Inspiration & Stories

Stories from Local Experts

Get insider tips, trip inspiration, and the latest happenings straight from the locals who know Truckee best. Discover what to do, where to go, and how to experience it all responsibly.

Best Holiday Window Displays in Charming Historic Downtown Truckee

Historic downtown Truckee boasts a variety of holiday window displays from most traditional, most magical, most adorable, and most elaborate, most Truckee-inspired, most DIY, and most unusual.

Turn Out the Lights! Truckee Dark Skies & Best Places To Stargaze

The town of Truckee is embracing the Dark Sky Movement - learn what it is and why it's important for us all to join it.

Truckee Webcam Shakedown! Cams for Winter Traffic and Snow

These tips on utilizing the Truckee webcam will help you spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying your trip from start to finish.

Truckee is Going Reusable! Here's What You Need to Know

Don't forget your reusable mug, bag, container and water bottle in Truckee! Our town is going REUSABLE!

Skip Black Friday And Instead Opt Outside In Truckee-Tahoe

Truckee is calling, and you must go! Here's how to create a new tradition and skip Black Friday and opt outside in the Sierra instead.

Ski & Ride! Truckee Tahoe Ski Resorts Opening Dates 2024 - 2025

View Truckee-Tahoe Ski Resorts Opening Dates and learn what to expect on opening day for skiing and snowboarding.

Sommelier-Approved Wine Bars and Restaurants in Truckee

Sip on Zinfandel. Swoon over Aglianico. Dance the flavor tango with perfectly paired meals at these restaurants and wine bars in Truckee.

Get Inspired At Local Art Galleries In Truckee

Take in Sierra Nevada’s beauty and immerse yourself in the culture by exploring the local art galleries in Truckee filled with talented artists.

5 Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Day on Nov 24th

Truckee and the Sierra are the ancestral lands of the Washoe. Learn about them and 5 ways to celebrate Native American Heritage Day.

Give an Experience! 20 Ways to Redeem a Sustainable Truckee Gift Card

Give a gift EVERYONE will love - a Truckee experience! Here are 20 ways to use a Sustainable Truckee Gift Card to create lasting memories.