Wild lupine, which you can see at the end of the Sagehen Creek hike out to Stampede Reservoir Donner Memorial State Park There are many trails around Donner Lake. Look carefully for free parking off Donner Pass Road, past the park entrance, and you will also see a trailhead before getting to the Tahoe Donner club. You can also drive all the way around the lake to the very end and park for free, then walk into the trailhead there. I highly recommend walking in and visiting the

Truckee-area brewing companies bring the fun of an afternoon in Napa or Sonoma to your North Lake Tahoe trip. Whether it's an apres-ski stop

Where's the best place to get skis or snowboards in town? That's one of the most common questions that I get from guests staying at...

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When you come to Donner Bliss to celebrate a special occasion, you have great dining options in Truckee. Check out these elevated dining fav

The Sierra Buttes are a great day trip from Donner Bliss. At the foot of the Buttes, you'll find a trio of lakes: Sardine Lake (pictured here), Packer Lake and Sand Pond. You can hike to the fire lookout station at the top of the mountain buttes for a once-in-a-lifetime stunning, challenging but truly rewarding hike. It's a perfect day trip to snag a primo spot at Sand Pond, hike to the lookout, then relax by the pond or fish on Sardine Lake, and top it off with drinks and d

Vacationing with your pet can add a wonderful dimension to a family vacation – not having to kennel a dog or arrange home visits for a cat can take a huge burden off of travel planning – but there are still arrangements to be made to travel smart when hitting the road with your animal. Both our vacation rentals Donner Bliss cabin in Truckee, Lake Tahoe ​​ and our charming pair of jewelbox cottages in Pacific Grove welcome pets. We've had both dog and cat families stay, a

SugarBowl resort has sent this very helpful note about how to handle yourself on the mountain when there's this much snow. #Weather...

Winter driving conditions can be one of the trickiest things for California travelers. You thought driving in the rain was bad? Try white-outs, my friend. Here are some tips for hitting the roads up to your mountain get-away. Check the Weather and Road Conditions The best way to get their safe is to check ahead and prepare for the driving conditions you'll be in for: For weather and storm advisories: NOAA Weather.com For road conditions: Caltrans – Type in the h

Skating and playing hockey are some of the funnest things to do in the winter. With ice rinks around the Bay Area, it's also something...

Whether there's snow on the ground or meadows of wildflowers, mountain biking is a sport that enthusiasts can dive into year-round. Just...