By Kathryn Reed A helicopter ride isn’t anyone’s idea of a good way to end the ski day. But when minutes matter an air ambulance can be the difference between life and death. It’s a group effort to ensure injured skiers and riders get to a hospital as quickly as possible. “Our goal is skids […]
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By Amy Haimerl, New York Times TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — When Peter Makin opened Brilliant Books five years ago, he quickly realized his business wouldn’t survive in this remote locale if his only customers were local buyers. In the summer, this small town five hours north of Detroit is a haven for tourists and summer […]
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By Marni Jameson, Orland Sentinel Is owning a second home all it’s cracked up to be? That’s the question I cast to my experience-wizened readers. And their resounding answer? A definitive sometimes. I am giving the reins over to my readers, who have shared their first-hand knowledge of second-home ownership. Here are their lessons from […]
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We would like to encourage everyone buying costumes for Halloween to check the labels and make sure they are made of flame retardant materials. Materials made of 100 percent polyester are best suited for a Halloween costume. The use of commercial flame retardant sprays is not recommended. Avoid Halloween costumes that are loose or baggy […]
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Tickets are on sale now for the anti-social event of the season – the Truckee Public Arts Commission’s No-Go Gala. Each ticket, which raises funds for public art and education in Truckee, enters purchasers in a raffle to win prizes. The ticket itself is a limited edition piece of art. The ticket for the inaugural […]
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By Blair Braverman, Outside Champion skier Lindsey Vonn’s new book, “Strong Is the New Beautiful”, is all about healthy body image, but you wouldn’t know it from the trailer, which features a mostly naked Lindsey wrapping herself in cloth, posing with ski poles, and smiling coyly in black heels under bright studio lights. It seems […]
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The Loft Lounge’s inaugural Halloween Bash and Costume Contest is Oct. 29. Resident DJ Roger That will be spinning music until 2am. In addition to the party, The Loft will be giving away more than $1,000 in prizes for the top three costumes that night. The South Lake Tahoe restaurant-bar opens at 5pm for dinner and […]
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“Death and the Psychiatrist” by Calgary, Alberta, playwright James Hutchison is one of three winning plays to be presented at the second annual WordWave Festival this weekend. WordWave runs from Oct. 21-23 at Valhalla on the South Shore. The festival features writers, musicians, and performers from around the country, along with oral storytelling, workshops, panels, open mics, guided […]
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By Sid Kirchheimer, AARP Bulletin Snowbird season kicks off this month, as millions of retirees migrate to warm-temperature states like Florida and Arizona. But while escaping the cold, they also weather more risks—at both locales. “There’s a definite increase in scams against snowbirds, many by organized outfits that specifically focus on older, seasonal residents,” says […]
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By Julie Weed, New York Times Pam and Larry Willis had recently purchased the Gables Wine Country Innin California’s Sonoma wine region four years ago when they received it: their first TripAdvisor threat. “A guest pulled me aside and said he didn’t get the level of concierge service he expected and was going to write […]
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