With the busy summer season beginning this weekend, we’re highlighting some community events to help us all take care of Lake Tahoe. Bike Path Cleanup June 1, 2023 Volunteers can meet at one of three locations throughout South Tahoe to pick up litter from the bike paths. Following the cleanup, volunteers will all meet at The Hangar for post event fun, food, and happy hour Continue Reading
Businesses investing in South Lake Tahoe
Target announced April 25 that it will open a location in the former Raley’s grocery store located adjacent to Heavenly Village. With a large following of fans, the big box store will add to the retail mix of South Shore. In March, outdoor lifestyle brand Stio, founded in Jackson Hole, WY, opened its ninth retail location nearby in Heavenly Village. The South Shore’s largest event, celebrity Continue Reading
Lake Tahoe’s Clarity in 2023 is not to be missed
Lake Tahoe’s blue waters are even bluer this spring thanks to a microscopic animal that has had a comeback. Zooplankton, call them nature’s cleanup crew, have improved the lake’s clarity to a depth that hasn’t been seen since the 1980s, according to the University of California Davis’ Tahoe Environmental Research Center. How deep? Nearly 72 feet! Scientists expect the tiny creatures that eat Continue Reading
Lake Tahoe Ski Season Extended
With 56 feet and two of the snowiest months on record, Lake Tahoe ski resorts announced they are extending their seasons. Spring skiing is now going into summer skiing due to the nonstop parade of winter storms that blanketed the Sierra this year. Palisades Tahoe said it will stay open into July. On the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Ski Resort said this week that its closing day will be Continue Reading
Lake Tahoe’s Secret Season
Famed for its beauty and outdoor recreation, Lake Tahoe is a popular vacation destination. But, locals know a secret. The best time to be in Lake Tahoe is its “Secret Season.” After the crowds of summer clear out and before the snow arrives, Lake Tahoe enjoys a laid-back vibe that is all its own. After Labor Day weekend until Thanksgiving, Tahoe is often gifted with warm days and cool nights Continue Reading
It’s August and Summer isn’t over in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe residents know that August is far from the “dog days of summer.” Usually, we look forward to summer temps and beautiful days through the start of October. Here are some ideas for wringing all the fun out of Tahoe’s summer to fall transition. Hike a new trail We can get stuck in a rut with the plethora of options here in the Lake Tahoe Basin, but as summer crowds ease now is the Continue Reading
Top 5 August Events in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe by Moonlight The Sierra State Parks Foundation is partnering with West Shore Sports to offer a unique kayak tour along the shore of Sugar Pine Point State Park. The tour will take place between the highest elevation operational lighthouse in the U.S. to the park’s southern boundary overlooking Meeks Bay. State Park staff will provide insight into the region’s cultural and natural Continue Reading
Tips for Tahoe Beach Season
Prime Lake Tahoe beach season is June through September, and the most popular spots can fill up quickly. Here are some ideas and tips for getting the most out of summer lake time. Check out the Tahoe Beaches website for detailed information about the more than 40 beaches around Lake Tahoe. You can search by beach features, distance, and more. On busy summer days, bike to the beach. Pull Continue Reading
Top 5 Tips for being a spectator at the American Century Championship
The American Century Championship kicks off its 33rd year at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course July 6-10, 2022. This celebrity golf tournament brings more than 80 sports and entertainment celebrities to Lake Tahoe. Returning this year, fresh off his fourth NBA championship win, and first NBA finals MVP win is Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors, along with Justin Timberlake, Charles Barkley, Aaron Continue Reading
2022 Summer Concert Lineup Brings Out the Stars
It isn’t summer in Tahoe without a few nights under the stars at Harveys Outdoor Arena listening to some of the biggest names in music. A hit with visitors and residents this outdoor venue has seen the likes of Lady Gaga, Elton John, and Queen B, Beyonce herself. The 2022 lineup includes big country names like Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, and Keith Urban. But there’s something Continue Reading
