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How Beer Made History

How Beer Changed History and Saved The World

St. Patrick's day is now behind us and warm inspirational spring days lie ahead. In recognition of the upcoming Brewmaster's Dinner at Jake's On The Lake, it only seems fitting to post this exceptional look at how beer and historic developments around the world go hand in hand. Enjoy a pint while you peruse this!
Punxatawney Phil.  Image courtesy of GroundhogDay.org Twitter page.

Phil: 6 More Weeks Of 'Winter'?

The 'prognosticator of prognosticators', Punxatawney Phil the groundhog, stepped out of his cave and saw his shadow this morning, signaling another six weeks of winter. For Lake Tahoe, and many parts of the country, where winter weather has been scarce, its unclear what this really means.
Tahoe: Beneath the Surface author Scott Lankford
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Steinbeck at Tahoe: Hatching His First Novel

The upcoming North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce Chamber Business Mixer will feature a presentation by author Scott Lankford revealing John Steinbeck's little-known first novel which was penned in Lake Tahoe. Watch Lankford share a preview of the story in a recent Tahoe TV interview.
Jamie Patrick

Tahoe Nugget #188: Swimming Lake Tahoe

Do you think that you're a good swimmer? How about taking on Lake Tahoe for a challenge? Suspended high in the Sierra Nevada, Tahoe is an aquatic jewel 22 miles long and 12 miles wide.
Amtrak Train arrives Reno's downtown depot headed to Truckee, CA.
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Reno-to-Truckee Day Train Trips Gather Steam

The Reno Tahoe Experience takes a video train ride. National Train Day, held on May 8th around the country, drew national attention to rail travel, and put a spotlight on a new local push for Reno-to-Truckee round trip day trips aboard Amtrak's California Zephyr.
Olympic Torch - 1960 Squaw Valley USA

Local Historian & Author To Lead Olympic History Walking Tour Jan 14

Local Olympic historian David C. Antonucci will lead a lecture and walking tour of the 1960 Winter Olympics sites on Thursday, January 14 as part of the Olympic Heritage Celebration.
Recent Longboarding Gathering.  Courtesy Photo

New Book Explores a Century of Winter Sports in Tahoe

A new release by local author and historian Mark McLaughlin, tells the fascinating story of Lake Tahoe's winter sports heritage over the last hundred years.
Author & Historian David Antonucci

Local Historian & Author To Lead Olympic History Walking Tour

Local Olympic historian David C. Antonucci will lead a lecture and walking tour of the 1960 Winter Olympics sites on Saturday, September 19 as part of the continuing Squaw Valley Institute speaker series.