Just a dusting of snow up here at Donner Summit, Thanksgiving week, 2025. Easy on-off rest stop…read more Breathe in the fresh air.

A good place for a restroom break and to stretch your legs from a long road trip…read more Step away from the restroom first, then you can take a breath of fresh Sierra Nevade air! LOL

Quality/Quantity - Quick simple stop as my daughter needed…read moreto use the restroom. I told her not to drink so much coffee in the morning, LOL. Atmosphere - Simple, no thrills. Small parking lot, but enough spaces for everyone today. I like the small lake in the back of the rest area, see picture. I think there was one EV charging station. Supposingly there are picnic tables, but today it looked as if everything was fenced off. Service - NOT always open. Well mostly closed during the winter for obvious reasons. So we do not come here often, and from the lack of reviews, I am guessing not too many people come here as well. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you for this emergency rest area for my daughter. Better than pulling to the side of the road, LOL.

This rest stop looks like a camp headquarters tucked along Interstate 80. It was clean and well…read moremaintained. It is also a great spot to park and wait for the heavy fog to lift. Drive safe and smartly and don't speed in the fog.

Lots of parking. Today one men's and one women's restroom in service they said just temporary. No…read morelines when we went in to restroom so I was very happy. We took a little walk around and stretch your legs. Picnic benches on the right side of the restroom building. Be careful for animals and snakes there are lots of signs posted. No vending machines. Some construction going on at the left side of the building just watch kids around these areas.

We went this past Winter. First time bringing the family to the snow, so just wanted to take it…read moreeasy. Employees were very laidback. Our kiddo loved the indoor bunker area and the paths were clear enough for our stroller. Definitely recommend coming early when it's not too crowded. By afternoon the whole place was packed. They probably take in way more people than they should. Prices for one day are pretty hefty, but if you were to get a season pass and come frequently, then I think it would be a way better deal.

Went on a Saturday to take a beginner's class that comes packaged with a full-day lift pass. They…read moreactually offer some pretty good deals, since the lift ticket alone can sometimes cost about the same as the package that includes the lesson, lift ticket, and equipment rentals. Even though I'm not a beginner, I opted to join the class so I could stay with my group. The resort itself is pretty and has a few decent runs from the top, though there are somewhat limited options for getting to the summit. Because of this, the lift lines were often long. It also didn't seem like there were attendants managing how people loaded onto the chairs, so the four-seaters were frequently going up with only two people. That definitely made the wait times longer than they needed to be. The lesson itself was neither great nor bad. It mostly offered an opportunity to have someone supervise and guide you as you make your way down the easier slopes.

We hiked Taylor Creek Trail with our two kids and a stroller, and it was a great, very easy walk…read moreoverall. The trail is mostly flat and well-maintained, making it totally stroller-friendly and perfect for families with little ones. We arrived around 10:30 AM and finished by 11:30 AM, so it's a nice, short hike that doesn't take up your whole day. Parking was easy, with plenty of spots available. We visited in July (summer), and the mosquitoes were intense, especially near the swampy areas definitely wear mosquito repellent. Also worth noting: the swamp area has a strong smell, so if you're sensitive to odors, that's something to be aware of. We'd recommend avoiding lingering near the water. Overall, a great, low-effort trail for families or anyone looking for a relaxed walk just come prepared for bugs and smells in the summer.

Super nice and easy stroll on a wooden bridge walkway along a creek with some pretty scenic views…read more -usually way better this time of year w/ Kokanee Salmon flooding the creek with shades of RED as they swim - not this year, water level to low. -bear sighting are very common when the fish are in (i can confirm- saw a family of bear 2 years ago - had a pack of BACON just in case - LOL).....J/K....... - Verdict: check this place out when heading up to South Lake Tahoe....it's cool....

Was clean and the cashier was very nice. It was my first time using this gas station so I didn't…read moreknow about the access code. The cashier was really friendly when I came in and asked for help.

It's a nice and clean well laid out Maverick good prices only drawback is the cashier lady had…read morethree inch long nails had a hard time working the cash register and picking up coins -ridiculous

A good spot to stop if you have pets and they need to get out and take a break. Lots of room in the…read moreback for them to move around. Get some fuel and a snack.

Stopped at 9pm to use the bathroom and grab some snacks. My kids and I got in and asked for the…read morebathroom. Cashier unapologetically told us it was closed. This place is not family friendly and customer service is horrible. If you need to do a bathroom break here, goodluck. If your traveling south there is a safeway 3 miles after it. If you're traveling north, stop at the safeway before this stop.

It's a Rest Area. Not big, but it was in great shape. We pulled in to eat lunch in our travel…read moretrailer.

The Massack Rest Area off of the CA Hwy-70, SR-70 is pretty clean and the many times I've been…read morehere, it's never busy. It has a decent sized parking lot and has a handful of picnic tables with nice green scenery. There are male and female restrooms, both handicapped accessible, as well as a separate restroom off to the side that's a shared male/female handicapped accessible. You're allowed to park for up to 8 hours and thereafter you're at risk for being towed.

This is a review for summer and Bluesday Tuesdays in the Village…read more First of all, what is not to love about our local mountains, trees, rivers, trails, and lakes? What a gift to be able to literally have it all o. Our backyards. Second, music... omg, did I die and go to heaven? Best bands, great dancing. Wonderful, happy crowds. I suggest you check it out before we blink and summer's gone..

parking is free mid-week, but reservations are required on weekends and some holidays...free…read moreweekend reservations are very limited and requires advanced planning...every tuesday between 12pm and 7pm, free parking reservations becomes available and free parking reservation for 4+ carpool...if nothing is available, you pay $30 for regular parking reservation...it's little confusing and haven't found any free parking available when i needed to go, and i end up just paying the $30 online each time... usually come to the village on weekends for daughter's ski school...drop the kids off at ski school at 8:30am and head to coffeebar to get some coffee...sip and relax...walk around the village and browse the various shops for clothing and gear...at 11:30am, start checking out the various restaurants....there are many options from a simple pretzel dog at euro snack...some tasty mexican at tremigo...rocker, 22 and fireside are probably the 3 sit-down restaurants with a good variety of food for an entire family...all 3 are decent...the worst food options are probably in the lodge...oh! burger and oishi ramen were pretty disappointing...the village doesn't compare to vail or aspen, but it is probably one of the nicer villages in the tahoe area...all the basics are available for parents to eat, rest and browse while they wait to pick up their kids from ski school which ends at 3:30pm...or, the hardcore parents that come every weekend for kid's ski team...

I had a great experience snowshoeing at the Northstar Cross Country Center!…read more I purchased a pass for $71 (steep, but cheaper than skiing so whatever!) and road the gondola up to the center. It was easy to get there from the village and there is clear signage directing guests to the center. Plus, the gondola is scenic and fun! The staff were super friendly and helpful. They reviewed the trail map with me and gave me route recommendations based on the trail conditions following a week of heavy snow. The center is equipped with hot water and clean restrooms. I especially appreciated the Caboose Warming Hut along my route - it was such a treat enjoying a warm beverage in a snowy meadow as I took a break from snowshoeing. There were plenty of scenic trails to explore and I enjoyed the views of the lake about 3.5 miles from the center. I brought my own snowshoes and trekking poles, but they have rental gear if needed. This was a fun way to spend the day while my friends went skiing. Definitely beats waiting in the village. ;)

I have held a season pass to Northstar Ski Resort for six consecutive years; however, an experience…read moreat the resort left me feeling utterly frustrated. The conditions here seem to deteriorate with each passing year. First, the resort's mobile app is extremely unreliable. The app often indicates that certain trails have just been groomed by snowcats, yet when I actually go to ski them, I discover that several runs clearly haven't seen a groomer in days. This dissemination of false information is not only misleading but also jeopardizes skier safety and severely detracts from the overall guest experience. Furthermore, last month, the Comstock lift experienced frequent operational failures,attributable to staff handling,which clearly demonstrates an urgent need for professional staff training. Second, the management here appears to be extremely lax. During the early morning hours a time when operational efficiency should be at its absolute peak,staff members were observed sitting around chatting in plain sight, completely neglecting their duties. This lackadaisical attitude projects an image of extreme unprofessionalism to the public. Worse still, a male employee working at the ski lifts displayed a rude and highly aggressive attitude. This abysmal level of customer service is absolutely unacceptable, particularly at a ski resort that is supposed to prioritize the "guest experience" above all else. In summary, this was a deeply disappointing experience. Management must take full responsibility for the current situation and immediately implement measures to effectively enhance staff training and supervision. I hope the next ski season brings with it a completely renewed experience.