It seemed a bit unlikely that one of the original iconic muscle cars has now been transformed into an electric vehicle. As we discovered, that’s not a misnomer. We spent a week driving the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona, the first muscle car to be rebadged as an EV. And trust us, this Charger lives up […]
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Palisades Tahoe extends $89 Wednesday lift ticket deal
Discounted skiing on a Wednesday at Palisades Tahoe will continue for an additional month. Community Day lift tickets at Palisades Tahoe will remain $89, valid on select Wednesdays through April 8. The promotion began Feb. 4 and Palisades Tahoe recently added five more days to community days, starting March 11. Palisades Tahoe is calling Community Days a way […]
Land Rover Defender offers diversity
What’s intriguing about the 2026 Land Rover Defender is its split personality. It’s a massive midsize luxury SUV with two distinct qualities. It can serve as a rough-and-tumble off-road vehicle that can travel virtually anywhere and it also excels as a suave-moving, every-day vehicle. The Defender is traditionally equipped with two rows and seats five, […]
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge trusted location for boarding dogs, cats
Spring ski season is rapidly approaching in Lake Tahoe. It’s a wonderful time of year where the days are typically sunny, the temperatures allow for some light clothing, and crowds gradually begin to thin out as the 2025-26 ski season heads toward the finish line. Are you contemplating a ski vacation in Lake Tahoe or […]
Mt. Rose ski resort offers evening skiing starting March 13
If skiing or snowboarding early Friday or Saturday evening is one’s idea of a tremendous way to enjoy the weekend, there is one more option among Tahoe ski resorts – Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. For a fourth straight season, Mt. Rose will stay open late for skiers and snowboarders. When the clocks are moved forward […]
Fine dining at Northstar – Ritz-Carlton’s Manzanita restaurant a culinary delight
Following an energy-draining day on the slopes at Northstar California, when the discussion turns to – where to eat – the choices are numerous. There is no shortage of restaurants in the spacious Northstar Village. Got a favorite food type? Chances are it’s available. The choices are numerous, including Mexican, sushi, pizza, Italian, steakhouse, Mediterranean-inspired […]
Tucson plug-in hybrid impressive
Sales in the U.S. keep climbing for the Hyundai Tucson, which was once not even in the conversation when discussing elite compact crossover SUVs. Sales were a modest 47,306 in 2014. Fast-forward 11 years and the visually appealing Tucson is one of the major players in the class, evidenced by its record-high sales of 219,205 […]
Northstar ski resort groomed to perfection
Once a Lake Tahoe ski resort with a modest amount of terrain and a few shops and restaurants at its mostly barren base, Northstar became a ghost town when nightfall arrived. There was no reason to stay longer; Northstar was the ultimate day tripper. In the early evening hours there was no available dining, entertainment […]
Corolla hybrid adds to Toyota dominance
The Toyota Corolla is all about practicality and devoid of luxury. In its 58th year in the U.S., and at its core the car remains the same basic sedan it has always been. Yet don’t be so quick to dismiss this little gem. Based on its worldwide popularity for nearly six decades, the Corolla is […]
Storms have subsided – time for Powder Days in Tahoe
After three days of pent-up frustration with blizzard-like weather conditions and major travel issues, Mother Nature has lost its fury and now the roads are less treacherous on the way to Lake Tahoe. On Friday (Feb. 20) skiers and riders were rushing to reach their favorite Tahoe ski resort and experience what is no doubt […]