Tahoe-Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART) has your transportation covered this summer with its expanded summer service from June 27 through September 1, 2025. With more routes, extended hours, and multiple free ride options, getting around without a car has never been easier.

Ride Free, All Day, Every Day

TART’s free daily bus service connects Tahoma to Incline Village, Truckee, and everywhere in between. For those heading out for dinner or sunset adventures, night service returns in Placer County, making it easy to explore after dark. Whether you’re commuting, beach-hopping, or supporting local businesses, TART offers a reliable, sustainable way to travel.

Plan your trip: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com

TART Connect: Your On-Demand Ride

TART Connect, the popular on-demand shuttle, will run peak summer service hours with free rides in Truckee and Zones 1, 2, 4, and 5. The service operates daily with extended evening hours to get you where you need to go, even after the sun sets.

New this year: Zone 3, covering Incline Village and Crystal Bay, will offer rides for just $2 per trip.

Book your ride through the TART Connect app or call (530) 553-0653.
Learn more: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com/TARTConnect

This program is funded in part by TOT-TBID Dollars at Work.

Kings Beach Summer Park & Ride

Headed to or from Kings Beach? From July 1 to August 31, enjoy free shuttle service from Northstar as part of the Summer Park and Ride program. Park for free at The Village at Northstar and ride directly to the North Tahoe Event Center, just steps from the beach.

Hours:

• Saturday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Fridays: Extended hours until 10:30 p.m.

Details: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com/ParkAndRide

4th of July Shuttle in Tahoe City

Skip the parking headaches and let TART get you to the fun! TART will offer special park-and-ride service for the Tahoe City 4th of July Fireworks Celebration so you can enjoy the festivities without the hassle.

Shuttle details: TahoeTruckeeTransit.com/4thOfJuly

A Smarter, Greener Way to Travel This Summer

Whether you’re commuting, recreating, or celebrating, TART helps make summer in Tahoe more connected, accessible, and eco-friendly.

For route maps, ride booking, and the latest updates, visit TahoeTruckeeTransit.com.

Summer 2025 is officially underway, and ECO-Clean Solutions is again leading the charge to clean Lake Tahoe’s beaches in partnership with TOT-TBID Dollars At Work. As part of year 2 of a 3-year grant program, ECO-Clean will conduct 14 cleanings across key lakefront properties and public beaches, removing harmful debris, protecting native species, and keeping Lake Tahoe clean. In 2024, ECO-CLEAN Solutions removed 19,753 non-native/inorganic items, including 9,195 pieces of plastic. The overall area cleaned was approximately 482,000 sq/ft.

Below is the full schedule of 2025 cleanings, including demo events open to the public.

2025 Beach Cleaning Schedule

Kings Beach State Recreation Area

• July 2, 3 & 5, 2025
• October 1 & 2, 2025

Mourelatos Lakefront Resort

• May 7 & 8, 2025
• September 9 & 10, 2025

Tonopalo Private Residence Club

• May 7 & 8, 2025
• September 9 & 10, 2025

Franciscan Lakeside Lodge

• May 7 & 8, 2025
• September 9 & 10, 2025

Lake Forest Public Beach

• May 15, 2025
• September 18, 2025

Moon Dune Public Beach

• May 14, 2025
• September 17, 2025

Demo Cleanings & Public Events

These special cleanings are paired with education and demonstrations of ECO-CLEAN’s innovative technology:

Commons Beach – Farmers Market Demo & Cleaning

• July 17, 2025

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area – Demo & Cleaning

• September 11, 2025

TOT-TBID Dollars At Work helps to fund BEBOT and other projects focused on human impact mitigation. Learn more here.

NTCA President and CEO, Tony Karwowski, shares a recap of CalTravel’s Annual Advocacy Day.

On May 21, I had the privilege of traveling to Sacramento to attend CalTravel’s annual Tourism Advocacy Day.  Well over 100 tourism representatives from across the state convened at our state capitol to voice the industry’s needs related to pending legislation and highlight the importance of tourism’s economic impact on the state.

In small groups, we met with key assembly members and senators alongside counterparts from Mammoth Lakes, Ski California, Visit Fresno County, Visit Yosemite, and Madden Media.  We met with representatives and staff of Assemblymembers Hadwick, Tangipa, and Arambula, as well as Senators Alvarado-Gil and Grove.

Our team focused on the benefits of tourism across the state, including tourism’s $157.3 billion contribution to California’s economy in 2024, which generated $12.6 billion in local and state tax revenues.  We expressed support for SB 370, a bill to establish a grant program for music festival preservation across the state, and AB 1445, the Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing Districts, to support struggling city downtowns across the state by establishing a redevelopment financing mechanism to attract new residents and visitors.

We also highlighted the importance of maintaining funding for forest fuels reduction across the state to help reduce the threat of wildfires, especially in areas around ski resorts and mountain communities. Lastly, we spoke about California’s insurance issues and how increased rates due to recent wildfires are hitting our business community particularly hard.

For an up-to-date listing of priority bills Cal Travel supports or opposes and their current status, check out Cal Travel’s Advocacy Toolkit Page.

This blog series, updated weekly, highlights a selection of North Lake Tahoe’s local businesses featured in the news. Send us your upcoming events or information, and we’ll include you in forthcoming pitches to the media.

Week of June 2-6

9 Serene California Towns For A Weekend Retreat
WorldAtlas
Alisa Mala
May 31, 2025

Featuring Old Brockway Golf Course, Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, Franciscan Lakeside Lodge and North Tahoe Regional Park.

Neon to Nature: The Best Outdoor Adventures in Nevada
Explore
Kathryn Anderson
June 3, 2025

Featuring Flume Trail Bikes, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

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Week of May 26-30

A Winding, Mountainous, Historic Road Trip From Reno to Lake Tahoe
Eater Las Vegas
Lucas Kwan Peterson
May 22, 2025

Featuring Tunnel Creek Cafe

8 Most Hospitable Towns In California
WorldAtlas
Alisa Mala
May 23, 2025

Featuring: Fire Sign Cafe

High Sierra Summer Music Festivals
California’s High Sierra
Alex Silgalis
May 28, 2025

Featuring Kings Beach Music on the Beach 

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Week of May 12-16

The 6 Ski Towns With the Best Local Music Scenes
POWDER
Izzy Lidsky
May 7, 2025

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe and Alibi Ale Works. This was syndicated to Yardbarker and Yahoo Life. 

50 Things to Do in Tahoe This Summer
7×7
Christina Nellemann
May 14, 2025

Featuring: Thunderbird Lodge, Christy Hill, Everline Resort & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Lake Thaoe, Tahoe Trunk Show, the Sierra Cloud, T’s Mesquite, Moe’s Original BBQ, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Alpine Meadows Stables, Tahoe Central Market, Granlibakken Tahoe, Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge, Homewood Mountain Resort, Rosie’s Cafe, and more.

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Week of May 5-9

11 Mountain Towns Out West to Visit in Summer
OnTheSnow
Samantha Barry
May 7, 2025

Featuring Bridgetender, Christy Hill, Palisades Tahoe

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Week of April 21-25

From Hiking to Paddleboarding: Summer Adventures Await in Lake Tahoe
Travel Binger
Amy Sward
April 21, 2025

Featuring: Tahoe Gal, Tahoe National Brewing Company, Northstar California, Palisades Tahoe

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Week of April 14-18

Lake Tahoe’s Scenic Shores Boasts A Chic Nevada Town With Mountain Charm, Renowned Views, And Amenities
Islands
Lauren Kershner
April 14, 2025

Featuring: Diamond Peak, Stillwater Spa at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort

13 Prettiest Small Towns In Nevada
WorldAtlas
Amber Van Wort
April 17, 2025

Featuring: Diamond Peak Ski Resort

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Week of April 7-11

20 Things You and Your Kids Have to Do in Tahoe this Summer
Marin Mommies
April 7, 2025

Featuring: Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks, Tahoe City Art Haus Cinema, Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California

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Week of March 31-April 4

How to Have Fun On and Off the Slopes in Tahoe This Spring
7×7
Sharael Kolberg
March 28, 2025

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California, Fox Cultural Hall, Crystal Bay Casino, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Everline Resort & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, evo Hotel

20 Best Places to Visit in April For Spring Break
Good Housekeeping
Karen Cicero
April 1, 2025

Featuring: Cedar Glen Lodge Resort

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Week of March 24-28

Reno-Tahoe Is Welcoming Major Resort and Event Venue Additions
Meetings Today
Tyler Davidson
March 21, 2025

Featuring: evo Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

11 Off-The-Beaten-Path Towns In Nevada
WorldAtlas 
Sarah Olaleye
March 25, 2025

Featuring: Tahoe Science Center and UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center

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Week of March 10-14, 2025

Complete Guide to Skiing North Lake Tahoe-Truckee
The Après Chronicles
Katherine Parker-Magyar
March 1, 2025

Featuring The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, Le Chamois, River Ranch, Jake’s On The Lake, Smoke Door, Soule Domain, Mofo’s Pizza, Bit Tahoe, Bowl Incline, Stillwater Spa, Gar Woods, TART, Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California, Diamond Peak, and Tahoe Dave’s

Every State’s Best March 2025 Events
TravelPulse
Scott Hartbeck
March 2, 2025

Featuring North Lake Tahoe’s SNOWFEST

Purposeful Play
Visit California
March 10, 2025

Featuring Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park. 

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Week of Feb. 24-28, 2025

24 Fun Things to Do This Week (2.24.25)
7×7 Bay Area
Lisa Plachy
February 21, 2025
Featuring: SNOWFEST

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Week of Feb. 10-14, 2025

Valentine’s Day Trip Ideas In The High Sierra
California’s High Sierra
Alex Silgalis
February 9, 2025
Featuring: Northstar California

10 Most Relaxing Nevada Towns
WorldAtlas
Sarah Olaleye
February 9, 2025
Featuring: Diamond Peak 

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Week of Feb. 3-7, 2025

13 Fun Things To Do Near Tahoe, Carson City, and Carson Valley
Travelbinger
Alec Sills-Trausch
January 31, 2025
Featuring: Incline Village Lodge, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Border House at Crystal Bay

Everline Resort and Spa Lake Tahoe: Mountain Vibes Meet Modern Luxuries
NerdWallet
Craig Joseph
February 6, 2025

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Week of January 27-31, 2025

Top 8 Nevada Towns To Visit In 2025 
WorldAtlas
Tara Summerville
January 28, 2025
Featuring: The Lone Eagle Grille

Ski Nevada, Your Next Family Destination
Snow Action Magazine
Emma Wilson
January 28, 2025
Featuring: Clearly Tahoe, Diamond Peak, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, TART Connect

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Week of January 13-17, 2025

Beyond Dry January: Year-Round Non-Alcoholic Delights in California
Visit California
January 10, 2025
Featuring: Alibi Ale Works

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Week of January 6-10, 2025

10 Hidden High Sierra Ski Resorts You May Not Know About
California’s High Sierra
Alex Silgalis
January 4, 2025
Featuring: Homewood Mountain Resort, Granlibakken Resort and Diamond Peak

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Week of Dec. 13 – 19

Merry Travels: Places To Visit During Christmas in the USA
The Modest Man
Karlton Miko Tyack 
December 13, 2024
Featuring: Sand Harbor State Park

10 Mountain Towns for Romantic Winter Getaways in California High Sierra
California’s High Sierra 
December 16, 2024
Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park

7 Most Eccentric Towns In Nevada
WorldAtlas
December 18, 2024
Featuring: Sand Harbor State Park, Diamond Peak Ski Area, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Incline Lodge and Northlakes Lodges & Villas

Week of Nov. 25 – Dec. 6

Intimate in Incline Village
805 Living
Erin Rottman
December 2024
Featuring: The Incline Lodge, Diamond Peak Ski Resort

The Best Winter Festivals in the USA
TravelPulse
Scott Harbeck
December 4, 2024
Featuring: SNOWFEST

7 Perfect Towns In California For a Long Weekend
The Travel
Felix Ngeso
December 4, 2024
Featuring: Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Burton Creek State Park, Basecamp Tahoe City

6 reasons to visit North Lake Tahoe for the perfect holiday getaway 
KCRA
Matt Soderlund
December 5, 2024
Featuring: Everline Resort and Spa, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Sleigh Rides at Sand Harbor State Park, Granlibakken Resort, Northstar California

Week of November 18-22

7 Best Lakeside Towns in Northern California
World Atlas
Christopher Gorrie
November 15, 2024
Featuring: Tahoe City Marina, Gatekeeper’s Museum, Rosie’s Cafe, Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema, and the Cobblestone Center

Week of November 11-15

10 Hidden Gem Ski Resorts In The United States
Summit Skier
November 8, 2024
Featuring: Diamond Peak, Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California

10 Best Small Mountain Towns In California To Visit This Winter 
The Travel
Alicia Remmy
November 10, 2024
Featuring: Basecamp Tahoe City, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Northstar California, Gatekeeper’s Museum

The 10 best hotels in Nevada for every kind of traveler
National Geographic Traveler
Sucheta Rawal
November 10, 2024
Featuring: The Incline Lodge, Incline Village Championship Golf Course, and Diamond Peak

Week of November 4-8

Discover pure beauty in Nevada’s Lake Tahoe region 
The Toronto Sun
Ian Shantz
November 1, 2024
Featuring: Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Tahoe East Shore Trail, Flume Trail Mountain Bikes, Lone Eagle Grille, Tunnel Creek Cafe and Clearly Tahoe

Week of Oct. 28-Nov. 1

The Best Ski Town Hotels 
OnTheSnow
October 28, 2024
Featuring: The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe and Northstar California

Thinking about Tahoe
Snow Action (Australia)
Emma Wilson
October 28, 2024
Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California, Diamond Peak, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, and Achieve Tahoe

Week of October 21-25

North Lake Tahoe: EPIC 5-Day Getaway for Adventure Lovers! 
Made to Explore
David and Cayleigh Barbeau
October 21, 2024
Featuring: The Incline Lodge, Sage Leaf, Drink Coffee Do Stuff, Tahoe Adventure Company, Sand Harbor State Park, Clearly Tahoe, Jason’s Beachside Grille, Sugar Pine Cakery & Cafe, Tahoe Via Ferrata, Fireside Pizza Company, Koi Sushi, The Dam Cafe, Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park, Granlibakken Tahoe, Front Street Station Pizza, Thai Recipe, Tunnel Creek Cafe

Skiing at Lake Tahoe in California 2025
Rove
Mariia Myshok
October 22, 2024
Featuring: Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Northstar California and Palisades Tahoe

Week of October 14-18

27 Enchanting Autumn Events & Festivals Happening in October Around The USA
Inspirations & Celebrations
Christina-Lauren Pollock
October 11, 2024
Featuring: Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

27 Enchanting Autumn Events & Festivals Happening in October Around The USA
MSN Syndication via Inspirations & Celebrations
Christina-Lauren Pollock
October 11, 2024
Featuring: Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

Week of September 9-13

7 of the Most Scenic Ski Resorts in North America
POWDER Magazine
Matt Lorelli
September 7, 2024
Featuring: Homewood Mountain Resort

7 of the Most Scenic Ski Resorts in North America
Yardbarker Syndication via POWDER Magazine
Matt Lorelli
September 7, 2024
Featuring: Homewood Mountain Resort

7 of the Most Scenic Ski Resorts in North America
Yahoo Life Syndication via POWDER Magazine
Matt Lorelli
September 7, 2024
Featuring: Homewood Mountain Resort

Week of September 2-6

10 Sunset Places Across the U.S. for Spectacular Views 
Forbes
Brittany Anas
September 5, 2024
Featuring: Sand Harbor, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

Stargazing Splendor
Visit California
August 20, 2024
Featuring: Tahoe Star Tours, Northstar California, Secline Beach, Tahoe Adventure Company

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Week of August 26-29

NORTH LAKE TAHOE Vacation Adventures & Eats
Coast to Coast Newspaper
Jeff Zimerman
August 19, 2024

Featuring: North Lake Tahoe Visitor Bureau, West Shore Sports, Tahoe Star Tours at Northstar California, Tahoe Adventure Company, Spoon Restaurant, Shadyside Lounge, Za’s Lakefront and Fire Sign Cafe

The Foothills Are Alive! The Sound of September Music Festivals 
California High Sierra
Alex Silgalis
August 21, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe and Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings and Oktoberfest Festivals at Palisades Tahoe and in Tahoe City.

10 of the Most Charming Towns in California
WorldAtlas
Aryan Singh
August 26, 2024

Featuring: Rosie’s Cafe, Jake’s On The Lake, Northstar California and Palisades Tahoe.  

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Week of August 12-16

11 Family Ski Resorts in the U.S. That Are Perfect for Kids and Families
Family Vacationist
Terry Ward
August 15, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe

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Week of July 29-August 2

This Is the No. 1 Fall Foliage Destination in the U.S. for 2024
Travel + Leisure
Rachel Chang
August 7, 2024

Featuring: Northstar California, Tahoe Via Ferrata and Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park

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Week of July 29-August 2

5 Hidden Gems in California You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner!
Southwest Florida Daily News
July 29, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe

Ski Resorts Where You Can Chill in the Summer
Saturday Evening Post Magazine
Bill Newcott
July 29, 2024

Featuring: Clearly Tahoe and Tunnel Creek Café

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Week of July 22-26

8 Towns In Northern California With Thriving Local Businesses
WorldAtlas
Shane Fraser
July 25, 2024

Featuring: Bridgetender Taven and Grill, Fire Sign Café and Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema

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Week of July 15-19

16 Amazing California Lakes
Visit California
July 12, 2024

Featuring: Tahoe Adventure Company, Tahoe City Kayak & Paddleboard and Tahoe Gal

Take the Whole Family to North Lake Tahoe
Wherever Family
Aoife O’Riordan
July 15, 2024

Featuring: Tahoe Sailing Charters, Clearly Tahoe, Granlibakken Tahoe and Everline Resort and Spa

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Week of July 8-12

On The Road: The Reinvention of Reno, Nevada
LA Weekly
Michele Steuven
July 5, 2024

Featuring: Clearly Tahoe

The Best 3 Days In Lake Tahoe Itinerary (2024 Guide)
Nomadasaurus
Alesha and Jarryd
July 6, 2024

Featuring: Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe Adventure Company, Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California, TART

Preserving the Pristine Beauty of North Lake Tahoe
Getting Ecological
Lara Dolden
July 8, 2024

Featuring: Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan, North Tahoe Community Alliance, Travel North Tahoe Nevada, BEBOT, TART Connect

Escape to These Cool Summer Destinations
SmarterTravel
Megan Johnson
July 8, 2024

Featuring: Hyatt Regency

Plan Your Next Ski Getaway in North Lake Tahoe, California
Texas Lifestyle Magazine
Heidi Gollub
July 11, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, Granlibakken Tahoe, Homewood Mountain Resort, Tahoe Adventure Company, Fire Sign Cafe, Bridgetender Tavern and Grill, The Dog and Bear Neighborhood Tavern

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Week of June 17-28

Summer Activities at Five California Ski Resorts
Visit California
June 28, 2024

Featuring: Northstar California and Palisades Tahoe

Teach Kids about Conscientious Travel in North Lake Tahoe 
Wherever Family
Eugenia Lazaris
June 19, 2024

Featuring: The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Information Center in Tahoe City and Incline Village Welcome Center and UC Davis TERC

Surviving US Route 50: America’s Loneliest Road Trip
Out & About With Kids
Elisa Elwin
June 17, 2024

Featuring: Tahoe Provisions, Cutthroat’s Saloon and Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

10 Best Lake Vacations in the United States for Families
Destination Reunions
June 13, 2024

Featuring: Mourelatos, Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park, The Ritz-Carlton and Northstar California 

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Week of May 27-31

Opinion: We Were on the Fodor’s ‘No List’. But That Doesn’t Mean We’re Closed to Visitors
Fodor’s Travel
Andy Chapman and Tony Karwowski
May 31, 2024

Featuring: NTCA, Travel North Tahoe Nevada, Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan, Lake Tahoe Water Trail, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, TART Connect, BEBOT, UC Davis TERC

18th annual Lake Tahoe Music on the Beach Summer Concert Series
KOLO
Karlie Drew
May 31, 2024

Featuring: North Tahoe Business Association, Music on the Beach and NTCA Marketing Director, Kirstin Guinn

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Week of May 20-23

The 13 Best Festivals in Ski Country
SKI Magazine
Jamie Aranoff
May 22, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe

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Week of May 13-17

7 Cutest Small Towns In Nevada To Visit In 2024
WorldAtlas
Joshua Chiedu
May 10, 2024

Featuring: Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Mt. Rose Ski Resort

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Week of May 6-10

The Best Ski Resorts to Visit in Summer
OnTheSnow
Samantha Barry
May 7, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California, The Ritz-Carlton

7 Coolest Small Towns In California’s Sierra Nevada For A Summer Vacation
WorldAtlas
Derek Nason
May 7, 2024

Featuring: Christy Hill Restaurant and Cottage Inn

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Week of April 29-May 3

8 Most Inviting Towns In Northern California
WorldAtlas
Arushi Gujral
April 29, 2024

Featuring: Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Pete ‘n Peters, Cedar House Pub and Rosie’s Cafe

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Week of April 15-19

Lake Tahoe’s best beaches
Lonely Planet
Tamara Gane
April 13, 2024

Featuring: TART Connect, The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Hyatt Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

Dog Friendly Restaurants in Tahoe
Local Getaways
April 12, 2024

Featuring: Tunnel Creek Cafe, CB’s Bistro, Inclined Burgers and Brews, Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet

Group Travel
Visit California
April 17, 2024

Featuring: Tahoe Adventure Company, The Wild Society, Tahoe Via Ferrata

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Week of April 8-12

‘A place of such sublime beauty’
The Australian
Katrina Lobley
April 7, 2024

Featuring: Incline Lodge, Thunderbird Lodge, Palisades Tahoe, Via Ferrata, Tahoe Adventure Company, Flume Trail Bikes, Tahoe City Treetop, Tahoe Adventure Company

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Week of March 30-April 5

Top Spring Break Ski Values in Vermont, California, Utah, Canada and Colorado
My Family Travels
Long Li
March 30, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe and Granlibakken Tahoe

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Week of March 11-20

Itinerary: Reno-Tahoe, Nevada & California
Group Tour Magazine
March 12, 2024

Featuring: Tahoe Sailing Charters, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center

Celebrate The Coming Of Spring With High Sierra Spring Festivals
High Sierra Visitors Council
Alex Siglias
March 18, 2024

Featuring: WinterWonderGrass at Palisades Tahoe

15 Best Family Vacation Spots in the US, From Cape Cod to Charleston
Condé Nast Traveler
Kimberly Wilson and Jamie Spain
March 20, 2024

Featuring: Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park, The Ritz-Carlton, Everline. 

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Week of March 1-4

Every State’s Best March Events in 2024
TravelPulse
Scott Hartbeck
March 1, 2024

Featuring: SNOWFEST

24 Beautiful Wedding Venues in Lake Tahoe, California
Vacation Idea
March 4, 2024

Featuring: West Shore Cafe, North Tahoe Event Center, Tahoe Vistana Inn

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Week of February 26-March 1

The Best Places to See Snow Near San Francisco
Thrillist
Daisy Barringer
February 26, 2024

This updated December 2022 article features North Lake Tahoe‘s Diamond Peak, Homewood, Palisades Tahoe and Northstar. 

These Are Our Favorite Places to Visit for Spring Break
AFAR
Michelle Baran
February 28, 2024

Featuring: Northstar, The Ritz-Carlton, Diamond Peak and Granlibakken

12 Most Vibrant Towns In California
WorldAtlas
Aunindita Bhatia
February 28, 2024

Featuring: Gatekeeper’s Museum, Truckee River Rafting 

6 Californian Cities that Make the Golden State The Ultimate Playground for Family Adventures
Eat ‘N Stays
February 29, 2024

Featuring: Palisades and Northstar

Ways to Play in Lake Tahoe
Visit California
March 1, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, Northstar, Homewood, Granlibakken, Tahoe Via Ferrata, Tahoe Adventure Company, Tahoe City Kayak, North Tahoe Watersports, Truckee River Rafting, Truckee River Raft Company, Gar Woods Grill & Pier

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Week of February 19-23

What’s new in Tahoe for the upcoming 2024 Ski Week
SFGate
Suzie Dundas
February 17, 2024

Featuring: Oishii Ramen, Wild Pine and Vous

10 Hidden High Sierra Ski Resorts That Are Under The Radar
High Sierra Visitors Council
Alex Siglias
February 19, 2024

Featuring: Homewood Mountain Resort and Granlibakken Tahoe Resort

The Best Destinations for a Snowy Spring Vacation Out West
Observer
Allie Lebos
February 22, 2024

Featuring: Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge

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Week of February 5-16

Off The Beaten Path California’s Sierra Nevada Towns
WorldAtlas
Bipasha Bhatia
February 5, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe and Gatekeeper’s Museum

Best Weekend Getaways From San Francisco For Families
Families Love Travel
February 7, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California Resort and Tahoe Tree Top Adventure Parks

Reno-Tahoe Itinerary
Group Tour Magazine
February 13, 2024

Featuring: Tahoe Sailing Charters, UC Davis TERC

25 Best Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
VacationIdea
February 15, 2024

Featuring: Gatekeeper’s Museum, Homewood Mountain Resort, Tahoe Adventure Company, Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks and Palisades Tahoe

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Week of January 29-February 2

The Best Ski Resorts in the U.S. for the Ultimate Snowy Getaway
Observer
Morgan Halberg
January 29, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe and The Ritz-Carlton

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Week of January 15-18

Spring Break Packages That Families Will Love
Tinybeans
Kate Loweth
January 12, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe and Granlibakken Tahoe Resort

The Best Ski Resorts in the U.S. and Canada, According to Experts
Good Housekeeping
Laurie Jennings
January 12, 2024

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe

Ice Skating In The High Sierra
High Sierra Visitors Council 
Alex Siglias
January 15, 2024

Featuring: Northstar California Resort

9 Most Quaint Small Towns In California’s Sierra Nevada
WorldAtlas
Carly Dodd
January 17, 2024

Featuring: Tahoe Art Haus, Gatekeeper’s Museum, Museum of Sierra Ski History, River Ranch Lodge and Restaurant, Cedar House Pub, Tahoe Wine Collective, Tahoe City Farmer’s Market and Rosie’s Cafe.

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Week of December 12-22

12 Best Towns in California for a Winter Getaway
WorldAtlas
Aunindita Bhatia
December 15, 2023

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, Granlibakken Ski & Sled Hill

Best Trails in California
Visit California
December 20, 2023

Featuring: Gar Woods, Jake’s on the Lake, Sunnyside and Chambers Landing

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Week of December 10-16

9 Things to Do in Lake Tahoe This Winter
Wealth of Geeks
Catherine Parker
December 10, 2023

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California Resort, Granlibakken Tahoe, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park

20+ Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 in California
Visit California
Katrina Hunt
December 12, 2023

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California

California Skiing Destinations for Winter Travels
Lala Scoop
Chanin Victor
December 14, 2023

Featuring: Granlibakken Tahoe, Homewood, Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California

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Week of December 1-9

The 8 Best Hotels In Lake Tahoe
Forbes
Tamara Gane
December 2, 2023

Featuring: The Ritz-Carlton and Everline Resort and Spa

The 15 Best Lake Tahoe Wedding Venues for an Epic Event
The Knot
Suzie Dundas
December 7, 2023

Featuring: High Camp at Palisades Tahoe, Sunnyside Restaurant

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Week of November 19-25

Ski California
Visit California
November 22, 2023

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe and the 2024 Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup

12 Dreamy Travel Destinations That Are Idyllic for Celebrating The Holidays
Inspirations and Celebrations 
December 4, 2023

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe City events and The Ritz-Carlton

The 12 Coziest Frozen Lake Towns in North America
Fodor’s Travel
Molly O’Brien
December 5, 2023

Featuring: Northstar and Palisades

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Week of November 12-18

10 Must-Visit Small Towns In California’s Sierra Nevada
WorldAtlas
Jeff Oganga
November 13, 2023

Featuring: Christy Hill, Cobblestone Center

California Holiday Getaways
Visit California
November 14, 2023

Featuring: Granlibakken and Northstar California

The 8 Best Ski Resorts for Spring Break
Ciao Bambino
Amy Andrews
November 15, 2023

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California

Snow time 2023: Get ready for another epic season at Tahoe and beyond
Daily Bulletin
Janet Fullwood
November 15, 2023

Featuring: Granlibakken, Homewood, Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe Adventure Company, Mountaineer and TART

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Week of November 5-11

The best ski resorts near Los Angeles for a snowcapped getaway
Time Out
Kate Wertheimer
November 8, 2023

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe

These Laid-Back Ski Towns Have All the Powder and Half the Crowds
Thrillist and MSN Syndication via Thrillist
Shauna Farnell and Andy Kryza
November 9, 2023

Featuring: Homewood, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Rosie’s Cafe, Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge

The 5 Best Tahoe Ski Resorts for Beginners
SnowBrains
Jeremy Thom
November 9, 2023

Featuring: Homewood and Northstar California

11 Family Ski Resorts in the U.S. That Are Perfect for Kids and Families
FamilyVacationist
Terry Ward
November 10, 2023

Featuring: Palisades and North Lake Tahoe Regional Park

12 of the Best Family-Friendly Ski Destinations For Hitting the Slopes This Year
The Everymom
Kathryn Romeyn
November 11, 2023

Featuring: Northstar California, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe

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Week of October 29-November 4

This Mountain Hiking Trail In Northern California Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination
Only In Your State
Kate Freeman
November 1, 2023

Featuring: Snowshoe Tahoe, Tahoe City

Go Play in the Snow! Great Places for Family Snow Play in Northern California
Marin Mommies
November 2, 2023

Featuring: Granlibakken Tahoe

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Week of October 22-28

The Best Mountain Resorts for Your Ski or Snowboard Trip This Winter
Thrifty Traveler
Gunnar Olson
October 25, 2023

Featuring: Northstar California and Palisades Tahoe

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Week of October 15-21

12 Most Beautiful Small Towns In California’s Sierra Nevada You Should Visit
World Atlas
Aunindita Bhatia
October 14, 2023

Featuring: Gatekeeper’s Museum, Museum of Sierra Ski History and 1960 Winter Olympics.

These Are The Most Unique Small Towns To Visit In California
The Travel and MSN Syndication via The Travel
Kelsi Klembara
October 16, 2023

Featuring: Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe City Kayak, Truckee River Rafting

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Week of October 1-7

10 Most Beautiful Resorts You Can Book At Lake Tahoe For Stunning Views
The Travel
Quinter Auma
October 1, 2023

Featuring: Everline Resort & Spa, Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort, Tahoe Sands Resorts and Crown Motel-Kings Beach

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Week of September 17-23

41 Amazing Honeymoon Destinations (for 2023)
Travel Lemming
Elizabeth Demolat
September 20, 2023

Featuring: Tahoe City and Commons Beach

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Week of September 10-16

12 Over-the-Top Luxury Hotel Suites in California
Visit California
September 14, 2023

Featuring: The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe

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Week of September 3-9

These are the best places to catch fall colors in California
KTLA
Travis Schlepp
September 4, 2023

Featuring: Sugar Pine Point State Park

12 Best Small Towns to Visit in Northern California
WorldAtlas
Ethan Reyes
September 5, 2023

Featuring: Tahoe City, Fire Sign Cafe, River Grill, Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park, North Tahoe Arts Studio, and Granlibakken Ski Area.

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Week of August 20-26

The 5 Oldest Ski Areas in the U.S.
SnowBrains
Tyler Hatch
August 25, 2023

Featuring: Ganlibakken Ski Area

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Week of August 13-19

Looking for Labor Day Weekend Fishing Destinations? Try North Tahoe, Siskiyou County
California Sportsman Magazine
Chris Cocoles
August 15, 2023

Featuring: Johnson Tackle & Fly Fishing Service, Sawmill Lake, Captain Chris’ Fishing Charters, Chuck’s Charter Fishing.

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Week of July 30-August 5

The Best Things To Do in North Lake Tahoe
Savoteur & MSN Syndication
Scott McConkey
August 3, 2023

Featuring: Palisades Tahoe, The Tahoe Gal, Olympic Bike Shop, Truckee River Bikes, Tahoe City Marina, Old Brockway Golf Course, Tahoe City Golf Course, Kings Beach Miniature Golf, Magic Carpet Golf and Arcade, The Cobblestone Center, including The Hot Spot, Uncorked and Tahoe Tap Haus, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks, Tahoe Adventure Company, Fire Sign Cafe and Gar Woods Grill & Pier.

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Week of July 23-29

Tahoe City: Best Places to Eat, Sleep and Play
MSN Syndication via Miles with McConkey
Scott McConkey
July 24, 2023

Featuring: Fire Sign Cafe, Sugar Pine Cakery & Cafe, Bridgetender Tavern & Grill, Jake’s on the Lake, Za’s Lakefront, Christy Hill, Granlibakken Tahoe, Basecamp Tahoe City, The Inn at Boatworks, Pepper Tree Inn, Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge, The Village at Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe Gal Cruise, Tahoe City Farmers Market, Olympic Bike Shop, Truckee River Bikes, Tahoe City Marina, Granlibakken, Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe City Golf Course, Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, Lake Tahoe Dam & Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe Tree Top Adventure Parks, Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema, Mountain Lotud Yoga, Cobblestone Center Shopping Mall, and Tahoe Adventure Company.

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Week of July 16-22, 2023

These Lake Tahoe parks offer cool perks, amenities for families
SFGate
Tamara Gane
July 18, 2023

Featuring: Commons Beach and North Tahoe Regional Park

Adventures in Adrenaline
Visit California
July 19, 2023

Featuring: The Via Ferrata

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Week of July 9-15

27 Top Places to See Fall Foliage in 2023
WTOP News
July 11, 2023

Featuring: Everline Resort and Spa

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Week of July 2-8, 2023

How To Spend the Perfect Summer Weekend in Lake Tahoe
Wealth of Geeks and Financial Pupil Syndication
Nicole Findlay
July 2, 2023

Featuring: Jason’s Beachside Grill, Kings Beach State Recreation Area (and Music on the Beach), Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park, Tahoe Art Haus and Cinema, and the Palisades Aerial Tram.

Time to Celebrate: The Best Places To See Fourth of July Fireworks in Every State in 2023
The Georgia Sun
Michelle Parkerton
July 3, 2023

Featuring: North Lake Tahoe as one of the best places to celebrate the 4th of July, calling out the drone shows in Kings Beach and Incline Village. 

Leave the World a Better Place with These Responsible Travel Pledge

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler
Jonny Bierman
July 5, 2023

Featuring: North Lake Tahoe and the Traveler Responsibility Pledge

The 19 Best Restaurants Near Lake Tahoe 2023
The Infatuation
Suzie Dundas
July 7, 2023

Featuring: Char Pit, Tahoe House Bakery, West Shore Market and more. 

17 Kid-Themed Hotel Rooms That Will Delight the Whole Family

FamilyVacationist
Amanda Norcross
July 8, 2023

Featuring: Tahoe City’s Basecamp

A number of projects are occurring in the region that will improve and repair infrastructure but will also impact traffic and transportation at multiple locations encircling the lake this summer. In North Lake Tahoe specifically, from Tahoma to the state line in Crystal Bay, expect delays Sunday night through mid-day Friday. Plan ahead and, whenever possible, take public transportation or make use of the region’s paved and dirt trail network.

While drivers on SR 28 will continue to face challenges this summer (and beyond)—particularly mid-week—please consider the long–term benefits: new broadband capabilities for the benefit of our community, the replacement of the Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City, water system reconstruction, and smooth and durable pavement.

This page will continue to be updated throughout the summer road construction season with current updates, so bookmark this page to stay in the know about what’s happening and where to expect delays.

CALIFORNIA (SR 28)

TAHOE CITY TO KINGS BEACH

Middle Mile Broadband Network Project

Contractor: Teichert Construction

Work to occur April (weather permitting) – August

Area impacts:

• SR 28 between Tahoe City and SR 267 junction in Kings Beach
• One-way traffic control at multiple locations with delays up to 30 minutes
• Utility work is scheduled at the following locations and times:
  • Week of June 23
    •  Along eastbound SR 28 Wednesday, June 25 from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. between Laurel Drive in Tahoe Vista and the State Route 267 junction in Kings Beach.
  • Please note that crews will be shifting around to various sections throughout the week with one-way traffic control in effect when necessary.

Pavement Rehabilitation Project

Lead agency: Caltrans

Work to begin June 2 and go through September.

Area Impacts:

• Tahoe City to Crystal Bay with one-way traffic control at multiple locations with delays up to 30 minutes
• The project will begin in Tahoe City and move eastbound
• Plans include monitoring traffic patterns to make adjustments, and to try to work around school schedules in the fall
• Drainage work in preparation for the upcoming SR 28 Pavement Rehabilitation Project is scheduled along both directions of SR 28 Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26 from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. between Lake Forest Road (West) and Dollar Drive.

NTPUD Watermain Crossing

Lead agency: NTPUD

Work to occur early May

Area Impacts:

• SR 28 near Old County Road
• Estimated less than one week of traffic impact with 24-hour single-lane traffic control

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KINGS BEACH TO STATELINE

Middle Mile Broadband Network Project

Contractor: Arcadian

Work to occur May (weather permitting) – August

Area Impacts:

• Kings Beach to Crystal Bay
• One-way traffic control at multiple locations with delays up to 30 minutes

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WEST SHORE

Madden Creek Water System Reconstruction Project

Lead Agency: TCPUD

Work to occur mid-April through October

Area Impacts:

• Homewood area with work to occur in the right of way between April and Memorial Day
• Lane closures removed on weekends
• Work will occur on the shoulder of the highway after Memorial Day with no lane closures expected

Multi-use Trail Rehabilitation Project – West Shore Trail Segments 2 & 3

Lead Agency: TCPUD

Work to occur May through October with trail closures occurring Monday – Thursday

Area Impacts:

• Sunnyside to Blackwood Creek; expect riders on the roadway mid-week

Middle Mile Broadband Network Project

Lead agency: Caltrans

Work to occur between April – November (in 2025 + 2026)

Location:

• Tahoe City to the “Y” in South Lake Tahoe with one-way traffic control at multiple locations with delays up to 30 minutes
• Construction will start in Tahoe City, working South

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TAHOE CITY

Fanny Bridge Replacement

Lead agencies: Caltrans, Placer County Department of Public Works

Construction will occur for 12 weeks beginning in August.

Current prep work:

• Fanny Bridge closures are scheduled Monday, June 23 through Thursday, June 26 from 7 p.m. until 9 a.m. 
•  During these closures, traffic will be detoured via Lake Boulevard to access State Routes 89 (SR 89) and SR 28. These closures are to assist with the installation of the dam diversion in preparation for the complete replacement of Fanny Bridge starting in August.

Area Impacts:

• Truckee River at Tahoe City
• Traffic will be shifted to the Lake Blvd. bypass to SR 28 and SR 89 North to Truckee
• Transit center to remain open and accessible

Tahoe City Mobility Grove Street Signal

Lead agency: Placer County Department of Public Works

Location: Tahoe City at Grove Street

Area Impacts:

• Undergrounding of utilities in 2025; signal installation in 2026

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CALIFORNIA (I-80)

Restriping Project

Lead Agency: Caltrans

Work to occur May – July

Impacts:

• Westbound I-80 between the Agricultural Inspection Station and the SR 267/89 interchange
• Various lane closures with potential delays up to 20 minutes

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NEVADA (SR 28)

NDOT projects – visit NVRoads.com for existing conditions, updates, etc.

NDOT Maintenance

Area Impact: 

• SR 28 and US 50
• Surface repairs, shoulder cleaning and grading to remove rocks and erosion with periodic lane closures
• All activities will be coordinated with NDOT Contract 4521

IVGID Pipeline Project

Lead agency: IVGID

Area Impact:

• SR 28 Sand Harbor to Secret Cove with single lane closures including flagger and pilot car control
• Up to 30 minute delays possible

NDOT Contract 4521

Work hours: Sundays 9pm to Friday 12pm; Casino Corridor hours: 9pm to 7am nightly Sunday-Friday

Area Impact:

• CA/NV state line to Kings Canyon Road/Spooner Summit
• Focus on Stateline to Cave Rock in 2025
• Lane and shoulder closures with up to 10-minute travel time delays
• Possible long-term single-lane closures in the Casino Corridor

NEW LANE REDUCTIONS/SHIFTS

• U.S. 50 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. for two nights, beginning June 29 through the morning of July 1 through the casino corridor between the Nevada-California state line and Lake Parkway.
• Work zone lane closures will routinely shift through the area as crews add a final one-inch top layer of sealer paving to the initial two+ inches of pavement. 
• Motorists are reminded to budget extra travel time and drive attentively and slowly through the changing lane configurations and to detour around the area when possible.
• Access to businesses will be continuously maintained, but certain side streets and driveways will temporarily be impacted as paving takes place.
• Drivers will also see future lane reductions in the area for utility and traffic signal work, as well as final roadway striping.

Crews will not be working July 3-13. Work will resume Sunday, July 13 at 9 p.m.

First Tuesday Breakfast Club is a community forum hosted by the North Tahoe Community Alliance. It presents an opportunity to learn about timely community news, project information, and relevant updates from businesses and influencers in North Lake Tahoe.

Breakfast Club takes place on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 AM.

June First Tuesday Breakfast Club:

June 3, 2025
Human Impact Mitigation
Join the NTCA and community members from 7-8:30 a.m. for a virtual Breakfast Club on Zoom.

Agenda:

• Introductions
• Lake Tahoe Ambassadors – Jenny Hatch and Le’a Gleason
• Truckee Trails Ambassadors – Allison Pedley
• BEBOT – JB Harris and Katy Jo Caringer
• Clean Up The Lake Deep Dive Project – Colin West
• Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition – Gavin Feiger
• Destination Stewardship Council – Nettie Pardue
• Q&A, agency updates, community stump speeches

Click the link below to join at 7 am on Tuesday, June 3.

First Tuesday Breakfast Club is a community forum hosted by the North Tahoe Community Alliance. It presents an opportunity to learn about timely community news, project information, and relevant updates from businesses and influencers in North Lake Tahoe.

Breakfast Club takes place on the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 AM.

Next First Tuesday Breakfast Club: May 6, 2025
Wildfire Preparedness
Join the NTCA and community members from 7-8:30 a.m. for a virtual Breakfast Club on Zoom.

Agenda:

• Introductions
• CalFire – Erich Schwab, Assistant Chief for the Eastern Division
• USFS – Victor Lyon, Vegetation Management Staff, Officer
• Placer County Emergency Management – Ryan Woessner, CAL Fire/PCFD OES Assistant Chief
• NT Fire Protection District – Chief Brent Armstrong
• Tahoe Water for Fire Suppression Partnership
• Q&A, agency updates, community stump speeches

Click the link below to join at 7 am on May 6.

Wildfire Preparedness Week is May 5-10

Want to learn more? Lake Tahoe fire and forestry agencies invite the community to Get Defensive during Lake Tahoe Wildfire Preparedness Week. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is a partnership of local, regional, state and federal organizations helping to host additional events around the lake. Meet land managers, fire personnel and community leaders at these North Shore events to learn how the Tahoe Basin can work together to better prepare for wildfire.

Schedule:

• Wednesday, May 7
  • Waterman’s Landing Coffee Shop, Carnelian Bay | 3-5 p.m.
• Thursday, May 8
  • Tahoma Market & Deli, Tahoma | 8-10 a.m.
  • Tree House Cafe, Kings Beach | 2:30-4 p.m.
• Saturday, May 10
  • Drink Coffee Do Stuff, Incline Village | 8-10 a.m.
  • Tahoe House Bakery, Tahoe City | 1-3 p.m.

Visit tahoelivingwithfire.com for more resources.

 In mid-March, I was invited to join “Team Tahoe” members on a legislative advocacy trip to Washington D.C. We spoke about the need for Lake Tahoe Restoration Act funding in the 2026 appropriations cycle totaling $42M to address topics including forest health, water infrastructure to fight fires, aquatic invasive species, watershed restoration and water quality, and the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. Additionally, we engaged Congressional representatives ahead of the coming Surface Transportation Reauthorization to identify opportunities addressing travel demand impacts in the community, including SR 28 corridor safety improvements between Sand Harbor and Thunderbird, the Kings Beach Western Approach Gateway Project, and the SR 89/267 Transit Priority and Emergency Evacuation Lane projects.

The team assembled consisted of a wide range of agencies, tribal, NGOs, and NPOs, including representatives from TRPA, Visit North Tahoe Nevada, the Washoe Tribe, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and the North Tahoe Community Alliance. We met with a total of 11 representatives and staff, including Rep. Kevin Kiley, Sen. Cortez Masto, Sen. Adam Schiff, Rep. Garamendi, Rep. Amodei, Sen. Padilla, Sen. Rosen, leadership of the House Appropriations Committee, and more.

This was a unique opportunity to showcase how North Tahoe’s strong private/public partnerships have collaborated on our biggest challenges, used a mix of private funds and public dollars generated locally, and how we’ve leveraged those funds on coordinated projects and programs to benefit the community. These well-coordinated efforts utilizing a mix of local, County, and State funds demonstrate the opportunity for additional partnering of Federal resources to further aid the priorities of transportation and environmental stewardship in our region.

Many of our representatives were interested in the stories we shared and look forward to advocating on our behalf in the appropriations cycle for funding that continues to move priority projects and programs for North Tahoe.  

To help prepare for this trip, the week before, the NTCA, Placer County and the TRPA jointly hosted Jack Thompson (Kevin Kiley’s regional representative) for a full-day tour of North Lake Tahoe. Our discussion focused on economic development, redevelopment of our downtown cores and resort villages, and current and planned infrastructure, transportation, and housing projects and programs. We also talked about how our business community stepped up to form the TBID, the additional funding it unlocks in support of housing and transportation projects and programs, our partnerships with private businesses, NPOs, and agencies that collaborate on improvement projects in our region, and the need for and role federal funding plays in amplifying the variety of projects and programs that help us continue to invest in our infrastructure, services, and environment. 

We toured Jack through the Tahoe City and Kings Beach downtown cores, visiting with developers and business owners to showcase the private investment underway in support of workforce housing and economic development, and wrapped up the day talking with Palisades Tahoe representatives about regional transportation enhancements, the Hwy 89 and 267 adaptive corridor management plan, and the Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan recently approved by Placer County. Jack will be in the North Tahoe area several times a year to learn and understand more about our regional priorities and how the congressman can help.

– Tony Karwowski, NTCA president and CEO

March is Women’s History Month, and this year, NTCA celebrates women who are making an impact in North Lake Tahoe. Stay tuned to our blog and social media throughout the month as we highlight a few of the inspiring women in our community.

Erin Casey
CEO of Tahoe Housing Hub

About Erin
Erin Casey’s career spans over 20 years of committed service to the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region, which is marked by her expertise in facilitating strategic collaboration around housing and other critical community issues. As CEO of the Tahoe Housing Hub, Erin focuses on providing affordable housing for all residents by driving initiatives that deliver meaningful and lasting impacts.

What inspires you to make an impact in your field? 
I believe change happens through collaboration, genuine connection, and a deep understanding of community needs. This means going beyond surface-level interactions to truly explore and identify the root causes of issues, uncovering what’s beneath what people express openly. Drawing from my personal experiences with housing insecurity, I am driven by empathy and the desire to ensure others do not face similar struggles. This personal connection fuels my passion to bring people together, encourage open dialogue, and build consensus around solutions that are both innovative and sensitive to the complexities faced by our communities. I firmly believe that real progress occurs when we prioritize collective well-being and shared goals over individual interests. Individual issues are important and deserve attention; however, as leaders, it is crucial that we examine the entire landscape to understand deeper patterns, motivations, and underlying dynamics. By focusing on the collective rather than viewing ourselves as separate individuals, we can facilitate conversations, unite diverse perspectives, and explore underlying motivations and emotions that shape community dynamics. My commitment is rooted in the conviction that by understanding and addressing the core of community challenges, especially around housing, we can achieve lasting improvements and strengthen the overall quality of life for everyone involved.

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Lianne Nall
Program Coordinator, Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area

About Lianne
Tahoe XC has been an integral part of our lives since moving here in 2004. At the time, our three children were starting preschool, 2nd grade, and 4th grade, and the Strider Program welcomed us with open arms. Like the rest of Tahoe City, it provided a strong sense of community and a supportive network of parents and coaches who helped our kids reach their full potential.

Since then, I’ve been committed to giving back to the Tahoe community. Serving on the Board of Excellence in Education for nine years, I worked as a school liaison, securing grants for teachers within TTUSD. As a PTO member at both North Tahoe Middle and High School, I assisted in numerous programs supporting our students. I’ve also worked as the Coordinator for the Big Mountain Ski Team at Palisades Tahoe, and have enjoyed working with the team at Tahoe Tree Company during the summertime.

It’s been a joy to circle back as the Program Coordinator at Tahoe XC, collaborating both in-house and within the community, finding ways to bring year-round outdoor experiences to kids of all ages.

What inspires you to make an impact in your field? 
I’m inspired to create accessible cross-country skiing and mountain biking experiences for kids because I believe outdoor activities foster important life skills and a connection to nature. By  offering a bridge to existing financial, cultural and transportation barriers, our programs strive to help kids build confidence through health and wellness. Through these opportunities, I’m hoping we can build a more inclusive and diverse community of young adventurers.

Since its formation in 2021, the North Lake Tahoe TBID has been instrumental in funding initiatives that benefit residents and visitors, including local business support, infrastructure improvements, and sustainable tourism efforts. To date, $33.5 million of TOT-TBID Dollars At Work have been reinvested back into our region.

Learn how the TBID benefits the community at an upcoming TBID Talk. NTCA staff will be available to answer questions, listen to feedback and share more about the TOT-TBID Dollars At Work program investments. We look forward to seeing you!

TBID Talks

Visitor Information Center in Tahoe City | 8:30-9:30 am:
Thursday, March 27
Thursday, May 29

Visitor Information Center in Kings Beach | 8:30-9:30 am:
Thursday, April 24
Thursday, June 26

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