Credit or blame the younger generation, but the propensity for wagons is on the rise. Once a staple for large families from the mid-1950s to the ‘70s, the station wagon was an original family hauler, a vehicle with three areas for passengers, even though some of them had a third row with no seating and […]
Tahoe Ski World
Diamond Peak ski resort closing March 29
The unseasonably warm weather and the diminishing snowpack has altered the season closing date for yet one more Tahoe ski resort. Due to the high temperatures the Lake Tahoe region has experienced this month and all winter long, Diamond Peak ski resort reluctantly made the decision to end its 60th season prematurely with a closing […]
U.S. Freestyle Championships return to Palisades Tahoe
Some of the nation’s top mogul skiers will be showcased at Palisades Tahoe when the resort hosts the Toyota U.S. Freestyle Championships on March 26-29. The event will bring together the nation’s top moguls and dual moguls skiers as they compete for national titles in one of the most challenging disciplines in winter sports. The […]
Multiple Tahoe ski resorts closing early this season
In a startling bit of news this week, three Tahoe ski resorts are pulling the plug in March on the 2025-26 ski season. And with nearly two weeks left in March and the unseasonably high temperatures and lack of snow major factors, even more resorts might be bringing down the curtain on the season. After […]
Dodge Charger Daytona first EV muscle car
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]