Relax, lay back, learn to live like a local while on vacation in Lake Tahoe, California. Get an insider's view and advice on things to do, places to go, eat and play in North or South Lake Tahoe. For a summer or winter vacation, Tahoe's pristine lake, fun forest hikes and superb skiing can't be beat. One of the best things about Lake Tahoe is that it's gone to the dogs. Dog friendly activities and lodging can be found on either end of the lake, so Spot can come along.
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The only instance in my life when I thought I was going to die happened on a day in 1971 while boating on Lake Tahoe ! My fiance (now husband) and I were young and dumb, boating in our fixer-upper, fourteen-foot, outboard. Only completely insane college kids would do something so stupid. To top it off, the two of us were water skiing alone, without a third person to watch the skier. As I was waiting...
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Taking its inspiration from medieval Nordic architecture, Vikingsholm Castle was built in the late 1920's. The fortress is situated within the protective confines of Emerald Bay State Park, in South Lake Tahoe, California , and is considered a popular, summer attraction. The attraction is accessible by either private boat or traversing a steep, mile long trail. Visitors to this historic getaway...
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Hiking is a great way to explore the Sierras mountains around North Lake Tahoe . If you want to get off the beaten path and be a traveler rather than a tourist then take heed. Tahoe is hot and dry in the summer and for this reason there is nothing better than having a nice body of water to splash around in after a hike. Besides the main lake, Lake Tahoe that is, there are many great spots tucked away...
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Lake Tahoe is a premier vacation spot, one of the most beautiful in the U.S. It covers a huge area, and visitors have a wide choice of locales in which to stay. North Tahoe on the Nevada side is probably a little livelier than the California side, but even so, the different communities each have their own unique personalities. Incline Village The village was named for the 1878 logging tramway that...
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The vineyards in the North Lake Tahoe area will amaze you so much, you'll want to "stomp your feet". Truckee, California is the prominent area for wine on the California side of North Lake Tahoe. Truckee River Winery ages their wine in a snowbound barn. It must age longer, but the winery says it gives it a fruity, mature flavor. Gary's Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands provides...
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In North Lake Tahoe , where the lake spills into the Truckee River, is an unusual feature: Fanny Bridge. Travel guides have often instructed visitors to take advantage of their nature-viewing trip to the bridge and look around, very closely, and see how the bridge gets its name. The famous Mushroom Rock in Kansas may come to mind, if, like some other tourists you start looking around for the giant...
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Emerald Bay State Park isn't just the most scenic spot in Lake Taho e ; it may be the most scenic spot in the country. In fact, visiting the area might convince you that someone conked you on the head and dragged you to Europe. The bay is an inlet, reminiscent of an Icelandic fjord, carved by glaciers back when mastodons were vacationing in Tahoe. Granite cliffs, towering cedars, plus the only...
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North Lake Tahoe is an area which offers wonderful cultural events and premier entertainment. Of all the things to do there, however, few things beat the simple joys found in attending a winery tour or one of the local wine festivals. The following events and places are all ones at which you can taste a few (or perhaps more than a few) great wines, relax with friends and family, and generally enjoy...
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Fishing the beautiful lakes of the high Sierras is an absolutely unforgettable experience. Anglers from across the globe trek to the area in hopes of landing a trophy, and one of their prime targets is Lake Tahoe . Located on the California-Nevada border, the lake has an elevation of 6,230 feet, with crystal clear waters holding a variety of exciting gamefish. In fact, the area offers some of the best...
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North Lake Tahoe , located on the California-Nevada border, is one of the most beautiful natural spots in the world. The water here is crystal clear. In fact, a dinner plate lying on the bottom at a depth of 75 feet would be clearly visible. The ultra-clean waters are actually 99.9% pure - amazing in this day and age of pollution and acid rain! The lake itself is 22 miles long and 11 miles wide, and...
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The recent closing of North Lake Tahoe's Ponderosa Ranch may have left some tourists feeling left in the lurch, but Incline Village isn't just a one trick pony when it comes to attractions. How much sarsaparilla can a person really drink anyway? Here's a novel way to spend the day in Incline Village: see what it's like to be a rich guy as well as a regular Joe. Start your day at the...
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Ready for a vacation? Try South Tahoe , where there is something to do 365-days a year. Never heard of South Lake Tahoe? Well... South Lake Tahoe has a population of approximately 35,000 and is the lakeside's largest community. This population is not just seasonal, as most of the residents are full-time and call the area home. South Lake Tahoe is an exceptional recreational area and boasts sunny...
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Imagine this - you're the golfer who can't miss a game but need a respite from the humdrum golf courses, the nitpicking of a golf widow, and stressed-out kids. You'll get your wishes in North Lake Tahoe, California . Scenic vistas, relaxed games, a suddenly romantic wife and kids too busy you won't hear them caterwauling for a change. Golf in Paradise If you're a golf-picked husband...
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Falling leaves don't have to mean the end of fun and adventure: Drop the rake and get in the car - we're going to Lake Tahoe ! In picturesque Lake Tahoe, changing leaves mark the start of something good; the beginning of many terrific Autumn festivals and events! From fancy-pants wine events to pooch parades there is always something to see and do. Fast Moving Fun: Feeling boxed in? There is...
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Like countless other Bay Area professionals, my weekdays are spent commuting, working indoors surrounded by solemn people with their music drowning out other people talking loudly on their cell phones. This is why I spend my weekends in North Lake Tahoe . After all, the best way to appreciate your home is to leave it - especially if you can go to some of the most beautiful nature in a mere 2.5 hours...