It’s the middle of spring after a winter that really delivered the rain and snow, which means it’s time for…waterfalls! One of the best around Lake Tahoe is Cascade Falls. It’s just a mile hike out to the falls and once you are there you are not only treated to the sight and Continue Reading
A river runs along it
By Tim Hauserman While there is still some good skiing to be had around Lake Tahoe, spring is slowly fighting to make an appearance and many folks are itching for the chance to finally stretch out their legs on something other than snow. Fortunately, the Tahoe City Public Continue Reading
Kings Beach revitalized
After several years of road and improvement construction to the tune of $50 million Kings Beach has come out the other side revitalized and ready for an exciting future. “The Kings Beach Commercial Core improvement project has greatly improved downtown Kings Beach Continue Reading
The lake rises!
It’s been raining steadily for the last several days, and more rain is coming in today. While we don’t like the street flooding and water seeping into our houses that rain can bring, we do like to see the water level rise in our beloved Lake Tahoe. As of today, Continue Reading
Sunset Snowshoes!
When winter arrives with all it’s glory, snow becomes Tahoe’s playground. While hitting the downhill resorts is an exciting adventure, it can be a busy place to spend your day. The resorts are more like Disneyland than a wild adventure in the wilderness. Which is Ok, Continue Reading
Last colors of fall
Quick! Catch the last leaves of fall before they are covered in snow. There is still some amazing views to be had. While Tahoe doesn’t get the solid waves of color that you find in New England, the stark contrast of our deep green conifers against rows of aspens makes for Continue Reading
Alpine Aspen Festival
Without a doubt one of the best places to see fall colors in the Sierra is Hope Valley, at the junctions of Highways 88 and 89. The valley and slopes surrounding it are awash in aspens, which means a blast of yellow and reds can be found in late September and into October. Continue Reading
Locals Summer!
Locals summer at Lake Tahoe unofficially began at 5 pm on Labor Day. The day before, bumper to bumper traffic was backed up on the West Shore all the way from Tahoe City to Hurricane Bay. But as the sun set on Labor Day, you could easily drive into the Tahoe City Safeway Continue Reading
Hiking Donner Pass to Summit
While the summer often brings our focus to Lake Tahoe, there is some awesome hiking to be had atop Donner Summit as well. One of the most popular trails is to hike the Pacific Crest Trail southwards from Donner Pass toward Squaw Valley, but heading north on the PCT is also a Continue Reading
Squaw Valley Community of Writers
For 46 years the Squaw Valley Community of Writers has conducted weeklong summer workshops at the base of the mountains in Squaw Valley. This year’s Writer’s Workshop convenes July 25th through August 1st in the Olympic House at 1960 Squaw Valley Road. The Continue Reading