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.

Why We Love Lake Tahoe

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, April 10, 2018
When I moved to Lake Tahoe back in 1995, the place immediately stole my heart. My plan of living in Washington in the summer and Tahoe in the winter quickly faded into a two-decade old memory. Lake Tahoe is one of those places that steals many hearts. There are many reasons why we love her. Ask any local and they are... Read More

Hands on Things to Do in Lake Tahoe

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, April 3, 2018
The coming of springtime is special in Lake Tahoe. The beauty of the blooming flowers, the rushing rivers pregnant with snowmelt and the pristine serenity of the lake’s shoreline make it a landscape that inspires inner joy and the imagination. For those who enjoy adding an artistic element to their inspirations,... Read More

Legends of Lake Tahoe III

By Shanie Matthews | Saturday, March 24, 2018
The day was perfect. There was not a snuff of wind. The skies were void of clouds. But then something happened that was not explainable. From the glassy water of Lake Tahoe rose a large serpent-type body, as long as a telephone pole and as wide as a car. What could it be? Tahoe Tessie? The third legend of our... Read More

Legends of Lake Tahoe II

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Lake Tahoe has some strangely interesting aspects, her mysterious depths being one. In fact, there are some that say the lake connects to waters beyond. Our trio of legends continues with our second installment, which ties into stories of the lake's immense depth. This story dates back to the mid-1800s and the rush... Read More

Legends of Lake Tahoe I

By Shanie Matthews | Tuesday, March 13, 2018
From jaw-dropping beauty to heart-stopping, adrenaline-filled excitement, the Lake Tahoe area is rich in amenities and treasures. Other fascinating aspects of this area are the narratives of its history. Whether it is the story of the Donner Party, in which a treacherous attempted crossing of Donner Summit led to... Read More