Lake Tahoe & Reno

Family-Friendly Biking: New ADA Trail Connects Truckee to Northstar Village

Placer County and the Northstar Community Services District are pleased to announce the completion of Segment 3F of the Martis Valley Trail.

California snowpack levels updated April 2026

Roseville, Calif.- When it comes to water resources, the northern Sierra Nevada snowpack is a harbinger of abundance or scarcity for 40 million California residents and businesses. The 2025–26 snow season has remains far below average with a little relief from recent April storms.

Roseville to Lake Tahoe Movies: Films to Watch This Holiday Season

Placer County locations have played a part in dozens of films going all the way back to the 1920's. See the list of Movies filmed in Placer County.

S’mores, Snowflakes & Santa Vibes: Family Fun at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Experience the magic of the holidays at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe! From cozy s’mores by the fire to festive snowflakes and Santa visits, discover the perfect family getaway filled with winter fun and lakeside charm

Hope Valley: California’s Autumn Wonderland

Alpine County, Calif. - Draped in hues of golden yellow and pumpkin orange, groves of aspen trees shimmer with the arrival of fall. This is Hope Valley, California — a fall foliage wonderland where October

Truckee River Bike Path: Olympic Valley Park to Tahoe City

Tahoe City, Calif. – Finally. After years of idly gazing out the car window at the scenic Truckee River Bike Path on the way to Lake Tahoe destinations and beyond, the time for spectating was over.

The Great Reno Balloon Race to expand in 2026

RENO, Nev. - The Great Reno Balloon Race (GRBR), the world's largest, free hot air balloon event, announced Sunday prior to its Mass Ascension ceremonies that, starting in 2026, the beloved event will officially expand from three days to four.

The Great Reno Balloon Race 2025 happens Sept. 5- 7

Reno, Nev. - The Great Reno Balloon Race, the world's largest, free hot air balloon event hosted at the Rancho San Rafael Regional Park September 5 - 7, 2025 in Reno, is announcing several new elements for the 2025 event,