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Welcome to the Happy Cabin blog, where we share stories about life in North Lake Tahoe, our cabin, and other things that make us happy. The blog evokes what Happy Cabin means to us—family, friendship, travel, adventure, food, design, books, photography, experience, people and memories. If you’re not sure where to start, try the beginning. We welcome your comments and suggestions. If you have ideas for the blog or want more information about how you can visit Happy Cabin yourself, get in touch.
The Farmer’s Almanac and NOAA have weighed in on whether this will be an epic or a ho-hum year for snow in North Lake Tahoe, and their predictions couldn’t be more different. Stay tuned for real-time updates, as we give you bi-monthly updates from the mountain.
Read MoreIt seems like just yesterday we were longing for snow. Well, we got it. In record amounts. February broke the record for the most snowfall in a single month, leaving North Lake Tahoe resorts awash in powder. The good news for boarders and skiers is that the resorts are extending their seasons to take advantage of these record-breaking conditions.
Read MoreOn a recent winter day, with snow falling in piles, we set out from Happy Cabin to find a good old-fashioned sledding hill. With 6 kids, ranging from age 4 to 13, in tow, we were looking for something casual and budget-friendly. North Lake Tahoe Regional Park delivered.
Read MoreOn a recent winter morning, I found myself at Northstar Village with a day to while away and two antsy children. Should you find yourself in a similar situation, Maris, Anaya, and I offer the following hints.
Read MoreA few days before Christmas, 4-year-old Maris went snowboarding for the first time, graduating from our living room and local beach to the magic carpet and a bunny hill. Read on to see how she did!
Read MoreWith a high altitude and over 300 sunny days a year, staying sun safe in North Lake Tahoe requires some planning, especially in the winter. I’ve rounded up the latest intel on high-altitude winter sun protection to make sure my family is protected, whether making snow forts in the backyard or snowboarding at our local resort.
Read MoreOnce Maris had the hang of walking in her new snowboard boots, Eben brushed the beach sand from her Burton Riglet Snowboard and attached the new bindings. They were a perfect fit. With the lawn wet from (glorious) rain, Maris decided to try out her new set-up in a puddle of blankets on the living room floor.
Read MoreWe are officially getting excited for snow! Last weekend, with visions of snowflakes dancing in our heads, we took Maris’ new Burton Riglet Snowboard out for a spin. On the beach.
Read MoreI assumed that the birds would all migrate south in the winter, looking for sunnier climes. I was wrong. While many birds migrate south to escape the Sierra winter, others stay, making Lake Tahoe their year-round home.
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