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!

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Bringing the Island Food Home to Reno

By Keith Rugg | Tuesday, November 30, 2021
You know that I love Reno. The Truckee Meadows. Tahoe. The High Sierra and the Great Basin. The West in general and Nevada in particular. But just because I love one particular place doesn’t mean I can’t have fond feelings for another particular place. Especially when the first particular place gets cold and the snow-... Read More
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5 Fun Facts about Reno, the Truckee Meadows and Northern Nevada

By Keith Rugg | Thursday, November 18, 2021
Sometimes the best thing I can offer up for your reading pleasure is some simple, quirky and interesting trivia. Nothing too heavy, nothing that takes too much concentration. So without further ado, may I present … 5 Fun Facts about Reno, the Truckee Meadows and Northern Nevada. Photo at left: Pixabay, Sir Traffic. ... Read More
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Enjoying Reno's Resorts

By Keith Rugg | Thursday, November 11, 2021
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, we’re looking forward to showing 2021 to the door and welcoming in a new year. And tell you what, once the travel restrictions ease up and tourism is back on people’s minds, there is going to be a pent-up thirst for exactly the kind of vacations upon which the Biggest... Read More

A Love Letter to the Airport

By Keith Rugg | Monday, November 1, 2021
You know, growing up in the great American West, if there was someplace we needed to be, we drove there. Groceries? Drive 20 minutes into town. A movie? Drive an hour into one of the bigger towns. Vacation? Drive four to 12 hours to the destination, depending on what family lived along the way. The thought of actually... Read More
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Clowning Around Town

By Keith Rugg | Monday, April 12, 2021
Springtime is here in full force and all the world seems better. With the return of the leaves and flowers and grass and being able to take a walk and take a deep breath and enjoy the sunshine, there is a sense of fun and frolic in the air. So it’s only fitting that Circus Circus recently announced another stage of... Read More