allowing guests to take in the sites while riding.
Duration: 2 hours
City Bike rental: $69
E-bike rental: $99
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Beach Front Kayak Rentals
Get on the beautiful waters of Lake Tahoe from the beach front at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe on kayaks. Explore Tahoe’s crystal clear waters and take in the stunning views of the surrounding mountains. You can sign up for a double kayak and bring a partner or sign up to share and we will pair you up.
Duration: 2 hours
Double Kayak rental: $120
Sharing Kayak rental: $60
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Social Media
During Potato Expo 2023, the Eye on Potatoes podcast brought together the National Potato Council’s current, incoming, and immediate past presidents for a live recording where they offered their unique perspectives on the U.S. potato industry, the importance of grower leadership, and having strong associations at the state and national level.
Guests:
RJ Andrus, NPC 2023 President, TBR Farms, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Jared Balcom, NPC 2022 President, Balcom & Moe, Pasco, Wash.
Dominic LaJoie, NPC 2021President, President/Owner, LaJoie Growers LLC, Van Buren, Maine
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Long-time NPC Washington Summit favorite Charlie Cook, founder of the @cookpoliticalreport, sat down with Eye on Potatoes host Lane Nordlund before his address to 2023 Summit attendees for a wide-ranging interview reviewing the 2022 elections, previewing 2024 and beyond, and talking about his love of America's favorite vegetable.
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Last week, RJ Andrus of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was elected to serve as NPC's President for the next 12 months. RJ is a third-generation farmer and an owner of TBR Farms located in Hamer, Idaho. He has served on the Executive Committee since 2019, in roles including Vice President of Grower Outreach and Industry Research, and, most recently, as Vice President of Legislative Affairs. Please join us in congratulating RJ and the rest of the 2023 NPC Executive Committee!
After taking the gavel as NPC's 2023 President, RJ Andrus of Idaho Falls, Idaho, along with VP of Legislative Affairs Dean Gibson of Paul, Idaho, sat down with Eye on Potatoes podcast host @talkinaglane during NPC's 2023 Washington Summit to talk about the council's proactive policy agenda, working to advance specialty crop interests during Farm Bill negotiations, and the newly released study that revealed the industry's $100.9 billion impact on the U.S. economy.
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