Cycling - The 16th Annual Tour de Nez
Posted on February 29, 2008 - Filed Under Activities | Leave a Comment
The Tour de Nez, a six day celebration of cycling featuring some of the top professional racers in the United States, is expanding in 2008 with a full roster of family friendly rides, events and parades taking place June 17th-June 22nd in Reno, Truckee and Northstar-at-Tahoe.
” This is where it starts for everyone.” said race […]
Echo Restaurant & Lounge
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment
Tucked in a comfortable corner of Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort, the Echo Restaurant and Lounge serves fresh, new cuisine daily. The perfect atmosphere to watch the game, have a few appetizers, or dine in Lake Tahoe style!
Echo was announced as a restaurant as fresh, new and exciting as it’s cuisine! The Echo […]
Emigrant Trail Museum - Donner Party
Posted on February 27, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The Emigrant Trail Museum at the park is open year round and includes exhibits about the human and natural history of this area.
The Emigrant Trail Museum was completed in 1962 after 15 years of effort by local citizens, park staff and legislators. Open all year, the museum includes exhibits about the natural history of the […]
Donner Memorial State Park
Posted on February 26, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The park is located amid the pine and fir forests jut east of Donner Pass in the Sierra Nevada. Surrounded by magnificent alpine scenery and directly adjacent to a beautiful three-mile-long lake, the park offers vacationers a wide range of recreational opportunities including camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing and waterskiing.
The Emigrant Trail Museum at the […]
Squaw Valley - Snowfest 2008
Posted on February 25, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Every spring since 1982, North Lake Tahoe comes alive with ten fun-filled days and nights, jam packed with events and fun activities for all ages. This year, the annual favorites will be back, better than ever, along with expanded music events, and a host of great new ones! The 27th Annual Snowfest! is scheduled for […]
Read More..>>Cave Rock- Climbing Heaven
Posted on February 21, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Tahoe’s Cave Rock is a 360-foot high, 800-foot wide dome which lies on the southeastern shore of scenic Lake Tahoe. Named for the small cave on its south face, the formation arose three million years ago when volcanic rock broke through the granite surface of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
The remnant of an ancient volcano, […]
Edgewood Terrace Restaurant
Posted on February 20, 2008 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment
On the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is where you will find most of the casinos and larger resorts, as well as more in the way of nightlife and entertainment. There are plenty of great restaurants both inside and outside of the casinos, and just as on the North Shore, the choices are varied and […]
Read More..>>Bonanza’s Ponderosa Ranch - Gone But Not Forgotten
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing | 1 Comment
The Cartwright family was rough, tough and lived by the law of the land. Led by their stoic father, Ben and his three sons - Adam, Hoss and Little Joe made TV history and had millions of adoring TV fans. In 1959, the series was aired on Saturday evenings. Bonanza was one of the first […]
Read More..>>Homewood Mountain Resort
Posted on February 16, 2008 - Filed Under Skiing & Snowboarding | Leave a Comment
Homewood may pale in comparison to the vertical drop or acreage of other resorts, but bigger isn’t always better, even at ski resorts. The terrain is not as extensive as it would be at Squaw or Alpine, and there are much shorter runs and few bowls to speak of.
However, Homewood is a favorite resort for many […]
Cross-Country Skiing, Tahoe’s One of the Best
Posted on February 15, 2008 - Filed Under Skiing & Snowboarding, Sports | Leave a Comment
Cross country skiing to continues to grow in popularity. Some skiers enjoy the serenity of a quiet off-the-beaten-path location. Others prefer to vacation at beautiful mountain tourist meccas, like Lake Tahoe. Two of the key features are extensive trail networks and a choice of several cross country ski systems.
So what are the top eight cross […]
