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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10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, CA
Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains, lakes, river and forests. But there are many hidden gems known mostly to locals. Those gems are kept shining by the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Some of the amenities and facilities managed by the district are accessible for free, others for a fee. The district has deservedly received awards for its facilities, from the nine-hole Ponderosa Golf Course and an ice rink in winter to super-kid-friendly West End Beach and the public piers on Donner Lake. The crown jewel is the 40,000-square-foot Community Recreation Center with, among other things, a two-court gymnasium, a state-of-the-art indoor aquatics center, an indoor running track, exercise equipment and two climbing walls – one is 29 feet tall and the other is a bouldering wall. Want to find Truckee’s soul? Check out the bike park at Riverview Sports Park and the popular disc golf course and skate park in Regional Park. Be sure to explore all of Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District's programming and facilities that continue to provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities in the Truckee area.
Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains, lakes, river and forests. But there are many hidden gems known mostly to locals. Those gems are kept shining by the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Some of the amenities and facilities managed by the district are accessible for free, others for a fee. The...read more
Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains,...read more
Incline Village Recreation Center
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North Tahoe Lions Club Disc Golf Course consists of 18 par 3 holes set amidst the towering pines in the heart of Incline Village. Situated south of Tahoe Boulevard between Incline Park and Incline Creek, the first tee is just west of the entrance road to the rec center. You’ll tee off from rubber mats and aim at DISCatcher baskets. The course is 4,500 feet...read more
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A 124-acre park in Tahoe Vista, North Tahoe Regional Park (on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe between Kings Beach and Carnelian Bay) offers year-round fun and beautiful views of the lake. It's a dog-friendly park, and in the summer the area is enhanced with a tree-top adventure course, hiking and biking trails, baseball diamonds, a children's playground and an interactive nature trail. Picnic areas...read more
Lake Tahoe Thing to Do
North Tahoe Regional Park offers 124 acres of recreational fun for the entire family. Situated in north Lake Tahoe in Tahoe Vista, North Tahoe Regional Park gives visitors a ton of activities like disc golf, tennis courts, multipurpose ball fields, soccer facilities as well as a scout area. Additionally, there is a leash-free dog park as well as groomed, dog-friendly cross-country ski and snowshoe trails...read more
Northstar California Resort
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Northstar California was one of the first ski resorts to leverage its property for summertime use when it opened Northstar Bike Park. For those who don’t fancy the idea of pedaling up hill to bomb down, don’t worry. The whole idea is to use the chairlifts to access the resort's 30-plus beginner-to-expert/pro trails. There is an assortment of jumps and stunts to ride. Don’t worry...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
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Since 1972 Northstar California Resort has drawn winter sports enthusiasts to the area. Twenty lifts provide access to 100 trails on more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. The majority of the trails are designed for intermediate-level riders, while about a quarter of them are for advanced skiers and the remainder are just right for beginners. Speaking of beginners, Northstar offers schooling in skiing and...read more
Northstar California Resort
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The first nine holes of the 18-hole, par 72 Northstar Golf Course play along the gorgeous Martis Valley, hence the name Meadow Nine. The open, links-style course has magnificent views of Mt. Rose and the surrounding mountains. Holes 10 through 18 are called the Mountain Nine, and instead of the open, grip-and-rip style of the Meadow Course, this one requires straight shooting along the pine tree-lined...read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
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If you want to try slip-sliding around on skates instead of on skis or a snowboard, the Village at Northstar has just the thing – a 9,000-square-foot ice-skating rink. The rink is right in the middle of the village and is free for all. Along with skate rentals, the rink is surrounded by fire pits, heat lamps and seating. There are food booths and bars,...read more
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Obexer's is a quick way to get out on the water of Lake Tahoe through their rental of full-powered personal Jet Skis and the Ski-Doo GTS 300 plus water ski, wakeboard, wake surf and wake skate lessons. Jet Ski rentals come with all the equipment needed such as life preservers. You must be 18 to rent a Jet Ski. Their lessons aren't limited to the...read more
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Historic Old Brockway Golf Course is one of the longest-running golf courses in Lake Tahoe. Beginning its journey as north Lake Tahoe's premier golfing option in 1924, its reputation as a fun, entertaining and challenging 9-hole golf course continues. Designed by John Duncan Dunn, the regulation course is a 36 par with 3314 yards of game. It is a bentgrass course with a 69.8 rating....read more
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Golfers may not see the Golden Bear as they play Old Greenwood, but there is chance they’ll see a California black bear roaming the wooded, mountain course in Truckee. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, aka the Golden Bear, and opened in 2004, Old Greenwood Golf Course is a high-end, 18-hole, par 72 course open to the public. Straight hitters will fare better on Old Greenwood’s fairways,...read more
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Parents vacationing with their kids may want to look at a visit to the Old Truckee Jail Museum as a twofold exercise: educational and cautionary tale. Upon visiting the old jail, kids will get a cool, Old West history lesson that should grab their attention for a while. If not and they get unruly? Well, then, there is plenty of lock-up space. The jail, with...read more
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Olympic Bike Shop is your best bet for the biggest selection of bike rentals and cycling gear whether it be for dirt or road. Olympic Bike Shop opened its doors in 1973 and still continues today because of the owner's and employees' love for cycling in the Lake Tahoe area. With their knowledge about the area's trails and road rides, the entire crew is an...read more
