In case you hadn’t noticed, there are fewer convertibles on the road these days. Maybe the appeal of driving a car with the top down on a beautiful, sunny day is no longer considered one of life’s most enjoyable guilty pleasures. The Toyota Solara, Volvo C60 and Chrysler 200 were all once offered as convertibles. […]
Subaru BRZ: Reasonably priced, old-school sports car
For driving enthusiasts who want to own a light, agile car that provides an elusive fun factor while also looking cool, the smartly designed Subaru BRZ deserves a good look. That’s right, this is a Subaru, which has a history of creating unimaginative vehicles. But the Japanese auto manufacturer decided to gamble a bit and […]
Lake Tahoe ski season ends Memorial Day
Most ski resorts in the U.S. have been closed for more than a month. However, Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe remains open, closing for good on Memorial Day. The scenic Lake Tahoe resort is experiencing its longest ski season in a decade. Although neighboring Alpine Meadows ski resort closed earlier this month, Squaw […]
Murtagh named manager at Tahoe Donner Golf Course
In the winter he manages a ski school. And in the summer months, James Murtagh will now be holding a prominent position in the golf industry with Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Murtagh was recently promoted to golf manager of Tahoe Donner Golf Course. He brings to the golf team and visitors alike a magnitude of […]
Squaw Valley ski resort open through Memorial Day Weekend
The ski season continues at Squaw Valley ski resort. The scenic Lake Tahoe resort is experiencing its longest ski season in a decade. Although neighboring Alpine Meadows ski resort closed earlier this month, Squaw Valley remains open seven days a week. Squaw received several inches of new snow from the latest spring storm and on […]
Tahoe Donner Golf Course now open
Tahoe Donner Golf Course in Lake Tahoe is now open for the summer. The challenging course is a true mountain layout where golfers can enjoy the peace and quiet of the natural surroundings. Located just minutes off Interstate 80 in Truckee, Tahoe Donner Golf Course is a beautiful public golf course in the High Sierra. […]
2016 Mazda6 a strong family sedan
The 2016 Mazda6 is a fine midsize sedan with a lot of enviable qualities, including affordability, styling, family-friendly interior space, plus solid fuel economy and performance. Good thing it possesses many strong qualities, because that’s needed in the competitive midsize sedan category, which is one of the most popular choices today among American car buyers. […]
Mt. Rose ski resort offering discount lift tickets
Not only is Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe still open, the Lake Tahoe-area ski resort will be offering discounted tickets for the final two weekends of the season. Open Thursdays through Sundays until May 8, Mt. Rose ski resort is offering adult lift tickets for $69, and children’s lift tickets for $29 if purchased online in […]
2016 Toyota Tacoma better than ever
There’s no hard sell necessary when it comes to the Toyota Tacoma. The popular midsize truck has been a big seller for years and there’s no reason to believe that trend won’t continue thanks to the completely redesigned 2016 model. Toyota enjoys huge sales numbers in the U.S., where reportedly half the midsize trucks sold […]
Stevie Wonder sings at memorial for deceased Sugar Bowl skier
Sugar Bowl ski instructor Carson May received a sendoff Sunday (April 24) that he probably never could have imagined. Legendary artist Stevie Wonder performed on the UC Davis campus as part of a celebration of life for May, who was killed in an avalanche at Sugar Bowl ski resort in January. Hundreds of friends and family […]