Kirkwood Mountain Resort Lifts
Posted on September 3, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Kirkwood feels off the beaten track because it is. It stands alone among Tahoe-area resorts in its relatively remote location on Highway 88, just out of reach of Bay Area day-trippers. If you come to Kirkwood, you’ll probably want to spend the night - a good idea anyway, considering all the options.
The resort’s lift-assisted mountain […]
Northstar-at-Tahoe Gondola
Posted on August 27, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Photo by: Janet Fullwood - Sac Bee
Something’s different here - and no, it’s not Halloween in August. All those people in crash gear that makes them look like so many Darth Vaders are here to experience some of the most diverse lift-assisted mountain biking in the West.
Northstar’s mountain bike park has expanded rapidly over the past […]
Squaw Valley USA Cable Car
Posted on August 20, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Photo by: Keith Brauneis
Californians - and all comers to Lake Tahoe - can thank (or curse) the late Alex Cushing for crowning a mountain with as delightful a surprise as High Camp Lagoon & Spa.
The Squaw Valley ski-area founder, who died in 2006 at age 92, envisioned building a veritable resort in the sky, complete […]
Meeks Bay Resort
Posted on August 18, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
There are very few places in Tahoe that have what Meeks Bay Resort has, if any.
The beach is less that 150 yards from the campsites, there is a general store on-site, a snack bar on the beach, outstanding hiking across the street, boat rentals, and a fantastic family atmosphere.
The water here is outstanding, crystal clear […]
Kiva Beach
Posted on August 13, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Kiva Beach is one of the harder to find beaches, just because of the lack of signs. It’s located just north of Camp Richardson in Lake Tahoe.
Turn right at the Forest Service Visitor Center turnoff and follow the road past the Visitor’s Center (this is also the parking for the stream profile chamber) to the […]
Heavenly Mountain Resort Gondola Ride
Posted on August 12, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
You wanted views of Lake Tahoe, didn’t you? Well, seek no more: The best you could hope to find are right here.
Since it opened in 2001, the Heavenly gondola has been attracting increasing numbers of summertime guests who want to see the lake from an eagle’s perspective.
The $25 million conveyance operates from a sleek, modern […]
Lakeside Beach and Marina
Posted on August 6, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The Lakeside Beach is a members only beach with the memberships going out to those living (or staying) in the immediate area. This includes the Park Avenue area hotels, motels, and the casinos.
The area can be reached by turning off Highway 50 onto Park Avenue at either the state line or the Crescent V Shopping […]
Incline Village - A Historic Past
Posted on August 1, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Incline Village was named for the Great Incline Tramway built by loggers in 1878.
Today, Incline is where some of the world’s wealthiest people have built stunning mountain retreats. This eastern North Shore enclave features some of Tahoe’s most relaxing beaches and a genteel approach to Lake life.
In summer, theatergoers congregate to see the Lake Tahoe […]
Vikingsholm - Mystical Castle
Posted on July 23, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
At the head of Emerald Bay where Eagle Creek wanders into the bay you will find a flat area of land surrounded by waterfalls, cliffs, steep slopes and the emerald waters of the bay.
Here, set among the magnificent pines and cedars you will find Vikingsholm. The vision of wealthy heiress, Lora J. Knight, Vikingsholm is […]
Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance
Posted on June 30, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The 36th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance is set to begin at noon on Thursday, Aug. 7. The early opening gives spectators the opportunity to preview the show’s spectacularly preserved vintage craft in an exclusive sneak preview.
Perhaps the most well-received activity of the V.I.P. Preview Day is the opportunity for ticket holders to ride on some of […]
