Welcome to Lake Tahoe Insider, the Blog of insider tips on making the most of your visit to Lake Tahoe. Consider tahoetraveltips.com your one stop shop for finding the inside scoop on what there is to do here in “the blue world”. My name is Rich Heffelfinger and I’ll be giving you my perspective on the good, the great, and what I hate.

Why should you respect my opinions on Lake Tahoe? Hundreds of people everyday already do. I am the Concierge for a major resort hotel and casino here in Lake Tahoe. I have served as concierge for those on the tightest of budgets to scores of celebrities where money is no object. What does every tourist have in common. They all want to have fun here in my backyard.

Lake Tahoe has been my home for just about 12 years. I moved here at the young age of 18 as the saying of “go west young man” was calling my name. With a sense of adventure and the clothes on my back I settled in quite nicely. Living the total snow bum lifestyle, I was on the mountain all winter, the lake all summer, and the clubs all night!

As the town has grown and matured so have I.

My wife Chandelle was born and raised here. My son Dylan was born here and I am ecstatic about raising him in this big blue place I love. The rants and raves on this page are coming from someone who understands truly what family means. I know the best places for kids and to how get away from the hustle and bustle. The rants and raves are  also coming from someone who also knows how to truly live it up and party from dusk till dawn. Hey did anyone of you folks trade me a bra for a lift ticket when I was working at Altitude Nightclub?

I am Rich Heffelginger, your personal Concierge and your Lake Tahoe Insider.