This is an area with strong roots in the Old West so horseback riding is a natural holdover and a wonderful thing to do in Tahoe to experience the amazing terrain. There are thousands of acres of trails to explore, and several outfitters offer lessons as well as guided rides.
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Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District
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15888 South Shore Drive, Truckee, CA
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake offers up a good bit of watery fun too. One of the best places to access Donner is West End Beach. In summer months, there is a modest admission fee to enter the 10-acre west end area. The sandy beach and roped-off, kid-friendly swim area is the place to take youngsters to build sandcastles and splash in the water all under the watch of lifeguards. Operated by the Truckee-Donner Park and Recreation Department, West End Beach also has paddleboards, kayaks and pedal boats available to rent. There is plenty of fun on the beach area: two playgrounds for kids to get their kicks on, a sand volleyball court, tennis court and horseshoe pits. A snack bar serves up soft drinks, hot dogs and ice cream. Get there early and stake out a picnic table and grill. There are shady group picnic areas available by reservation.
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake offers up a good bit of watery fun too. One of the best places to access Donner is West End Beach. In summer months, there is a modest admission fee to enter the 10-acre west...read more
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of...read more
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After a long day in the mountains, have you ever wished you had a sauna to help restore your aching body? Thanks to Lost Sauna Co. you can have a personal sauna free of the hassles of owning or setting it up. A full-service rental company, Lost Sauna Co. rents beautifully finished, clean, top-quality sauna units. The entire process is simple. They come to your...read more
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Rustic is a word too often tossed around when marketing people try to describe their lodging properties. But for real rustic, head to the Lost Trail Lodge located off the grid in a canyon outside Truckee. Getting to the lodge is an adventure in itself, especially when the Sierra is in winter-wonderland mode. Four miles from parking when winter is in full swing, the way...read more
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Located 20 miles outside of South Lake Tahoe, Lover's Leap is a crack climber's dream come true. Surrounded by a beautiful, dense forest are impressive granite rock faces climbing 600 vertical feet, sewn together with cracks seemingly perfect for a human foot or hand. There are more than 100 routes to choose from. The multi-pitch climbs range from basic to extremely difficult; there is an...read more
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Lover's Leap is one of those places in the world that has a special magic to it. The name alone implies mystery and romance. But what gets peoples' hearts really fluttering are the jutting granite cliffs that tower 600 feet above. To really get an appreciation of this impressive area that lies outside of South Lake Tahoe, it is best to see her from the...read more
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If you are looking for a way to make your celebration amazing, M.E. Entertainment is a great place to start. With a client list of impressive musicians, stage acts and entertainers, M.E. Entertainment has the potential to take your get-together from fun to fantastic. In addition to private events, M.E Entertainment also brings big names to different establishments around the lake, making the nightlife in...read more
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The M.S. Dixie II is a unique, fun and entertaining way to see Lake Tahoe. A boat that resembles Mississippi paddleboat, the 520-person ship is an award-winning favorite for many visitors and locals. It has even been voted the Best Cruise in Nevada by Nevada Magazine. The M.S. Dixie II offers tours around the lake for a nominal price, leaving from Zephyr Cove. A wonderful...read more
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Magic Carpet Golf is a fun place to take a break from the beaches and the ski slopes while still spending time in the fresh Tahoe air. The mini-golf site offers patrons the choice of three courses, two with 19 holes and one with 28 holes. Adults and children alike will enjoy the varied themes including a pirate ship, a dinosaur and a castle, and...read more
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Martis Valley Massage is a boutique massage studio and apothecary with six tranquil rooms and a large River Lounge Room. Their specialty lies in deep tissue and therapeutic massage, catering to the active residents and visitors of the Tahoe area. Whether you are recovering from sports activities, seeking injury relief or simply aiming to reduce stress, their regular massage sessions are tailored to support your...read more
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Massage On The Lake is a cozy oasis of peace and tranquility in North Lake Tahoe. Offering four treatment rooms, our caring therapists take pride in listening to their clients’ specific needs, aches, pains and stresses, and customize their techniques to facilitate healing and relief. In addition to Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage, they offer couples massage, craniosacral, neuromuscular programming, myofascial, hot stone, prenatal with a dropout table,...read more
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Based out of the Everline Resort & Spa, Matt Heron Fly Fishing is a great for newbies to fly fishing and those who are well-versed at the sport. Heron offers six opportunities in the Tahoe-Truckee area to cast a line: pond and river package, year-round guide trips, daily beginner classes, corporate team building and kids' classes. He also is a guide on international excursions. Heron...read more
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Meeks Bay Resort & Marina offers camping, lodging and outdoor recreation within its 2,000 acres. A full-fledged marina providing boat service, boat tours and kayak, paddleboard, motor boat and pedal boat rentals, Meeks Bay is home to a beautiful white-sand beach that was once an ancestral Washoe Indian site. The resort offers full water ski and water tubing packages. There are three varieties of accommodations...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
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Memorial Point Overlook is on Highway 28 between the town of Incline Village and Sand Harbor. An easy way to see the expansive beauty of Lake Tahoe, this overlook gives you a bird's-eye view of the variations in water color and the large granite boulders that frame the shoreline of Lake Tahoe. The free parking area accesses a visitors center and a quick trail that...read more
