Category: Winter Fun

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Have you been lusting over a long weekend on the slopes and it’s finally here? And all of a sudden, you are wondering what in the heck you should bring?! Well, don’t panic, packing for a ski trip isn’t as daunting as it sounds. And while the clothes may be bigger than say if you were packing for the beach, don’t let that deter you. The most obvious thing about a ski weekend is the fact that it will most likely be cold.  One of the great things about spending a weekend on the slopes is that you’ll be in your snow gear all day, the only real clothes you’ll need is if after you want to enjoy some of …

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We thought this summer thunderstorm would be a great opportunity to share 5 quick activities you can do with your kids. Should the clouds turn, fear not! 1. Camp in the great indoors! Who says tents have to stay outside? If you have a pop-up or small dome tent, it’s easy to set up camp for your kids indoors. If not, you can create tents by draping sheets over the couch. Make them comfy with airbeds, pillows, and sleeping bags, then follow through with an indoor picnic to be eaten “under canvas.” 2 . Organize a family film festival! Queue up some classics, old (Singin’ in the Rain) and new (Rise of the Guardians), let the kids add a few favorites—even mix in …

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With a base of snow on the Sierras this Winter, December is a great time to enjoy local sledding and snow-tubing spots

Continue to explore Northern Nevada by walking the Kit Carson Trail.