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Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe Unveils New Pay-for-Parking Reservation System
The largest ski resort in the Lake Tahoe region, Palisades Tahoe, has recently revealed plans to introduce parking reservations in…
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Hikes
Beauty Meets History – Hiking Tahoe’s Rubicon Trail
Tahoe’s Rubicon Trail might sound familiar to you as it’s become a very popular destination for hikers throughout Northern California,…
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Thousands of Cyclists to Gather for Charity Event on Lake Tahoe Roadways this Weekend
This weekend, Lake Tahoe’s highways will teem with thousands of cyclists for the 30th edition of America’s Most Beautiful Bike…
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5 State Parks Open for Day Use in the Tahoe Basin
Sugar Pine State Park The Sierra State Parks Foundation has recently announced that several state parks located in California’s Tahoe…
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News
Palisades Tahoe Makes Major Investment in Affordable Housing for Employees
In its recent initiatives to address workforce housing issues, Palisades Tahoe has procured two properties. This includes the Tahoe Vistana…
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Wildlife
WATCH: Adorable Bear Cubs Shimmy Up a Lake Tahoe Tree
On May 11, 2023, UPS delivery driver Mason Rogers had a memorable encounter with wildlife during his route in Tahoe…
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Tahoe
Inaugural Summit of 50 Regional Leaders Hopes to Tackle Lake Tahoe’s Litter Problem
Photo: Clean Up the Lake The inaugural Lake Tahoe Litter Summit, organized by the non-profit Clean Up The Lake ,…
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Historic Snowfall Will Keep Many Tahoe Campsites Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
As the summer season approaches, Lake Tahoe is gradually warming up, but the pace is not sufficient to eliminate the…
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Tahoe
Statistics Reveal this Year’s Intense Winter Over Donner Summit
In a report released by the Kingvale Communications Center, it was revealed just how extraordinary the 2022/2023 winter season was…
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News
Warming Temperatures Lead to Flood Watch in Tahoe
Photo: City of South Lake Tahoe Unusually high temperatures in the Tahoe area have caused concern among authorities, leading to…
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Wildlife
Wildlife Expert Documents a Coyote and Her Pups Living Under a Tahoe Home
A South Lake Tahoe home had unexpected guests for two weeks as a family of coyotes settled into a crawl…
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Sports
This Mountain is the Last Ski Resort Still Open in Tahoe. It’s Not Closing Anytime Soon.
In the wake of an extraordinary winter season that brought a staggering 723 inches of snow to its slopes (with…
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Tahoe
Hiking into the Abandoned Donner Summit Train Tunnels in Truckee, California
Photo by Stephen Leonardi It’s one of the most rare adventures in Northern California. Nestled in Northern California, Lake Tahoe offers…
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Stories
The Unexplained Mysteries of Lake Tahoe
It’s said that French Explorer Jacques Cousteau did a deepwater dive into Lake Tahoe in the 1970’s, only to emerge…
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Video
This Is Northern California’s Biggest Rope Swing Ever Made
You’ve likely heard of the professional cliff jumping crew of Northern California. They’ve been featured across international media channels for…
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Sports
WATCH: Skier Nearly Dies Attempting Insane Jump Over the Truckee River
A bucket-list jump for a Tahoe skier nearly had him plummet into a ravine with a gushing river. He barely…
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Tahoe
License Plates Raise $470K in Funds for Environmental Projects on Lake Tahoe
Over $470,000 from the sale and renewal of Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plates will be invested in projects that will…
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History
The Snowiest Winters in Tahoe History: The Endless Winter of 1938 Remains the Snowiest on Record
With a historical winter currently blanketing the Lake Tahoe region, we decided to dive deep into the history of epic…
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Construction Project Could Significantly Ease Traffic to Lake Tahoe
Photo by Eric Marty A proposed roundabout in Meyers, California, may alleviate one of the major pain points for drivers heading…
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WATCH: Drunk Hotel Guest Nearly Bumps Into Bear in South Lake Tahoe
There you have it folks – this is what you get when you mix casinos and 24-hour bars with the…
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Tahoe
Buried Cars in South Lake Tahoe are Beginning to Emerge from the Historic Snowfall
Lake Tahoe, California, has experienced unprecedented snowfall this season, causing ski resorts and homes to be submerged beneath thick layers…
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History
Historic Video Footage Shows Scenes Around Tahoe in the Early 1900’s
Northern California was much different 100 years ago. The developed roads and landmarks we know so well today are just…
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Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Sees its Best Water Clarity in 40 Years
In 2022, Lake Tahoe’s waters were exceptionally blue, with the highest clarity recorded since the 1980s. According to a report…
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Iconic Tahoe Hotel Once Owned by Frank Sinatra to Reopen Under New Ownership
The former Lake Tahoe resort once owned by Frank Sinatra, Cal Neva Resort, has been purchased by real estate firm…
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Outdoors
The Snowiest Winters in Tahoe History: 812 Inches of Snow Buries the Railroad in 1952
The winter of 1952 in Tahoe is remembered for its record-breaking snowstorms, which caused avalanches, trapped trains, closed roads, and…
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Video
WATCH: Massive Slab of Snow Removed from a Truckee Home
With the historic winter in Tahoe this year, living among massive snowfall includes the many household tasks of removing the…
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History
The Snowiest Winters in Tahoe History: The Great April Storm of 1880 Pushed Donner to the Brink
In 1879, a severe storm originating from the Gulf of Alaska hit the Northern Sierra just before Christmas Day. The…
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Stories
Remembering the Massive Avalanche at Alpine Meadows that Killed 7 and Changed the Tahoe Community Forever
In the 70’s and 80’s, ski resorts were rated for their avalanche danger with a scale of A through F…
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Stories
Lake Tahoe a National Park? How Years of Decisions Shaped California’s Most Famous Lake.
Photo by Gordon Mak In 1861, Mark Twain camped on the shores of Lake Tahoe, captivated by its beauty. Unfortunately, he…
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Sports
‘I’m Fortunate to be Alive’: Skier Details Terrifying Ordeal of Being Buried by an Avalanche in the Sierra
Photo: Sierra Avalanche Center A solo backcountry skier is grateful to have survived a harrowing experience after being caught and…
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Rules of NorCal: Don’t Drive to Tahoe on Friday
When planning a trip to Lake Tahoe, traffic delays are almost guaranteed if traveling on either Interstate 80 or Highway…
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Fact Check: Was This Viral Snow Wall Photo Taken in Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe is having a legendary winter, but not as legendary as this viral photo would have you think. Posts…
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News
Avalanche Causes Major Setback for Reopening Highway 89 Around Tahoe’s Emerald Bay
Photo vis CalTrans The historic snowfall that has buried many of the roadways around Lake Tahoe has become a nuisance…
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The Snowiest Winters in Tahoe History: The Great Snow Blockade of 1890
With a historical winter currently blanketing the Lake Tahoe region, we decided to dive deep into the history of epic…
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Tahoe
Before and After Photos Show a Two-Story Tahoe Apartment Building Completely Buried in Snow
We’ve been talking about the historic snowfall in Tahoe for the past month, but sometimes it’s hard to put the…
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History
The Snowiest Winters in Tahoe History: The Two-Month Blizzard of 1895
With a historical winter currently blanketing the Lake Tahoe region, we decided to dive deep into the history of epic…
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Stories
How Two Tahoe Skiers Invented the Term ‘Shred the Gnar’
The term “shred the gnar” is a heavily used saying in extreme sports. The terms’s popularity had grown so much…
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News
Tahoe Ski Resorts Becomes the First in the Country to 700 Inches of Snow
Photo: Sugar Bowl The historic snowfall continues to slam the Sierra Nevada, with ski resorts throughout Tahoe and the Eastern…
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It’s Officially Tahoe’s Snowiest Winter in 70 Years
Photo: CalTrans The snowfall around Lake Tahoe is officially historic. Following the snowiest October through February since 1970, the storms continued…
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Video
VIDEO: Man Takes on Massive Widowmaker Snow Slab on Tahoe Cabin Roof
As with any winter in Tahoe, living among massive snowfall includes the many household tasks of removing the snow off…
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News
Emerald Bay Freezes Over for the First Time in 30 Years
The Sierra Nevada has experienced extreme winter weather the past few months, causing Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay to freeze over…
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Tahoe
Legislation Allocates $415 Million for Wildfire Threat, Environmental Restoration of Lake Tahoe
Photo by Ethan Dow Rep. Mark Amodei announced the reintroduction of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, along with original cosponsors:…
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Tahoe
Tahoe Ski Resorts Close Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe The snowfall and wind around Lake Tahoe is getting intense as the atmospheric river picked up steam overnight.…
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Weather
Sierra Snow Totals Reveal a Historic Winter in the Making
Photo by China Peak Resort The snow continues to pummel the Sierra Nevada mountain range during this historic winter, with…
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Stories
The Legend of Captain Dick – The Hermit of Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay’s Fannette Island was once the home of Captain Dick. Photo by Patrick Minero. In the mid-1800’s, there weren’t many…
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News
Large Avalanche Buries Apartment Building in Tahoe’s Olympic Valley
Photo: Placer County Sheriff A large avalanche fell from the Tram face of Palisades Tahoe on Tuesday night, slamming into…
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News
It’s Officially Tahoe’s Snowiest October Through February Period Since 1970
The snow began to fall over Lake Tahoe in October and it hasn’t stopped much since. December and January saw…
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Tahoe
Tahoe Trending Towards One of the Snowiest Winters in Over 50 Years
The snow began to fall over Lake Tahoe in October and it hasn’t stopped since. December and January saw large…
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Weather
Whiteout Conditions Close Interstate 80 Near Lake Tahoe
The snowfall in the Sierra is beginning to get intense as California Highway Patrol announced Interstate 80 is now closed…
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Video
‘Watch Out!’ Tahoe Car Crash Videos Go Viral as Snow Blankets the Region
Via South Lake Tahoe Towing/Facebook A towing company in South Lake Tahoe is going viral sharing videos of cars sliding…
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Weather
Interstate 80 Closed for 70 Miles with Blizzard Conditions Slamming the Tahoe Region
Interstate Highway 80 has been closed in both directions from Colfax to the Nevada State line since Friday morning due…
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Wildlife
New Documentary Follows the Lives of ‘Urbanized’ Bears in Lake Tahoe
Photo via Riley McClaughry Bear sightings in the communities surrounding Lake Tahoe have grown at an astonishing rate in the…
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Tahoe
‘Let’s Go Do Drugs!’ Viral TikTok Shows the Weird Confluence of Outdoor Adventurers and Party Animals in Tahoe
@pvblicenemy1 Oooof the end statement is a vibe 😂 ##fyp ##hike ##toxic ♬ original sound – JBae Lake Tahoe is…
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Stories
How a Tech Billionaire Lost $58 Million Buying a Lake Tahoe Vacation Home
Lake Tahoe has become a refuge for tech billionaires to vacation away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.…
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Wildlife
Tahoe Residents Asked to Keep an Eye Out for Orphaned Bear Cub that Escaped from Facility
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care are seeking help from the public in locating…
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Video
WATCH: Skier Launches Over Massive Road Gap on Donner Summit
It’s been one heck of a start to the winter ski season in Tahoe, with record snowfall providing the mountains…
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Tahoe
Despite its Chilly Surroundings, Lake Tahoe Never Freezes. Here’s Why.
Photo by Manny Alvarez Lake Tahoe is known for its icy winter temperatures and snow-covered shores, but despite its freezing conditions,…
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News
Beloved Tahoe Skier Killed in Avalanche in Japan
Kyle Smaine and his dog Wrigley Professional skier Kyle Smaine, who resided and skied in South Lake Tahoe, was killed…
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History
The Story of the Donner Party: Deadly Mistakes Over the Snowy Sierra
Photo of James F. and Margaret Reed, who were members of the Donner Party I could have died so many…
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Video
Watch Maniacs Ski Deep in the Sierra For a Snowy Cliff Jumping Session
Here is our monthly check-in with the Northern California cliff jumping crew, who have turned their beloved sport into a…
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News
Details Emerge from Jeremy Renner’s Near Deadly Snowplow Accident in Tahoe
Actor Jeremy Renner had a near-fatal snowplow accident in the Tahoe region earlier this week, leaving him in critical condition…
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News
A-List Hollywood Actor in Critical Condition Following Tahoe Snow-Plowing Accident
Jeremy Renner in his snowplow in the Tahoe area via Instagram Stories The intense winter storm that blanketed the Tahoe…
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Tahoe
Cars Found Abandoned, Buried in Snow in the Middle of the Mt. Rose Highway
The New Year’s Eve storm that buried Tahoe in 4 feet of snowfall was a nightmare for travelers. When the…
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Dozens of Travelers Needed to Be Rescued on Snowy Tahoe Pass
It was a particularly snowy day on New Years Eve 2022, leaving dozens of drivers stranded in their cars on…
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Traveling to Tahoe for New Years? That May Be ‘Impossible’ with Heavy Winter Storm
Thinking about making a winter expedition to Lake Tahoe to ring in the New Year? You may want to think…
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Tahoe
How Did Lake Tahoe Get Its Name?
Lake Tahoe is a stunning alpine lake located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California and Nevada. It is…
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History
The Legend of Snowshoe Thompson: The Founder of California Skiing
In the 1800’s, traveling across the Sierra Nevada in the middle of winter was rarely accomplished. Native Americans were usually…
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Sports
Skiers Beware: Tree Wells are the Most Dangerous Obstacles at NorCal Ski Resorts
Heavenly Mountain Resort If you’ve ever seen any semblance of an avalanche in person, you know why it gets much…
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Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe Closed for the Day Due to Winds, Avalanche Danger
The major winter storm currently nuking the Sierra is making it difficult for ski resorts to open their lifts to…
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Search and Rescue Officials Make Unlikely Rescue of Lost Skier Overnight Near Alpine Meadows
Photo: Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team A group from the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team made an astounding…
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Video
Watch: Skier Lands Insane Backflip Over 150-Foot Road Gap in Sierra Nevada Mountains
When the snow falls in bunches during the winter in Tahoe, extreme athletes are known to push the limits in…
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Video
This Might be the Most Beautiful Tahoe Backcountry Skiing Video Ever Produced
It’s certainly been a December to remember in the mountains of Northern California. The early-season conditions in the Sierra Nevada…
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Tahoe
Big Rig Fire Causes Closure on I-80 Near Donner Summit
A lot of issues can occur on Interstate 80 over Donner Summit when the snow is falling. Typically, blizzard conditions…
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History
This 1952 News Reel Shows Passenger Train Buried in Tahoe’s Worst Blizzard in 50 Years
In January of 1952, the worst blizzard seen in 50 years slammed the Tahoe area, closing the pass over Donner…
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Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe to Debut Transformative Base-to-Base Gondola with Grand Opening Celebration
The highly-anticipated gondola that will connect Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows is set to open in mid-December and the resort…
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News
Placer County Unanimously Votes to Rescind Approval of Olympic Valley Development
Photo by Cee The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to rescind its approval of a development proposed for Tahoe’s…
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Destinations
These Northern California Destinations Made Fodor’s ‘No List’ for 2023
Fodor’s is one of the world’s best resources for travelers. So when they tell you not to visit a place,…
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Stories
Meet the Life-Saving Ski Patrol Dogs of Northern California
We all know that dogs are man’s best friend. Well, now dogs can be a skier’s best friend, and they…
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Tahoe
From the Ashes: Sierra-at-Tahoe Announces Opening Day Following Caldor Fire Restoration
Just a year after the Caldor Fire swept through Sierra-at-Tahoe, the ski resort has announced its opening day for the…
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Wildlife
Throwback: Bear Casually Opens Door and Strolls into Tahoe CHP Facility
With an increase of bear activity in the Tahoe Basin, we’ve been seeing a lot of videos of bears acting…
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Uncategorized
Tahoe Avalanche Documentary Sits Atop Streaming Charts
The film that dives deep into the deadly 1982 Alpine Meadows avalanche is currently sitting atop the streaming charts as…
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Tahoe
Take an Exhilarating Winter Ride Down Heavenly Resort’s Mountain Coaster
You may not be a fan of skiing or snowboarding, but there are plenty of reasons to head up to…
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Stories
Documentary About the Deadly Avalanche on Alpine Meadows Coming to Video on Demand
On March 31, 1982, a large avalanche hit Alpine Meadows, burying the main lodge and parking lot in 20 feet of…
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Wildlife
Expect Heightened Activity from Lake Tahoe Bears as They Seek Food for the Winter
Fall is underway in the Tahoe Basin and Lake Tahoe bears are hungry! Autumn is the time of year when…
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Tahoe
It’s DUMPING in Tahoe Right Now and the Roads are Already a Complete Mess
The first significant storm of the season has officially arrived in Tahoe and it’s currently DUMPING. Some reports show 6…
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Events
WinterWonderGrass Returns to Palisades Tahoe for 7th Annual Festival
Photo courtesy of WinterWonderGrass WinterWonderGrass returns to Palisades Tahoe for its seventh annual festival this winter season from March 31…
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Video
WATCH: Professional Skateboarder Builds a Floating Skate Ramp on Lake Tahoe
Bob Burnquist is known to use his imagination to push the sport of skateboarding to new levels. The experienced pro…
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Video
Tahoe Father Encouraging His 8-Year-Old Son to Flip on Skis is Your Feel-Good Video of the Week
There’s nothing quite like the bond between and father and his son. Simultaneously teaching and encouraging your son can be…
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Tahoe
Drought Blocks Kokanee Salmon from Spawning in Tahoe’s Taylor Creek for Second Straight Year
Taylor Creek remains mostly dry after another year of drought One of the most delightful fall activities in the Tahoe…
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Stories
This Underwater Trail in Lake Tahoe is Home to Shipwrecks and Other Historic Artifacts
The history of Lake Tahoe sits at the bottom of its crystal-clear water and it’s now home to an underwater…
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Stories
The Great Northern California Taco Trail
Northern California is typically known as a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts. From Mount Shasta to cascading waterfalls to National Parks…
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Video
Tahoe Bear Continues to Terrorize Local 7-Eleven on Viral TikTok Account
Bear sightings in the communities surrounding Lake Tahoe have grown at an astonishing rate in the past few years. Flocking…
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Tahoe
Fisherman Lands MONSTER 17-Pound Mackinaw on Lake Tahoe
When you think of the best places to fish in Northern California, Lake Tahoe typically isn’t near the top of…
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Sports
Will Sierra-at-Tahoe Open for the Winter Season? In Their Words, ‘Heck Yes’
After the Caldor Fire moved through Sierra-at-Tahoe in the summer of 2021, the ski resort’s management has been hard at…
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Video
UFO Over Lake Tahoe – Proof of Aliens or Elaborate Hoax?
A video on Lake Tahoe went viral worldwide as UFO experts attempt to dissect if it shows proof of alien…
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News
Lake Tahoe Air Quality Reaches Hazardous 700+ AQI Due to Nearby Mosquito Fire
The Mosquito Fire burning just west of Lake Tahoe is sending a lot of smoke into Northern California and Nevada.…
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Wildlife
Bear Finds Lost GoPro in the Sierra Backcountry and Hilariously Records Himself Playing with It
The bears of Tahoe have learned how to brilliantly get their hands on human food, and it typically comes with…
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Tahoe
Inside the $75 Million Lake Tahoe Mega-Mansion with a Hillside Tram
One of the most expensive mansions on Lake Tahoe is worth around $75 million and it’s one of the coolest…
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Tahoe
Scientists Have Spent Billions to Improve Lake Tahoe’s Clarity. It’s Only Getting Worse.
Lake Tahoe’s clarity is its most notable attribute. In the early 1900s, scientists gushed about being able to see 100…
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News
Documentary About the Deadly Avalanche on Alpine Meadows Coming to Northern California Theaters
On March 31, 1982, a large avalanche hit Alpine Meadows, burying the main lodge and parking lot in 20 feet…
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