BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Scenic Lake Tahoe will host the first two stages of this year’s Amgen Tour of California Women’s race, which takes place Friday and Saturday (May 8-9). Lake Tahoe’s natural geography of steep climbs and long descents against postcard views will offer plenty of sites to catch race action as the top women […]
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Heavenly ski resort’s summer expansion plans
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The U.S. Forest Service has tentatively approved Heavenly ski resort’s expansion plans, including the addition of some unique attractions. Soon enough, south shore residents and its visitors could be gliding through the mountains or pedaling through the treetops at Heavenly Mountain Resort during the summer. Heavenly Mountain Resort is best known as a […]
Clear Creek Tahoe latest Lake Tahoe-area golf course
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Not that it needed one, but there’s one more premium golf course in the Lake Tahoe region – Clear Creek Tahoe. Clear Creek Tahoe is considered an exclusive Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw designed golf course near Lake Tahoe that is already earning considerable praise. Clear Creek Tahoe was recently recognized by […]
Mazda CX-5: Solid compact SUV
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Now in its third year, the 2015 Mazda CX-5 has clearly established itself as a strong entity in a crowded field of very competent five-passenger, crossover sport utility vehicles. Mazda definitely made a wise move several years ago, introducing the CX-5 in hopes that it would fare better than its low-selling predecessors […]
Squaw Valley ski resort gets foot of snow for closing weekend
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although it’s been a disappointing ski season in Lake Tahoe, the season is ending in a very nice way for Squaw Valley ski resort. Squaw Valley ski resort is the last Lake Tahoe resort to pull the curtain down on the 2014-15 ski season, concluding with skiing and snowboarding both today and […]
A Maui vacation full of enticing activities
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A trip to Maui is indeed a journey into paradise, where the temperatures never drift far from the 75-85-degree range with mild humidity. There are many ways to enjoy a Maui vacation. Maui is Hawaii’s second largest island, measuring 48 miles long and 26 miles wide. Below are some entertaining options in […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe preparing for summer activities
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Family fun is standard during the summer months in Lake Tahoe. Great weather, a world-class lake, and many activities to enjoy are part of the annual lore. This summer, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will introduce and welcome back a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy. With returning signature events […]
Kapalua features some terrific restaurants
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Rest assured, there will be no shortage of great dining options when visiting the Kapalua region of Maui. The problem for many tourists is picking a restaurant because so many of them are enticing. Below are three personal favorites while staying at Kapalua Resort in November 2015. Kai Sushi restaurant: Are you […]
Gondola will connect Squaw Valley, Alpine ski resorts
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Rumored for several years, the link that has been speculated between jointly owned Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows is now official. Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC announced it has reached an agreement with the owner of private land located between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows to create a base-to-base gondola connection between […]
Maui: Vacation in Paradise
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL In the faint morning light, waves can be seen crashing in the distance as a gorgeous sunrise is beginning to surface, signifying the start of another magnificent day in Maui, where the possibilities seem almost limitless in the pursuit of fun. Dawn may have just arrived at Kapalua Villas, but the activity […]