Reno Blog

Reno isn't called the Biggest Little City for nothing. While it's true that you can get to the airport in less than a half-hour from just about any place in town, it's also true that there is more going on here than you can imagine, let alone keep track of.  So in order to stay up on all of the latest events and activities, don't miss our timely and informative Reno blog. On a weekly basis, a Truckee Meadows insider will give you the background information on all your favorite goings-on and clue you in to new opportunities to get out and about. Forget about the Reno of yesteryear, when gambling was the main focus of the area and people came here in order to get a divorce. These days, participation opportunities abound whether you are a footloose and fancy-free Millennial, a parent trying to find something to catch the interest of kids or teens or someone just coming into the prime of your life. In fact, as you become a steady reader of the blog, you'll be amazed at how diversified the community has become over the past years, with something to offer all ages and all interests whether you've lived here forever or are visiting for the first time.

Reno Blog Posts

From Downtown to Midtown and from Boomtown to Victorian Square, we know you want to dive into Reno and Sparks, you want to hear about the latest festival down on the Truckee River or find out what celebrities are playing the showrooms! You need to hear about the outdoor activities that make our area a world-class destination area, each and every season of the year. And the only way to keep up with it all is to read the Reno blog!

Ring in the New Year, Reno!

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, December 27, 2017
This is it. 2018 is finally here and with it comes new opportunities and fresh starts. Maybe this is the year you finally pick up that hobby you’ve been thinking about. Or perhaps it’s time to take that trip out of country you’ve been wanting to take for years. I don’t know about you, but 2017 seemed to whiz by,... Read More

Home for the Holidays: Honoring Reno's Landmark Businesses

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Tradition has always been a huge part of my family. I’m sure it’s the same for most families, and I’m sure that holiday traditions are some of the most important and meaningful. For as long as I can remember I’ve spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day doing more or less the same thing, surrounded by extended family and... Read More

The Reno Holiday Shopping Guide

By Bryan Akerley | Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Gift giving time is here. Maybe you went out before dawn with the droves of people on Black Friday and completed your holiday shopping in record time. Or maybe you’ve been buying gifts little by little all month long, taking your time to find the perfect thing for each family member and friend.   Or maybe you’re... Read More

A Winter Day at SouthCreek in Reno

By Bryan Akerley | Tuesday, December 5, 2017
That special winter feeling is in full effect here in Northern Nevada. There’s a cold December chill, plenty of short flurries of snow and enough holiday spirit to go around. One of the amazing things about Reno – and especially its growth in recent years – is the way you can see one part of the city with such a... Read More

WinterFest Weekend in Reno

By Bryan Akerley | Tuesday, November 28, 2017
And just like that 2017 is almost over. In a year that seemed to blow right by, Reno has seen such good times. Now it’s time to settle in with family and prepare for the holidays. Downtown glows even brighter between the neon lights and the sparkling decorations. Restaurants and stores offer fireplace warmth and... Read More