A Special Gathering in The Ritz-Carlton Spa

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, California I recently hosted a small intimate baby shower for my lovely Sister in the Ritz-Carlton Spa. She is soon expecting her first child and I wanted to make the baby shower a memorable day for her and several of her closest friends. What a wonderful time we all had having […]

Life is Better in Truckee – First Fridays

Downtown Historic Row, Truckee, California Now that ski resorts are closed for the season and the snow is very scarce in Tahoe, everyone’s attention is turning to the warmer weather and summer activities. April was a magnificent month of sunny skies and warm temperatures, and as a result people have been out and about in […]

One of Truckee’s Best Lunch Spots – Red Truck on the Runway

Red Truck on the Runway, Truckee Tahoe Airport, Truckee, CA When thinking of places to eat lunch in Truckee, you might not think of the airport as a first choice, but we’re writing this post to tell you that you certainly should. The food served up at the Red Truck’s cafe on the runway is […]

Truckee’s History at the Emigrant Trail Museum

Emigrant Trail Museum, Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee, California The Tahoe area in general and Truckee in particular is rich with a complex history. It’s a history made up of the experiences of different groups of people who ventured to and through our section of the Sierra for a number of reasons. This includes pioneers […]

Truckee’s Best Old-Fashioned Toy Store

Truckee Variety Company, Downtown Truckee, California Right in the heart of downtown Truckee along historic row there’s a store that seems to have just about everything for those who are either young in age or at least young at heart. From games, toys and candy to gadgets, gizmos and souvenirs, this store is like heaven […]