Lake Tahoe Information: Blog

Lake Tahoe combines the bustling tourist destination scene with the chill mountain escape atmosphere, and nothing covers the array of the area’s information quite like Lake Tahoe This Week’s News and Blogs. Our blog is like that local friend who’s your source of Lake Tahoe information, who knows all the ins and outs of the area and will steer you toward the fun. Shanie Matthews, longtime Lake Tahoe local, is your insider guide who’s ready to share her tips and pointers to fun Lake Tahoe activities. Residents and visitors alike can use this Lake Tahoe information to stay up to date on the hottest of the happenings, whether it’s spring, summer, fall or winter! Want a review of recent festivals? Which Lake Tahoe activities are the locals most anticipating? How’d competitors do in the most recent athletic events? Where you can have a wild night? What about a low-key one? Shanie keeps you informed and answers all your questions with the Lake Tahoe This Week Blog.

Stay updated on the biggest events of the season and discover obscure attractions that guarantee an amazing time. As you relay this Lake Tahoe information to your crew, your friends and family may start to wonder just how you possibly know so much about the area. Shanie will help make you a guru on where to find awesome events that’ll add a memorable touch to your vacation or a midweek pick me up. Past and present blog posts can give you a feel for the Lake Tahoe area, the events and the types of people you can find there. Check in regularly with Lake Tahoe This Week Blog to keep up with the latest excitement.

Join Local Luke Stevenson in Support of Rotary Club's Fight to End Polio

By Shanie Matthews | Wednesday, October 14, 2020
If you were to ask me about my favorite aspect of Lake Tahoe, my answer may surprise you. The natural beauty is breathtaking. The outdoor adventure is awe-inspiring. But, in my humble opinion, it is the people who call Lake Tahoe home that make this little corner of the world the best place to live. One of those... Read More

Embrace Incline: Support for Our Community

By Shanie Matthews | Wednesday, October 7, 2020
When I first moved to Lake Tahoe in 1995, it was because of the skiing. Squaw Valley's amazing terrain pulled me in. But I stayed because of the people. The communities in Lake Tahoe have a special breed of love and kindness that is hard to find elsewhere in the world. In times like these, it's connection and support... Read More

5 Things You Need to Know for Lake Tahoe Fire Season

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, September 29, 2020
You wouldn't necessarily know it by the number of wildfires that have already occurred this summer in California, Oregon and Washington, but fire season for this area of the world is just getting underway. The scariest and most devastating wildfires tend to happen in September and October, according to Truckee Fire... Read More

5 Must-Attend Lake Tahoe Virtual Events

By Shanie Matthews | Wednesday, September 23, 2020
As is the case with communities around the country, Lake Tahoe is flowing with the times by moving many events from in-person to virtual. This is a major bonus for those who want to to be a part of the beauty of the area, but can't –for whatever reason – be in Tahoe. In my humble opinion, I treasure this progression... Read More

5 Things You Need to Know Now in Tahoe

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Lake Tahoe is going through its own twists and turns as we wind through 2020. With fires, pandemics and limited access to outdoor adventures, this is a year when staying up-to-date on the ever-occuring changes is in one's best interest.  To help, here are five tidbits of information that are important to know if you... Read More