Sacramento, CA… Dorothy Killian Painter (1913-2002) was born in Nebraska, orphaned at 4 years old, and moved to California for foster care. As an adult, she took up sewing as a way to pass the time while recovering from a serious accident and resulting infection. Her quilts and doll clothes were made of fabric scraps, [...]
ANGELS CAMP, CA, April 2, 2013 – Veteran family adventure vacations outfitter, O.A.R.S., announces the release of its new family catalog and a 2013 line-up of 22 life-changing adventures, many suitable for families with children as young as four. Our 2013 Family Catalog showcases easy-to-epic adventures for families looking to unplug from technology and reconnect [...]
Squaw Valley, CA…Our annual on-mountain Easter egg hunt begins the moment the lifts open on Sunday. Get your Easter basket ready and hunt for candy filled colored eggs hidden on the mountain from Gold Coast to High Camp, along Shirley Lake and all the way down Mountain Run.
Northstar, CA…All Day Easter Activities will be taking place all day long in the Village and on the Mountain for everyone to enjoy. An Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny Roaming the Village and Mountain, Live Music, and a Jelly Bean and Peeps Photo contest are some of the activities that guest can enjoy!
Tahoe South, CA/NV…Don’t miss the US Freestyle Championships this weekend at Heavenly Mountain! “The events will take place on Gunbarrel and World Cup runs at the California base, which is a great location for spectators to watch the thrills of bumps and aerials.”
Carson City, NV…This Mother’s Day, give Mom a window seat back in time with a tour of the Wild West aboard the Virginia and Truckee Railroad (http://vtrailway.com/), Sunday, May 12. This special edition train ride from Nevada’s capital, Carson City, to the 1860s boom-era mining town of Virginia City, will provide Mom with a long [...]
Mr. Rose, NV….Easter weekend will be the place to be for Easter Weekend. $19 Child Lift Tickets & $49 Rosebuds Kids Camps Along with all of the kids events going on this weekend, Mt. Rose is throwing in a special $19 Child lift ticket deal and $49 Rosebuds kids campsavailable March 30-31st! These specials are only online [...]
Olympic Valley, CA..The 2013 Nature Valley U.S. Alpine Championships come to Squaw Valley March 20-24. This year’s Alpine Championships will be the region’s chance to see America’s top skiers compete on U.S. soil as they gear up for next year’s winter games in Sochi, Russia. The event will also be an opportunity for Squaw’s Olympic [...]
Tahoe South, CA/NV…The luck of the Irish at Tahoe South comes with its own pint of Guinness, a plate of corned beef and cabbage and plenty of nightlife and entertainment options. Sure, St. Patty’s falls on a Sunday. But that’s what extended weekend stays are meant for, right? Here’s a list of some favorite Irish-flavored [...]
Yosemite, CA…Permits to hike to the top of Half Dome are required seven days per week when the cables are up (as called for in the Half Dome Plan in order to protect wilderness character, reduce crowding, protect natural and cultural resources, and improve safety). A maximum of 300 hikers will be allowed (about 225 [...]
