What’s most interesting regarding the 2024 Land Rover Defender is its dual personality. It’s an SUV with two unique qualities. The midsize luxury SUV can serve as an extremely capable off-road vehicle and also make a solid case for being a suitable every-day vehicle. The Defender is standardly equipped with two rows and seats five, […]
New Toyota Highlander is Grand
Indeed, the new Highlander is pretty grand. At its core, the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is basically a larger version of the popular SUV that’s been around for more than two decades. The Grand Highlander hybrid is a midsize SUV that has a length of 201.4 inches compared to the Highlander’s 197.4 inches. Even though […]
Summer fun at Palisades Tahoe
Ski season concluded on Memorial Day, but that doesn’t mean Palisades Tahoe will be a ghost town until next season. Palisades Tahoe ushers in the summer season in June, starting with music programming, outdoor exploration, and family-friendly events. Below is a list of activities at the venerable Lake Tahoe ski resort Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival: The 7th annual Lake […]
Clark named Resort President at Mammoth Mountain
Alterra Mountain Company announced earlier this week that Eric Clark will assume the position of Resort President at Mammoth Mountain ski resort in California. Alterra Mountain Company operates Mammoth Mountain, located on California’s Eastern Sierra range, approximately 100 miles south of the Nevada state line and 50 minutes from the eastern gate of Yosemite. Clark was […]
Honda Odyssey still excellent minivan
We totally get it – some people (raise your hand men) cringe at the thought of owning and driving a minivan. But if you’ve got multiple kids and carpooling is part of the weekly routine, the Odyssey is certainly a great way to go. The sliding side doors are a major plus and the cargo […]
New faces at American Century golf in Tahoe
Although last year’s winner – Stephen Curry – won’t be around to defend his title, there’s still a large group of athletes and celebrities playing in the 35th annual American Century Championship, July 10-14 at Edgewood Tahoe. Tournament play is preceded by a Wednesday practice round and the Thursday Celebrity-Am, July 10-11. Curry will be […]
Ski California recognized for Deep Snow Safety video
The 2023-24 ski season has concluded. But the end of the season brought some great news for Ski California. The National Ski Areas Association honored Ski California at its National Convention recently with a new award created to recognize the impact of the state association’s successful Deep Snow Safety video. The video was launched during […]
Tahoe ski resorts offering summer activities
Following a strong ski season, two Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain – have targeted June 14 for their opening days of summer activities available across the region. A third Vail Resort in Tahoe – Kirkwood Mountain – will open to guests for summer activities once the snow has melted. “The […]
Tough competition for Acura TLX
Acura unveiled the TLX in 2015 as a replacement for the TL and TSX sedans. Good move – neither one was moving the needle in a tough field of midsize luxury sedans. Nearly a decade later, the TLX isn’t faring all that well either. Sales dipped to an all-time low of 11,508 in 2022. Although […]
Lexus RX has long, strong history
Credit Lexus with introducing the first-ever luxury crossover sport utility vehicle, combining the features of an SUV with a luxury sedan. The RX was originally a compact, sleek model that women immediately embraced. Now in its fifth generation, the RX brand has a bigger and bolder exterior than the original model and has morphed into […]