North Lake Tahoe: A Mecca for Human Powered Sports

North Lake Tahoe is a mecca for human powered sports - some we get to partake in more often than others. As weather on Thursday morning started to shift for a storm that brought over a foot of snow to the Sierra, the North Shore experienced swells that looked like something from the atlantic ocean. Locals didn't skip a beat…

Leaf Peeping in North Lake Tahoe: Three Unique Tahoe Hikes For Fall Colors

From December through August Lake Tahoe is dominated by greens, blues and white — evergreen pine trees, the deep blue hues of Lake Tahoe, and the white of the region’s famously deep snowpack. But for a brief moment in September, October and November, Tahoe puts on a display of orange, yellow and red. Aspen groves around the lake light up in…

The Must-Experience Patios, decks and pools of North Lake Tahoe

North Lake Tahoe visitors and residents alike are constantly on the hunt for those picture-perfect panoramic views of the lake that often land our mountain paradise in the BuzzFeed and Outside Magazines lists of vacation-worthy spots. Now that summer is blanketing the shores, it’s time to kickback and soak up some rays at one of the countless patios, decks or…

North Lake Tahoe Quiz

Lake Tahoe Ranked "Best Lake in America" by USA Today

  Another accolade for Big Blue.   Lake Tahoe was recently ranked the “Best Lake in America” in a survey by USA Today having garnered 5,000 votes via Facebook and Twitter.   There were 15 finalists selected by regional magazine editors. Lake Tahoe was nominated by Peter Fish of Sunset, who described the lake as “a summer escape hatch.”  …

Get on Tahoe with SUP

While paddling across a body of water while standing up seems challenging, it’s easier than it looks and a lot of fun. That’s what stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is all about—having fun while also enjoying a challenge. Whether you’re a first-timer checking out the SUP scene or a seasoned pro, getting out on Tahoe with a paddle board is…

Tahoe For SUP

Why is Tahoe such a great SUP venue? Lake Tahoe is world renowned for its cobalt blue waters that gives those on its surface a clear view of depths up to 75 feet. And one of the best ways to explore its deeps is human-powered via paddle.   According to Ernie Brassard stand up paddle boarding is one of the…

Kids Are Naturally Entertained in North Lake Tahoe

Ask any parent. Keeping kids entertained is a full-time job. But not so on vacation, especially if it’s North Lake Tahoe, where the region’s natural alpine setting makes for the best outdoor playground. If you’ve got toddlers, you know they wake up at the crack of dawn with more energy than an adult could muster in a week. Start the…