Lake Tahoe
A glimmering jewel in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe may have gained popularity as an upscale ski destination, but it is a year-round destination that offers something for everyone. Try stand-up paddleboarding over those giant submerged boulders that you see in all the Instagram pics or spend an evening with friends at one of the world-class restaurants found around the lake. Or relax after a day of skiing with a glass of wine before a roaring fire at a log cabin-inspired resort.
More than 2.7 million people visit the Lake Tahoe area each year, making it a favorite summertime retreat as well as one of the best skiing areas in the United States. Lake Tahoe straddles the California - Nevada border, Lake Tahoe is home to 15 exceptional ski resorts, including Heavenly Mountain Resort, Palisades, and Diamond Peak Resort.
With its reputation as a top ski destination, it may surprise you to find out that more people visit the Lake Tahoe area in the summer. The tranquil blue water of the lake, proximity to biking and hiking trails, and the pleasant mountain breezes make Lake Tahoe a picture-perfect vacation destination.
Several charming small towns dot the shoreline of Lake Tahoe, including Tahoe City, Tahoma, and Timberland. Larger Nevada cities include nearby Carson City, about 20 miles to the east, and Reno, almost 40 miles to the north.
Lake Tahoe Airport is located in South Lake Tahoe at the southern point of the lake and is the only airport adjacent to the lake. On the Nevada side of the lake, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located in Reno, the Minden-Tahoe Airport is in Minden, and Carson City Airport is in Carson City. On the California side, there is the Truckee Tahoe Airport in Truckee and the Van Vleck Tells Peak Airport in El Dorado County.
Lake Tahoe is a place where visitors come to play hard and relax even harder. Hike the Tahoe Rim Trail, see the Tallac historic site, or marvel at the Vikingsholm, a 1929 lodge with a distinctive Nordic flair. From the ski resorts with their mountain views, gondola rides, and powdery slopes, to the trendy boutiques and chef-inspired restaurants, to the boating, sailing, and kayaking, and scenic trails, the Lake Tahoe region promises an experience of a lifetime.
North Logan House Canyon
Haskell Peak Trail
Lola Montez Trail
Incline Golf Course
Forks House Trail
Wabena Trail
Heath Falls Overlook Trail
Baldwin Beach
Big Spring Trail
Horse Ravine
Jamison Ravine
Commodore Trail
Stampede Valley
Glenbrook Golf Course
Cold Spring Valley
Sun Rock Trail
Canyon Twentyfour
Lenihan Canyon
Sugar Pine Point Trail
Bowman Mountain Trail
Glacier Lakes Trail
Junction House Range
Crabtree Canyon
Little Granite Canyon
Little Wallace Canyon
West Shore Bike Trail
Bijou Golf Course
Burnt Cedar Beach
Castle Valley
Rockbound Valley
Mears Lake Valley Trail
Peavine Mountain
Homewood Canyon
Spanish Springs Valley
Carson City Golf Course
Grayhorse Valley
Beacroft Trail
Secline Beach
Emigrant Trail Museum
Panther Valley
Snow Valley
Palisades Creek Trail
Bald Mountain Range
Mumford Bar Trail
Bobs Cabin Trail
Box Canyon Number Three
Picayune Valley
Rod Beaudry Trail
Caldwell Ravine
Poorman Valley
Canyon Four
Sixmile Valley
Deer Ravine
Russel Valley
Gonelson Canyon
Mello Canyon
Bloody Ravine
Turner Canyon
Martis Valley
Baltimore Trail
South Wallace Canyon
North Wallace Canyon
Perazzo Canyon
General Creek Trail
Starr Ravine
Chedic Canyon
Cottonwood Overlook Trail
Loon Lake Trail
Lilliput Trail
East Boca Canyon
Steamboat Valley
Rocky Glen
Indian Springs Ravine
Loch Leven Trail
Smyles Ravine
Big Avalanche Ravine
Clear Creek Canyon
Coulee Canyon
Sierra Canyon
Lincoln Valley
Atagam Beach
Mossy Pond East Trail
Hunsucker Trail
Pope Beach
Uhlen Valley
Cottonwood Fisherman Trail
Sardine Valley
Dark Canyon Trail
Long Valley Trail
Lighthouse Trail
Canyon Two
Tevis Cup Trail
Lester Beach
Correco Canyon
Vicee Canyon
American River Trail
Highland Trail
Macedon Canyon
Cottonwood Botanical Trail
Hotels in Truckee
Restaurants in Truckee