The author takes a trip to the Benson Hut, one of the Sierra Club's four backcountry huts in the Tahoe area, with one more in the works.

One of our sports columnists explains the many intricacies to sneaker culture, and how it these kicks tie together an entire subculture.

At Silver State Kennels, Carolyn Goll and Joe Reinhardt teach dogs how to communicate with their owners to become a well-oiled and efficient bird hunting team, and spring is the time to train.

Don't cut out carbs if you are an athlete or high performer. Instead, eat for your body type.

Lake Tahoe's sailing scene offers something for everyone, from the competitive racer to the casual sailor.

Tahoe off-roaders are sometimes seen as damaging to public lands, but they would argue they have done more to protect the trails and surrounding environments than most any other user groups. Will common ground be found?

If you spook around Donner Lake come summer you’re bound to see members of the Kawai’ulu O Tahoe Outrigger Canoe Club out on the water. Their 45-foot long outrigger canoes are quite a sight as they flash by, especially with six people aboard each boat, all rhythmically paddling.