(Not Really a...) Dog Beach
There are a handful of "official" dog beaches in the Kings Beach/Tahoe Vista area. But what if you just want to take a little afternoon dip without getting in the car and don't mind going a teeny bit rogue? The end of Secline Avenue is a nice place for a quick dunk. Officially, there are no dogs allowed but, for whatever reason, there are always dogs here. We decided to risk it. Our black lab Oliver is not a big fan of water, but Anaya is determined to "train" him how to swim. On a recent hot afternoon, the lessons began. The rest of the family waded and swam out into the shallow water, while Oliver did his best to avoid swim school.
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Like so many other things in the post-Covid-19 world, our local North Lake Tahoe resorts’ winter plans have left us confused, disappointed, and more than slightly unsettled. Here is what we’ve learned. . .
On the first weekend that North Lake Tahoe is open for “hospitality,” we venture out to enjoy the region from a safe social distance. This is what we find. . .
I can’t tell you how many times, I’ve typed “When will be able to travel again?” into my browser, searching for guidelines, a timeline, a hint of news. Even today, nobody really seems to know. But there are rumblings that this summer is a possibility. Here is what we know.
Just as we hoped, March brought snow. Fresh, bountiful powder fell by the pound, promising an invigorated snowboarding and ski season. Alas, this Spring dream quickly dissipated into a shifting nightmare, as rumors of a novel corona virus quickly spiraled into a global shutdown. North Lake Tahoe, like every other California community, is sheltering in place.
The Farmer’s Almanac and NOAA have weighed in on whether this will be an epic or a ho-hum year for snow in North Lake Tahoe, and their predictions couldn’t be more different. Stay tuned for real-time updates, as we give you bi-monthly updates from the mountain.
Happy Cabin gets happier around the holidays. Here are some of our favorite North Lake Tahoe holiday traditions to get you into the spirit.
Here comes the snow, with the major resorts open for business, with plenty of natural snow along with snow-making to fill in the blanks. Happy winter, everyone!
It wouldn’t be fall in Lake Tahoe without a line-up of festive events to help you celebrate. We’ve curated our top picks, with a little bit of everything, from a skiing biopic to haunted chairlift rides and a benefit cruise on the Tahoe Gal.
After a few months of frequent trips to Northstar California Resort, we’ve nearly gotten the hang of snowboarding in a pandemic. Here’s our candid take, and some tips to get the most out of your Spring Break trip to the snow.