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Last Week in Reno Tahoe on Instagram

Christina Erny — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:00:54 +0000

In Reno Tahoe, it’s hard to set down the camera when there is a priceless moment around every corner needing to be captured. Instagram is a visitor’s staple. We’ve gathered six pics from last week, 5/6 – 5/13 , that are too ridiculously awesome to not share. To be featured in next week’s blog, tag us on Instagram at @renotahoeusa or #reno or #tahoe!

@gopro Lake Tahoe from above, with GoPro fan @surskynut. #hanggliding #tahoe

@beatchewup Truckee #river #reno

@shreddercity #dog #tahoe

@andrew_marshall Nice evening above the BLC #reno #mountains #desert #tiltshift #nofilter #iphoneonly

@max_tokunaga #ilivewhereyouvacation #summertime #dank #tahoe #chill

@saramazing I love @renotahoeusa.

Recap: Last Weekend on Instagram

Christina Erny — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:01:12 +0000

In Reno Tahoe, it’s hard to set down the camera when there is a priceless moment around every corner needing to be captured. Instagram is a visitor’s staple. We’ve gathered a few pics from last weekend, 5/4 – 5/6 , that are too ridiculously awesome to not share. To be featured in next week’s blog, tag us on Instagram at @renotahoeusa or #reno or #tahoe!

@ethanmorgandotcom - Reno Arch, burgers and skate park

@rubicontaxi - Reno Riverwalk

@cjlaps - Lakeridge Golf Course

@yogihay - Rafting in the Truckee River Whitewater Park

@corbettsimon - Rock 'n' River Marathon

Spring Break – Reno

Christina Erny — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:48:29 +0000

It’s that time of year, when you’re given one week to do (almost) anything you want and it’s socially acceptable… crush some beers while doing absolutely nothing, travel insane distances to a third-world country to get a deep tan, or you can visit a destination listed on Bing’s 10 Dream Spring Break Spots in the world. You guessed it, Reno Tahoe. Follow in the footsteps of these Spring Breakers as they drove 10 hours from SoCal to Reno (Discovering Nevada along the way), and gather tips on how to make a Reno Tahoe Spring Break, unforgettable…

Ready….. GO! Any road trip is a little anticlimactic… but look at that enthusiasm radiating from those cows!

Nevada is not a small state; you’ll need some potty breaks. And what’s a road trip without an absurd amount of unnecessary snacks? Support the locals, and stop at one of the local fresh jerky shops!

The folk in Beaty, NV sell some divine “made in the desert” jam. Could go great on your college student budget go-to lunch… the PB& J.

Alas, the real reason for pulling over. Beef Sticks. So don’t leave empty handed. “Gus’s Really Good Fresh Beef Sticks” were picked up by these ladies, Gus screams “Really Good,” literally.

Warning, peeling off the skin may not be the best idea to spark an appetite. Just leave it be. Trust us.

More often than not, you’ll find yourself in the middle of miles and miles of… well, nothing. But that makes the drive that much more fun. Cleans yourself of your crazy busy life, and put the pedal to the metal… until you reach the speed limit, of course.

After long miles in the car, the itch happens to everyone, so don’t deny it. Satisfy the hankering and make some ruckus in all that vast, peaceful space. After all, it’s Spring Break, baby! Get out of the car, play, jump, scream, do whatever you please. You’re in the middle of a desert, you are the only thing for miles, there is no judging. Plus it’s good to stretch those legs.

Nestled between the vast spaces across good ol’ NV, there are many hidden gems that don’t get the attention they deserve – like driving on the shores of Walker Lake outside Hawthorne.

Or, the towering Sierra Nevada Mountains in Carson Valley. Stunning!

No shame in taking a quick power nap, you’ll need it.

But make sure the driver wakes you up for this moment… Ahhh. Finally!

While in town…

Grab some grub at a favorite burger spot, the Awful Awful, for an awfully big, and awfully good tasting burger.

Do some laps. There are 18 ski resorts within 90 minutes of downtown Reno. If you don’t have a resort in mind, pull a name out of a hat. In this draw, you can’t pick a bad one.

All-you-can-eat sushi is a must-do in Reno. Come hungry.

It’s spring break… PARTY!

Just 45 minutes from Reno, dig your toes into the sandy shores of Tahoe. For the ultimate hangover cure: go for a quick dip.

Lastly, don’t forget to snap your pic under the iconic Reno Arch! Renoites know the arch pic is an imperative part of every trip, so most will stop and wait for you, but nonetheless, please watch for oncoming traffic!

Around here, there is something for everyone. Everyone can live their personal passions, whatever they may be.

Miracle March Delivers Up to 9 ft of New Snow to Tahoe

Christina Erny — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:58:53 +0000

Last week’s epic storm sparked an impressive amount of conversation centered on the ridiculous amount of fresh powder in Lake Tahoe, and and even more photos. Here are a few of our favorites!

If you have any pow shots, share them with us on Facebook (Reno Tahoe USA) or Twitter (@RenoTahoe)!

Fresh Powder Lands in Tahoe

Christina Erny — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:01:32 +0000

Hello, winter! The first big winter storm hit Tahoe this past weekend.

Photos courtesy of Heavenly Mountain Resort.

2011: The Year in Photos

Christina Erny — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:52:27 +0000

If we included all of our favorite moments of the year, you’d wear out your scroll button before you ever reached the good stuff. Here are a few of the images that sum up 2011 in Reno Tahoe USA. From record breaking climbing walls to to near record breaking snowfall, grand openings to “The Burn,” 2011, well, rocked.

Shoulder Deep Pow Pow

Near Record Breaking Snow Fall

Tomato Fight with 75,000 lbs of Ammo

Reno-Tahoe Open

Jelly Doughnut Eating Contest at Hot August Nights

Hot August Night's Parade

10 Year Anniversary of 9/11 - Dawn Patrol Ceremony

Great Reno Balloon Races

Record Breaking Attendance at Burning Man

Grand Opening of The Discovery

Grand Opening of CommRow

Reno Santa Pub Crawl

All Aboard the Polar Express

Christina Erny — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:23:47 +0000

There’s magic on the tracks this holiday season, brought to you on board the V & T Railroad by Rail Events, Inc. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Like a chapter from the award-winning Chris Van Allsburg book or a scene from the hit movie starring Tom Hanks, The Polar Express story comes to life on this enchanted trip from Carson City to the North Pole and back.

For more information, visit www.polarexpressride.com.

Halloween Weekend 2011

Christina Erny — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:03:42 +0000

Here’s a glimpse of Halloween Weekend in Reno Tahoe USA! For more photos, check out our nightlife gallery on our website at VisitRenoTahoe.com

Fangtasia, photo credit: Geoff Roseborough

Indian Territory

Christina Erny — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:54:37 +0000

For more images of the area, please check out our Reno Tahoe Flickr page and the Nevada Indian Territory’s Flickr page.

Father's Day Powwow

Stone Mother Overlooking Pyramid Lake

Pyramid Lake

Stuart Indian School

The ACTRA National Finals

Christina Erny — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:10:53 +0000

The ACTRA National Finals are in town! FREE to the public, with team roping from 8:00am-5:00pm daily, through Saturday. Reno has been proud to be called “home” to this great event for 15 years.

The holiday season is just around the corner so take advantage of an opportunity to do a little shopping for western wear, décor, art, saddles and jewelry.

ACTRA (American Cowboys Team Roping Association) is the largest nonprofit team roping organization in the United States. It was founded in 1983 and has chapters in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Canada (British Columbia), Wyoming, Arizona, Utah and Montana.

Team roping competitions and vendor shopping at the Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center (in the Indoor Main Arena and outdoor Rodeo arena)

The holiday season is just around the corner so take advantage of an opportunity to do a little shopping for western wear, décor, art, saddles and jewelry!

Daily schedule: 8-5pm (today thru Sat)

Vendor hours: 8-5pm (today thru Sat)

Youth competition: Friday at noon (watch the kids compete!)

For a complete schedule, visit http://www.actra.org/national_finals.aspx

Ben with Clyde Saunders, President ACTRA