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Address: Hwy 89, between Meeks and Emerald Bays, Emerald Bay, CA 96150
On the lake's southwest coast some 17 miles south of Tahoe City, this state park offers 1,237 acres of forested mountain terrain. The pristine parcel invites hiking, fishing, and fair-weather camping, but it also boasts Rubicon Point, which features a sandy beach and allows glimpses 100 feet down into the clear lake waters. Another much-viewed...
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Address: 12593 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
Now a center for recreation and outdoor fun, this park also holds the memories of pioneer struggles, especially in regard to the Donner Party, who suffered a winter in the area and resorted to cannibalism to survive. Now, the tract of land in the Sierra Nevada range offers a wealth of warm- and cold-weather possibilities, including camping,...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Tahoe Attractions & Activities
Address: Hwy 89 South of Meeks Bay, Emerald Bay, CA
On the lake's south shore lies this park, a lovely tract that capitalizes on Tahoe's glacier-carved terrain. Emerald Bay boasts striking, rugged beauty and is a relatively narrow inlet, at 3 miles long by 1 mile wide. Its waters shelter a number of submerged vessels from the 19th century, and the park is the home of Vikingsholm, an estate...
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
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Address: 8369 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA
Although it's open year-round, this park really comes into its own when the weather turns warm. At that point, its 700 feet of lakeshore are inundated by sun worshippers, who lounge on the beach, splash in the water, tool around the lake, and engage in sports on the shore. Kids can take advantage of playground equipment, and families and groups...
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Address: State Hwy 28, Incline Village, NV 89452
Somewhat widespread, this park extends along the eastern shore of the lake, promising visitors everything from superb views to sunbathing to horseback riding. Perhaps the most well-attended spot is Sand Harbor, a beach only a few miles from Incline Village. If you're intent on having fewer crowds, consider Spooner Lake, which appeals to anglers,...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Tahoe Attractions & Activities
Address: 875 National Ave, off Hwy 28, Tahoe Vista, CA
Able to accommodate a wealth of recreational pursuits and athletic endeavors, North Tahoe Regional Park provides 124 acres full of varying facilities. Baseball, softball, and soccer fields join basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts to test your mettle, and bike paths, nature trails, and a playground entice folks who like to get their blood...
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Address: Hwy 89, Tahoma, CA 96142
Along with unspoiled, forested slopes, this park promises an interesting mix of early homes and structures and outdoor activities. Trails for hiking, skiing, and biking criss-cross the glacier-scrubbed terrain, and campers capitalize on the relative isolation and the chance to commune with nature. Fishing is also a calming prospect, and when the...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Tahoe Attractions & Activities
Address: off I-80, Truckee, CA 96161
The biggest reason that folks strike out for this part of the country is the awe-inspiring scenery of the Sierra Nevada mountains and their surrounding lakes and rock formations. Visitors are certainly not disappointed by this forest, which offers up nature in spades. Across it, pioneers and settlers struggled westwards, Native Americans lived and...
