Looking for a great place to eat, shop, or explore in Incline Village and Crystal Bay? The new IVCBA Digital Map makes it easier than ever to discover local businesses, services, and community spots—all in one interactive, mobile-friendly place.

As the community and business association for Incline Village and Crystal Bay, IVCBA’s mission is to build community and grow cohesiveness for the sustainability of our region. Our vision is a thriving community that supports and is supported by its businesses, nonprofits, agencies, and residents.

With that mission in mind, we’re proud to launch the IVCBA Digital Map—a new interactive tool that helps locals and visitors alike connect with everything our mountain community has to offer.

Explore the map now: IVCBA Merchant Map

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Your Guide to All Things Local

The new IVCBA Digital Map is a mobile-friendly, searchable experience that showcases our community’s unique businesses, parks, services, and gathering places—all in one place.

Built in collaboration with VibeMap and with support from Travel North Tahoe Nevada, this map is designed to:

• Highlight local businesses across categories like dining, shopping, recreation, and wellness
• Help users navigate easily through Incline Village and Crystal Bay
• Promote a deeper connection with the people and places that make this community thrive

Whether you’re a resident looking for a new lunch spot or a visitor searching for a local art gallery, the IVCBA map is your go-to guide.

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Why It Matters: Supporting a Connected Community

At IVCBA, we believe that a connected community is a resilient and sustainable one. Every click on the map supports a local business. Every discovery fosters connection. Every visit to a shop, park, or nonprofit brings our community one step closer to our vision: a place where everyone belongs, and every business contributes to a thriving local economy.

This map is more than a digital tool—it’s a reflection of IVCBA’s commitment to building a strong local network that benefits:

• Business members – by driving foot traffic, visibility, and customer discovery
• Residents – by making it easier to find and support what’s local
• Visitors – by creating a richer, more meaningful experience during their stay

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A Community Effort

This project was made possible through a collaboration between IVCBA and Travel North Tahoe Nevada. It’s a true reflection of what happens when local organizations, creative partners, and passionate community members come together.

We’d also like to thank the many businesses and service providers who shared their information and helped bring this vision to life.

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Want to Be Featured?

Are you a business, nonprofit, or community organization located in Incline Village or Crystal Bay? Make sure you’re included on the map—and visible to both locals and visitors!

Reach out to info@ivcba.org to learn how you can JOIN IVCBA as a community supporter or a local business and amplify your presence in the community.

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Start Exploring Today

Support local. Find hidden gems. Stay connected.
The IVCBA Digital Map is your new guide to everything that makes Incline Village–Crystal Bay a special place to live, work, and visit.

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Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/23/2025, Staff Report

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The 2025 Incline Star Follies wrapped another standout season, filling the Incline High School Theater with music, laughter, and a whole lot of community spirit. Over two sold-out nights, audiences eagerly watched friends, neighbors, and local luminaries take the stage in a high-energy revue of music, dance, and comedy – proving once again that Incline’s got talent.

This beloved annual event blends professional-quality production with the playful charm of amateur performers — including teachers, business owners, students, and first-time stage stars. It’s all backed by a dedicated crew of volunteers who make the magic happen behind the scenes.

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Photo: Provided

Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/23/2025, Katelyn Welsh

An ages old Wá∙šiw (Washoe) story outlines the journey of a large black and white flightless bird that carried a pouch of seeds. What the bird did with those seeds would go on to have important implications for the people and land. It’s a story tribe member Herman Fillmore shared in his discussion on how culturally significant stories relay data and observations through time at the Ethnobiology Conference that took place last month at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Tahoe Campus.

As the Tribe’s Culture and Language Resources Director, Fillmore has been working with elders and children to preserve and sustain the Washoe language, including through these stories.

The culturally significant story continues with the bird sharing the seeds with multiple species who were navigating survival amid the harsh conditions of ice and snow.

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Photo Credit: Katelyn Welsh / Tahoe Daily Tribune

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/20/2025, Laney Griffo

There are hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails in and around the Tahoe basin. Riders of all fitness levels and experience can find almost anything they are looking for on those trails, from a flowy, casual ride, awesome views and technical descent.

But for those who are looking to work on specific skills, want to stay in one place or are just looking for a short pedal, a bike park might be a better option for their day on their bike.

Here is a guide to the several bike parks in the Truckee-Tahoe area:

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PHOTO CREDIT: TDT and Northstar

I just beat the odds at Harrah’s Sports Book by finishing Ron Chernow’s thousand-page biography of Mark Twain before becoming the world’s oldest man. As a product of Mrs. Blumberger’s Remedial Reading Class, it was mostly uphill work, which became Sisyphean toward the end…

Chernow gives us three parts Sam Clemens the Heavyhearted, to one part Mark Twain the Lighthearted, and in doing so, he endowed me with more heartburn than all previous Twain biographies combined. Yet I could not help but admire Chernow’s relentless research. Here is the Edison footage he refers to…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtzlVxhaBao

Mr. Chernow forgot to mention that the audio of Twain’s voice, recorded separately in wax, melted in Edison’s laboratory fire, dang it!

Adding to the affiliation in my reading Chernow’s bio, is the memories his book evokes. The bed Sam and Livy spent a fortune on in Italy, with swiveling angels adorning the headboard, Sam positioned at the bottom of the bed so he could see where their money was spent. And for one moment in time, I was there, shooting a documentary for the History Channel.

Not unlike Twain, Chernow is a prodigious noticer. He even dug up this note that Sam wrote to a friend while courting Olivia, “She says she loves me, but hopes to get over it.”

I never knew Clara was shot at through the window of her New York apartment, and that she thought Ashcroft had ordered her shot. That is a cold case worth reopening…

I felt Mr. Chernow spent too much time on Sam’s entrepreneurial excesses,

Sam’s carbuncles, and Sam’s avuncular angelfish associations. But overall,

I thoroughly enjoyed his sometimes wearing biography, and look forward to hearing 

my Twainian friends’ reviews…

If you’re hoping to check it out of your library you should expect to be put on a waiting list, which will give you an opportunity to start lifting weights, as Mr. Chernow’s tome weighs in at four pounds.

Personally, I still prefer Justin Kaplan’s 1966 biography, “Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain,” which won a Pulitzer Prize, and Ron Powers’s biography of 2005, “Mark Twain: A Life.” Chernow credits Percival Everett for his recent Pulitzer winning novel: “In 2024 Percival Everett published an excellent, poignant retelling of Huck Finn entitled James, in which Jim narrates the story, and protects Huck, instead of the other way around.”

Spoiler Alert: Then too, when everybody dies, I suffered all the symptoms of grieving,

including tears big as hockey pucks streaming down my cheeks, almost as if they were my own family members. And in a strange way, they were, for over the decades I have become closer to Samuel Clemens than ever I was to Dr. R.M. Layne, my own dear father…

In closing, we are going to present the lighter side of “Mark Twain in Tahoe” and “Mark Twain in Hawaii” at St. Pat’s outdoor amphitheater this summer. For information contact our North Tahoe Welcome Center at 775-832-1606 and we’ll hope to bring you a smile…

Audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Fhv4PrH1UuwlhbnTT23zO

Originally Published in The Tahoe Daily Tribune, 06/19/2025, Staff Report

This summer, unsafe, illegal, and environmentally harmful roadside parking will be removed in Emerald Bay and a new shuttle service, funded by Keep Tahoe Blue and the Tahoe Fund, will offer an easy, convenient and lake-friendly transportation alternative to access one of Tahoe’s most visited spots. 

“Emerald Bay is one of Tahoe’s greatest treasures and also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Basin,” said Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund CEO. “With this new pilot, the hope is we will see reduced traffic congestion, improved safety along the roadside, and it will be easier for people to experience the incredible beauty of Emerald Bay without the hassle of finding a parking spot.” 

Over the July 4 holiday, Caltrans will conduct a Road Safety Audit that will be used to identify long- and short-term transportation solutions that the agency may be able to implement permanently. Following the holiday, the Tahoe Transportation District will install temporary barriers to restrict access to the roadside parking spaces in conjunction with the summer pilot project. Shuttle service to Emerald Bay will begin on Tuesday, July 15. During the pilot project, California Highway Patrol will be strictly enforcing the new parking restrictions. 

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By: Kayla Anderson for LIVE.WORK.PLAY. Magazine Spring Issue 2025

The Tahoe Sierra’s incredible outdoor environment acts as a hub for some of the top races and sporting events around. Here are some ways to stay fit, have fun, and make new friends this summer: 

All Summer Long: Tahoe Bike Races

From June’s America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride and the Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race to the brutal Tour of the California Alps Death Ride and Rose to Toads (the point-to-point mountain bike ridge that traverses the entire East Shore with an 8,000-ft. elevation gain) later in the year, Tahoe has a lot of exciting and challenging two-wheeled centric races this summer. Northstar California also hosts a series of downhill mountain bike races at its resort with awards given to the top men, women, and juniors in their respective divisions. Check out a calendar of events on the Bike Tahoe website: https://biketahoe.org/calendar-of-events-races/

For women rippers who aren’t so much into competing but want to progress in mountain biking in a fun, inclusive, and supportive way, check out the Dames of Dirt. These Reno-Tahoe women rider base meetups encourage making new friends, discovering new trails and getting some inspiration along the way. 

June 21, Aug. 9, and Sept. 12-14^th: Tahoe Paddle Racing Series

Want to see how good of a paddleboarder you are against others? Then the Tahoe Paddle Racing series is the perfect way to gauge your abilities on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe. Put on in conjunction with the Tahoe Waterman Foundation and Waterman’s Landing in Carnelian Bay, the race series kicks off with a fun Paddle Jam short race June 21st, then a downwinder August 9th, and ending the season with the big 22-mile lake crossing September 12-14th (if the weather cooperates). For more information about this summer’s paddle events, visit https://www.tahoewaterman.com/races. 

June 23-29, 2025: TERC Circ(umnavigation) of Lake Tahoe

Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center to circumnavigate Lake Tahoe in the name of science. This kayaking event, called TERC Circ 5, takes place over seven days, starting Monday, June 23 and ending Sunday, June 29. Many people have paddled Tahoe’s shores, but this event is unique in that you get to follow 6-13 miles of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline each day with TERC staff and researchers to see, share, and learn about Lake Tahoe’s ecology, geology, and its emerging challenges. Each day the locations vary; for more information visit https://tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events/kayak-lake-tahoe. 

July 2-4, 2025: Local Heroes 4^th of July Celebration

Incline Village goes big for Fourth of July, with all kinds of events coming on the schedule as we get closer to Independence Day. Thursday, July 3^rd will have a lot going on for residents and visitors of all ages. The day kicks off with a flag raising ceremony and pancake breakfast with our local fire department and ends with a flag retirement ceremony at dusk. After the flag raising ceremony, kids can take part in the Kids Bike Parade rolling alongside local heroes and Incline High School will also be hosting a 3-on-3 Highlander Pride basketball tournament. http://ivcba.org/events/local-heroes/

July 19-20, 2025: B4BC Skate the Lake

The 21^st annual B4BC Skate the Lake is coming back July 19-20^th where people skate/bike/roll 28 miles along the West Shore together (from Sugar Pine to Palisades Tahoe and back down to Tahoe City) to help spread awareness and information about breast cancer in this fun, endurance based event. Skate the Lake kicks off on Commons Beach in Tahoe City on Saturday, July 19^th with live music, a raffle, yoga, and more all day long before the big skate the following day. 

Aug. 9, 2025: The Marlette 50k and 10 Miler

August 9^th is a day of East Shore trail runs, with the Spooner Lake 5k and 10k on the docket as well as the big Marlette 50k and 10 Miler will be going on at the same time. The Marlette 50k starts at Spooner Lake and follows 31 miles of beautiful trails along the ridgeline, passing Marlette Lake and offering up panoramic views of Big Blue. The Marlette 10 Miler is an out-and-back run starting at Spooner and heading to the south side of Marlette Lake on the North Canyon Trail, offering stunning views of Snow Valley Peak and the canyon. https://tahoetrailrunning.com/marlette-50k/ 

Aug. 17, 2025: 14^th Annual Lake Tahoe Sharkfest Swim

While sharks don’t technically exist in Lake Tahoe (card sharks, maybe), this annual swim event held at Sand Harbor gives participants the chance to see dramatic rock features and possibly other things in Lake Tahoe’s crystalline waters. This one-mile swim starts at the beach next to the boat ramp and finishes at Sand Harbor’s main beach on the south end of the park around the bend. This event is for experienced open-water swimmers only who can comfortably swim one mile in a pool in under 40 minutes. https://raceroster.com/events/2025/99656/2025-lake-tahoe-sharkfest-swim

Sep. 13, 2025: XTERRA Lake Tahoe

For those who truly want to test their mettle, XTERRA Lake Tahoe will put you in your place. This classic backcountry triathlon course starts with a 1,500-meter swim in Lake Tahoe followed by a bike ride up Tunnel Creek, and then a run along the Flume Trail. https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-lake-tahoe

Photo credit: TERC