Tahoe Basin Earthquake Fault Lines
Posted on March 31, 2008 - Filed Under Activities | Leave a Comment
In February, a strong 6.0 earthquake hit the rural northeastern town of Wells. It damaged hundreds of Nevada homes, rupturing numerous gas and water lines.
But doing some research and studying the history of fault lines in the Tahoe Basin might be a much better indicator of seismicity in the Lake Tahoe region, rather than the most […]
Read More..>>Costly Ski Chalets - Villa Costa at Tahoe
Posted on March 28, 2008 - Filed Under Real Estate | Leave a Comment
Villa Costa - this 20,000-square-foot home offers Lake Tahoe access, a multi-boat pier and two sandy beaches, plus eight bedrooms, 11 and two-half bathrooms, staff quarters, a home theater and a five-car garage. Various natural woods such as fir, oak and birch embellish the interior, and the commercial kitchen features a full bar and family […]
Read More..>>Snow Kiting in Tahoe
Posted on March 27, 2008 - Filed Under Activities | Leave a Comment
We loved it as a child. Flying a bright colored kite in the local park or open field and watching it glide across the deep blue sky. Well the hobby is still as strong as ever, but in Lake Tahoe, it’s done with a twist. Snow kiting is quickly becoming a growing sport in the Lake Tahoe […]
Read More..>>Heavenly Mountain Resort is Truely Heavenly
Posted on March 26, 2008 - Filed Under Skiing & Snowboarding | Leave a Comment
Although it’s only March at this mountain resort with the killer Lake Tahoe view, plans have already been established for May. Unless the exceedingly cooperative weather turns angry and decides to reverse course, skiers and snowboarders will be getting in their final runs until May 4 this year at Heavenly. In an unprecedented move, the […]
Read More..>>Hiking To Bear Lake
Posted on March 25, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sports | Leave a Comment
Summer is moving right along in Tahoe (a little too fast for me). Our weather has been just about perfect lately, although yesterday the winds kicked up a little. It is amazing to see snow still
Lying rather deep on many north facing slopes in the upper elevations. A couple of friends and I hiked along […]
Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe
Posted on March 24, 2008 - Filed Under Hotels & Resorts | Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for real estate in Lake Tahoe, this may be your pick. The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe is now accepting pre-construction sales reservations for its upcoming 78 ski-in/ski-out fractional ownership residences, nestled within Northstar Resort.
Scheduled to open in late 2009, the project will offer two-, three- and four-bedroom residences, with contemporary mountain elegance […]
The Steel Tree House
Posted on March 21, 2008 - Filed Under Real Estate | Leave a Comment
Stal tre hus translates into the steel tree house. Joel Sherman of JLS Design desired to create a modern design that fit its luxury environmental market. He succeeded and more.
His contemporary design utilizes a tree house theme. The house is lifted high into the canopy of the surrounding trees. The residence is 2,500 square feet […]
Alex Cushing - Man Behind Squaw Valley Ski Resort
Posted on March 20, 2008 - Filed Under Skiing & Snowboarding | Leave a Comment
In the 1940’s, Alex Cushing, while traveling from the East Coast, came upon Squaw Valley. Unfortunately he incurred a broken ankle. But that actually was a tremendous benefit to the Lake Tahoe region and its successful future as a top world ski and gambling destination. He headed home but later returned big dream, about $400,000 of his own money and […]
Read More..>>Kings Beach - Tahoe’s Banana Belt
Posted on March 19, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Scenic Kings Beach can be found at the Lake Tahoe’s North Shore, at an elevation of 6,280 feet. Kings Beach was named after card shark Joe King, who won the town site from George Whittell nearly a century before poker had a cult cable-TV following. Set against a vibrant blend of colors, flavors and textures, […]
Read More..>>19 Kitchen - Bar Restaurant … Awesome Tahoe Views
Posted on March 18, 2008 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment
High atop Harveys on the 19th floor is 19 Kitchen & Bar, formally known as Llewellyn’s. This upscale restaurant offers spectacular views of Lake Tahoe along with one of the most eclectic, yet welcoming menus to be found anywhere.
From sumptuous, multi-course meals or just a late night snack, 19 Kitchen & Bar serves up one-of-a-kind cuisine, […]
