Hot off the press and in tasting rooms of El Dordado County wineries is “Gold and Wine: A History of Winemaking in El Dorado County” by Eric J. Costa. Explore the Gold Rush roots of the region, its unique attributes and profiles of award-winning wineries. It’s on sale in tasting rooms for $19.95.
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Publisher’s note: This is reprinted from the July 1973 Lake Tahoe Historical Society newsletter. By Marie Walsh I doubt that I’ll ever forget the overwhelming feeling of awe and inspiration that was mine to experience this morning. The moment I stepped from the car, I was immediately caught up in the beauty and serenity of […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is revamping its marketing and advertising strategy to focus on attracting the likeliest visitors in a post-recession economy. Board members heard a report from a team of marketing experts Tuesday that said the destination should focus its attention on a core […]
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By Barry Rand, AARP Bulletin Recently I participated in a roundtable discussion at Stanford University on the new realities of an older America. Hosted by Tom Brokaw, our discussion focused on “Generation Ageless: Longevity and the Boomers.” What became clear to me is that five key changes are shaping the aging of America. First, older […]
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By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun It was just like old times in Reno last week. Twenty-seven years after then-Gov. Richard Bryan formed the Nevada Tourism Commission and organized the first Governor’s Conference on Tourism, the organization observed its 25th anniversary at the Peppermill Resort. That happened because the killer recession forced the commission […]
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By Kathryn Reed Something dramatically different is in store for skiers at Heavenly Mountain Resort today – the first new lodge in 30 years at the South Shore resort is open. With 40-foot windows giving expansive views to the slopes and an interior that barely feels like you’ve left the woods, the multi-million dollar Tamarack […]
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In cooperation with the Heavenly Sharp Shooters and Heavenly Mountain, the Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host Photos with Santa on Heavenly Mountain Dec. 18–24 from 9:30am to 2:30pm (weather permitting). Santa will begin his day at Gunbarrel Express and make his way over to the top of the Gondola where he will be […]
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Publisher’s note: This editorial is from the Dec. 13, 2010, Sacramento Bee. The more strong voices there are prodding education bureaucracies to improve results for kids, the better. That’s what makes former D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee’s new StudentsFirst venture intriguing. Within one year, she aims to create a 1 million-strong membership organization. Within five […]
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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for volunteers to assist with the Winter Trek Express environmental education program for fifth-graders beginning Jan. 10 through March 31. This three-hour environmental education program takes place at 9,000 feet at Heavenly Mountain Resort. U.S. Forest Service rangers lead the class through the wilderness […]
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Snow levels are lower than originally forecast, with snow coming down all day Friday in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This means the threat of flooding has decreased. Nonetheless, South Lake Tahoe crews are ready in case temps warm up and the moisture turns to rain as the system stays over the Sierra for the next […]
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