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Don't Be a Gaper: 3 Ways to Act Like a Tahoe Local

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Are you a gaper? If you don’t know the term gaper and are traveling to Lake Tahoe, then it is one to put into your internal dictionary. Normally a term to refer to a clueless skier or snowboarder, it can also pertain to summer visitors. An unfortunate byproduct of gaper-ism is that it can create grumpy locals in an... Read More

5 Favorite Fine Dining Restaurants in Tahoe

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, August 14, 2018
When it comes to a fantastic vacation, one aspect is mandatory: excellent dining. Lucky for all of us in Lake Tahoe, an exceptional list of restaurants serves dishes that are tasty enough to write home to Mom about. From the south side of Big Blue to the north shore, there are so many flavors to choose from that the... Read More

5 Summertime Musts for Lake Tahoe

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, August 7, 2018
It is hard to believe that we are already more than half way through summer! With the heat coming on strong and the temperatures in the lower foothills that surround Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Mountains hitting the triple digits, now is the perfect time to enjoy the refreshing gifts that this beautiful area provides.... Read More

5 Ways to Enjoy the Water in Lake Tahoe

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, July 31, 2018
There is one thing that best brings reprieve from the hot weather of summer: a cold body of water! The Lake Tahoe area has its fair share of ways to get wet and take a break from the rising temperatures. Let's take a look at five of them.  Parasailing Imagine taking in the wonder of the Sierras, the turquoise hues... Read More

Planning Ahead: Third Annual Wooden Boat Challenge

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, July 24, 2018
There is something purely magical about wooden boats, and their presence on Lake Tahoe is a pleasure to behold. This joy is extending to a whole new level with the Arts For The School's third annual Wooden Boat Challenge. In this competition, pre-registered teams of four are pitted against each other in the making of... Read More