What could be a more romantic or winter-perfect thing to do in Tahoe than riding on a horse-drawn sleigh? There are several places in Lake Tahoe where you can experience this lovely activity that harkens back to earlier times.
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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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Zephyr Cove Resort is a true beach and mountain retreat with all that the label suggests. As a place to stay, it offers lodge rooms, individual cabins and an RV park. Dining is available at the historic Zephyr Cove Restaurant or at the Sunset Beach Bar & Grille in the warmer months. The beach part of the resort is the Zephyr Cove Beach, a long...read more
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One of the most exciting ways to experience the Tahoe backcountry is by snowmobile. The Zephyr Cove Snowmobile Center offers rides for morning, noon or afternoon and even has full moon evening rides available. Machine operators must be at least 16, but children as young as 5 can ride along. Don't worry if you didn't dress for the event; the center has...read more
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Between the snow sports, the water sports and the casino fun, one aspect of Tahoe's recreational offerings that gets overlooked is horseback trail riding, despite the area's strong roots in this activity. Seasonal rides are still available out of the Zephyr Cove Stables, however, with one- or two-hour excursions through woods and mountains overlooking the lake. There is even the option to...read more
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Zephyr Cove Tennis Club is a Lake Tahoe's premier public tennis club, run by Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department and the nonprofit Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation. It offers six lighted courts, a pro shop, USPTA staff in the summer, clinics, USTA leagues, private lessons, tournaments, social events, practice facilities and more. It's open to the public. Court reservations can be made online or...read more
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Situated lakeside on 24 acres, Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center is the ideal location to host your retreat, conference, group meeting or family reunion. With 102 hotel-style guest rooms, the center can accommodate small and large groups. There are numerous meeting spaces as well as full-service meal plans. It's also possible to choose the two dormitory-style accommodations that come with commercial kitchens. The center also...read more
