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16th Annual Lake Tahoe Marathon

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Lake Tahoe MarathonThe Lake Tahoe Marathon is one of the biggest annual events occurring in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Lake Tahoe Marathon includes 30 separate events that involve walking, running, swimming, kayaking and/or cycling around the challenging terrain of the Sierra Majestic Mountains. There will also be many fun events for participants and family including lake tours, speed golf, a sunset cruise, awards ceremonies, clinics, lunches and a dinner buffet. Each event will test you mentally and physically.

  • The 72 Mile Midnight Express Ultra Marathon will take you around Lake Tahoe while the moon and stars cheer you on. You can also sign up for the 50 Miler and finish just South of Tahoe City or those who do not want to stay up too late can start the 72 Mile Marathon at 8pm.
  • The 3 Day Triple Marathon covers a total of 78.6 miles in 3 days time. You can run the entire shoreline of Lake Tahoe and cover two states in these challenging high altitude runs.
  • The SUPER Triple Marathon is for the truly tough runners. You will compete in the 3 Day Triple Marathon, but instead of resting after the first day you join the 72 Mile Midnight Express and then finish the Triple Marathon.
  • The Tahoe Double Dare is two 72 Mile Midnight Express runs around the lake. The first run will embark on Thursday at 10pm and for the second will be Saturday at 10pm.
  • The Lake Tahoe Triathlon is a customizeable 3 day triathlon. Friday you choose to kayak either 5 or 10 miles, or you swim 1/2 mile, 1 mile or 2.5 miles. Saturday you choose to cycle 72 miles around the lake or a 35 mile alternative. Sunday you can choose between the Marathon, Half Marathon or 10k. It’s your vacation!
  • Finally, there is the Marathon, Half Marathon, 20 Miler and 10K. Start at Inspiration point and run primarily downhill with breathtaking views of Emerald Bay. Do not miss the Optimist Kids Fun Runs on Saturday which include finisher’s metals, a hot dog and a drink.Mountain biking lake tahoe

For more information on the Lake Tahoe Marathon or information on registration visit the Lake Tahoe Marathon website. Whether you will participate or support the athletes, we would like to invite you to Lake Tahoe! Check Out the amazing special discounted rate that Americana Village is offering for Lake Tahoe Marathon September 21st-25th starting at ONLY $46!!

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World Class Fireworks for Labor Day Weekend

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

You do not want to miss the South Shore Lake Tahoe Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Extravaganza! The show explodes over Lake Tahoe on Sunday, September 4th featuring numerous patterns and a variety of lights, designs, and shapes. The show is known as one of the largest fireworks displays in the West based on volume of fireworks.

The exhibition will be synchronized to a musical broadcast that can be heard on local radio stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490.

The Labor Day pyrotechnic spectacular is a popular annual attraction for thousands of visitors and locals. The show begins at approximately 8:30 p.m. and can be viewed from any beach front in the South Shore but is especially visible from the private beach that Americana Village guests have access to.

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Climbing and bouldering festival

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

The inaugural Climbing Festival & Bouldering Competition in Meyers is Sept. 17.  The free climbing festival starts at 2pm. Get some food, check out climbing booths and meet the athletes. Listen to great music and hang out in the beer garden.  To find out more about this event click here.

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Kathryn on Movies

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Kathryn - Front Desk

Kathryn is a fan of getting off work and heading to the movies, she loves it! All though she is a hard critic, the joy of going to the theaters and watching a new and exciting movie always draws her in and that big screen view is hard to beat. Kathryn prefers not to go see the newest movie out but wait a week or two after a movies been out for a bit, that way Kathryn and her friends can hang out and really enjoy the movie. If you enjoy going to a Movie theater, here are a few choices:

Heavenly Cinema
Fandango for Carson City
Fandango for South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe Video Library
Movie Fone

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David on Mountain Biking

Monday, August 29th, 2011

David is very passionate about mountain biking. He loves the scenic views and trails that he encounters while out in the beautiful Lake Tahoe Basin. There are plenty of challenges available on Lake Tahoe’s mountain bike trials, a few of David’s favorites are the Power Line Trail by Heavenly Valley Resort and some of the trails out in Christmas Valley going out Hwy 89 in Meyers.

There are bikes for all skill levels available for rent around the Lake Tahoe Basin and our resorts offer free bike rentals for the cyclist that’s looking for a casual ride. For bike rentals and trail guides, click on these links:

Tahoe Vacation Guide
Tahoe Activities
Trails
Lake Tahoe Concierge
Anderson Bicycle Rental
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Mountain Biking

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Victor on Cars

Monday, August 29th, 2011
Americana Village Tahoe

Director of Activities - Victor

Victor has an enormous passion for cars. He buys many types of cars and fixes them up with great care and real skill. Victor and his friends also go to many car shows to get ideas for new styles and stare in amazement and appreciation at the latest in car design and accessories. Victor really has a knack for paying attention when someone is working the engine of a car and being able to take that skill and work on his own engines. His favorite part in fixing up a car though is working on the stereo’s and installing car alarm systems. Anything to do with latest car technology amazes him. If you need help with your vehicle while visiting us in South Lake Tahoe, please check out these links or just ask Victor:

South Side Auto Body Repairs
Les Schwab
O’Reilly Auto
Lilly’s Tire Service
Street Shakers Car and Audio Accessories
Hot August Nights
Five Star Automotive

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Shawn on Music

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Shawn - Stardust Front Desk

Shawn has a real talent on the drums. He’s been playing since he was twelve years old and loves to crush his way through a sweet drum solo which he taught himself to play. Shawn enjoys playing his drums the most when he has other friends like Jesse who will rock out on his guitar with him. He is already planning on attending some of the indoor concerts offered in the casino showrooms and in some of our neighborhood bars like Mc P’s located next to the Stardust Lodge, they have great local bands that play there and they don’t charge any fees. Click here for more information on Live Music spots and concert venues around Tahoe:

SouthLakeTahoe.com Event Listings
Tahoe Daily Tribune Event Calendar
TahoeSouth.com Event Listings
McP’s Pub and Grill
Riva Grill
Harrah’s Event Listings
Eventful.com Event Listings
MacDuffs Pub Tahoe

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Taylor on Art

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Taylor - Americana Activities

On Taylor’s free time he likes to draw and paint. It can be digital, pencil, oil or acrylic. The photograph attached is of Taylor drawing using charcoal. Normally he creates his art while at home but he also likes to step out somewhere and feel the energy of his art. Every now and then you can see him at one of the coffee shops, in the Heavenly Village or the Lake Tahoe Community College doing his artwork. Normally his artwork consists of characters that he makes up, but he can create pretty much anything; Robots, Ninjas, Unicorns, Abstract or whatever you can think of, he is very talented. Here are a few links to local art exhibits around the area:

Tahoe Art League
Wyland Galleries
Marcus Ashley
Sun Art Gallery
Jon Paul Gallery
Pacific Crest Gallery
Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture
Tahoe Arts Project
Jim Stamates Collection
Deviant Art

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Jesse on Classic Cars

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Jesse - Stardust Front Desk

Jesse loves to drive and work on his classic 1969 Cadillac Sedan Deville that used to belong to his grandfather, and his father, before being passed down to Jesse. He really enjoys spending his free time working on fixing it up. In the summer time, there is a car show that comes to Reno, NV and South Lake Tahoe called Hot August Nights, it’s the largest car show in the United States and it is loads of fun for the entire family. Jesse hopes one day to take his 1969 Cadillac Sedan Deville there and show it off. There is also a car museum in Reno, NV that is really cool to check out. Here are some other car events that go on around the area:

Hot August Nights – South Tahoe Experience
Hot August Nights
Hot August Nights Store
National Automobile Museum
Tahoe Heritage Foundation
Good Sam Safe Ride
B&T Custom Rod and Restoration

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Elena on Running Marathons

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Elena - Americana Front Desk

Every year at the end of September, Elena will run in the Tahoe Half Marathon, just one of the many events she choose’s to participate in.  The race starts just south of Meeks Bay and finishes at Pope Beach in South Lake Tahoe.  Elena loves this race because the views are serene, it is a smaller race – maybe because it is so challenging (difficult hills and the altitude), but crossing that finish line is definitely a great sense of accomplishment.  To practice for this race, she scopes out challenging hills around town and really enjoys running through Kahle Meadow, Power Line Trail, and the meadow behind Denny’s.  Nothing tops running in the mountains! Here are some links to local marathons and trails:

Lake Tahoe Marathon
Lake Tahoe Half Marathon
Lake Tahoe Marathon Week of Events
Lake Tahoe Hiking and Trail Running
Lake Tahoe Marathon Information
Lake Tahoe Marathon Events
South Lake Tahoe Trails
Our Favorite Lake Tahoe Trail Runs

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