Lake Tahoe is:
a) A vast and beautiful lake surrounded by tall mountains
b) A four-seasons destination with an impressive range of outdoor activities
c) Where a couple can find exciting night-time fun and entertainment
d) Affordable
e) All of the above.
Did you answer "e?" You're right.
Lake Tahoe, which spans California and Nevada, may be the perfect romantic destination, since it offers something for everyone and is one of America's most beautiful spots in every season.
Enjoy the beach in summer and snow-capped mountains in winter? Care to gamble? Want to go horseback riding... mountain biking... canoeing or kayaking? Prefer reasonably priced restaurants? You've come to the right place.
Incredibly clean and pure, Lake Tahoe is the third deepest lake in North America. It measures 22 miles long and l2 miles wide, has 72 miles of shoreline, and is surrounded by a 13,400-acre park. The Lake Tahoe Cam focuses on the North side of this splendid body of water.
Countless Activities All Year Round
In the summer Lake Tahoe attracts boaters, birders, picnickers, and campers. Swimmers and sun-worshipers stretch out on Sand Harbor, a pretty cove with a vista of evergreens and mountains. You can also go kayaking, parasailing, even whitewater rafting. Runners may find companions and news of competitions in Tahoe's Mountain Milers Club.
Until it gets too cold for comfort, you can cruise the lake on the M.S. Dixie II Paddlewheeler and enjoy a champagne brunch, sunset dinner cruise, or other excursion.
In nearby Incline Village, visit the Ponderosa Ranch, where the TV show Bonanza was filmed. Die-hard fans of the series -- or the Old West -- can even arrange to have a wedding ceremony there.
Come winter, bring your skis. Heavenly Valley is the largest ski area in the U.S. and affords breath-taking views of the lake way, way, way below. But it's by no means the only place to ski.
Thrill-seekers may get a charge out of extreme skiing and snowboarding here in cold weather... then it's mountain-biking, hiking, and wildflower-picking season again.
Part II: Where to Stay in Lake Tahoe... >
