A time capsule was stashed away in the cornerstone of a Masonic lodge in Reno from the year 1872.
What was inside this artifact?

Leaders of the Freemasons and local experts joined Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve last month to unveil the
materials from inside the lead box. The time capsule was hidden in what was recently the oldest
standing commercial building in the city founded four years after Nevada was granted statehood in
1864.

Inside they discovered silver dollars minted in Carson City and San Francisco, and a piece of wood from
Sutter’s Mill where the discovery of gold sparked the California Gold Rush. Other items inside were a
quartz specimen from the drill at Sutter’s Mill, a harmonica, a business card from the Young Men’s
Christian Association (YMCA)

The Reno Airport just got more chic and stylish – the new Escape Lounge is now open for relaxation and connectivity.

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Opening on December 15, the Escape Lounge is the latest in style, food, drink and connection. Located just beyond the security connector joining concourses B and C at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, this getaway spot has arrived just in time for the holidays.

Unlike other airport lounges, Escape is open to all passengers in whichever class of service. Fees are $40 in advance and $45 for walk-in. American Express Platinum Card holders get the added perk of free access. The lounge is open daily from 4:30 am to 8pm and bookings can be made through their online service.

The Reno-Tahoe International

Outside Magazine listed Reno as one of its “25 of America’s Best Towns Ever”.

The popular publication is focused on the outdoors and included Seattle, Kansas City, Bend, Austin, Boise, Kona and Fort Collins in the list. Reno was listed as the “best low-key hideout” in America.

Outside Magazine quoted: “Reno is home to the world’s tallest climbing wall (164 feet at BaseCamp, located at the Whitney Peak Hotel), year-round desert mountain biking, a half-mile long downtown whitewater-kayaking park and the 55-degree chutes at Mount Rose Ski Resort, just 25 minutes uphill from the slot machines.”

Here are some of our favorite things about living in Reno.

Water, Water, Water!

Not only is Reno incredibly close to Lake Tahoe (only a 20-minute

Lake Tahoe is a beautiful place to spend Valentine’s Day.

Scenic snow-covered mountains, the crystal clear blue waters and the abounding alpine flora and fauna. The unique and stunning scenery is a perfect backdrop to kindle romance with that special someone. In case you haven’t made plans for the holiday yet, or if you’re just looking for a romantic weekend getaway we have the spots for you.

Cruise on the M.S. Dixie II

Arrive at Zephyr Cove and you can see the M.S. Dixie atop Tahoe’s waters in all of her glory as you pull into the parking area. The paddle wheeler hosts a unique, three-house Valentine’s Dinner Cruise that begins at 5:30pm. The menu features elegant scallops, potato-crusted sea bass, pepper-seared beef medallions and many more

Reno’s core has developers dropping millions of dollars on new projects.

Many buildings in Reno’s downtown and Midtown are being replaced and updated by exciting urban developments. Developers have said in many interviews through 2016 that it only takes a few large early adopters to spur others to join them in changing the neighborhoods.

These are seven developments to keep your eye on in 2017.

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3rd Street Flats

3rd Street Flats is the newest residential project completed in the center of downtown Reno. The former Kings Inn hotel has been transformed into an apartment building with retail that will open early this year. The Flats are one of the few new rental properties in downtown. While the area does see