Inspiration & Stories

What happens when a popular tourist destination suddenly finds itself without visitors, and its residents without jobs? This was the grim reality facing Truckee in mid-March. Ski resorts closed, restaurants came skittering to a halt, and retail shops...

Photo credit: ClickTahoe.com Even in the midst of a crisis, Truckee businesses found ways to spark joy, join forces, and spread good news in their community. Here are some highlights from the last few weeks, in case you missed them: Lucky takeout...

My kitchen counter is alive with color: bright yellow grapefruits, light green snap peas, red beets, and blueberries that stain your lips and fingers blue. These days, I’m eating better than I did before Coronavirus, thanks to the Tahoe Food Hub. The...

COVID-19 has changed life as we all know it. And not just day to day activities, but the state of our environment. Throughout the country and the world, air quality improved as people stayed home and sheltered in place. This got me thinking… what...

The virtual world of Zoom is now a mainstay of everyday life. Next time you tune into a meeting with your friends or family, spice up your background and show off your favorite mountain town - Truckee, CA. We dug through our archives and found these...

Photo credit ClickTahoe.comTruckee’s hotel and lodging industry is facing catastrophic losses in the wake of statewide shelter in place orders and COVID-19 community shutdowns.In response to the unprecedented impact of Coronavirus on local hotels...

It's time to bring the outdoors in and make your living room your adventure base camp! Here are some ideas on how to "adventure" while you're sheltering in place at home. They're fun for the whole family, the next best thing to your mountain vacation...

Five steps to forest bathing in nature! This mindfulness practice can help reduce stress, anxiety and keep you connected to the natural world.

Photo credit: Katey Hamill We understand that you’re feeling a pull to the mountains. It’s hard to stay home, period. Add in the allure of beautiful, natural landscapes like ours in Truckee and you’ve got a recipe for restlessness. But right now...

These are trying times, but even during a pandemic, there is a silver lining. For many of us, our silver lining is having more time to get creative, start a new project, and make art. Or maybe it’s taking advantage of the art and music being shared...