Photography by Gabriel Teague
Lake Tahoe: 72 Miles of Pure Magic
While descending the grade from Echo Summit into the Tahoe Basin on Highway 50, mixed emotions boil up. Within sight distance, the lake beckons, its water the deepest blue, and excitement sets in. Yet...
Sacramento’s Best Frozen Treats
The heat is on in Sacramento, which means that the season for relishing frozen treats of all kinds is well underway. Whether you pledge allegiance to one of Sacramento’s OG shops (we’re looking at...
Small Towns by the Sea
Winter brings a particular charm to the California coast—fewer people, mainly, so you can find a place to park and you’re likely to discover vacancies at small-town inns. In the stretch of coastline just...
Holiday Street Festivals
Last year, so many events were canceled. This year, holiday parades and street festivals are on—at least as of this writing. Here are several holiday street celebrations going on in and around the region.
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Kira’s Pro Pie-Making Tips
Have you ever made a pie and it did not come out how you wanted? Check out some tips from piemaker Kira O'Donnell Babich.Make it a group effort“Old-school, by-hand pie-making is labor-intensive—but that’s why...
Recipe: Roasted Pear & Cranberry Galette
“Galettes are my personal go-to in November and December, when I want a dessert that’s rustic, fruit-forward and looks lovely on a holiday table,” says Kira O’Donnell Babich, owner of Real Pie Company. Here,...
12 Wine Experiences
For many, a day spent wine tasting is an escape. Many wineries are set in the midst of gorgeous natural surroundings, and while sipping wine, we often feel transported to some far-off place. For...
Sierra Hike: Jones Creek Loop Trail
Galena Forest is a heavily wooded area in Reno, and Galena Creek Regional Park (which also offers camping and a visitors center that hosts events and offers educational programming) includes the Jones Creek Loop...
Small Towns: Columbia
In this working Gold Rush-era town, prices are modern day, but the rest takes you back to the 1850s. Columbia has the largest collection of Gold Rush-era structures in the state—livery stable, saloon, schoolhouse,...
