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 The best ski lesson program |
Interstate 80 (at Castle Peak Exit) Lake Tahoe, CA 96160 United States +1 530 426 3666 http://www.borealski.com |
This is the most popular mountain resort in the area because of its convenient location off Highway 80 and because it offers the best ski runs for beginners. With state-of-the-art snow-making equipment, this resort can get an early start on the ski season at the first hint of cold temperatures. Standard day ski packages start at USD23 for adults and USD13 for children. Full season passes are USD199 for adults, USD50 for children. Night skiing is available if weather permits from 3:30p to 9p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Learning as child's play |
813 North Carson Street Lake Tahoe, NV 89701 United States +1 775 884 2226 http://www.cmnn.org/ |
Interactive and challenging, this museum for the smaller set is never dull. Even the adults will enjoy the activities, which often include local Washoe Indian practices and fun hands-on art projects. The grand old civic auditorium building that houses the museum is also of purely architectural interest. Special events for the kids perk up almost every weekend. See website for current listings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Snowmobile Tours on Slopes |
8975 Cold Stream Road Lake Tahoe, CA 96145 United States +1 530 582 9090 http://www.coldstreamadventure... |
Amidst aspens and crystal clear strems, the Cold Stream Adventures offers snowmobile tours in the winter in Lake Tahoe and off-road tours in a Hummer during the warmer months. The winter tour covers around 650 sq. miles of National Forest on brand new snowmobiles for experts and beginers. Overnight lodging is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Finest Course in the Area |
10685 Northwoods Boulevard Truckee Lake Tahoe, CA 96161 United States +1 530 587 0886 http://www.coyotemoongolf.com/ |
This is one of the finest golf courses in the region. Sprawled across 250 acres, this 18-hole course offers the perfect blend of fun, recreation and sporting activities. The course offers a variety of conditions and ample use for all the irons. Peak seasons are mid-May to October. After a day of exhilarating activity, you can relax at the Coyote Moon Bar & Grill, which is open all day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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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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 Studio Condos |
19320 Donner Pass Rd Lake Tahoe, CA 95724 United States +1 530 426 3635 http://www.donnerskiranch.com/ |
The slopes are such that this ranch attracts professionals as well as beginners. And gear can be rented on a full or a half-day basis. The ranch's lodging areas have furnished bedroom units with TV and phone. 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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Fore! |
2500 Emerald Bay Road Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States +1 530 577 0788 |
Established in 1962, this course is open from April until October and sits within an alpine meadow just minutes from the Lake Tahoe Airport. The Angora Creek runs throughout this course, giving the local wildlife a beautiful habitat and golfers a cool place to play during the summer heat. The creek also serves as a natural hazard on several holes. Designed by William Bell, this par-71, 6,745-yard course is aesthetically pleasing and challenging for any level golfer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Get ready to play |
3131 Harrison Avenue Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States +1 530 544 0183 |
This shop is in an excellent location, where the Lake Tahoe Bike Path begins at Eldorado Beach. The staff sells and rents everything you need for both summer and winter sport. Kids bikes, trailers, helmets, free maps, expert advice and bike repair can be found at this great store. Ski and snowboard rentals, too! It also offers free shuttle bus service from the store to your favorite ski area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former Basque land |
Interstate 80 at Highway 267 Basque Drive at Northstar Lake Tahoe, CA 96160 United States +1 530 562 2490 / +1 800 466 6784 (Toll Free) http://www.northstarattahoe.com/ |
This golf course is on land that was used by Basque sheepherders. But now there is not a sheep in sight as you tee off on contoured greens on the front nine and carefully maneuver the narrow fairways on the back. Designed by Robert Muir Graves, this 6,897-yard, par-72 course is conveniently located near Highway 267. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Suited for beginners |
Highway 267 at Reynolds Way Lake Tahoe, CA 96160 United States +1 530 587 3501 |
If you are new at the game and intimidated by the big courses around town, then drive up to Truckee to this course. The land is flat, well lined with trees, and there are only nine holes for you to perfect your game. This course is lots of fun, and novices will really enjoy it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun in the snow |
1111 Sierra-at-Tahoe Road Lake Tahoe, CA 97535 United States +1 530 659 7453 http://www.sierratahoe.com/ |
This fabulous ski area encompasses 2,000 acres of varied terrain for all levels of expertise. It has a base elevation of 6,640-feet and a summit elevation of 8,852-feet and 12 lifts transport you to 46 slopes and trails. A tubing hill also equipped with a lift will make your day in the snow a breeze. You will find all the rental equipment and lessons necessary to fully enjoy your day. The Wild Mountain Children Center ski and snowboard camp provides fun for kids 4-12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Easy to reach from Reno |
Interstate 80 Lake Tahoe, CA 96160 United States +1 530 426 3901 http://www.skisodasprings.com |
You can hike in snowshoes, sail down a flume in a snow tube or just plain ski at this resort. Adults and kids love this area because there are so many activities in which to participate. Try the "Ski With Me" package, where one parent and one child receive a private ski or snowboard lesson. Parents must be intermediate skiers to participate. This is a great experience for a child who is first-time skier. Located 48-miles from Reno, the resort also caters to birthday parties and advanced-level skiers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Giddy up little horsey |
15275 Alder Creek Road Lake Tahoe, CA 96161 United States +1 530 587 9470 |
This equestrian center offers several types of group and private trail rides that will give you a fun and memorable experience. Guided trail rides are for ages seven and up. They offer a barbecue trail and wagon ride on Friday nights. You leave the ranch at 5p. for a 90-minute ride. When you arrive back at the ranch, you are taken via wagon to a picnic area where you can enjoy live guitar music and an outdoor barbecue. Dinner includes chicken, ribs, corn on the cob, beans, coleslaw, bread and watermelon. Sodas, beer and wine are included. For the kiddies age two to six, the center offers half-hour pony rides. This is a fun outing for the entire family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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You must be accurate |
12850 Northwoods Boulevard Lake Tahoe, CA 96161 United States +1 530 587 9440 http://www.tahoedonner.com/ |
You must be accurate on this course because the fairways are narrow and there are steep slopes that drop to the greens. The front of the course was designed by Roy Williams, and the back nine by Bill Bell Jr. This course is very hilly and requires a keen eye to make it to the green. Watch out for pine trees on this 6,899-yards, par-71 course. Practice facilities include two putting greens, a driving range and sand traps. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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