Traffic should be a little better this winter when skiing at Palisades Tahoe and other North Tahoe resorts. To improve wait times, Mountaineer, a service that offers free, on-demand winter micro-transit in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, is increasing its vehicle fleet size by 15% for the upcoming winter season, The transit service will also […]
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What’s new this season at Mt. Rose ski resort
This season expect to notice some changes at Mt. Rose ski resort, which has invested $6 million in the off-season to add to its recreational offerings. For the 2025-26 season, Mt. Rose will add a new Wildslide Tahoe Tubing Center and expand snowmaking systems. The resort is also welcoming the return of high school and […]
Fall fun events in Lake Tahoe
Many people view Lake Tahoe as a ski season destination with little to offer once ski season has concluded. However, the remainder of the year is traditionally packed with various events that make the Tahoe region a great place to visit any time of year. The VISIT LAKE TAHOE website lists numerous autumn trip-inspired deals […]
Heavenly summer activities move to weekends only
With kids going back to school as September arrives, the summer season has unofficially ended in the Lake Tahoe region. However, that doesn’t mean activities at ski resorts like Heavenly have concluded. After extending hours over the Labor Day holiday, Heavenly is transitioning back to weekends only (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) until summer operations close for […]
Does Hyundai Sonata deserve more appreciation?
The increased popularity of small SUVs and some stiff competition from two longtime rivals have combined to drastically minimize sales of the Hyundai Sonata over the past decade. Sonata sales were at a peak during a five-year period (2011-2015), with numbers ranging between 203,000 and 230,00. But the decline came quick with sales plummeting under […]
Palisades Tahoe offering Labor Day savings for ski season
If you happen to be a skier or snowboarder who loves the slopes in Lake Tahoe, Labor Day weekend could be a cost-saving day. Palisades Tahoe is offering a plan for a more affordable ski season. This Labor Day Weekend, guests can lock in big savings on lift tickets, rentals, lessons, and gear. The savings range […]
Lexus TX 350 has strong in-house rival
Introduced a year ago, the 2025 Lexus TX 350 delivers luxury, technology and practicality, making it a solid choice among the class of three-row midsize SUVs. However, because they resemble each other so much, we wonder if it’s smarter to go with the Toyota Grand Highlander. The luxury TX 350 and the Grand Highlander share […]
Opening dates for several Tahoe ski resorts
It’s still premature to be looking ahead at the 2025-26 ski season. However, several Tahoe ski resorts recently announced their projected opening date. The three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood – have a projected opening day, along with Palisades Tahoe. In the Tahoe region, the Vail Epic Pass is three-fold with […]
FlyTahoe’s planned cross-lake electric flying ferry
The Lake Tahoe Regional Transportation Plan has identified a new feature to the region that will help ease the transportation issue. FlyTahoe’s planned cross-lake electric flying ferry – Candela P-12 – has been highlighted as a key environmental improvement project by the Tahoe transportation organization. The proposed project offers a potential solution to cut traffic, […]
Genesis GV70: luxury SUV at affordable price
Much like its parent company (Hyundai), luxury brand Genesis produces some high quality, standard vehicles at a modest sticker price. Want a bargain, practically any Genesis vehicle will almost certainly come up several thousand dollars less than its competition, which includes the likes of Mercedes, BMW and Porsche. The 2026 Genesis GV70 is a good […]