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Mother Earth News- Milking Shorthorn Cattle: Heritage Livestock BreedsThe Milking Shorthorn is a breed of dairy cattle that complements the similar Beef Shorthorn breed, a divide which sprouted from Shorthorn breeders stressing importance on milk production. Its population is relatively low, but its traits include self-sufficient calving and producing milk high in protein. […]
- White Wyandotte Chickens: Heritage Poultry BreedsThe White Wyandotte chicken emerged as a breed after the American Civil War, but nearly disappeared after large-scale egg production techniques were introduced. It has a pleasant, maternal disposition and is suited to cold climates. […]
- Milking Devon Cattle: Heritage Livestock BreedsThe Milking Devon is a triple-purpose breed that produces beef and milk, plus the steers make excellent draft animals. Despite a small population, they have many devoted breeders who agree that they thrive on rough, hilly pasture. […]
- Rhode Island Red Chickens: Heritage Poultry BreedsThe Rhode Island Red was originally bred to be a dual-purpose chicken, and is one of the most well-known chicken breeds. The egg-laying strain is now most abundant. […]
- Dutch Belted Cattle: Heritage Livestock BreedsDescended from the Lakenvelder breed of Holland, the distinctively Oreo-cookie-patterned Dutch Belt or Dutch Belted cattle produce high quality grass-fed milk. Despite a drastic decline in population in recent years, Dutch Belted cows are an attractive and valuable dairy breed and produce high quality milk. […]
- Milking Shorthorn Cattle: Heritage Livestock Breeds
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Autumn Food and Wine Weekend Getaway
via YubaNet Tahoe Food and Wine Turns 25 Win a three day/two night stay at Northstar-at-Tahoe, host venue for the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival, and two tickets to the Festival’s Grand Tasting event. NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nevada July 16, 2010 – The Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival is celebrating a [...] -
Amtrak Western Adventure
Image via Wikipedia Travel the Pacific Northwest along major portions of the Lewis and Clark trail, Amtrak’s Empire Builder provides the perfect way to experience the rugged splendor of the American West. The mighty Empire Builder takes you on an exciting adventure through majestic wilderness, following the footsteps of early pioneers. If this sounds like [...] -
Win a trip to Barcelona!
Hilton Sweepstakes Barcelona From dinner at the world famous El Bulli Restaurant, to shopping at the historical Boqueria Market, to a wine excursion in the nearby wine region of Penedés (best-known for its Sparkling Cava); the winner will be able to choose from some of Barcelona’s many rich epicurean delights. Hilton Culinary Sweepstakes 6-Night Barcelona [...] -
Tahoe Food and Wine Weekend Getaway
Autumn Food and Wine Weekend Getaway Win a three day/two night stay at Northstar-at-Tahoe, host venue for the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival, and two tickets to the Festival’s Grand Tasting event. NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nevada July 16, 2010 – The Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival is celebrating a milestone – [...] -
Ahwahnee Lodge – Yosemite National Park
In the early 1920′s, Stephen Mather, the National Park Service Director, realized that the Park needed accommodations to suit the affluent and influential traveler. The concept of a hotel such as The Ahwahnee® became the impetus to draw such a visitor. The site for The Ahwahnee, once a village of the native Miwoks, was chosen [...] -
Thunderbird Lodge Lake Tahoe
The Thunderbird Lodge is one of the last and best examples of a great residential estate on Lake Tahoe from the period in which prominent San Francisco society built homes on the lake. In addition to the main house, there is a Card House, Caretaker’s Cottage, the Cook/Butler’s House, an elephant garage, the Admiral’s House, [...] -
Enter to Win North Lake Tahoe Getaway
Tahoe-for-Two is your chance to see North Lake Tahoe from two distinctly different perspectives. Afloat, you and a friend can discover the Lake’s hidden places, and then you can jump ashore and step back into Tahoe’s luxurious but untamed era. The Tahoe-for-Two package includes: 2-hr. Powerboat Rental from Tahoe City Marina so you and a [...] -
Lake Tahoe
I can think of no place I’d rather be in the summer. Tahoe’s blue lake and the surrounding sierras make for the perfect lazy afternoon. We had a chance to head north, bask in the sun, grill on the deck with the neighbors and polish off a bottle or two of Zin. This is what [...] -
Can you spare some honey?
Recently, we had a visitor at the cabin. He was a curious fellow, perhaps seeking a little honey. Lake Tahoe Cabin The only species of bears in California and Nevada are black bears. However, they do range in color from blonde to black, with cinnamon brown being the most common color in both states. To [...] -
A Bear's Den
I remember our first trip to Tahoe – the smells, the water, the air – it felt like a magical place. I immediately knew this would be our home away from home. And the dogs seemed to think so, too. We welcome you to our home in the woods. Incline Village is a vibrant community [...]