There’s no disguising the goal: provide a vehicle that challenges the Toyota Prius, the current undisputed king of the gas-saving cars. The folks at Kia believe they may have developed a worthy rival in the 2017 Kia Niro hybrid. Kia labels the Niro a compact hybrid crossover sport utility vehicle. Not everyone agrees with Kia’s […]
Storm reportedly dumps foot of snow in Lake Tahoe
Snow in June? It rarely happens in Lake Tahoe. But the famed Lake Tahoe region may have received up to 12 inches of snow in some places by Monday morning. Thanks to a low-pressure system from the Pacific, the Sierra mountain range in Lake Tahoe started to receive light flurries late Sunday afternoon and by […]
2017 Acura MDX: versatile and classy
There are two sides to the Acura MDX. It can serve as the cool three-row sport utility vehicle that laboriously can take a carload of kids to various destinations, or be the comfortable, classy mode of travel for a small family. Now in its eighth year of production by Honda’s luxury division, the 2017 Acura […]
Spoil dad on Father’s Day at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
Are you looking for a way to spoil dad on Father’s Day? The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has a plan. Nestled in a scenic, mid-mountain location at Northstar California Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is an ideal place to create lasting memories in a fun day tailored to dad’s interests. Father’s Day activities include a barbecue […]
Annika Sorenstam golf weekend at Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will once again be able to receive golf tips from Annika Sorenstam. Arguably the best woman to ever play on the LPGA tour, Sorenstam will be at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe for a third straight year, offering an exclusive golf weekend July 21-23. Members of the The Ritz-Carlton Rewards […]
Cody Townsend wins annual Squaw Valley Cushing Crossing
A sun-drenched day and a large gathering of energetic fans and competitors were the perfect recipe for a festive 27th annual Cushing Crossing at Squaw Valley ski resort on Sunday. One of the most iconic Lake Tahoe ski traditions, the Cushing Crossing is the original pond skimming contest that started a spring skiing ritual. Named […]
Cushing Crossing today at Squaw Valley ski resort
One of the most iconic Lake Tahoe ski traditions takes place Sunday – the Cushing Crossing at Squaw Valley ski resort. The 27th annual Cushing Crossing takes place at 1 pm today (May 28). The energizing, comical at times event is the original pond skimming contest that started a spring skiing ritual. Every year Squaw […]
Redesigned 2017 Hyundai Elantra keeps improving
Just because a vehicle goes through a redesign, don’t assume that means new is better. In some instances, that’s not true. However, that’s not the case with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Give it up for the Hyundai engineers, who equipped the redesigned Elantra with three new engines, a freshened exterior styling, added a seven-speed dual-clutch […]
Mt. Rose ski resort closing Memorial Day
Mt. Rose ski resort near Lake Tahoe is offering one final weekend of skiing and snowboarding before closing for the season on Memorial Day. Located on Mount Rose Highway in Nevada, Mt. Rose is encouraging skiers and riders to not wear pants this holiday weekend – ski pants that is! In celebration of the extended […]
Tahoe Star Tours returns this summer to Northstar California.
Watching the stars has become a summer tradition at Northstar California ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Star Tours will be offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from June 15 through September 2, running from 8:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Events on Thursday and Saturday evening will be hosted at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar […]