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 The jewel of Tahoe |
Highway 89 Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States +1 530 525 7277 |
Majestic Emerald Bay is just a small part of this beautiful and pristine State Park covering 1,830 acres of the Sierra Nevada mountains. You will find six miles of both rocky and sandy beaches on the magnificent shoreline of Lake Tahoe. Also available to visitors are picnic areas, camping and miles of hiking trails. Enjoy nature and see the beautiful variety of trees and plants that are indigenous to the Lake Tahoe area. Along with the Ponderosa and Jeffrey pines, red and white fir, cedar, junipers and cottonwood, the park is brimming with gnarled and stunted sugar pines that grow in thin granite soil. Take a stroll along the Balancing Rock nature trail and see a 130-ton rock that balances precariously on a slender stone base. This has been a favorite attraction since the late 1800s. It's a short and easy half-mile, self-guided walk that shouldn't be missed. Plan on spending the entire day, because once you get here, you won't want to leave. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Majestic beauty |
Highway 89 at Meeks Bay Lake Tahoe, CA 96145 United States +1 530 525 7277 |
Majestic Emerald Bay is just a small part of this beautiful and pristine State Park covering 1,830 acres of the Sierra Nevada mountains. You will find six miles of both rocky and sandy beaches on the magnificent shoreline of Lake Tahoe. Also available to visitors are picnic areas, camping and miles of hiking trails. Enjoy nature and see the beautiful variety of trees and plants that are indigenous to the Lake Tahoe area. Along with the Ponderosa and Jeffrey pines, red and white fir, cedar, junipers and cottonwood, the park is brimming with gnarled and stunted sugar pines that grow in thin granite soil. Take a stroll along the Balancing Rock nature trail and see a 130-ton rock that balances precariously on a slender stone base. This has been a favorite attraction since the late 1800s. It's a short and easy half-mile, self-guided walk that shouldn't be missed. Plan on spending the entire day, because once you get here, you won't want to leave. An entrance fee of $4 is charged per car. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scenic and historic |
Interstate 80 (at Squaw Creek Exit) Lake Tahoe, CA 96160 United States +1 530 582 7892 |
The ill-fated and notorious Donner party was forced to set up camp here in the winter of 1846 when heavy snowstorms made their journey over the treacherous mountains impossible. The Emigrant Trail Museum features Donner party artifacts and many other items of historical interest including the Pioneer Monument and the Murphy family cabin site. Guided nature walks are also offered. The adjacent area boasts hiking trails, a beach, biking trails and fishing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Beauty unsurpassed |
Highway 89 (at Emerald Bay) Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States +1 530 525 7277 |
Walk this majestic trail to a beautiful waterfall. It is an easy quarter-mile hike through the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Enjoy the fresh air, and see the flora and fauna indigenous to the area and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe at every turn. If you're bringing the kids, keep an eye out for some steep spots that drop off abruptly. When you reach your final destination, you will be treated to the beautiful sight of water rushing over boulders and heading down the river to Lake Tahoe. If you are enjoying yourself and have a lot of energy, keep walking on the trail another three-quarters of a mile to Eagle Lake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Panoramic views |
Highway 89 at Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe, CA 96143 United States |
This easy walk is only about a two-miles round trip to the lake and back. The breathtaking views of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe make this a must-do trip. After you cross the steel footbridge at Eagle Falls, continue on through the desolation wilderness. The terrain varies from steep sections to flat trails on this beautiful hike through dense sections of forest. The weather can change quickly; so be prepared with the proper clothing and equipment. You must self-register at the kiosk located at the trailhead when you take this hike. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meander through the wilderness |
Highway 89 at Fallen Leaf Road Lake Tahoe, CA 95442 United States |
Located just a few miles from Camp Richardson, this casual and relaxing two-mile round-trip hike leads to the historic Soda Water Spring site that was first discovered in 1863. The famous architect Bernard Maybeck, who also designed the San Francisco Palace of Fine Art, built this resort, which is one of the earliest in the Tahoe Basin, in 1864. As you meander through the Desolation Valley Wilderness, you will happen upon cascading waterfalls, snow-fed creeks, wildflowers and beautiful Glen Alpine Canyon. This is a great place for the family to come and spend the day, so bring enough food and drink with you. Be sure to wear sturdy and comfortable shoes. The hike is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The ultimate journey |
Highway 89 (at Emerald Bay) Lake Tahoe, CA 96155 United States +1 530 577 2940 http://www.laketahoeadventures... |
Ride the world-famous Rubicon Trail with this first-class adventure tour. Choose from all-terrain vehicles, hummers, jeeps or snowmobiles. This is one of Tahoe's greatest adventures and shouldn't be missed. This tour operator offers one- to two-hour scenic rides, adventure rides lasting four hours, and six-hour expedition rides. For the ultimate challenge, try the three-day, two-night journey. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Panoramic views of Lake Tahoe |
Highway 50 North of Cave Rock Lake Tahoe, NV 89448 United States |
As you cruise down Highway 50, just north of Cave Rock, you will see a sign for this beautiful viewing area. Be sure to stop and have your camera ready. You will be treated to panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and see valleys that were carved out by glaciers millions of years ago. Emerald Bay is one of these incredible valleys. You will marvel at the crystal-clear blue waters that make Lake Tahoe famous. This is a wonderful place to bring a picnic lunch or just relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cartwright spread |
100 Ponderosa Ranch Road Lake Tahoe, NV 89451 United States +1 775 831 0691 http://www.ponderosaranch.com |
The 600-acre spread is the actual ranch where the episodes of Bonanza were filmed. Take a tour of the Cartwright ranch house and view one of the largest collections of Western memorabilia ever assembled in one location. See an old-time saloon and an actual blacksmith doing his work. Another attraction you might enjoy is the all-you-can-eat Haywagon Breakfast. Visitors ride to a wagon camp, located 1,200 feet above Lake Tahoe, to partake in a ranch breakfast. Admission: Adults USD11.50, children 5-11 USD6.50, under five years free. Haywagon Breakfast is USD13 for adults, USD8 for kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fish in their natural habitat |
Hwy 89 at Camp Richardson (Taylor Creek Visitors Center) Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 United States +1 530 573 2674 |
Following the interpretive trail starting at Taylor Creek Visitor's Center will lead you to the profile chamber that is located below ground-level adjacent to the creek. The chamber houses a floor-to-ceiling glass bay window that shows fish and other marine life in their natural habitat. During the fall, the annual spawning run of the Kokanee Salmon is a sight to see. If you have an extra hour to spend in the area, this is a great learning experience for the entire family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relax on serene Lake Tahoe |
Highway 89 Lake Tahoe, CA 96142 United States +1 530 525 7982 |
In the heart of 2,000 acres of conifer forest, you will find Washoe Indian Territory. Once the summer home of the Washoe tribe, they came to hunt and fish at the beautiful lake. You can still see evidence of their occupation in the form of bedrock mortars or grinding rocks close to the Ehrman Mansion. In the 1880s, wealthy Californians started building elaborate summer estates in this area. Many of these homes remain and tours are available. This is a peaceful area to enjoy a picnic, hike or fish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A quaint town at the mouth of Lake Tahoe |
West Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe, CA 96145 United States |
This little town on the west shore of the lake is home to many shops and popular restaurants, all within walking distance of one another. The only outlet to Lake Tahoe is the spillway underneath Fanny Bridge. The bridge was so named because passersby on the highway saw numerous people constantly leaning over the bridge looking at the hundreds of fish in the waters below. Across the highway you will find miles of hiking and biking trails, and places to rent rafts and float tubes so you can float downstream on the Truckee River. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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