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Welcome to the Happy Cabin blog, where we share stories about life in North Lake Tahoe, our cabin, and other things that make us happy. The blog evokes what Happy Cabin means to us—family, friendship, travel, adventure, food, design, books, photography, experience, people and memories. If you’re not sure where to start, try the beginning. We welcome your comments and suggestions. If you have ideas for the blog or want more information about how you can visit Happy Cabin yourself, get in touch.
Calling all skiers, snowboarders, sledders, snowman makers, tobogganers, ice skaters, hot toddy sippers, snowshoers, snow fort builders, snow sculptors, snowball fighters, and snowball lovers! Trusted local snowcaster, Bryan Allegretto at opensnow.com, has officially called it.
Read MoreThe beauty of a destination Thanksgiving is you get to go off-piste a little bit with the fixings. Nobody is going to fault you for cutting a few corners when you are hours away from home in an unfamiliar kitchen.
Read MoreAt the end of a long workday, Eben snuck away to Sand Harbor State Beach, just over the border in Nevada, for a dip in the now-frigid waters.
Read MoreI assumed that the birds would all migrate south in the winter, looking for sunnier climes. I was wrong. While many birds migrate south to escape the Sierra winter, others stay, making Lake Tahoe their year-round home.
Read MoreThe multi-day celebration is a time to honor loved ones who have passed on and help them along on their spiritual journey with prayers and gifts.
Read MoreVisiting Page Meadows to see the aspens ablaze in fall colors was on my family’s autumn bucket list.
Read MoreThe family-friendly shallows at our local beach hardly hint at what’s offshore, where the lake deepens, and deepens, and deepens, eventually reaching 1,644 feet.
Read MoreNow that we have an excuse to visit Lake Tahoe in the shoulder season, we’re looking forward to experiencing autumn without a packed agenda. We can venture off the beaten path a bit. We can try new things.
Read MoreIt turns out that the Kings Beach area has always been lively. The town was named after Joe King, who migrated from Texas during the Roaring 20s. Joe was a body guard and bouncer with one eye and a reputation.
Read MoreBut what about those in-between months, the so-called “shoulder” season when everything slows down a bit, the locals venture back into town, and the weather is changing, bringing brilliant days interspersed with rain or chill? What are we supposed to do then?
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MorePart of the fun of living somewhere new is that every day is an adventure. Every outing is a chance to discover something. On a recent trip, we ventured out to North Tahoe Regional Park, chasing rumors of a zipline.
Read MoreIt turns out that our neighbor is Bob McCormick, author of the popular children’s book, The Story of Tahoe Tessie: The Original Lake Tahoe Monster.
Read MoreThis blog gives me an excuse to slow down and remember the journey. I hope it will also become a place for our guests to learn more about Happy Cabin and its charms.
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