Capturing the Summer Mood at Martis Camp
A colorful array of things to do in Truckee, Lake Tahoe and Martis Camp. Given the current challenges of our time nothing is more precious than time in the great outdoors. The smell of fresh pine, the sound of a…
The Truckee River
A River Runs Past Us. The hidden joys of our neighbor, the Truckee River. On the drive to Martis Camp, your exposure to the Truckee River is little more than a blink, a dash of blue that runs beneath a…
Best Snowshoeing in Truckee – Tahoe
Snowshoeing into Truckee and Tahoe's winter wonderland. As William Eddy strapped on his snowshoes and gazed across the frozen shores of Donner Lake, it’s doubtful he was thinking of burning a few calories or getting in some scenery suitable for…
Why Truckee is being called one of America’s great communities
TRUCKEE - THE TALK OF THE TOWN. Step into any of the stores, bars and cafes along Truckee’s Donner Pass Road (also known as the main drag) and you’re likely to see a few black and white photos hanging on…
Chickadee Ridge Snowshoe Hike – Lake Tahoe’s Best Hikes
THE HIKE: If you haven’t been to Chickadee Ridge in Lake Tahoe, well you are in for quite a treat. That is if amazing views from above Lake Tahoe, a big sledding hill and little Chickadee birds that eat bird…
Lake Tahoe’s Best Hikes – Wildflowers and Waterfalls
As a Truckee resident for more than 20 years, I’ve laced up the boots, grabbed the camera and covered a lot of ground. This time of year is prime time for wildflowers and waterfalls as you’ll find here on some…
Winter for the Non-Skier. More than a dozen winter activities.
The Ultimate Winter Escape Guide for the Non-Skier When the days grow short, thermostats drop, and mountains slip into four months of winter bliss, skiers at Martis Camp find themselves with a front row seat to a stage full of…
Marlette Lake Hike – Lake Tahoe’s Best Hikes
Up, up and…whoa! Marlette Lake, the hike of a life in one day flat. Photography by/copyright Paul Hamill Photography | Story by Scott Mortimore Not much more than a light sweat away from the “Lake of The Sky” are dozens…
Best Hikes in Truckee: Frog Lake Overlook
Photography by Paul Hamill Photography » DISTANCE: Approx 6 miles out and back DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Difficult – 1,600ft elevation gain on well mark trail that tops out at 8,653 feet TRAILHEAD: From Truckee head west on Hwy. 80 and…