Like many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Homewood Mountain Resort wouldn’t mind pushing the replay button to replicate last year’s ski season. Homewood is gearing up for the upcoming 2016-17 winter season by offering good value on season passes, the return of snowcat accessed backcountry skiing and riding, complimentary daily s’mores, and new food and beverage offerings at West Shore Café. Located […]
Honda Accord Remains Top-Notch Hybrid
If you missed seeing the 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid, no worries because there wasn’t one. Honda switched the production to Japan a year ago and took a year off from manufacturing its popular hybrid model. The Honda Accord Hybrid is back for 2017 and frankly better than ever. Among the changes for the gasoline-electric powertrain, […]
Mitsubishi Outlander an affordable SUV
Cost-conscious car shoppers seeking a vehicle that can haul seven people will be pleased to see this news. The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, a sport utility vehicle with three rows of seating, can be driven off the dealer lot for a reasonable price. The Outlander starts at $22,995 and even a fairly upscale model that’s loaded […]
Bear Valley ski resort increases snowmaking capability
Bear Valley ski resort will have more control over its snow conditions for the 2016-17 season, thanks to a big commitment toward snowmaking. The Central Valley ski resort recently announced more than $300,000 of improvements in its snowmaking and grooming operations in anticipation of this season. The enhancements include a better and more efficient snowmaking […]
Versatile Volkswagen Jetta features new turbocharged engine
The Volkswagen Jetta has historically been a money-maker for the German automaker. It’s an extremely diverse compact sedan that is Volkswagen’s top-selling vehicle. The Jetta lineup is so diverse – sedan, hybrid, sportwagen, various turbocharged engines – that it can be a real toss-up of which model to purchase. One model that won’t be getting […]
Revised Lexus RX 350 features controversial new grille
Although enamored with this Lexus model in previous years, the thinking here was the Lexus RX was a luxury, midsize crossover sport utility vehicle that was designed for women. It featured an elegant appearance that drew the attention of women like a huge sale at the local mall. So it was extremely surprising when the […]
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: pleasing new redesign
A year ago, the folks at Hyundai redesigned the Sonata, making improvements to the popular midsize family sedan that has been inching its way up the ladder for a while and now resides among the heavyweights in the class. However, the redesign didn’t include the Sonata Hybrid, which remained basically the same. Making amends, the […]
Homewood Mountain Resort hosting Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival
Appealing food and a good craft beer are often a good combination. Homewood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe will host an Aug. 28 event that brings the two together. Summer travelers and foodies interested in this culinary experience are invited to dine on Tahoe’s West Shore. Homewood Mountain Resort will host a Craft Beer & Food […]
North Lake Tahoe launches multi-media sports campaign
The outdoor sports choices in North Lake Tahoe can be overwhelming. Take mountain biking for example. For a newbie in North Tahoe on vacation, the process of getting on the trail can seem prohibitive. Bike rentals, trail locations and gear are all questions marks that can keep a visitor from experiencing the splendor of North […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe: Terrific summer family getaway
Summer provides quite the contrast to the winter months when Northstar California ski resort is covered in white sheets of snow with skiers and snowboarders seemingly everywhere. The views and the vibe are refreshingly different in the summer, where the days proceed at a much slower pace at this North Tahoe location, where the venerable […]