Rocking on the River at River Ranch Lodge
River Ranch Lodge is hopping with customers in T-shirts and sunglasses smiling and mingling around on the banks of the babbling Truckee River. Kids dance in front of a speaker as the bartender mixes mai tais and mojitos for those age 21 and older.
Behind the Patio Bar, River Ranch Manager Alex (aka Turbo) fixes me a... Read More
Play Hard. Protect Harder.
On any given day in the Lake Tahoe region, the call to get outside is hard to ignore. Whether it’s first tracks on a powder morning, a long trail run or an afternoon on the water, being outdoors is part of the Tahoe experience. But there’s a downside to all that time in the sun, and Dr. Whitney Hovenic sees it every... Read More
Tahoe Off the Beaten Path: Unexpected Adventures to Spark Your Winter Fun
The crackle of snow underfoot, the sparkle of stars overhead and the laughter of friends ringing across the mountains – Tahoe in winter is about so much more than carving fresh turns.
While skiing and snowboarding might rule the slopes, some of the most magical moments happen away from the chairlifts. From nighttime... Read More
Stacked with Memories
Clearly, Heidi’s Pancake House is doing something right. Customers have been flocking to the South Lake Tahoe restaurant for huge breakfasts and lunches since it opened its doors in 1964.
South Lake Tahoe was a much different town then. In fact, the city didn’t incorporate until the following year. The 1960 Winter... Read More
Mountain Roots, Modern Real Estate
Real estate – be it selling, buying or managing rentals – is more than a business for Blane Johnson. It’s a way of life. It’s about community. It’s about bringing people together.
Johnson moved to Incline Village in 1979. For the first 20-plus years, he was in the ski industry – teaching, running ski schools and race... Read More
