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 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,…
Top Things for a Family Ski Trip After skiing and snowboarding with kids for years, it’s still one of the best winter vacations for families, especially with older teens and college students. The kids get to explore on their own…
Where to Take Kids Skiing in Lake Tahoe Squaw Valley is a legendary Olympic resort in Lake Tahoe boasting 6,500 acres to explore. And its runs top lists across the world, like the KT-22. It’s a bucket list destination for…
Carving my way through a treed glade as the diamond-dusted mountains sparkle soothes my soul. For my kids, catching a bit of air in the terrain park makes them forget about homework. My husband just wants to be away from…
On the final day in Santa Fe, the carful of kids decide that they want to play in the snow. We hauled the Radio Flyer sled, LL Bean toboggan and a Sno-baller from Texas and we are determined to use…