With fewer crowds than the national parks of Southern California, visit a gem of Northern California. Lassen Volcanic National Park features majestic mountain scenery covered in evergreens, just like the more southerly Sequoia or Yosemite. As a part of the…
As a top vacation destination for families, travelers flock to California. With a wide array of acitivites, both outdoor and indoor, families can splash at the beach, stand under towering trees or see world-class museums during their visit. Kids can learn…
Located on the idyllic Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in the U.S., Incline Village is one of the largest communities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Anchoring the North Shore, it offers lodging, dining along with loads of outdoor acitivities.…
As the top lake destination in the U.S., Lake Tahoe straddles the border of Nevada and California and offers a year-round destination centered around outdoor fun. From summertime’s water sports, mountain biking and hiking, Tahoe, as the locals call it,…
Straddling the border of Nevade and California, Lake Tahoe is a winter wonderland with glistening powder, towering evergreens and a lake that never freezes. With its easy drive from major West Coast cities, it’s been a top destination for a…
Lake Tahoe is a pristine winter paradise with a lake that never freezes ringed by evergreen forests. The Lake Tahoe Basin offers about a dozen ski resorts along with outdoor activities like ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and more. Along with…
Lake Tahoe has been my winter getaway of choice for years with snow covered trees, beautiful mountain scenery and a lake that never freezes. The Lake Tahoe Basin offers a dozen mountain resorts and skiing is expensive, especially so for…
The snow came early to the Lake Tahoe basin and the resorts opened for skiing and boarding for Thanksgiving. So this might be the year for a Lake Tahoe holiday. The whole area looks like a postcard with glistening fir…
What to do in Tahoe City with Kids For more than 20 years visiting Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City is still a personal favorite for a sunny winter day. Located on the western shore of Lake Tahoe, it offers lots of…
For those looking for some free fun in the North Lake Tahoe area, head to a FREE sleeding area. With your own sled and saucer, or snow shoes, find a place to enjoy the outdoors. In addition to a free…
As the snow starts to fall the kids get antsy. So time to head to a free sled hill that’s close to Carson City and offers off-highway parking. With a sled, or saucer, along with a Thermos of hot cocoa,…
Maybe just as popular as the beaches, the California Redwoods are one of the top destinations in the state. Though at home in several parks across the state, to see the largest trees in the world, you need to visit…