My husband and I recently moved back home, to Reno, and being that we are recent empty nesters, we…read morethought it would be a good time to downsize. We were thinking in terms of a smaller house....until we toured RED. Our daughter and son-in-law live at Emory, and we had our sights on Emory, but Atwood (the newest and largest development at RED) was about to open around the time that we were going to be back in Reno. I met with Jenn, who became our Leasing Agent, to tour Emory and Atwood. Both are absolutely amazing and I had a difficult time deciding. I have to say that Jenn spent a lot of time with me, asking the right questions to really understand what we were looking for so that she could get us towards our perfect home. Jenn shared with me the pros and cons of all of the units we toured, taking into consideration our lifestyle and of course, our mini doxie, Poppy! I must have changed my mind 2 or 3 times on which floorplan I wanted (because they are all amazing), and Jenn was absolutely supportive throughout because she sincerely wanted us to be happy with our decision. Jenn made the process so easy because she is extremely knowledgeable about the all of the floorplans, the amentities, and the overall vibe. The application and lease signing was all done through their portal. I feel like Jenn was just as excited for us and our move-in as we were and she checks in to make sure everything is great even after move-in!! I am blown away by the AMAZING experience we've had in finding our home at RED - Atwood. The amenities are first class, and no different than any 5 star resort. We highly recommend RED, whether Basecamp, Emory, or Atwood, and we cannot thank Jenn enough for helping us find our new home!

Great place to live and play. There is some much extra stuff here that other places do not offer…read more Atwood has the nicest roof too pool in Reno

I've been across this bridge so many times in the past 14-15 years or so commuting from Carson City…read moreto Reno. It's definitely an engineering beauty and was the final step before I-580 from Reno to Carson City was completed, opening in 2012. You used to have to take S. Virginia St./Carson-Reno Highway south from Reno until you came upon the entrance to I-580 at Bowers Mansion Rd. Having this bridge makes commuting so much easier and there is only one state remaining now that does not feature a freeway from the capital to a major airport (South Dakota). Congratulations Nevada--you've joined the big leagues! I-580 spans this bridge with three traffic lanes in each direction. It can be pretty scary traversing it when it is windy, rainy, and/or icy/snowy. You need to slow down, especially if you drive a higher-profile vehicle like a bus, RV, trailer, big rig, or even SUV or minivan. In fact, just slow down when conditions warrant it no matter what size vehicle you drive. My one complaint about this bridge is there are no warning sign like other states have that bridges ice before roadways, and people speed through it during bad weather like a bat out of hell. This is why I am subtracting a star from this review. This past winter (2022-23) there were numerous accidents and multi-vehicle pileups on this bridge or very close to it which caused the freeway to be closed for hours. It seemed every week there was an accident and closure sometimes. Please slow down! The winds blow on top and bottom of a bridge, which makes it colder, and thus prone to freezing earlier than the rest of the freeway. If it's really bad weather, I might even take Carson-Reno Highway as an alternative to avoid this bridge for the above reason. It adds five minutes of so to your commute, but it can be safer, with less traffic. Of course, if the roads are very snowy, it is better to take the freeway though, since NVDOT plows Carson-Reno Highway less frequently, and it does not get priority over the freeway. You have to use your judgment. But otherwise, it's a fun bridge. You can see it heading south on 580 about a mile or two before it, so you get a good perspective on how it looks. You also view it from Connie Way in New Washoe City. In fact, I might head there in the next few days to take some pictures to post here!

I really enjoyed monitoring the construction on this bridge. It's quite a feat from when they…read morestarted with just cuts into the mountain. Driving on it, it's a cement highway. The bridge looks like a smooth modern dinosaur shaped structure. I also like to hike the surrounding mountains and always try to spot this big bridge from the many trail lookouts that I make it to.

Many times in life it's the simple things…read more Along the Truckee River there's a gentleman that takes rocks from the river and creates small sculptures of people and animals. He manages to balance these various sized river rocks to make his creations. It amazes me the size of the sculpture he can produce and how perfect they appear. I'm glad he has the passion and time to make these. I enjoy checking them all out when Sheela and I walk along the Truckee River. It is really disappointing to know that some people thinks it's ok to destroy the works; they are in anyone's way or bothering. Just enjoy.

I love art when it just sort of happens unexpectedly…read more I have been a fan of Mr. Hobo for awhile now as I am a frequent walker along the Truckee Riverwalk. His works are thoughtful, humorous, beautiful and poignant. I really love his reclining people and the little stories each one seems to tell. He is a gifted artist. The creativity of closing, arranging and balancing pieces of river rock to make his sculptures is truly a sight to behold. He does have pieces for sale that have the rocks attached, but most of his displays are completely stacked and balanced. When the water level is low enough, he adds pieces in the river between the Sierra and Virginia Street bridges. This guy Rocks! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself.)

If you've never been to the The Great Reno Balloon Race, put it on your list. Watching the balloons…read morelight up before sunrise and slowly fill the sky is something you have to experience in person. The event is well organized, family friendly, and has a great community atmosphere. My biggest tip is to arrive early, dress in layers, and bring a chair or blanket. It gets chilly before the sun comes up, but it's absolutely worth it. Whether you're a local or visiting Reno, this is one of those events that reminds you how special our community is. I'll definitely be back.

Free Event yearly!!! It was an amazing experience seeing all the balloons up close. Rancho San…read moreRafael is such a big place it can accommodate all balloons that are joining the race. It's not a regret waking up 2 in the morning to see this magical event. The dawn patrol started at 5am so we were there about 3:30. Parking starts to fill at that time and we were all bundled up. If you plan to do this event, wear comfy shoes as there's a lot of walking to get to the parking and going into the park itself. There's $25 cash parking fee if you park at San Rafael. But if you park outside, it's always free. Bring blankets and folded chairs. There's merchants selling food and other things which start serving at about 5:30 am. The place is almost at full capacity as early as 5am so be there at least 3:30am. I'm sure you will have an amazing time! All balloons for Dawn Patrol ascended at 5:30. Then about 7am all the other balloons started going up. See you again, next year!

Today was the inaugural opening for the event they hope to be annual. It was held at Rancho San…read moreRafael Park in north Reno. The park is plenty big for the event, but lacks any shade for humans or pets. And by the opening at 10 am it was getting pretty warm. Wild Island sponsored four covered areas with large wading pools for the pets to cool off in. There could have been a few more drinking water areas, although I always carry my own in case. The event was set up in a large circle of awning for each vendor. There were several adoption agencies to look at and even take home a new loved today. It wasn't really advertised as a recue pet event, but that is what I truly took from it. It was nice to see so many organizations that take in various animals and trying to relocate them to loving homes. There were also tents that offered pet supplies, boarding facilities and groomers. For those who brought their 2 legged kids there was an area for them to enjoy with a bounce house and rock climbing wall. A couple of food trucks were also on hand to feed humans. Jump from Vegas set up some bleachers and an arena for agility runs and three dog performances. It was cool that the owner noted all his dogs in the show were all rescues. It seemed very busy for the early time I was there and yet there was plenty of space for everyone to move around with out getting their noses and tails out of joint. I hope they do even better next year and will watch for the event again

Great event to support mans best friend. There was a nice balance of vendor booths, food trucks,…read moreand activities for everyone to enjoy.

This is such a fun event, I hope it comes back next year! We went the night after Thanksgiving,…read morewhich was probably the most popular night ever, it was packed and parking was insane! I think if you are there not on a prime night like that, it would be much more enjoyable. We probably parked a mile from the entrance, and they had parking attendants all around to assist, so it was not difficult, just a hike! There is so much to do and see, the interactive lights at the main plaza were really fun for my toddler, and despite it being really busy, there were not a ton of lines for these types of activities. The light trail itself was very easy to navigate with a giant double stroller, although it was busy. The tunnels are so impressive and all of the themed lanterns are just beautiful. There is music piped throughout, and it is really just a pleasant environment. The price seems a bit steep, but there are online coupons floating around that you can search for to help with the cost!

I'm so delighted that we have the Dragon Light Show annually in Reno. What a fun event to get out…read morewith your friends and family! Fresh air , beautiful lights and food trucks! I love Dragon Lights! It's been an annual tradition for the last few years. I really appreciate them changing the themes so it' never boring. A must see!

My mom and I came to Tahoe Bagel for a Yelp Experience and really enjoyed it! We split the…read moreReubenowitz and a spicy iced chai latte, and then of course had to grab some bagels to take home too. We got two jalapeño cheese, two spinach pesto, a blueberry and an everything, along with the jalapeño popper cream cheese. Everything we tried was really good, but the star of the show for me was definitely the spicy iced chai latte. It was PERFECT! Just the right amount of spice and sweetness and I would 100% come back just for that. The staff was super friendly, the restaurant was clean and it was a really nice little outing with my mom. We'll definitely be back!

Stopped by Reno Tahoe Bagel Co. for breakfast and I'm in love. I got the gluten-free bagel and it…read morewas delicious. The texture and flavor were so good, which is hard to find with gluten-free options. Johnny helped us out and was super nice. He took the time to go over all our options and answer our questions. We ended up taking home some extra bagels and the garlic spread because everything looked so good. We got there around 8 AM and it was pretty empty, but by 9 AM the place was packed. We had no problem finding a spot when we arrived, but later it was hard to find a seat. The place was clean, well organized, and I liked that they had water available for customers. Can't wait to come back!

I have never been to burning man, and really have no interest, but this little celebration gave me…read morea taste of the playa life. Bonanza Casino put on a art car and mutant vehicle show. Each vehicle had one thing in common, huge massive speakers. There was a vehicle that looked like a swing line stapler. A car that looked like a sardine can with the top peeled. A mobile stripper pole car and several other just odd looking cars. I guess a big part of burning man is the art and music. The music was cool but way loud. Multiply that by about 700 to 1000 and you get slot of weird vehicles playing loud music and some shooting flames. Maybe one day I will go , it was cool.