Posts Tagged ‘nevada’

This 29th annual classic car festival is moving it’s kickoff weekend from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City. For the last four years, the kickoff weekend to the region’s largest special event, Hot August Nights, has been in South Lake Tahoe, California. Tony Marini, executive director of Hot August Nights says that they have loved…

The Nevada tax structure is perfectly designed to draw in businesses. There are countless reasons why moving to Nevada is a great choice from the gorgeous landscapes to the gourmet local food scene, its proximity to stunning Lake Tahoe and the dynamic way of life that comes with the territory. One such reason is the exceptional…

Prepare so you don’t need to protect. Fires are forces of destruction that can take down acres upon acres of gorgeous forests, and each summer, we see this happen. The King Fire of 2014 and the Washington Fire of 2015 can serve as examples of what can happen to a gorgeous amount of forest when a…

Hiking to this waterfall is something you don’t want to miss this summer. In the Mount Rose Wilderness, Hunter Creek Trail is begging to be hiked. This gorgeous hike to a spectacular waterfall is gaining popularity each passing year (and for good reason). This trail is open to the public all year, and this summer is the…

It’s time to take the party outside. As you may recall, here at Parc Forêt at Montrêux, we love the outdoors just as much as the lovely interiors of our homes. And why wouldn’t we? Look around! Here in Montrêux we are surrounded by so much beauty: the Reno Skyline to the North and Mount Rose…

With 4 new locations, this summer is sure to be full of locally grown produce. Local produce and locally ranched meats have been an important staple to the Reno food and cultural scene for a while. Local Chef’s and Restaurateur’s rely on the farm-to-table notion to put fresh and local foods on patrons’ plates, and…

Happy June to all! Hopefully all have enjoyed their spring season and have amazing hopes for the coming summer months. As for us, we are enjoying the weather… Sunshine most days and rain sprinkled here and there are the perfect balance for bright, beautiful greens and gorgeous days of golfing and hiking. Be sure to take advantage of…

Reno is a city that has been shaped by years of gambling, quickie divorces, historical figures, and festivals. Now, the thriving city is home to technological advances and a startup scene that rivals Silicon Valley itself. On one of the toughest bounce backs in the country, from 13.9% unemployment in January 2011 with the majority…

This spring/summer in Reno, locals and tourists alike can become part of some of the most iconic moments throughout Reno history. People can take a walk in Clint Eastwood’s shoes and cruise under the famous Reno Arch, or stroll down 4th Street, where the 1940s version of the arch was placed for Tommy Lee Jones’ portrayal…

It’s not all flat desert: There are 314 named mountain ranges, and over 100 unnamed mountain ranges that cut through the deserts at random, with 40 summits throughout the state exceeding 10,000 feet in elevation, making Nevada the most mountainous state in the United States. Mountains are full of hiking and biking: Within the mountains of…