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.

6 Social Distancing Activities in Lake Tahoe

By Shanie Matthews | Wednesday, July 22, 2020
With the concerns of increasing COVID-19 cases in the Tahoe/Truckee area, the importance of social distancing is so important. To help visitors out, this post is dedicated to activities around Lake Tahoe that support social ditstancing. Here are six ways to help keep yourself and our community safe during these... Read More

6 Fantastic New Lake Tahoe Businesses

By Shanie Matthews | Wednesday, July 15, 2020
It's a crazy world right now. With so much uncertainty in everyone's future, it is the little things that keep our hope buoyed. One of those aspects that helps keep our faith, in my humble opinion, is the movement forward of new businesses coming on to the scene. This post is dedicated to those entrepreneurs in our... Read More
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New Restrictions as Tahoe Loses Ground Against COVID

By R. Keith Rugg | Tuesday, July 14, 2020
The area we know as Tahoe stretches from Truckee in the north to Alpine County in the south, encompassing a number of counties in both California and Nevada. In response to the recent uptick in COVID-19 situations, areas on both sides of the state line have re-implemented regulations and restrictions designed to help... Read More

5 Ways to Enjoy Lake Tahoe Safely

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, July 7, 2020
By no means are we in the clear with the COVID-19 virus. But that doesn't mean that the entire Lake Tahoe basin isn't making the best of the situation. Restaurants, outdoor recreation areas and beaches are open for all to enjoy. Social distancing, mask-wearing and frequent hand washing are mandatory, but beyond these... Read More

Supporting Tahoe Businesses with #TahoeTeamsUp

By Shanie Matthews | Monday, June 29, 2020
The pandemic is creating change around the world, and small, local businesses are getting hit hard in many places. This includes Lake Tahoe. But this is also where Lake Tahoe has the ability to shine.  You see, Lake Tahoe is all about community. The incredible Tahoe vibe can be contributed to those who call this... Read More