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 the Lake Tahoe Community in the Rally For Robb on October 3 and Beyond

By Shanie Matthews | Sunday, September 29, 2019
Lake Tahoe is all about community. That is why locals love this place. When the going is great, we all smile together. When the going gets tough, we join together and rally behind the person in need.  At this time we are gathering support for one of our beloved skiers, community supporters and showman of the... Read More

Living In Lake Tahoe: Karen Colbert of Handmade at the Lake

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, September 24, 2019
A beautiful aspect to Lake Tahoe is the abundance of talented people who call this place home. From world-class athletes to amazing artists, a variety of people make Lake Tahoe an inspirational place. One local in particular, Karen Colbert, has her own specialty worthy of admiration – creating quilts into works of... Read More

It's a Pet Paradise in Lake Tahoe

By Shanie Matthews | Wednesday, September 18, 2019
One of the greatest aspects of living in Lake Tahoe is the plethora of fun ways to enjoy time with your four-legged friends. With Lake Tahoe’s miles of single-track trails, bodies of water and lush forests offering plentiful shade, it’s no wonder that the area is a haven for dogs. But the appreciation for canines... Read More

5 Feel-Good, Locally Owned Businesses in Tahoe

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Lake Tahoe is beautiful in so many ways. From the stunning scenery to the lovely locals, there are many things to be grateful for. One of the wonderful aspects of the area is the wealth of businesses run by caring and giving locals. To give a few of these hardworking business owners the appreciation they deserve, I'm... Read More

5 Mammals of the Lake Tahoe Basin

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, September 3, 2019
The forests of Lake Tahoe are rich with flora and fauna, from grand sugar pines to delicate crimson columbine flowers. The woodlands of the Sierra Nevada Mountains are a precious landscape for exploring Mother Nature's wonders, and animals are another aspect that make this area sparkle with natural splendor.  I spoke... Read More