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Baja Sur volunteers come together to ensure no one is hungry

Aug 26, 2020 | Expat | 2 Comments

The disparity between the haves and have nots is easy to see in Baja Sur—just look at the vehicles people drive, the houses they live in. This pandemic, though, has only widened that divide, pushed those on the edge over the economic cliff, and shown that the...

Book Review: ‘Bushwhacked’ a blistering tale about George W. Bush

Aug 23, 2020 | A Great Read | 1 Comment

Even though “Bushwhacked: Life in George W. Bush’s America” (Vintage Books, 2003) came out during his presidency, it is relevant today because of the history lesson it provides. The late Molly Ivins wrote this bestseller with Lou Dubose. She uses her clever way with...

Gentle climb through verdant terrain to reach Emigrant Lake

Aug 22, 2020 | Outside | 2 Comments

Impressive peaks reaching nearly 9,800 feet create a bowl effect, framing Emigrant Lake in a manner that could captivate hikers for hours. Even more remarkable, though, is the woman Melissa Coray Peak is named after. Melissa Coray was the only woman in the 46-member...

Dog treats may help restore Lake Tahoe’s clarity

Aug 19, 2020 | Outside | 2 Comments

After spending about $2,000,000,000 ($2 billion for those who forgot what all those zeros mean) to improve Lake Tahoe’s clarity, the efforts seem to be for naught. Even so, the Draconian measures placed on government jurisdictions and agencies in the basin by the...

Nothing small about Topo Chico’s flavor, popularity

Aug 17, 2020 | Eat and Drink | 2 Comments

In Baja California Sur, people don’t say pick me up some sparkling water. They name it. Bring Topo Chico. Besides drinking it straight, many use is as a mixer. Locals and gringos are regularly seen buying Topo Chico it in Todos Santos. It seems to be a staple in most...

Hotel establishments learning to pivot in changing climate

Aug 15, 2020 | Expressions | 1 Comment

COVID-19 was supposed to decimate the tourism industry in summer 2020. For lodging establishments it has been a mixed bag. Mountain Travel Symposium on Aug. 12 hosted a webinar titled Recovery Road: A Look Inside Lodging. The panel consisted of Ben Day, director of...

Kahlúa’s rich history steeped in coffee growing region of Mexico

Aug 12, 2020 | Eat and Drink | 1 Comment

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, Kahlúa—then blend. My favorite milkshake, my favorite way to drink that coffee liqueur. While Kahlúa was first created in Mexico in 1936, it isn’t that popular in Baja California Sur. Sure, all the bars are stocked with it, but beer...

History of Carson Valley comes alive at Dangberg Ranch

Aug 10, 2020 | Destinations | 3 Comments

As a gentle breeze blew it was as though the secrets of days gone by were being carried in the wind. Several of the secrets about the Dangberg clan are revealed in an hourlong guided tour of the family’s old homestead on the outskirts of Minden, Nevada....

Solving Emerald Bay congestion in final planning stage

Aug 7, 2020 | Expressions | 1 Comment

Each year it gets more treacherous to go to Emerald Bay via the highway. People are parked where signs say that activity is prohibited. Pedestrians walk on the asphalt, which is a state highway. There is no real bike lane, yet people pedal there regularly. For...

Tahoe designed face coverings are more than functional, stylish masks

Aug 5, 2020 | Expressions | 1 Comment

With masks being part of our wardrobe for the foreseeable future, why not make a fashion statement? While being stylish wasn’t the impetus behind the creation of Be Safe Bandanas, it is one of the benefits. On top of that, they are so much more than a face...