Lake Tahoe Winemaker Dinners
Posted on April 30, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Restaurants | Leave a Comment
A good meal is more than just great food, it’s about an experience. And that’s exactly what guests of the Lone Eagle Grille’s May Winemaker Dinner are in for as the irreverent winemakers of Twisted Oak Winery put on a show to remember, paired with mouthwatering dishes and delicious wines to match.
Executive Chef Alan Kubler of […]
Mountain Bike Park at Northstar-at-Tahoe
Posted on April 29, 2008 - Filed Under Activities | Leave a Comment
Mountain Bike Park offers more beginner terrain, increased lift capacity, instructional riding clinics and more await Lake Tahoe mountain bikers this summer at Northstar-at-Tahoe.
As the summer season quickly approaches, Northstar Resort continues to build on the success of its popular mountain bike park, the largest in Northern California, with significant improvements to its downhill and […]
The Pfeifer House - Old World Elegance
Posted on April 28, 2008 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment
The Pfeifer House is one of the oldest restaurants at Lake Tahoe. It is also one of its finest.
It was established in 1939 as the Lake Inn and it became known as the Pfeifer House in 1954 when Hermann Schaeffer and Lois Pfeifer purchased the restaurant.
In 1972, Franz Fassbender, a culinary Gold Medal winner, bought […]
Hiking The Tahoe Rim Trail
Posted on April 25, 2008 - Filed Under Activities | Leave a Comment
The Tahoe Rim Trail is one of the premiere hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails in the United States. This 165 mile trail does a complete loop around Lake Tahoe, which is known for its stunning views and clear blue water. The lake straddles the border between California and Nevada.
This 165-mile loop was made to […]
Sierra Mountians Gold Rush 2008
Posted on April 24, 2008 - Filed Under Activities | Leave a Comment
Photo by: Lezlie Sterling - Sacramento Bee
The Sierra Nevada is littered with gold, the celebrity element that rocked financial institutions last month at a record $1,000 an ounce in futures trading. Suddenly, gold panning has become a hot recreational activity.
Since its record high, gold has hovered around $900 an ounce. In 2000, gold was around […]
Granlibakken Resort & Restaurant
Posted on April 23, 2008 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment
All resort guests can enjoy breakfast each day as part of their lodging. Granlibakken is known for its hearty, hot breakfast buffet featuring fresh fruit, homemade muffins, quiches, blintzes, eggs, and the daily chef’s special, plus all the accompaniments.
Conference guests will experience Chef Ron Eber’s creative flair and skilled culinary cast, dedicated to pleasing every […]
Can Lake Tahoe Ever Freeze Over?
Posted on April 22, 2008 - Filed Under Wildlife | Leave a Comment
While Lake Tahoe doesn’t get nearly as cold as some parts of the country it does get a wee bit chilly here in the winter.
In fact, on January 20th 1937 the Boca Weather Station observed California’s lowest recorded temperature of 45 degrees below 0 (F). While average temperatures around the lake are generally quite a […]
Café Sedona - More Than a Coffee Shop
Posted on April 21, 2008 - Filed Under Restaurants | Leave a Comment
While area casinos have long been known for their 24-hour restaurants, Café Sedona at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino is looking to establish itself as more than just a coffee shop.
Wayne Clark, the Silver Legacy’s food and beverage director, said he thinks that goal means more than the restaurant’s expanded menu, which includes Asian specialties, […]
Camp Richardson, Lake Tahoe Has It All
Posted on April 18, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Hotels & Resorts | Leave a Comment
If you are planning a family vacation, a reunion, or just a weekend getaway to the scenic Sierra Mountains, then Camp Richardson, Lake Tahoe has it all.
On a long sandy beach on the southwest shore, this woodsy retreat offers a wide array of activities and several lodging and dining options.
It has two restaurants that offer lakeside […]
Sales Brisk at The Chateau at Heavenly Village
Posted on April 17, 2008 - Filed Under Real Estate | Leave a Comment
This is an update to a previous blog story we did back in February. To date, vacation home buyers have purchased more than $20 million of luxury real estate at The Chateau at Heavenly Village, in Lake Tahoe’s South Shore.
Prices for the luxuriously furnished studio, one, two and three bedroom hotel-condominiums started at $500,000 and topped […]
