Visit “Ghost Ships” exhibit at Tahoe Maritime Museum
The Tahoe Maritime Museum on Hwy. 89 in Homewood, on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore, is one of our favorite museums. We are members, and we are regulars. The Museum’s exterior reminds you of an old boathouse, well-suited to its surroundings, with a spacious, airy interior design — 5,800 square feet in total — that lets […]
Howard Hughes’ estate at Lake Tahoe lists at $19.5 million
“Howard Hughes, the reclusive billionaire who left his mark on the aerospace industry, once owned a Lake Tahoe estate that has come on the market at $19.5 million,” according to the Los Angeles Times real estate section. “The 5.5-acre property, set on Crystal Bay, was purchased by the current owners in 1995 from Howard Hughes […]
Lake Tahoe Concours to showcase up to 70 classic beauties at new home on West Shore
Up to 70 classic wooden boats, many dating back to the 1920s and ’30s, will be on display this summer when the 42nd annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance opens to the public at its new location on Tahoe’s West Shore. After 20 years on the north shore, the show moves to Obexer’s Boat Company in […]
California Mille race to pass through Sierra foothills, Tahoe on April 27-May 4
The 24th running of the California Mille, a motoring tribute to Italy’s most-famous open road race, the Mille Miglia (thousand mile), will begin with a free car show atop San Francisco’s Nob Hill on April 27 followed by a four-day, thousand-mile back roads adventure. Some 77 entrants from four foreign countries and 14 U.S. states […]
Lake Tahoe named one of America’s most scenic waterside drives
Along with California Route 1, Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive, Cape Cod, and the Road to Hana on Maui, Lake Tahoe was named one of America’s most scenic waterside drives by Yahoo Travel. The article is here: “California and Nevada Starting Point: Tahoe City, CA The Route: 72-mile loop on Highways 28, 50, and 89 “What […]
Tie the knot at a California State Park
From the famous Wedding Rock at Patrick’s Point State Park to the historic gardens at Empire Mine State Historic Park to the bluffs at Crystal Cove State Park, many couples choose state parks to be the place where they say “I do.” That’s why CSPF thinks that California’s state parks are great places to … […]
Why the Sierra and its foothills are a world-class destination
Recent accolades that make our region a world-class destination: Cool Small Towns Nevada City was just named the sixth coolest small town in America in Budget Travel’s 9th annual America’s Coolest Small Town contest. “Residents value the Gold Country town for its music and art scene, food and proximity to some of California’s amazing rivers, […]
Squaw hosts 24th annual Lake Cushing Crossing on April 12
The 24th Annual Lake Cushing Crossing returns to Squaw Valley Saturday, April 12. The acclaimed pond skimming event challenges participants to cross the chilly waters of Cushing Pond on skis, a snowboard or any ski or snowboard-based vessel – resulting in colossal crashes, ultra-creative pond skimming contraptions and hilarious costumes. This year’s Lake Cushing Crossing […]
Court upholds Lake Tahoe regional plan
A federal court ruled in favor of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), affirming an update to the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan that took years to craft, according to the Agency. The lawsuit was filed by the Sierra Club and Friends of the West Shore in February 2013 following nearly a decade of public input […]
Tahoe Trips and Trails announces new speaker series, guided treks for summer
“How do you Tahoe?” asks Patty Baird, owner of Tahoe Trips and Trails, the outdoor adventure company based out of The Cedar House Sport Hotel. The question — part challenge, part tongue in cheek and all inspiring — is asked with a smile. Tahoe Trips and Trails’ “#HowDoYouTahoe” campaign includes on-site inspirational speakers beginning on […]
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