Lake Tahoe is famous for its stunning mountain tops and expansive 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

    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

Tahoe Meadows Tahoe Meadows is located just below Mt. Rose summit off of the Mt Rose Highway (Hwy 431). There are several access points, either from parking along the highway or from the Tahoe Rim Trail Parking lot at the east end of the Meadow. There are many flat trails through the meadow and it makes a great place to introduce kids to winter recreation. Fore more information click Continue Reading

  Did you know that March in Tahoe is one of the best months to ski? We often get more snow in March than we do in the month of December and January. Locals often call it miracle March for this reason. It goes with out saying that Tahoe is a great place to ski and board, and March is no exception. Often the crowds are less and the snow is falling so skiing/boarding is always the Continue Reading

Tahoe is a great destination for families year round. In winter there are many great activities to explore aside from the famous ski areas and snowsports for which Tahoe is known. Here are some great ideas to involve the whole family!   Disco Tubing Disco tubing is the family-friendly party where you spin down the tubing lanes to music and lights! Snowvetures Activity Zone is a great place Continue Reading

Snowshoeing Tahoe Adventure Company offers guided snowshoe hikes both during the day and full moon and star gazing tours. You can even opt into a warm drink and a grommet lunch while getting some exercise and learning about the local flora and fauna from one of their experienced snowshoe guides. Check out their website for all of the info. If you have your own equipment or are interested in Continue Reading

Palisades Tahoe NYE Celebration New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at Palisades Tahoe will kick off the evening with an LED Torchlight Parade along with fireworks and a free concert from The Nomads. The parade will start at 5pm on Exhibition. The Nomads will play from 5-7pm on the KT Deck ending with fireworks at 7pm! More info   Northstar NYE Celebration The Village at Northstar will have Continue Reading

  Truckee Historical Haunted Tour An unforgettable night of Truckee history on this fun and rowdy tour!  The Tour features engaging original tales based on Truckee history performed by talented characters at historical sites in Downtown Truckee. Tickets are $55+ fees and always sell out quickly, so reserve today. Ages 21+ only.   Scarecrow Parade Tahoe City Scarecrows on 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

  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