Concours d' Elegance August 11th & 12th Dream a little dream as you view spectacular wooden boats, many dating back to the 1930s, authentically restored. Judged event in Homewood plus social events that can fill your weekend! More Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival August 12th & 13th Kings Beach Take the most beautiful lake in the world, gather the best SUP athletes on the Continue Reading

The fireworks may be over but things are still exploding in Tahoe Truckee! Take it from those of us who call Tahoe Truckee home ... the Fourth is fabulous but after that holiday, things mellow out to a beautiful summer with fewer crowds and the same beautiful lake, pristine beaches, wooded trails and small town America to enjoy. Following are a few of the hot events in the area. Make your plans Continue Reading

Broken Arrow Skyrace June 16th & 17th, Squaw Valley The Broken Arrow Skyrace represents a unique style of European-inspired mountain running characterized by off-trail scrambling, steep terrain, and massive amounts of vertical gain and loss. The majority of this takes place above 6,000 feet and above treeline. The two-day event at Squaw Valley features three distances: a 52K, 26K and Continue Reading

Festivals and fun are on tap in Tahoe Truckee! Spring in North Lake Tahoe is a feast for the senses. Jaw-dropping scenery, wildlife, alpine flora, recreation opportunities, state parks and historic resorts -- not to mention a lake that should be on everyone's bucket list, especially this year with the over-the-brim levels! The quaint little towns that dot this area are gearing up for the "second Continue Reading

Visit Tahoe this summer and bring your beach toys ... and your skis! It looks like California's massive snow is going to stick around enough that our ski resorts are extending their season ... Squaw Valley even plans to offer snow action until July 4th! So make your plans now to head over to Tahoe, but be sure to add some mittens to your summer wardrobe.This year's snow totals -- some of the Continue Reading

No doubt about it ... Truckee has proven itself again as a top ski destination. With all the snow this year, hotel occupancy is up, lodging is bustling, downtown is lively, and the slopes are active. The Truckee Tahoe region offers over 500 unparalleled ski runs but you can also choose other activities such as moonlight snow shoeing, ice skating, snowmobiling, snowcat tours, sledding ... even Continue Reading

Would you like to find yourself on the slopes of Tahoe for a four-day MLK Weekend? It's not a dream ... we can make it a reality. Northstar, Squaw, Sugar Bowl, Alpine Meadows, Tahoe Donner, Mt. Rose are all within easy reach of Truckee. And we here at Tahoe Truckee Vacation Properties have a substantial inventory of verified, comfortable properties, some of which are still available for MLK Continue Reading

You excitedly arrive at your winter vacation rental, all prepared for some great snow play -- only to find yourself locked out ... or to see it occupied by someone else who also rented it or the full-time resident who didn't agree to rent it ... or to find a place that looks nothing like the photos you saw ... or to find your dream vacation spot is actually an empty lot! Unscrupulous folks have Continue Reading

We finished out October up here with back-to-back winter storms that started bringing the white stuff early. And as most of you know, Tahoe does anything BUT slow down once the snow falls. People travel from all over the world to ski and snowboard and participate in an array of fun-filled events for all ages. Below we've included links to upcoming November events, as well as some handy hints about Continue Reading

The first white stuff has arrived! Snow forecasters are sharpening their pencils and delving into computer modules. The first Sunday in October, a band of precipitation came through the Sierra, bringing our first dusting of the white stuff. Yes, it was minimal but oh, what a welcome sight, with snow levels reaching as low as 5000 ft in Reno. While temps are expected to rise again to the 50s and Continue Reading