Shaking up 'old Tahoe'

Shaking up 'old Tahoe'

No-frills Homewood Mountain Resort is looking at a $250 million renovation to include a hotel, condos, retail, two lodges and a swimming pool.

Best party on wheels

Best party on wheels

The Reno Fun Train, a 48-year tradition that is one of the better parties in Northern California, is still rolling and rocking.

Three ways to do Tahoe

Three ways to do Tahoe

Whether you're looking for a casino bargain, a rustic cabin or a luxury escape, Lake Tahoe has something for every style and budget.

Reader Blogs

Initial

Initial

by norob

7/1/2011 11:11:00 AM

All-women's Rafting Trips

All-women's Rafting Trips

by sooregon

7/1/2011 8:03:00 AM

CIRCUS CAMP

CIRCUS CAMP

by motherlode

6/30/2011 7:33:00 AM


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Slope Dope's Stienstra Wins Award

A string of reporting on snowboarding fatalities that began on Slope Dope this winter eventually led to a...

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Tahoe spas: the royal treatment

Tahoe spas: the royal treatment

Whether you've been shredding the slopes or building snowmen with the kids, these five places will take away the chill with a little pampering

Tahoe shops offer gear, whimsy

Tahoe shops offer gear, whimsy

Shopping in North Tahoe takes on a hometown, discover-me feel, with plenty of stores that are worth a stop.


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China Peak: Who knew?

China Peak: Who knew?

Formerly known as Sierra Summit, China Peak might be the best-kept ski and boarding secret in the central Sierra.
Gallery hopping near Heavenly

Gallery hopping near Heavenly

Spend the afternoon strolling through this artists' village and you may come home with photo prints, jewelry or a watercolor of the lake.
Helicopter tours of Lake Tahoe

Helicopter tours of Lake Tahoe

Viewed from the air as a pool of undulating turquoise and azure, the lake's true grandeur is revealed.
The gift of Truckee shopping

The gift of Truckee shopping

This arty town has everything — Guatemalan paper earrings, Indian handbags, eco-friendly furniture — except chain stores.
River Ranch still rollin'

River Ranch still rollin'

Sam Whiting first visited the Tahoe institution in 1978. Some 30 years later, little has changed, including his status as a fan.
Truckee goes gourmet

Truckee goes gourmet

The satisfying fare at Traci Des Jardins' Manzanita makes the restaurant good enough to be its own weekend destination.
Zipping around Reno

Zipping around Reno

Sightseeing takes on a Harry Potter fantasy feel when you zip past the casinos, parks and historical sites on your magical Segway.
Perfect day looping the lake

Perfect day looping the lake

Any drive around Tahoe should include stops at scenic Sand Harbor, fantastical Vikingsholm and Cal-Neva, the old Rat Pack haunt.
Home sweet Vikingsholm

Home sweet Vikingsholm

Tour guide Helen Henry Smith loves showing visitors the dragon-shaped ceiling beams and Scandinavian furnishings in Tahoe's historic mansion.
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