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,…
Best California Vacation Spots for Families California is a top vacation destination for families with good reason. It offers a diverse array of attractions and scenery to explore. From the lowest point in the U.S. to the largest trees there’s…
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…
More than the state capitol of California, Sacramento offers days of family fun, like swaggering into old Sacramento, two different rivers to see and lots of park space to roam. And don’t forget to the arts and foodie scene, both…
Visit a gem of the Northern California with fewer crowds than the national parks of Southern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park. Find majestic mountain scenery covered in evergreens, just like Sequoia or Yosemite. Though as part of the Cascade Mountain…
It’s a top attraction in the U.S., yep a notorious prison in California’s San Francisco Bay is on everyone’s bucket list. Though shouuld you visit Alcatraz with kids? Well, on a recent West Coast road trip, my kids, 9, 13…
With a lake that never freezes along with a dozen or so ski resorts in the area, Lake Tahoe is a top ski destination in North America. On the border of Nevade and California it’s an easy drive from West…
Lake Tahoe is a winter wonderland with snow covered trees, beautiful mountain scenery and a dozen mountain resorts to enjoy a perfect ski getwawy with your loved ones. Though skiing is expensive, especially so for families with lessons, rental gear…
35 Things to do in Lake Tahoe with Kids in the Summer Straddling the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe, or Tahoe as the locals call it, offers two high seasons. Centered around outdoor fun, the winter brings deep…