Posts Tagged ‘nevada’

Black Rock Desert 101: Adventures for Non-Burners

Burning Man is over, but there are still many things to do on the playa. Burning Man is one of Northern Nevada’s most known-for annual events. The Playa’s spectacular art scene, amazing music, and unique fashions make it something to return for again and again. However, this event is very clearly not for everyone and if Burning…

Read More

Go 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 More

Backyard Design Ideas for 2016

It might be too late to get your landscaping design up to par for 2015, but it’s the perfect time to plan for 2016. As summer 2015 draws to a close, we have fingers crossed that this winter comes with every bit of precipitation that it’s hyped up to! This would make for a fantastic…

Read More

7 Things to Look for at an Open House

When going to an open house, it can be easy to get caught up in the perfect staging: stay focused. Open houses with their pristine and exact staging can be an exciting and over-whelming process for those looking to purchase a new home. From perfectly scrunched pillows to expertly trimmed landscaping, it is important to…

Read More

BOOMing 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 More

Crown 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 More

5 Tax Reduction Tips

Head into tax season stress-free with these tax-reducing tricks. Every year after tax season, people are on a mission to save more on their taxes than they did the year before, and this takes dedication and know-how. Learning the ins and outs of your state’s local tax laws in combination with these tax deduction tricks can help…

Read More

Whites Creek/Thomas Creek Mountain Biking Trail

This mountain biking loop might as well be in Montrêux’s backyard. Thomas Creek and Whites Creek run down Mount Rose on the opposite side of Mount Rose Highway from Montrêux. Along and across these creeks run beautiful trails that climb in elevation and reach the Mount Rose wilderness. Hikers, bikers and horseback riders alike enjoy these…

Read More

Things to Consider when Buying Quality Real Estate

Location, location, location? Here in Montrêux, we are lucky enough to live in a welcoming community surrounded by beauty, but cannot forget other things to consider when moving to a new home and especially a new area. The View Are the views out your windows things you want to look at for as long as you…

Read More

GolfBoard: Future of the Sport?

Traveling around the golf course just got much more interactive. The GolfBoard is revolutionizing the way we travel the golf course, taking influence from both snowboarding and surfing. “You can’t deny the functionality of it, you can’t deny the fun of it, and you can’t deny the athleticism of it. It just has too many things…

Read More