Fallen Leaf Lake
Posted on September 8, 2008
Tucked in the mountains, a few miles west of magnificent Lake Tahoe, is another body of water that just might be, with apologies to Mark Twain, the second fairest picture the whole earth affords.
Called Fallen Leaf Lake, this picturesque alpine lake rivals its larger neighbor in beauty. In fact, if not for a fluke of nature, namely a small stretch of land that separates Fallen Leaf from Tahoe, the area could easily have been another Emerald Bay.
Fallen Leaf Lake is located five miles west of Highway 89, immediately north of Camp Richardson on Lake Tahoe’s southwest shore.
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Tour de Tahoe
Posted on September 7, 2008
The sixth annual Tour de Tahoe: Bike Big Blue bicycle event is Sunday, when more than 1,800 cyclists from across the world will participate in one of two events focused on the enjoying the scenery around Lake Tahoe.
This bike race will take contstants around beautiful Lake Tahoe’s 72-mile shoreline.
The first option is for recreational bicyclists and is highlighted by a boat cruise and 35-mile half ride from the North Shore to Horizon in Stateline. The cost is $135.
The second option is for more season bicyclists and will take riders around the 72-mile shoreline of Lake Tahoe. It involves 2,600 feet of elevation gained/lost. Cost is $110.
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The Forest Buffet - Harrah’s
Posted on September 5, 2008
The Forest Buffet is located on the top or 18th floor of Harrah’s in Lake Tahoe. A room with a fantastic view, the Forest Buffet features cuisine from around the world.
This popular restaurant feature breathtaking views and were recently recognized as Lake Tahoe’s best buffet by the readers of Casino Player magazine.
In addition to the phenomenal lake and Sierra Mountain views, the food, much of it prepared at “action stations,” matches the quality of the surroundings.
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Kirkwood Mountain Resort Lifts
Posted on September 3, 2008
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 biking and hiking program is offered only on weekends, when Chairs 1 and 2 are put into service. Trails are open other days as well, but you’ll have to get uphill under your own steam to enjoy them. Kirkwood offers a variety of clinics geared to get beginners on the trail and help intermediates and experts hone their skills.
Hikers, meanwhile, can find some of the most accessible concentrations of wildflowers in the Sierra in Kirkwoods’ alpine meadows.
So reliably spectacular is the bloom that the resort hosts an annual Wildflower Festival the first weekend in August to showcase its floral bounty. Guided hikes are part of the program, and anyone who participates is sure to gain appreciation for the specialized ways of Mother Nature.
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Dragonfly Restaurant
Posted on September 1, 2008
Dragonfly does Asian Fusion cuisine with a sophistication that’s hard to come by in Lake Tahoe – yet the restaurant atmosphere itself is exactly what we love about the lake… cozy, with simple, earthy décor and open air seating.
Dragonfly’s food is always beautifully presented and showcases the freshest ingredients. Sushi rolls are available, as well as a lovely selection of international beverages. Source: Tahoe.com
Dragonfly
10118 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA.
(530) 587-0557
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Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Posted on August 28, 2008
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe offers noteworthy restaurants, top name entertainment and the best of Broadway. Innovative theme parties are their specialty (18,000 sq. ft. Special Events Center). Glass dome covered pool.
Harrah’s is a great Lake Tahoe casino experience and home to the most exciting 24-hour casino action, entertainment and nightlife!
Since the acquisition of Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino in July 2001, the new combined casino hotel operation is now bigger and better than ever.
Due to the tireless effort of Harrah’s, this dedication to excellence has earned Harrah’s Lake Tahoe many of the hotel industry’s most prestigious honors and set the standards by which other hotel casinos are measured.
A timeless creation, the 18-story, 510-room hotel at Harrah’s reflects the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe. Its forest-coloredexterior blends with the surrounding mountain peaks.
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Northstar-at-Tahoe Gondola
Posted on August 27, 2008
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 three years to increasingly attract riders from Southern California and out of state as well as enthusiasts within day-trip distance.
From jump parks and black-diamond, expert-only trails like Boondocks to smooth cruiser runs like the new Easy Rider, the park accommodates riders at all levels.
“We have over 100 miles of trail on the mountain and killer access to thousands of miles of trails in every direction for cross-country biking,” says park manager Kyle Crezee. “People are riding here from Tahoe City, Kings Beach and Truckee. The Tahoe Rim Trail is multi-use in this section, too.”
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Jake’s on the Lake
Posted on August 25, 2008
Enjoy a very nice meal at Jake’s on the Lake which has a spacious outside patio overlooking the Tahoe Cove marina. The building is large and sprawling and the tables were not crowded together, offering lots of privacy.
The view was just endless blue Lake Tahoe waters and golden sunshine. Jake’s restaurant is often a favorite for many visitors and locals.
The service is friendly, professional and very attentive and is a relief to have enough space to breathe in some of the beautiful scenery and enjoy a quiet meal with family or friends.
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Lake Tahoe Horizon
Posted on August 22, 2008
The Lake Tahoe Horizon hotel was formerly known as the Sahara Tahoe and High Sierra Resorts.
With world class entertainment, free live music and dancing, and eight first run movie theaters, the Horizon offers the most exciting and complete entertainment experience at the Lake.
Three great restaurants allow you to choose from buffet to gourmet, all at an affordable price. Nonstop entertainment, on over 43,000 sq. ft. of gaming space. 25,000 sq. ft. of convention, meeting and Lake Tahoe banquet facilities.
The upper floors of the two towers naturally open onto the best views of the Sierra mountains and scenic Lake Tahoe.
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Squaw Valley USA Cable Car
Posted on August 20, 2008
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 with 500-room hotel, nine-hole golf course and tennis courts.
The hotel and golf course never came to fruition. But the old High Camp lodge was expanded in 1989, and the addition of what was long known as High Camp Bath and Tennis Club brought summer business to a resort with much to offer during the green season.
Today, use the Squaw Valley USA Cable Car to reach the facilities at High Camp, elevation 8,200 feet, include an expansive pool and hot tub, changing rooms and lockers, an open-air, Olympic-size ice rink (converted this summer to roller skating), a museum devoted to the 1960 Olympic Games and two newly resurfaced tennis courts.
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