Rock climbing in Lake Tahoe is considered an adventure sport where you need to have a level of expertise to go out there without a guide. But there are local climbing gyms where you can hone your skills. If you're an experienced climber, the area is a playground of many sites to conquer, and it's certainly one of the most daring of the things to do in Tahoe!
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In warm weather, Lake Tahoe Golf Course's high-altitude meadow setting set against rugged mountain scenery offers breathtaking views. Located on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountain’s Lake Valley State Recreation Area, Lake Tahoe Golf Course’s spectacular William Bell-designed championship layout will challenge and delight every level of golfer. The course welcomes casual players as well as custom-designed tournaments and events. The clubhouse also includes a full golf shop, a cocktail bar and a snack bar with cart service on the course.
Lake Tahoe Golf Course & Clubhouse is also a popular venue for non-golfing special events, including weddings. The 2,500-square-foot clubhouse features a full-service restaurant and dining area overlooking the golf course with views of Mt. Tallac. It is a perfect setting for receptions, group meetings and banquet dinners; with seating for up to 160 guests. Whether the event takes place on the 10th tee near the Upper Truckee River or in the clubhouse with views of Mt. Tallac, the catering and event specialists can help give your wedding day that special Tahoe flavor.
Golf in winter? Yes, at Lake Tahoe Golf Course & Clubhouse. In winter the clubhouse becomes more of a sports bar and restaurant feel with simulators that provide all sorts of activities. This, of course, includes golf featuring hundreds of golf courses worldwide, a practice range and lesson capabilities. Simulators also have games like hockey, soccer, baseball, disc golf and arcade fun games for the kids (and kids at heart) like Zombie destruction using tennis balls thrown at targets on the screen.
In warm weather, Lake Tahoe Golf Course's high-altitude meadow setting set against rugged mountain scenery offers breathtaking views. Located on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountain’s Lake Valley State Recreation Area, Lake Tahoe Golf Course’s spectacular William Bell-designed championship layout will challenge and delight every level of golfer. The course welcomes casual players as well as custom-designed tournaments and events. The clubhouse also...read more
In warm weather, Lake Tahoe Golf Course's high-altitude meadow setting set against rugged mountain scenery offers...read more
Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows
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Palisades Tahoe is known to be a breeding ground for famous pro skiers. A few that have come from this area include Olympians Julia Mancuso and Jonny Moseley as well as extreme athlete Shane McConkey. One of the reasons that these three, and many others, have excelled at downhill skiing is because of the KT-22 ski lift. Situated right at the base and climbing 1,800...read more
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As soon as the sun sets, South Lake Tahoe kicks off its Labor Day celebration with a patriotic fireworks display set over the water. A simultaneous musical accompaniment is broadcast on the local radio channels to enhance the designs, patterns and shapes lighting up the sky with their red, white and blue. Since everywhere in Tahoe is near the lake, it’s hard to miss seeing...read more
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Lagree is a low-impact, high-intensity workout performed on a specific machine. Classes are designed to strengthen and sculpt by using slow, controlled movements. Even so, participants can expect to sweat, shake and get their heart rate up in just 45 minutes. Lagree Tahoe was co-founded by fitness gurus Lexi Heinzer and Kara Pendl. Classes are offered at various times.read more
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Lake Forest Beach is a free day-use park within the neighborhood of Lake Forest Glen, a few miles outside of Tahoe City. The beach is a secluded, sandy and pebbly shoreline. The views are spectacular from the angle provided by the park, giving direct sight of Mount Tallac and other framing mountains. This beach is perfect for launching paddleboards, kayaks or windsurfing equipment. The area...read more
The south and east shores of Lake Tahoe span two different states and three different counties and exhibit physical attributes more diverse than one might imagine. This area contains the lake's one and only island and a native Washoe spiritual site. It contains a cove known for its afternoon winds and beaches known for their shallow shorelines and gentle slopes. The south...read more
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Lake Tahoe is the second-deepest lake in the United States (and the entire world at its elevation of 6,228 feet). The bottom depth is measured at 1,645 feet deep in Crystal Bay near Kings Beach. With such a deep floor the lake has some unique attributes: Its colors shift to play off the sky's hue, it never freezes and, sometimes, the waves get so big...read more
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The first inhabitants of Lake Tahoe were the semi-nomadic Washoe Indians who would migrate to the lake when the snow started to melt. The men would spend the summers fishing and hunting small game, while the women wove baskets and did other things to prepare for the following winter. The lake was a spiritual place with healing powers for the Washoe, where they could rid...read more
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Lake Tahoe Adventures is a 365-day opportunity to get out into Lake Tahoe's natural environment via a guided ATV, Razor or snowmobile tour. Family-owned and -operated, Lake Tahoe Adventures gives all ages a fun time in a beautiful setting. Knowing the Tahoe landscape intimately, Lake Tahoe Adventures is able to take clients into a part of the natural Lake Tahoe wilderness that creates an exclusive...read more
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Imagine soaring peacefully with the cool morning breeze in a hot-air balloon over Lake Tahoe. From the lake surface to high above it all, Lake Tahoe Balloons provides this very unique perspective of the Lake Tahoe region. Below you spread the immense green forests and granite landscapes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that frame the turquoise and azure blues of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding...read more
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Lake Tahoe Boat Rides is a premier charter boat company that offers customized boat tours designed to make memories that last a lifetime. For those looking to enjoy the beautiful sites and excitement that Lake Tahoe has to offer by boat, Lake Tahoe Boat Rides has a variety of private boat tours available. This is perfect for swimming in private coves, tubing, waterskiing and lounging...read more
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Lake Tahoe Community College is a two-year educational institution offering associate degrees and certificates in more than 40 different academic areas. The college serves approximately 3,000 students per quarter in classes ranging from business administration to digital media, from criminal justice to wilderness education. The Visual and Performing Arts departments produce concerts, plays and art exhibitions that are open to the public and popular among...read more
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There is nothing more special than cruising Lake Tahoe. The shifting hues of blue and the robust mountains surrounding the lake create a spectacular setting that begs for time on the water. One of the best ways to enjoy this beautiful setting is to utilize Zephyr Cove's Lake Tahoe Cruises. A company with an exceptional reputation, Lake Tahoe Cruises offers one of Lake Tahoe's most famous...read more
