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Tesla recently announced the expansion of its existing gigafactory in Northern Nevada. The tech giant is investing $3.6 billion to build two new production facilities in the state including a 100-gigawatt-hour battery cell factory and its first high-volume Semi truck factory. The new factories will take up a combined 4 million square feet of space…

Things in Northern Nevada are slowly reopening, and more COVID-19 restrictions being lifted. With Nevada’s reopening plan to reach it’s final stage on May 1, the return to “semi-normal” is much closer than we think. Moving to a new city during a pandemic can be extremely difficult, but with reopening just around the corner we…

Despite over ten months of pandemic in 2020, Northern Nevada is in an enormous period of growth. The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) has continued to work with quality companies attracted to the region for the tax benefits, work-life balance, welcoming community, and more. Thirty companies in total have relocated or expanded their…

In the age of coronavirus, travel plans to spectacular settings have been put on hold. Instead, Americans have been hunkering down at home to protect themselves and their communities. But we beg the question, why should one have to travel to soak up spectacular views in magnificent settings? Moving into the future, the “new normal”…

The Great Balloon Race Up, up, and away! The Great Balloon Race returns to Reno for its three-day event on September 5th through the 8th. Experience the Glow show, browse the food and souvenir vendors, meet the Reno community, and even take a ride in one of the balloons! This spectacular event attracts over 120,000…

Stunning view of Lake Tahoe and surrounding mountains along the paved trail. Lake Tahoe’s New East Shore Trail A new addition to Tahoe’s lakefront this summer is the ‘East Shore Trail’ running from Incline Village to Sand Harbor. This new 3-mile paved path allows for a wide, safe recreation route for bikers, runners, etc. This…

With the 4th of July creating a long weekend for most this year, the Reno-Tahoe area is a hotspot for events. Check out some of our highlighted happenings for this year’s celebrations: Star Spangled Sparks, July 4 The Nugget Casino Resort will once again host the region’s longest fireworks display this Independence Day. Setting up…

The Reno Rodeo returns this summer while celebrating its 100th year! The Reno Rodeo: the wildest, richest, rodeo in the West, returns to the Reno Livestock & Events Center this June for its 100th year. Rather than the typical 10 days, the Rodeo will run 11 days this year with the addition of KBUL Radio’s…

Parc Foret is discovering Reno & helping you do so too! This month, check out some of The Biggest Little City’s best recreation spots. Greater Nevada Field Located in Downtown Reno, Greater Nevada Field is home to the Triple-A Reno Aces baseball team – as well as Reno 1868 FC soccer team. During the winter,…

South Lake Tahoe’s Outdoor Arena at Harveys is heating up this summer – once again – with music and fun! This year’s series kicks off June 14th with Tim McGraw. Harveys outdoor arena will host 10 different headline artists this summer as part of their 18th annual summer concert series. Concerts this season will run…