Cutting down a Christmas tree is sustainable family fun
By Jeannette E. Warnert Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California. Every year, the day after Thanksgiving, Susie Kocher bundles up her children, gathers the extended family and hikes into the Lake Tahoe Basin forest to find a Christmas tree. “It’s my favorite part of the season,” Kocher said. “Having the fresh, living thing in […]
A “dip” in Lake Tahoe to kick off Ironman competition this morning
A “dip” in Lake Tahoe this morning to kick off IRONMAN Lake Tahoe! Bells are ringing, and the people on the shores are wearing down vests. (It was a freezing rain last night). It’s a good turnout; some traffic and temporary road closures, but it’s good to see this event doing well. The snowfall that […]
Our guide to Tahoe-Truckee: Northstar, Squaw, Lake Tahoe, historic Truckee
KAYAKING AND PADDLEBOARDING Kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe is an exhilarating experience. We are big fans of the West Shore, known for its beauty and outdoor activities. With three locations on the West Shore (Homewood, Sunnyside, Sugar Pine Point State Park), West Shore Sports rents bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards and has a full line […]
Best food and wine tasting road trips around Truckee, Donner Summit, Auburn and Grass Valley
“Head out on the highway, looking for adventure.” Summer is the time to explore the Sierra and surrounding foothills in all its glory. The open road, in your car, convertible, RV or motorcycle, is the best way to experience it. The journeys feature beautiful and historic places, including the shores of Lake Tahoe on Highway […]
Sample the Sierra festival in Tahoe announces wine-and-food pairings
Sample the Sierra is a farm-to-fork festival celebrating the best food, wine and art in the Sierra Nevada, Sierra Foothills and Lake Tahoe regions. This year’s 4th annual Sample the Sierra festival on September 1 will feature 16 different tasting booths, each showcasing the variety of textures, flavors, and styles of the Sierra Nevada mountains. […]
41st annual Tahoe Concours d’Elegance on August 9-10
FORTY-ONE YEARS AGO—when fiberglass hulls began to dominate the American pleasure boat scene—a group of Tahoe Yacht Club members and friends got together to share their passion for wooden boats, which they affectionately referred to as “old girls.” They displayed a dozen of their wooden boats at an informal get-together at Chambers Lodge on the […]
Lake Tahoe named “America’s best lake” in USAToday poll
—By USA Today Tahoe – North America’s largest and most popular alpine lake, a place Mark Twain once called “the fairest picture the whole earth affords” – is the champion in USA TODAY’s recent poll, which garnered more than 5,000 votes via Facebook and Twitter. Michigan’s Lake Charlevoix was runner up among a field of […]
Cruise Tahoe: Soak up the sun & sights
LAKE TAHOE IS A rejuvenating summer getaway, away from the heat of the central valley and northern Nevada. “Big Blue,” the nation’s highest alpine lake, offers countless summer activities. The best way to experience Lake Tahoe is from the water, and a cruise is a relaxing choice to soak up the sun and sights. Visitors […]
Excellent adventures: Skiing, snowshoeing and lodging
TRUCKEE, LAKE TAHOE AND THE SURROUNDING high country is a winter paradise. The region is home to more than a dozen ski resorts and cross-country ski areas. Other winter activities include snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh rides and dog sled tours, an adventure of a lifetime. Guided snowshoeing treks—during the day or under a full moon—offer […]
Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance on Aug. 10-11
The Lake Tahoe Concours d’ Elegance celebrates its 40th anniversary August 10 – 11, 2012, with the Riva Aquaramaas the Marque Class. The collection of nearly 100 antique wooden boats will gather once again at the height of summer along the docks of the Sierra Boat Companyin Carnelian Bay, Calif., to compete for top honors […]
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