| Lake Tahoe is shared by two states, California and | | | | nature in the raw. High water stream crossings and |
| Nevada, with two-thirds of the lake located in | | | | sudden stormy weather can happen any time. A |
| California and one-third in Nevada. It is situated | | | | permit is required to take this hike.Winter sports |
| between the Sierra Nevada and the Carson Range | | | | include skiing (downhill and cross-country), snowmobile |
| and is surrounded by very large mountainous peaks. | | | | and ice skating. The ski slopes have fifteen downhill |
| It is the eighth largest lake in the world.The water is | | | | and twelve cross-country ski ranges. This is the |
| crystal clear (99.1 percent pure) and visibility at times | | | | largest ski resort in the United States. Over half of |
| measures two-hundred feet deep. It has its own | | | | the winter visitors to Lake Tahoe go there to |
| natural filtering system with water filtered through | | | | ski.Rock climbing is done in Bear Valley located in |
| marshes and meadows before running into the | | | | Central High Sierra Nevada, at Phantom Spires and |
| lake.Sixty-three streams and two hot springs feed | | | | Sugarloaf on South Lake Tahoe. Sugarloaf has a pitch |
| the lake and make it popular for fishing. Trout and | | | | of approximately 350 feet and is a popular climbing |
| salmon are the natural inhabitants. Mackinaw and | | | | site in the winter, while Bear Valley offers climbs no |
| Rainbow Trout are found in the waters of Lake | | | | higher than 100 feet. Phantom Spires' climbing is steep |
| Tahoe. Shore fishing is popular, but the Mackinaw | | | | and best climbed in early summer through fall |
| Trout are best found at two-hundred foot levels. | | | | season.In addition to the outdoor activities, Lake |
| The Kokanee Salmon is a sport fish, hard to catch | | | | Tahoe boasts some of the best casino hotels around |
| and presents a real challenge for the sport fisherman. | | | | - Caesars, Harrah's, Harvey's and Horizon. The casinos |
| Lake Tahoe's fishing season is open year-round and | | | | present top-notch entertainers year-round and have |
| either a California or Nevada fishing license is | | | | outdoor concerts in the summer. You can expect |
| required.Lake Tahoe is considered one of the favorite | | | | world class accommodations at the hotel casinos at |
| vacation and recreation places, with over two million | | | | Lake Tahoe with luxurious guestrooms, fine dining in |
| visitors a year. Summer is the peak season (July 4th | | | | their restaurants, swimming pools, spas and, of |
| through September 1st). It offers the best outdoor | | | | course, the casinos. Casinos are open twenty-four |
| activities and entertainment. Hiking, biking, water | | | | hours a day with some of the best gaming tables. |
| sports, golfing, camping, fishing and rock climbing are | | | | The accommodations for Harrah's and Harvey's have |
| just a few of the outdoor activities enjoyed by | | | | been awarded the AAA Four-Diamond award.Yes, |
| visitors to this area.There are several sandy beaches | | | | the casino hotels even have wedding chapels with an |
| where sun bathing and swimming can be enjoyed, | | | | experienced staff to help in planning a wedding, |
| with even a nude beach for those so inclined. Age | | | | reception and honeymoon package. The chapels are |
| requirement on this beach is eighteen years.There are | | | | beautifully designed and make a lovely setting for a |
| several areas where visitors can take short hikes, but | | | | wedding. Bridal suites are also available in the |
| be aware that proper clothing is required due to | | | | hotels.So, whether you want outdoor activities or |
| possible weather changes. A wilderness hike is | | | | just simply enjoy the luxurious casino hotels, Lake |
| available that takes you through the desolate | | | | Tahoe is definitely a place to consider for your next |
| wilderness. It is twelve and one-half miles long with | | | | vacation. |