Majestic Truckee River
Posted on June 29, 2009
Located in the Tahoe National, the impressive Truckee River’s crystalline waters originate at alpine blue, Lake Tahoe.
The Truckee River begins at Tahoe City’s famous “Fanny Bridge”. The river ends about one hundred and ten miles later at Pyramid Lake. The Truckee River is filled with Trout and dogs are allowed off leash along the river. Head north on Hwy 267, take a right on Glenshire Drive, go 4.5 miles and cross the Glenshire Bridge, take a sharp right after the bridge on the dirt road and park near the river.
The Truckee River encompasses an area of approximately 3,060 square miles in the states of California and Nevada. The basin stretches in a generally north by northeast direction.
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Zephyr Cove
Posted on June 2, 2009
Tahoe’s South Shore offers the best in outdoor recreation, with boating and beach activities, cruises, fishing, hiking, and golf as well as world class casinos and exciting night-life.
Zephyr Cove Resort & Marina, is South Shore Lake Tahoe’s most complete lakeside resort, and it puts you in the center of all the Tahoe action.
Zephyr Cove has a full service Marina that offers vacationers water craft and water toy rentals, M.S. Dixie II sightseeing cruises, parasailing, horseback riding and much more.
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Indigo Restaurant and Bar
Posted on May 19, 2009
In 2007, Lori Baxter started up the Indigo Restaurant and Bar in Minden, near Lake Tahoe.
The Indigo’s décor combines “uptown” with a relaxed atmosphere. Tables are set with black and white accents against soft tones of grays and pastels. The variety of the menu reflects the merging of different tastes.
“I started the Indigo because I am passionate about food, I’m an entrepreneur and I love people,” Baxter said. “The Indigo joins all my loves — good food that is eclectic, business and people.”
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Stateline Fire Lookout - Incredible Lake Tahoe Views
Posted on April 27, 2009
Stateline Fire Lookout is hard to find but well worth the effort. To reach the lookout, don’t waste time looking for signs.
Once you reach the facility that straddles the California/Nevada border is definitely the best high-elevation vantage point (7,017 feet) on Lake Tahoe’s north shore.
Once you reach the top, you will enjoy spectacular vistas of Crystal Bay and Brockway beaches, along with the entire Tahoe basin and its watershed.
It’s a fairly easy hike to the top. A short fifteen minute hike from the fire road will lead you to the historic Stateline Point Lookout.
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Secret Beach
Posted on April 13, 2009
Secret Beach is a pristine place with lots of boulders to climb, rocks to skip and beach to stroll.
Reaching Secret Beach isn’t too difficult. It’s an easy mountain bike ride or hike four miles in the forest will lead you to one of the most amazing alpine beaches in existence.
Rock gardens of Secret Beach are scattered around the shoreline in the shallow water which appears to be Caribbean blue and is obviously crystal clear.
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View Lake Tahoe’s Quieter Side, By Snowshoe
Posted on March 30, 2009
A visitor to Lake Tahoe can easily get caught up in all the excitement of this alpine wonder, high up in the Sierra Mountains.
The casinos are open 24×7 with the constant sounds of slot machines paying out winnings, and blackjack or craps winners cheering their new found fortunes. Step outdoors and the sidewalks or restaurants are bustling with happy people.
Take to the slopes of world-class skiing and snowboarding and see snow lovers young and old, beginner to black-diamond advanced enjoying the time of their lives.
But if you really want to enjoy the true beauty of scenic Lake Tahoe, get off the beaten path, walk quietly and try your hand, er I mean your feet with snowshoeing.
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Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort
Posted on March 23, 2009
Photo courtesy of: Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort
Situated on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, is the Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort. Mourelatos is one of the newest resorts in the Lake Tahoe area.
This absolutely beautiful and romantic getaway is located about 45 miles from the Reno Airport, and 3 miles from the North Shore Casinos.
The Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort is within short walking distance of several restaurants, and just minutes away from skiing and golf.
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Snow Tubing at Hansen’s Resort
Posted on March 2, 2009
Once very popular activities, snow tubing and saucering are finding a hard comeback. Lake Tahoe area ski resorts have limited or even eliminated this fun winter activity all together.
One location that continues to strive and offer people, both young and old, the opportunity to snow tube is Hansen’s Resort.
Hansen’s Resort can be found on three acres of California pine forest. Hansen’s Resort is a secluded hideaway offering seven rustic cabins. The resort is only five minutes from the shores of Lake Tahoe ski runs of Heavenly Valley and Nevada casinos.
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Nepheles Restaurant
Posted on February 9, 2009
Serving creative California cuisine since 1977, Nepheles Restaurant is considered a local Lake Tahoe dining favorite.
For over 30 years, owner Tim Halloran’s South Lake Tahoe restaurant Nepheles has extended a warm welcome to all visitors of Lake Tahoe or those who live locally. The restaurant is appropriately named after the mythological Greek god of epicurean delights.
Nepheles specializes in fresh game, fresh fish, seafood, seasonal specialties and nightly chef’s plates. An award-winning wine list, a full service bar, superb food, efficient and cordial service, and a delightful ambience round out this dining spot.
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Silver Belt Banzai at Sugar Bowl Resort
Posted on February 2, 2009
Popular Sugar Bowl Resort in Lake Tahoe, will host the Silver Belt Banzai. It’s a progressive event coupling the energy and tactics of ski-cross with the action and excitement of a traditional downhill race.
The Silver Belt Banzai event will be held on February 14 and 15, 2009 at alpine Lake Tahoe’s Sugar Bowl Resort.
Starting atop Sugar Bowl’s famed Silver Belt run, skiers will test their skills on this spectator-friendly course, racing out of the gate in six-man heats with rules being to simply stay on-course and finish in the top two to advance.
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