Time Flies at the Idle Hour
As the weather was warming up, The Idle Hour was open and welcoming, so I decided to cozy up on the outdoor patio with a glass of wine while also imbibing the views of Lake Tahoe. While the sun made its way over to the western side of the Sierra, a merganser glided along Big Blue’s surface then dove within the... Read More
Blissful Summer Days in the Sierra
What’s in store for guests of Edgewood Tahoe Resort this summer?
From golf and private beach time to in-room happy hours and outdoor movie nights, the award-winning, luxury boutique resort does whatever it can to make guests feel safe, comfortable and relaxed. First and foremost, it allows guests to take in the... Read More
Life by the Cupful
Everything we see around us began as a dream – or as a thought, if you prefer: books, pieces of art, popular theories, music, buildings, businesses and even children. None would come to fruition had they not first been imagined.
Coffeebar in Truckee was born out of its creator’s vision to build a space that provided... Read More
The Good Vibe Stores
On a longboard ride down the Truckee River Trail from 64 Acres to Squaw Valley, I spot Lady Luck Skate & Smoke Shop’s newest location perched perfectly on the trail’s scenic route on West River Road in Tahoe City. Walking into the store, I see skate decks filling the walls from floor to ceiling plus a Talmont ’52... Read More
The Spirit of the Pacific in the High Sierra
Long ago the canoe was the preferred mode of transportation on Big Blue, and then the kayak was king. Now the hottest thing going is the standup paddleboard. With a sleek, streamlined board and a simple paddle, the SUP allows riders to navigate Lake Tahoe’s waters with ease while offering an incomparable view.
The... Read More
