Made in Tahoe Festival October 9 and 10 Made in Tahoe celebrates all things LOCAL. The Village at Palisades Tahoe will host a wide array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas: local artisans, businesses, chefs, organizations, and entertainers. Click HERE for event details.   See the Fall Colors Ride the River Biking along the bike path Continue Reading

September in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee is one of the best months in my opinion, because the crowds are gone but the weather is still warm and many summer activities are still enjoyable, as well as some cooler temperatures for biking and hiking.   Go For a Hike Lake Tahoe is famous for its stunning mountain tops and expensive hiking trails. I have compiled a list of the must visit peaks Continue Reading

Asking Yourself What to do When the Air Quality is Bad? I know that it can be hard to find activities to keep the whole family entertained when the air quality is bad and you cannot go outside and enjoy all of the amazing outdoor opportunities that North Lake Tahoe and Truckee have to offer, so I have made a list of a few suggestions to help!   Check Out the Tahoe Art Haus Located in Continue Reading

Hot August days and nights in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee are filled with music, events, festivals, and all the best activities the mountains have to offer.   Jump in an Alpine Lake Check out six of the best Alpine Lakes in the Tahoe region to jump in to! The Lake Tahoe region has many pristine alpine lakes to enjoy in the warm summer months besides the famous Lake Tahoe. Following is a Continue Reading

    Check out six of the best Alpine Lakes in the Tahoe region to jump in to! The Lake Tahoe region has many pristine alpine lakes to enjoy in the warm summer months besides the famous Lake Tahoe. Following is a list of short (and not so short) day hikes to get you to a quiet alpine lake in the mountains without an overnight trip. Though many of these lakes can make for great Continue Reading

    Lake Tahoe is famous for its stunning mountain tops and expensive hiking trails. I have compiled a list of the must visit peaks in the region. These are great to tackle in the late summer when the snow has melted and the weather is still calm and warm.   The Big Ones   Freel Peak Freel Peak is the tallest peak in the Tahoe area at 10,886 ft. The views are Continue Reading

  Tahoe may be known for its world class skiing and its amazing crystal clear waters, but did you know that Tahoe also offers some of California's finest mountain bike trails? Here are five of my favorites!   Flume Trail Distance-varies Difficulty: advanced Probably one of the most spectacular mountain-bike trails in North America, the Flume takes riders high above Lake Continue Reading

July in Tahoe is full of amazing outdoor activities for the whole family. From boating to biking, live music, art festivals, and even yoga. July is a must visit time of year in the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee region.   Beerfest and Bluegrass Festival July 6, The Village at Northstar Beerfest and Bluegrass is a family-friendly event featuring live music across multiple stages, dozens of Continue Reading

North Lake Tahoe and Truckee are well known for their amazing hiking trails and tall peaks. If you are looking for a great way to get into the woods with your family, I have compiled a list of my favorite family hiking trails, all approved by my 2, 8 and 10 year old grandchildren!  If your kids are older and more seasoned hikers check out the Best Peaks to hike around the lake. And the Continue Reading

  North Lake Tahoe and Truckee in summer is the perfect place for families to have fun and experience the outdoors. Whether your kids are toddlers, or teenagers, or both there is a lot to do with the whole family!  Hiking Tahoe is well known for its amazing hiking trails and tall peaks. If you are looking for a great way to get into the woods with your family, I have compiled a Continue Reading