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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12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
History buffs, campers, cyclists, hikers and those who love their water sports will find Donner Memorial State Park the perfect place for either a visit or an extended stay. The Donner name is a nod to the story of the snow-stranded emigrants and their ill-fated wagon train in the winter of 1846–47. One part of the forlorn pioneer group made camp near Donner Lake, now site of the state park, during record-breaking snowfall. Now visitors can go to Donner Memorial State Park and check out the $6.6 million visitor center/museum that chronicles the Donner Party and the human and natural history of the region. During summer season the park has 142 spaces for car, RV and tent camping. There is also a concessionaire renting water toys from kayaks and SUPs to two-seater personal watercraft. Being a state park in the Sierra, everything is surrounded by beautiful pines and plenty of hiking and biking in adjacent Cold Stream Canyon and swimming in the kid-friendly canal and China Cove. Depending on snowfall, a cross-country ski trail is groomed through the park, which is also a great place for snowshoeing. An entrance fee is charged.
History buffs, campers, cyclists, hikers and those who love their water sports will find Donner Memorial State Park the perfect place for either a visit or an extended stay. The Donner name is a nod to the story of the snow-stranded emigrants and their ill-fated wagon train in the winter of 1846–47. One part of the forlorn pioneer group made camp near Donner Lake, now site...read more
History buffs, campers, cyclists, hikers and those who love their water sports will find Donner...read more
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The Lake Tahoe region boasts many rushing rivers that are great for whitewater rafting trips. If you are looking for a guide service with years of experience, look no further than Tributary. Known for offering more whitewater rafting trips in California and the West than any other outfitter, this highly reputable and family-owned company has been running commercial rafting trips since 1978. Join Tributary on the...read more
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Truckee’s local fly-fishing hub, Trout Creek Outfitters has everything you need to get outfitted and ready for your time on the water. They have a friendly and helpful staff with decades of experience fishing the streams and lakes in the Tahoe-Truckee region. With a thoughtfully chosen selection of fly-fishing gear and supplies, Trout Creek is stocked up for the summer. Whether you’re eager to try fly-fishing for the first...read more
Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District
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Go to the Truckee Bike Park and you’ll see teens and adults pulling off high-flying stunts and toddlers pushing their strider bikes. The bike park was designed for all ability types, so it’s a perfect place to spend several hours while the little ones get a feel for riding on easy tracks and the older and bigger ones take advantage of berms and jumps on...read more
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Have you ever wanted to fly your own plane? Being a pilot and solo flying your own plane seems in reasonable grasp when you fly with Sarah Halas, owner and operator of Truckee Flight Training. A full-service guide and flight trainer, Sarah is experienced in mountain flying as well as training others in flying a Cirrus or getting their private pilot license. She is also...read more
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In a picturesque setting like Lake Tahoe, it’s hard not to be inspired. Maybe that’s why so many artists flock to the area and produce their breathtaking crafts. Have you ever wondered about these artists’ creative processes and what actually goes on in their workshops and studios? Truckee Open Arts Studio Tour is your chance to find out. In this 15-day event, various artists in...read more
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Are you looking for a relaxing adventure for the entire family? One of the favorite family activities in Lake Tahoe is to float the Truckee River. The gentle class two rapids take you from Tahoe City to the River Ranch Restaurant and Lodge at the base of the road going to Alpine Meadows. For those who would like to take the trip on a boat...read more
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Truckee River Regional Park is Truckee's premier opportunity to get to know Mother Nature in a park-like setting. A giant expanse that encompasses the Truckee River and the beautiful scrub land that surrounds her, the park is accentuated by many amenities such as an amphitheater that hosts many fabulous summer shows, an ice rink in the winter and the best disc golf course you are...read more
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One recent trend in creativity is that of makerspaces, places in the community where people can come together and create, explore, learn and invent. They are sometimes described as a community center with tools, and there is a Truckee-Tahoe makerspace in the Roundhouse, located at the airport. The Roundhouse is a nonprofit organization designed to provide a makerspace in a wide range of disciplines and...read more
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Truckee Tahoe Airport plays an active role in the Truckee community serving not only as an aviation resource for pilots and visitors, but also in providing other services such as making meeting space available for community and nonprofit groups and sponsoring guest speakers and lecturers. While the airport provides a wide range of services for those flying in and out of the area, it also...read more
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Each week in the summer months, Truckee locals, residents and businesses come together to celebrate all things local. Live music, vendors, a beer garden, street fair and kids' area bring the historic downtown to life on Thursdays from 5 to 8:30 p.m. from June through August, excluding national holidays. Vendors include artisans, retailers, nonprofit groups and food trucks. There’s also a certified farmers market to...read more
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Truckee Watersports is all about providing a fun day on the water. In this case Stampede Reservoir. It's the same distance from Truckee as Lake Tahoe but doesn't have the crowds, has calmer water, and is warmer. from a boat is simply fabulous. Truckee Watersports is an all-inclusive wakeboard, water ski and wake surf school and club that offers lessons, sessions (a lesson for the more...read more
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If you are looking for a good time with great views, check out TubeTahoe. A new option for tubing in South Lake Tahoe, it has 500-foot-long, groomed lanes that are certain to bring a thrill and a smile. This is a great outing for the entire family and one in which you need no extra equipment; tube rentals are included with each ticket. Although if...read more
