If you listen real close, you can hear the "ohm" resonate from Wanderlust Festival 2011 in Tahoe into the valley.  Mind, body, and spirit comes alive in this annual pilgrimage for outdoor enthusiast, music lovers, and yoga aficionados. Located in the natural setting of Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe, few festivals in the world compares to majestic mountains, eclectic music, and meditations to match the mood. On its third year, the festival offers all who attend relaxation, revelation, and rejuvenation with organic foods, wines, scenery, music, and community. In true sun salutation, here are simple ways to waken your wanderlust. 1) Hoof it to Heaven, Schulyer Grant’s hike in the picturesque s

A week of one storm after another dropped 81inches (that's nearly 7 feet)  of snow on Heavenly Ski Resort at South Lake Tahoe prior to this President's Day weekend.  By Sunday grooming crews had miles and miles of runs groomed.  For the power hounds there was still acres of   untouched snow.  It was a beautiful sunny day with clear skies. The crowds did not arrive until about 2:00 in the afternoon leaving the early birds uncrowded slopes.  Skiers and snow borders rejoiced.  

Businesses expressed cautious optimism in the South Shore Lake Tahoe economy during a sampling conducted Nov. 4, in conjunction with various local organizations and jurisdictions More than 130 businesses were visited by 41 participants during the South Shore Business Walk. The event was produced by the Sacramento Metro Chamber, El Dorado County Office of Economic Development, City of South Lake Tahoe and TahoeChamber.org, “Overall, businesspeople reported business was holding strong, and the community is committed to capitalizing on future growth opportunities,” said Eugene Palazzo, Director of Redevelopment and Housing, city of South Lake Tahoe. Three questions were asked: How’s busine

Republished with consent from Squaw Valley USA press release [Squaw Valley USA] – Squaw Valley USA announced today that it has completed the acquisition of The Village at Squaw Valley, a four-season mountain resort village at the base of the legendary ski resort and site of the VIII Winter Olympic Games, Squaw Valley USA. “We at Squaw Valley USA are very pleased to integrate the Village at Squaw Valley with our own operations, to provide a seamless resort experience for our guests. It is a reversal of philosophy as Squaw Valley Ski Corp has not operated a lodging property for 30 years. When we opened in 1949 we ran a small 50-room lodge that was occupied during the Olympics in 1960; it g

Who would ever think of local scuba divers as Environmentalists? Well we surprised everyone by removing 60 lbs of trash, debris and metal this Father's day weekend.  There was a nice turnout.  Everyone was surprised by the "clean" look of Lake Tahoe.  When they went under the surface they were surprised to find beer tabs (from the '70's), old cans, sunglasses, a sailboat mast, car parts, tables, chairs, etc. I first suggested Hurricane Bay after diving there last year and observing the ammount of trash in such a popular fishing site.  With all of the moorings and boat usage it is not a wonder how much debris is there. After our work, we all enjoyed a bbq and played in the water.  I wou

SACSCUBA Dive for Earth Day continued at HURRICANE BAY LAKE TAHOE.  We will be making a Splash   Lake Tahoe, CA– This 21st day, 2009 June, SACSCUBA and community volunteers will join in the action for Project AWARE Foundation’s global Dive for Earth Day events continuation. More than 300 collective events will take place in over 100 countries around the world and SACSCUBA will make a local splash for this conservation celebration. Join SACSCUBA hikers, bikers, walkers, divers and snorkel volunteers to keep Lake Tahoe clean. Let’s start the summer off right! We will be meeting at 9am. Please stop by Sacramento Scuba World, Sacramento or Fisheye Scuba, Folsom. Each year, divers and water