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Live at Lakeview 2019

Posted on June 11, 2019Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Get ready for Live at Lakeview! Running on Thursday nights from June 20th through August 29th, this FREE event offers live music and unique vendors along the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Enjoy stunning views, stand-up paddle board rentals, a sandy beach, amphitheater seating and more! For information on parking, schedules and more, visit the website here.

Happy travels!

Summer in Bandera 2019

Posted on June 4, 2019Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Heading to the Texas Hill Country this summer? Here are a few favorite events happening in July and August:

For July 4th, check out Robert Earl Keen’s 4th on the River. Located in Kerrville, this all-day event features live music, food and beer, bounce houses and the largest fireworks display in the Texas Hill Country.
July 20th is Night in Old Fredericksburg, a summer evening of food, live music, an evening dance and a chili cook-off.
August 22nd-25th is the annual Gillespie County Fair, the oldest county fair in Texas.

Or perhaps you’d enjoy tubing and kayaking on the Medina River, a visit to the San Antonio Zoo or the always popular Cowboys on Main in Bandera. How do you like to spend summer in the Hill Country?

Summer in Tahoe 2019

Posted on May 28, 2019Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Summertime in Tahoe is full of wonderful events and activities! Here are a few things we always look forward to:

Harvey’s Summer Concert Series: Running from June through September, this year’s line-up includes Jackson Browne, Dave Matthews Band, Tim McGraw and more!
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor: Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy live theater right on the lake! This year includes “The Taming of the Shrew” and the Million Dollar Quartet, as well as other live entertainment.
Valhalla Renaissance Fair: Hosted at Camp Richardson June 1st and 2nd, this family-friendly celebration features live events, food and drink, artisan crafts and more!
4th of July Lights on the Lake Fireworks: Each year, Lake Tahoe puts on a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate the 4th. NBC’s Today Show calls it one of the top fireworks display in the country! Follow the link to find some of the top spots to view the event.
The Celebrity Golf Tournament at Edgewood: July 9th-14th, 80 pro athletes and Hollywood celebrities will compete in this ever-popular event on Lake Tahoe.
Hot August Nights: Celebrating America’s love of classic cars and rock ‘n roll, this year’s event will be held in Virginia City on August 2nd-3rd and Reno/Sparks on August 6th-11th.

A tour of the historic Virginia City or a Thunderbird Lodge Tour (by land, boat or kayak) might round out those summer days… what are your favorite ways to spend summer in Tahoe?

Slow Cooking on the Road

Posted on May 14, 2019Author The Perennial TravelerLeave a comment

Slow cookers can be a wonderful way to throw together a delicious meal. Here a few ideas for some summer-friendly, easy slow cooker recipes, perfect for use at home or on the road:

Taste of Home: 35 Summer Slow Cooker Recipes for 100 Degree Days (buffalo chicken lasagna, bandit chili dogs, peachy baby back ribs…)
Southern Living: Summer Slow-Cooker Recipes (lots of chicken recipes, brisket tacos, nachos…)
All Recipes: The 8 Best Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer (lemon garlic chicken, meatballs, pepper steak…)

We have slow cookers available for our guests at most of our locations — just stop by the front desk and ask about checking one out. (While you’re there, don’t forget to explore our DVD and book libraries, which are also free to check out at all of our resorts.)

Do you have any favorite recipes for summer? Please share!