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Ice skating is a fun activity, and there's no snow needed. Photo Credit: The Shop at Heavenly Village.

No Snow, No Problem: Your Pre-Snow Guide for Winter Fun in Tahoe-Truckee

By Kirsten Alexis | Saturday, December 6, 2025
Winter is almost here, but it sure doesn’t feel like it! Forecasts with temperatures in the 40s and 50s have ski resorts and travelers on edge about this season’s snow forecast, and rightfully so. While some resorts are currently making snow and experiencing soft openings, others are delaying their openings. Cross-... Read More
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Need Unique Holiday Gift Ideas? Shop Local and Support Small Businesses in Tahoe-Truckee

By Kirsten Alexis | Friday, November 28, 2025
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? It seems like a crazy question, as we just celebrated Thanksgiving, which quickly gave way to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The holidays are stressful enough, as we try to prepare our calendars and to-do lists to ensure we get our decorating, chores and daily tasks done to... Read More

Experience the Joy of the Holiday Season in Tahoe-Truckee

By Kirsten Alexis | Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The holiday season is now in full swing here in Tahoe-Truckee, and it’s time to deck the halls and light up the towns in festive lights and cheer.  Winter in Tahoe-Truckee is a magical time. It's a short season where the landscape transforms into a winter wonderland, where you can walk out of your house and directly... Read More

Gratitude, Food, and Connection: How to Help the Community this Thanksgiving

By Kirsten Alexis | Thursday, November 13, 2025
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s important to think of how we can uplift and serve the community. The season of gratitude and thanks sparks a giving spirit, and the Tahoe-Truckee region has many resources to help feed families in need.  There is still time to donate food and sign up to volunteer to help feed... Read More
Thanksgiving in the Tahoe-Truckee region is a time to slow down and give thanks. Photo Credit: Kirsten Alexis

Mountains of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Feasts in Tahoe-Truckee

By Kirsten Alexis | Saturday, November 8, 2025
There’s a lot to be grateful for in life, and here in the Tahoe-Truckee region we have an abundance of it. From dynamic landscapes to an endless supply of outdoor recreation opportunities to a diverse and vibrant community, we truly have it all.  Autumn brings many changes to the region. It’s a short window between... Read More