Quick! Catch the last leaves of fall before they are covered in snow. There is still some amazing views to be had. While Tahoe doesn’t get the solid waves of color that you find in New England, the stark contrast of our deep green conifers against rows of aspens makes for Continue Reading

Without a doubt one of the best places to see fall colors in the Sierra is Hope Valley, at the junctions of Highways 88 and 89. The valley and slopes surrounding it are awash in aspens, which means a blast of yellow and reds can be found in late September and into October. Continue Reading

While the summer often brings our focus to Lake Tahoe, there is some awesome hiking to be had atop Donner Summit as well. One of the most popular trails is to hike the Pacific Crest Trail southwards from Donner Pass toward Squaw Valley, but heading north on the PCT is also a Continue Reading

  For 46 years the Squaw Valley Community of Writers has conducted weeklong summer workshops at the base of the mountains in Squaw Valley. This year’s Writer’s Workshop convenes July 25th through August 1st in the Olympic House at 1960 Squaw Valley Road. The Continue Reading

The Black Bear is a commonly seen part of the Lake Tahoe landscape. They might be called Black Bears, but in reality come in a wide variety of colors from black to brown to cinnamon to an off-white. While bears are powerful animals that are potentially dangerous, the bears Continue Reading

Waves of purple lupine are once again gracing the shoreline of Tahoe City and Lake Forest. When the lake level is low, thick congregations of two to three foot tall lupine take over the flat moist areas next to Tahoe’s edge. While only sporting their most vibrant colors for Continue Reading

As the snow melts, Tahoe folks start to think about taking a walk on the dirt, but many of the higher trails will remain covered in snow for awhile yet. Ward Creek State Park, on the other hand, has an easily accessible trail just off Highway 89 that this time of year will Continue Reading

(The Commons Beach, ready for the farmers market crowds and the water to rise.) The arrival of the farmers markets at Lake Tahoe every summer is an occasion for celebration among Tahoe locals and visitors. Once again, we will find fresh direct from the farm produce, Continue Reading

Here at Lake Tahoe, the middle of April is when we move into what is called the off-season. While to business owners, the off-season means fewer customers, for many locals it is a special time to enjoy the beauty of Tahoe. The trees are budding and flowers blooming with the Continue Reading