Best Sierra snow spots

Best Sierra snow spots

The Miracle March snow means a month of top quality skiing, snowboarding and snow play. Here are the top spots in Northern California for all-things snow.

Snow days

Snow days

Several feet of fresh snow to the Sierra Nevada has finally transformed mountain country into a winter wonderland. Before and after photos »

Resorts get a lift

Resorts get a lift

With changes at Tahoe's resorts, visitors will enjoy better lifts and terrain along with updated lodges. But these developments come at a price.

Tahoe food takes fancy turn

Tahoe food takes fancy turn

Lake Tahoe has long been known for its hearty comfort food, but in recent years notable, chef-driven restaurants have set up shop.

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What To Do

Cruising around Tahoe

Cruising around Tahoe

Take in the view by water or land with a 90-minute cruise on the Tahoe Queen or a spot on Zephyr Cove's snowmobiling tours.

Shopping off the beaten path

Shopping off the beaten path

Stop shopping for tacky tourist souvenirs and head to Tahoe's back streets to find elegant fashions and gourmet consumables.

Reno dining beyond the casinos

Reno dining beyond the casinos

Reno's ongoing revitalization means an enticing collection of restaurants ranging from belt-loosening deli to elegant, contemporary global.


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Tahoe spas offer royal treatment

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Gallery hopping near Heavenly

Gallery hopping near Heavenly

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Helicopter tours of Lake Tahoe

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The gift of Truckee shopping

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