The outdoor sports choices in North Lake Tahoe can be overwhelming. Take mountain biking for example. For a newbie in North Tahoe on vacation, the process of getting on the trail can seem prohibitive. Bike rentals, trail locations and gear are all questions marks that can keep a visitor from experiencing the splendor of North […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe: Terrific summer family getaway
Summer provides quite the contrast to the winter months when Northstar California ski resort is covered in white sheets of snow with skiers and snowboarders seemingly everywhere. The views and the vibe are refreshingly different in the summer, where the days proceed at a much slower pace at this North Tahoe location, where the venerable […]
Northstar California offers considerable summer fun
This ski resort takes on an entirely different persona in the summer months. Life tends to move very slowly at Northstar California, which has arguably become the top destination ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Of course, there are no skiers or snowboarders hustling toward the lifts this time of year. Northstar’s famed Village is one […]
Honda CR-V remains popular compact SUV
When it debuted in 1997, the Honda CR-V was a trail blazer, a car-based sport utility vehicle that people instantly loved. And because the CR-V was universally admired, it quickly placed other manufacturers in copy-cat mode. Although it’s been nearly 20 years since the unveiling, the Honda CR-V remains an extremely popular five-passenger, compact crossover […]
2016 Kia Sedona an enticing minivan
Kia redesigned its minivan a year ago and made some significant changes. Borrowing a time-honored line when it comes to remodeling, the Kia Sedona arrived new and improved. Some auto reviewers are calling the Sedona the best-looking minivan in the segment. Part of the reasoning is Kia revamped the Sedona to look more like a […]
Casey Blann named Alpine Meadows VP of Mountain Operations
Casey Blann has joined the ski resort team as Vice President of Mountain Operations at Alpine Meadows ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Blann possesses 35 years of management experience at resorts across the Tahoe region, including Heavenly Mountain Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and most recently Kirkwood Mountain Resort. “Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows represent the epitome of […]
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge: Safe, affordable pet boarding
For people seeking a location to board their pet for a day, several days, or an entire week when visiting North Lake Tahoe during the summer months, the Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge has earned a great reputation as a dependable and reliable location. While there are Lake Tahoe lodging facilities that welcome pet stays, there are […]
Toyota RAV4 still among top small SUVs
Introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994 and a year later a hit in the American market, the Toyota RAV4 has been a class leader for more than two decades. Americans love compact crossover sport utility vehicles. These smaller SUVs offer a lot of versatility, typically have an appealing design, and are also somewhat sporty. […]
Volkswagen Beetle Dune convertible provides fun factor
Although certainly not for everyone, this is a car with both style and personality. Already a winner in the hearts of many, the new Volkswagen Beetle Dune should attract even more converts to this somewhat quirky car. The 2016 Beetle Dune convertible coupe that was test-driven here was a brightly colored metallic yellow, an unabashed […]
Summer fun at Heavenly’s new Epic Discovery
Heavenly Mountain Resort is not just about snow sports any longer. Heavenly recently unveiled its new Epic Discovery summer activities program, which includes zip lines, mountain coasters and canopy tours. Heavenly Mountain Resort’s on-mountain summer experience, immerses families in activities that provide big-time thrills, guide them to explore and better understand their natural surroundings, and […]