Thinking of skiing or snowboarding over Memorial Day weekend? It’s definitely an option in Lake Tahoe and two other California ski resorts where one can make a few turns during the holidays. A handful of ski resorts around the U.S. are still open for the 2022-2023 ski season, including Palisades Tahoe. Thanks to the huge […]
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Toyota Highlander adds turbo engine
The venerable Toyota Highlander has historically received lots of attention. Traditionally, it’s one of the most highly-rated midsize SUVs. Looking for a comfortable, quiet ride? The Highlander gets the job done. Overall, it’s a versatile SUV that can serve as the family hauler, thanks to its three rows of seating for seven or eight people, […]
Palisades only Tahoe ski resort still open
After more than seven months of skiing in Lake Tahoe, only one resort remains open as of Monday (May 15) – Palisades Tahoe. Not only is Palisades Tahoe staying open, the former Squaw Valley ski resort will be running its lifts for nearly another two months. The resort has scheduled its closing date for July […]
Comical Cushing Crossing May 20 at Palisades Tahoe
It’s what some ski resorts often refer to as the “silly season.” And a primary silly event for this time of year at Palisades Tahoe is the annual Cushing Crossing. Haven’t witnessed a Cushing Crossing? You should. The Cushing Crossing is a comical pond-skimming contest that is widely regarded as the best event of the […]
Palisades Tahoe Village condos extremely accommodating
The Village at Palisades Tahoe is an excellent lodging location any time of year when visiting the iconic Lake Tahoe ski resort that hosted the 1960 Olympics. The Village at Palisades Tahoe features five buildings that are all are centrally located and walking distance to a world-class ski resort. This is a terrific lodging location […]
Genesis G80 doubles as EV
Welcome a new player into the ever-expanding electric vehicle category – Genesis. It’s a tough road to travel down when the competition includes venerable auto manufactures like Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, BMW, Cadillac, Jaguar, Volvo, Acura, Land Rover, Lincoln, and even a somewhat newcomer like Tesla. Genesis, the luxury division of Hyundai, offers three electrified vehicles – […]
More snow at Tahoe ski resorts
The weather has turned unseasonably cold and wet again in Lake Tahoe, where three ski resorts remain open for the 2022-23 season. Snow has arrived at Tahoe ski resorts on multiple occasions this week, adding a bit more to the record season of snow at Heavenly, Palisades Tahoe and Kirkwood, the three resorts that remain […]
4Runner solid old-school SUV
The venerable Toyota 4Runner hasn’t changed much over the past decade – it’s a midsize sport utility vehicle workhorse that remains old school in many ways. However, the 4Runner is still popular among SUV buyers. Last year sales increased to 121,023 and it hasn’t dipped below 111,000 in the past seven years. If owning a […]
Tahoe Star Tours return to Northstar
Tahoe Star Tours will expand its summer schedule in bringing its popular stargazing events back to scenic Northstar California ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Northstar California will showcase the Dark Skies Cosmoarium for docent-led stargazing events that will take place on select dates between June and September. Led by amateur astronomer and poet Tony Berendsen, […]
LS 500 remains solid luxury sedan
We’ve always been enamored by this classy sedan. And after spending a week behind the wheel, we are happy to report the 2023 Lexus LS 500 is aging gracefully. That doesn’t mean improvements can’t be made. After slipping a bit in the past, Lexus did a comprehensive redesign in 2018 – inside, outside and underneath. […]