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Martin Benes cross-country skiing, a discipline he is locally and internationally recognized for elite coaching. Photo Credit: Scott's Shots Photography.

Interview with a Local: Cross-Country Skiing, Running and Endurance Coach Martin Benes

By Kirsten Alexis | Saturday, January 18, 2025
Endurance sports are a staple of the outdoors community in the Truckee-Tahoe region. From cross-country skiing in the winter to running and participating in triathlons in the summer, there are no shortage of trails to explore and races and events to join. However, for many it can be a daunting task to try the sport or... Read More
Ski with Santa at Tahoe Donner this Christmas Day! Photo Credit: Tahoe Donner Association

Add These Events to Your Tahoe-Truckee Holiday Itinerary

By Kirsten Alexis | Monday, December 16, 2024
Last week we saw some incredible days of snowfall, and the Tahoe-Truckee region is finally starting to look and feel like a winter wonderland. Lights and festive decorations adorn houses, businesses and trees. The ski resorts and skating rinks are open, and you can find families sledding at the Sno-Parks.  The region... Read More

Current COVID-19 Mandates on the Nevada and California Sides of the Lake

By Kayla Anderson | Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 health pandemic, the State of Nevada has reinforced mask mandates in counties that have substantial or high transmission levels based on what the latest CDC COVID-19 tracker shows. An effective facemask covers both the nose and mouth. In these counties (the highest risk... Read More
boats on lake tahoe with sierra range in background

Tahoe Holds Steady on COVID-19 Protocols

By R. Keith Rugg | Monday, November 9, 2020
The Tahoe region spans a large stretch of area along the border between California and Nevada, and governing jurisdictions include several counties on both sides of the line. Through the spring and summer, COVID regulations varied quite a bit by state and county, but as we head into the fall, the protocols are fairly... Read More
view of emerald bay

For COVID-19 Safety Protocols at Tahoe, September Brings More of the Same

By R. Keith Rugg | Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The area we know as greater Tahoe stretches from Truckee in the north to Alpine County in the south, including a number of counties in both California and Nevada. Despite earlier steps taken to ease business restrictions, none of the communities around the lake are back to any sort standards that would have been... Read More