Reno Tahoe
Local Ski Resorts: Opening Days are Here
Storm after storm is bringing inches of gorgeous snow to Reno-Tahoe ski resorts. Although none of the resorts are all the way open, some of these local Reno-Tahoe ski resorts are taking advantage of the early snowfall and opening a few lifts and runs. Mount Rose Ski Resort Opening Day: November 4, 2015 What’s open? Lift:…
Read MoreWhat to do this Weekend: Pumpkin Edition
What better way to start your weekend than in the brisk air at a local pumpkin patch? The weather might be cooling off, which is perfect fall weather for choosing that perfect pumpkin and enjoying the crisp Northern Nevada air. These local pumpkin spots offer everything from pumpkins to train rides and animals to corn…
Read MoreLocal Ski Resorts get Amped-up for Winter
All across Reno-Tahoe, ski resorts have all kinds of new features. After five consecutive years of drought, local ski resorts are back to the drawing board and have turned some amazing new snow features for Reno-Tahoe skiers and boarders. Mount Rose What’s new? New beginner terrain: The Enchanted Forest family area is getting 4 new trails…
Read More10 Places to Enjoy Northern Nevada this Fall
It’s hard to limit the list to ten! Northern Nevada is a gorgeous place year round, but there’s something about the way the leaves change that makes the area feel so dynamic and alive while conveying such a sense of peacefulness. 1. Thomas Creek Just minutes from Montreux, Thomas Creek is gorgeous all 12 months of…
Read MoreYour Next Vacation: Glamping
Change up your next family weekend get-away: camp in style. Camping no longer means packing up cots and sleeping bags, coolers full of hot dogs and potato salad. “Glamping” is the new way to vacation outdoors! Glamour camping is perfect for those that want to enjoy the outdoors without leaving behind modern luxuries. Some places…
Read MoreGo Gourmet in Reno: Beer Edition
Reno’s brewing scene is catching eyes and taste-buds all across the country. For those of you living on Mars these days, Reno is pretty great. As a town and a community we have come so far and have changed the entire dynamic of the city from one of gambling and quickie divorces to one that…
Read MoreBOOMing Jobs Coming to Reno
Angie’s Artisan Treats/BOOMCHICKAPOP is bringing 160 jobs to the Reno area. The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) announced that Angie’s Artisan Treat’s/BOOMCHICKAPOP, an all natural popcorn company that is one of the fastest growing in the country, is opening a manufacturing and distribution center in Reno, Nevada and expected to bring around 160 new…
Read MoreCrown Lake: Your 2015 Backpacking Trip
Summer is still in full swing, which means there is still plenty of time to pack up and hit the trails! This gorgeous Hoover Wilderness alpine lake is your backpacking destination for the end of summer 2015! Near Bridgeport, California and just a short trip from Reno, this hike will test and encourage your backpacking skills as…
Read MoreTahoe Ridge’s First New Campground after Over 20 years
550-Site Campground to grace the ridge of the Tahoe Rim. After over 20 years, Lake Tahoe’s gorgeous north shore is getting a new campground! Currently in the Tahoe Basin are 18 campgrounds with 2,066 sites between them, but only 46 (2%) of these campsites are between Tahoe City and Zephyr Cove. This has been realized over the…
Read MorePreparing for IRONMAN Lake Tahoe
With IRONMAN Lake Tahoe quickly approaching, make sure you are as prepared as possible for the big day. What is quite possibly the world’s toughest IRONMAN course, IRONMAN Lake Tahoe takes all of the challenges of the other races and cranks it up to 6,000. Nearly 6,000 feet of ascension during the bike portion, coupled with…
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