By Michelle Portesi
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Snowfest, North Lake Tahoe’s premier annual winter carnival is in full swing from March 3-12. Featuring fireworks. Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim, Queen Carnival, Parades, Extreme Competitions, Entertainment, Local Restaurant Events and more. 530-583-7167.
For a full list of events throughout the week, visit: http://www.TahoeSnowFest.org
For a full list of what’s happening so far in March in the area, visit our Events Page: yourfriendinhighplaces.net
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By Tim Hauserman
On January 25th the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Governing Board approved the Tahoe City Lodge project. Coming after approval by the Placer County Board of Supervisors on December 6th, developer Kila Properties can now move forward to finish design and start construction of the project, the first from scratch hotel built in Tahoe City in decades. Completion is expected in 2018.
The Tahoe City Lodge will will be a four story, condo/hotel with 118 units as well as restaurant facilities and in cooperation with the adjacent Tahoe City Golf Course/Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, meeting space. The property will replace the white stucco project built in the 1960s known as the Henrickson Building at 255 North Lake Blvd. near the entrance to Tahoe City. In contrast to other development proposals at Tahoe, the lodge has received strong support not only from the local business community who has hoped for a top notch hotel in Tahoe City for decades, but from environmental organizations which sees the benefits of redeveloping a parcel that has been in need of an upgrade for decades. The hope is that hotel guests will drive to the lodge, leave their car and then walk to restaurants, shops and the cinema.
“Given its location, its environmental benefits and the collaborative process that surrounded its development, the Tahoe City Lodge proposal stands as a model for how developers should proceed at Lake Tahoe,” said Darcie Goodman Collins, PhD, the League’s executive director. “This is the type of Lake-friendly project we envisioned for Tahoe when the League supported the Regional Plan Update in 2012.”
Join the celebration of approval for the Tahoe City Lodge on February 7th between 5-8 pm at the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park. For more information please go to: Tahoe City Lodge
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By Michelle Portesi
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Autumn brings with it a plethora of fun things to do, and one of my favorites is going down to Apple Hill, which is just past Pollock Pines on Hwy. 50.
If you’re coming from the North Shore or Truckee, you can make a day of it and take the long way around down Hwy 89 South and view all the spectacular fall colors along the way. Maybe make a quick stop at Taylor Creek, where the aspens are abundant and in all of their fall glory. Stroll along the creek to view the brilliant red and green hues of Kokanee Salmon as they make their way to their spawning grounds. Who knows? You might spot a bear or two fishing for a quick meal.
But I digress…
It’s a beautiful drive all the way down to Apple Hill, and you’ll no doubt be starving once you get there. The beauty of Apple Hill is not only can you get a full basket of the season’s most crisp, delicious apples, but many of the orchards offer a full compliment of good eats beyond home made apple pies. BBQ Tri Tip and Pulled Pork Sandwiches often top the menus in addition to other fare.
You’ll find more than just apples at Apple Hill. It’s fun for the whole family, featuring pumpkin patches, pick your own berry farms and apples, hayrides, farmers markets, craft fairs and more.
Think of Apple Hill like it’s Disneyland. You couldn’t possibly get to every orchard and shop in one day. So if it’s your first time there, go to their website and download their map to get a lay of the land. applehill.com/map2016. If you have been there before, you can explore a new orchard or venue you haven’t been to yet.
The website also offers a comprehensive brochure that can be downloaded and printed out – with a list of every gift shop, winery, orchard, Christmas tree farm, bakery and berry patch along the way. Starting on page 38 is a list of every point of interest with a grid showing what they offer. issuu.com/applehill.
Here are a few of my favorites:
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Bill’s Apples
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Bill’s Apples/Felice’s Dolls – This is a beautiful orchard with not only acres of apple trees, but magnificent rolling hills of fall flowers still in full bloom. They offer a variety of apples, my favorite being the Arkansas Black. They also sell wonderful whirly-gigs and have a shop full of craft dolls and gifts
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Grandpa’s gift shop
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Grandpa’s – This orchard features a bake shop and a lovely shop specializing in all things apple themed. They also have an impressive array of specialty food items including syrups, jams and butters. I sprung for a jar each of the cranberry chutney and caramel apple butter. The perfect addition to the upcoming Thanksgiving meal.
Apple Ridge Farms – A great place to grab something to eat. It not only features a BBQ lunch and bake shop with plenty of picnic benches, but a country store, duck pond and orchard market building. Lovely grounds to stroll through and hay mazes for the kids.
High Hill Ranch– This sprawling area features plenty of places to eat, a large craft fair, hay rides, a produce shop with specialty food items and a pond area. Just up the road is the Fudge Shop full of every kind of candy you can imagine to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Rainbow Orchard – Watch them make fresh apple cider in their cider press, and don’t forget to buy a gallon. (You can freeze it!) Featuring plenty of apples for sale in addition to pumpkins, pears and much more.
Honey Bear Ranch – Wonderful bake shop featuring their signature caramel apple pie. They also have wine tasting, with a specialty near and dear my heart – 4 kinds of Hard Cider!
Boa Vista – They offer a huge produce market, wine tasting, crafts, bake shop, lunch and more! www.boavista.com
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The pumpkin that ate Tokyo…at Boa Vista
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Apple Hill is busiest during the fall, but some orchards and shops are open year round. Call ahead to pick up a fresh or frozen holiday pie. And don’t forget about their Christmas Tree Farms for choosing a perfect holiday tree.
For more information, go to Apple Hill’s Website: applehill.com
From there, you can visit the websites of all the individual orchards and venues.
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