Prior to delivery we were prepared to be unimpressed by the 2020 Ford Expedition. Were we excited at the prospect of testing the new model – the answer was an emphatic no. Our previous encounters with the Expedition were more than a decade ago. Etched in our memory was the image of a large, lumbering […]
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Mercedes GLC delivers big time
Compact luxury sport utility vehicles must deliver in a variety of areas to warrant sizable sales numbers. Interior room and comfort, performance, attractive exterior, high-tech features, and reasonable pricing are among the criteria valued in this class. Built in Finland and Germany, the Mercedes GLC 300 is one of the finest compact luxury SUVs. It […]
No Fourth of July fireworks in Tahoe
The Fourth of July holiday will look dramatically different this year in Lake Tahoe. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no fireworks in the Tahoe basin. Although many people will still be heading to Tahoe for the Fourth of July weekend, the emphasis will be on practicing social distancing on beaches, campgrounds and […]
Plan Fourth of July Tahoe getaway
If planning a Fourth of July trip to Lake Tahoe this week, there are a few things to know that should help keep you safe during the stressful COVID-19 pandemic. Lake Tahoe and Truckee are asking visitors planning travel to the region to adhere to mandates from the governors of California and Nevada to wear […]
Honda CR-V remains mainstay SUV
Are you looking to purchase a refined, practical and efficient compact SUV? If so, be prepared to do some homework. The decision is difficult to make because the list of competent small SUVs continues to grow. When it debuted in 1997, the Honda CR-V was a trail blazer, a car-based sport utility vehicle that people […]
Squaw Valley open for summer season
A beautiful and active area this time of year, Squaw Valley announced recently it was now operating its summer season. Located on Lake Tahoe’s north shore, Squaw Valley offers many fun summer activities. They include hiking, mountain bike rides along miles of smooth bike paths, relax on a nearby Lake Tahoe beach, or float the […]
Northstar opens for summer activities
After shutting down in mid-March due to the coronavirus, Northstar California ski resort will reopen in July for its summer season. Summer activities open July 3 at Northstar California and will include scenic lift rides on Big Springs Gondola, hiking access, and grab n’ go food and drink options from the Lodge at Big Springs. […]
New Hyundai Venue budget-friendly SUV
Hyundai has this vehicle aimed squarely at youthful buyers and seniors looking for a modest sport utility vehicle. The all-new 2020 Hyundai Venue is a subcompact SUV with an extremely appealing sticker price. One can drive home with a new Venue for a budget-friendly $17,500. That ranks as one of the lowest starting prices in […]
Lexus GX 460 remains old school
Despite a mild facelift this year, the 2020 Lexus GX 460 still comes up lacking overall. The midsize luxury SUV is not all that different from 10 years ago when its last major redesign took place. While the GX has remained mostly stagnant, much of the competition has evolved over that past decade, pushing the […]
Will Tahoe’s Vail Resorts be ready next season?
If you are considering a season pass to Northstar California, Heavenly and Kirkwood ski resorts, what can you expect next season? Vail Resorts, which operates the three resorts in Lake Tahoe, recently offered some insight into the 2021 ski season, the first in the era of physical distancing. Vail Resorts addressed how things will likely […]