In November 1870, bandits pulled off the first train robbery in the American West Frank Mitchell, a seasoned Wells Fargo guard, was hunkered down with his partner in the express car of the Overland Express heading east from San Francisco when he heard a knock on...
After a 17-year playing career and stints as a manager and TV analyst, Williams is back on the field, now as a third base coach for the Oakland A’s, photo by Michael Zagaris, courtesy Oakland A’s Former Carson High and San Francisco Giants star Matt Williams returns...
Virtually frozen in time, this former stagecoach stop and fabled fishing lake is both a reminder of the Sierra Nevada’s past and a harbinger of its environmental future For decades the only things that escaped the gates of Webber Lake were stories and legends—whispers of rainbow...
The Greenwoods were attracted to the alpine valley’s abundance of open space and long views, photo courtesy Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty Custom furniture-maker uses creative spirit and on-site materials to overhaul historic ranch home Nestled in the vast expanse of the Sierra Valley sits a home with a story...
Photo by Clayton Boyd, courtesy The North Face World-class Tahoe ultrarunner Rory Bosio driven by her love for the outdoors In 2013, Tahoe City native Rory Bosio crossed the finish of her first Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in Chamonix, France, with a relieved smile spread across her sweaty...
Generally speaking, wild animals are not big on human interaction. It’s why photographers covet the rare, and often unexpected, opportunity to capture these elusive creatures from behind the lens. But they are out there, roaming the rugged lands and ruling the open skies over Lake...
“A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. It's my favorite part of the business, live concerts.” -Elvis Presley I can still recall the image with Technicolor clarity. In May of 1976, our...
Truckee-based woodworker creates birdhouse replicas of landmark buildings Arguably Tahoe’s most famous building, George Whittell Jr.’s Thunderbird Lodge was designed in the rustic Old Tahoe style, with a steep gabled roof and intricate stone and woodwork. An eclectic variety of guests—Whittell’s poker buddies, celebrity friends and...
Hyatt’s signature restaurant pairs inviting lakefront location with delectable menu Ah, the age-old-view-versus-food-quality conundrum. Seems so often diners must sacrifice one for the other. Fret not, though: The North Shore’s Lone Eagle Grille has figured out how to do both well, in a big way. ...
Carson Pass south of Tahoe is rich with travel history, natural splendor and friendly mountain vibes Named after famed Western frontiersman Kit Carson, Carson Pass is located on the California Trail that stretched 2,000 miles from Independence, Missouri, to Sacramento, courtesy photo An estimated three million people...