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 […]
Northstar California offers considerable summer fun
This ski resort takes on an entirely different persona in the summer months. Life tends to move very slowly at Northstar California, which has arguably become the top destination ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Of course, there are no skiers or snowboarders hustling toward the lifts this time of year. Northstar’s famed Village is one […]
Honda CR-V remains popular compact SUV
When it debuted in 1997, the Honda CR-V was a trail blazer, a car-based sport utility vehicle that people instantly loved. And because the CR-V was universally admired, it quickly placed other manufacturers in copy-cat mode. Although it’s been nearly 20 years since the unveiling, the Honda CR-V remains an extremely popular five-passenger, compact crossover […]
2016 Kia Sedona an enticing minivan
Kia redesigned its minivan a year ago and made some significant changes. Borrowing a time-honored line when it comes to remodeling, the Kia Sedona arrived new and improved. Some auto reviewers are calling the Sedona the best-looking minivan in the segment. Part of the reasoning is Kia revamped the Sedona to look more like a […]