Embracing the Season: A Festive Guide to Truckee Tahoe’s Holiday Happenings

With winter and the holidays upon us, the picturesque towns in the Tahoe region undergo a stunning transformation, blanketed in snow and draped in the magic of the holiday season. It’s a time when the already breathtaking landscape becomes even more enchanting, and the communities come together to create a tapestry of festive joy. In […]

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Fresh Powder Awaits: Truckee Tahoe ski resorts are getting ready to open for the season!

In anticipation of winter coming and snow blanketing the stunning Sierra Nevada region, ski enthusiasts and snowboarders eagerly anticipate the opening of Truckee Tahoe’s renowned ski resorts. Nestled in the heart of California’s winter wonderland, these ski destinations are a paradise for snow sports enthusiasts. or those who live and breathe the thrill of carving […]

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The Spooky Origins of Pumpkins in Halloween

When it comes to Halloween, one of the first images that pops into our minds is the cheerful glow of carved pumpkins, or as we affectionately call them, Jack-o’-Lanterns. But how did these vibrant orange gourds become such an iconic part of Halloween? Let’s take a journey through history to uncover the roots of this […]

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Prohibition: 100 years ago

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution–which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors–ushered in a period in American history known as Prohibition.  Prohibition officially went into effect on January 17, 1920, with the passage of the Volstead Act. The Movement In the 1820’s and ’30’s, a wave of religious revivalism swept the […]

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The Donner Party Anniversary

Arguably, Donner Pass is the most important square mile in California with many firsts: •The first wagon trains to California •The first transcontinental railroad •The first transcontinental highway •The first transcontinental air route. Even with all these firsts for California and the west, the tragic journey of the Donner Wagon Party is probably the most […]

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