Things to do in Lake Tahoe

By: Sam Bremer
Submitted: 2008-01-07 00:47:45
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For a place known primarily for best of class skiing Lake Tahoe offers an amazing choice of activities. Although outdoor activities are the best known ways to have fun there are so many indoor activities that everyone is sure to find things to do to please.

Let's start with the casinos. Most of the Nevada side casinos, including MontBleu Casino, offer a full range of activities besides gambling. Also featured are top live shows, truly fine dining and every kind of shopping.

Hiking has always been among the most popular things to do at Tahoe in the warmer months. The Mount Tallac/Glen Alpine trail offers a a 6 mile walk to a breathtaking vista of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake and the High Sierra. For the truly adventurous there is the Tahoe Rim Trail which, at 152 miles, completely circles the lake and provides some of the most jaw dropping vistas to be seen anywhere in the country.

For a glimpse into the heritage of the Lake Tahoe area try the Thunderbird Lodge, begun in 1936, which was begun as a vacation resort, but as the building went on the eccentric owner found himself more and more interested in the natural heritage, the flora and fauna of Tahoe. The site was eventually sold to the US Forest Service and the building now stands as the last and best example of a great private residence in the area.

For those interested in the natural wildlife of Tahoe no stay could be complete without a stop at Eagle Lake, famous for the wild Eagles often spotted at the lake. It can get very busy on weekends so plan to arrive early.

Additional popular hiking trails typically include Echo Lakes offering an easy to moderate trail past both the lower and upper Echo Lakes and numerous additional smaller lakes along the way. An even easier choice is the Rainbow Trail which is a handicapped-accessible, paved trail and features many signs by the walkway creating a self-guided tour.

Another wonderful vista that isn't well known is the Stateline Fire Lookout just a 45 minute walk from the road. The lookout area is cleared so nothing obstructs the alluring views that are worth the easy walk.

A beautiful way to enjoy the lake if you enjoy biking is the Ring Around the Lake bike trail. At 72 miles you will probably just select one portion to ride.

While we're talking about the lake we must mention the Dixie Queen paddlewheel boat providing daytime and dinner cruises. The Dixie Queen offers a fun and memorable bring out of any trip to the Lake.

If you want the ultimate in views with very little effort then try the Squaw Valley Tram. The tram runs year round from Squaw Village up to the observation facility build for the 1960 Winter Olympics. Heavenly also offers an thrilling Tram ride operating all year.

This list should not be considered close to complete. I haven't even touched on many of the other available adventures including hot air balloon rides and, of course, the main winter attraction of downhill skiing and boarding.

With so many fun adventures awaiting you why are you sitting there reading this article? Go have some fun. Go find some Tahoe fun!

Vacation Rentals 4 Lake Tahoe (http://www.vacationrentals4laketahoe.com) offers a complete resource for Tahoe activities.

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