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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If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay State Park. The park includes two campgrounds: the Boat-In Camp (accessible by boat and foot only) and Eagle Point Campground. Within the park are various treasures including Tahoe's hidden castle, Vikingsholm, the scenic Rubicon foot trail that connects Eagle Point Campground with Vikingsholm and DL Bliss State Park. The park also encompasses Fanette Island, the only island of Lake Tahoe. The park extends below the surface of the lake, where visitors will find a historical story book of days gone by in the form of sunken barges, ships and launches. The park closes down in the winter, though people are able to walk the mile-long, steep trail to Vikingsholm Castle to enjoy the grounds and beaches. The trail can be a bit treacherous in winter if snowy or icy. Visitors should remember to pack it in and pack it out and to leave no trace.
If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay State Park. The park includes two campgrounds: the Boat-In Camp (accessible by boat and foot only) and Eagle Point Campground. Within the park are various treasures including Tahoe's hidden castle, Vikingsholm, the scenic Rubicon foot trail that connects Eagle Point Campground with Vikingsholm and DL Bliss State Park. The park...read more
If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay...read more
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With Ski Run Marina as home port, Tahoe Cruises offers daily tours of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay on The Safari Rose, an 80-foot-long luxury yacht of pure exquisiteness. This is an excursion that will bring any Tahoe vacation up to the next level. The yacht provides full services with four bathrooms, a beautiful dining room, a salon complete with leather and teak accents, a full bar, a sun deck and a fireplace to set the...read more
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One of the greatest ways to engage in health and wellness is through dance. Tahoe Dance School is an excellent opportunity to connect with your rhythmic side, whether you are a professional dancer or one who dances purely for enjoyment. Under the direction of Dee Dee Terzian for more than 20 years, Tahoe Dance School is a community favorite for learning classical ballet, jazz, hip...read more
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Once the snow melts and spring has sprung in Lake Tahoe, many businesses shift gears. Tahoe Dave's is one. Hanging up its skis and snowboards and putting on its summer attire, the warming temperatures bring rise to both locations become a hot spot for all things related to biking. In addition to trail bikes and cruisers, Tahoe Dave's has an excellent assortment of any type...read more
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For those who enjoy the thrill of speed and the beauty of the outdoors, Tahoe Dirt Bikes is your best bet for renting machines that will provide just what you are looking for. This full-service guide and rental facility offers all levels of dirt bikes, street bikes, quads, Timbersleds, Polaris RZRs and e-bikes. Tahoe Dirt Bikes is ready to educate the beginner or to facilitate...read more
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Sprawling Tahoe Donner and its 6,000-plus properties above Truckee are home to full-time and part-time residents and a year-round destination for visitors from all over who are drawn to its beautiful neighborhoods, vast trails, open spaces and unique amenities. With the world-class Cross Country Ski Center and Downhill Ski Resort open to members and the public in the wintertime and the Tahoe Donner Trail System...read more
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Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area is one of the most extensive and scenic Nordic ski centers in the West. It includes Alder Creek Adventure Center and a cafe/bar as well as a ski rental center. From lung-busting climbs to flat meadows, Tahoe Donner has more than 100 kilometers of trails groomed for skate skiing and traditional cross-country striding as well as snowshoeing. Alder Creek...read more
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One of the many hidden gems of Truckee is Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. Compared to the many large, corporate ski resorts in the Truckee-North Tahoe area, Tahoe Donner Downhill is small. But then again, that’s like comparing apples to oranges. Ask locals where their kids learned to ski, and there’s a very good chance it was on the slopes at Tahoe Donner. The ski area prides itself...read more
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One way for almost every person to explore Tahoe Donner’s nearly 3,500 acres of open space mountain scenery is on horseback via more than 100 km of trails. Located at the Alder Creek Adventure Center, Tahoe Donner’s Equestrian Center typically offers a variety of guided rides for members of the homeowners association, their guests and the public during the summer months. Riders enjoy trails that meander...read more
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Tahoe Donner offers scores of amenities to its homeowner members, and the crown jewel is its 18-hole championship golf course. What makes this mountain course even more special is that it’s also open to the public. Set on 200 acres of high-elevation, pine-shrouded beauty, the 7002-yard, par 72 course is open from early summer to fall. Tahoe Donner has a driving range and offers group and private lessons from...read more
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Nothing creates family winter memories like sliding downhill on a sled or tube. It doesn’t matter if you’re a kid or a kid at heart – Tahoe Donner Snowplay offers fun for everyone. For parents who want their kids to experience all that winter has to offer, Snowplay is the perfect place to make snow angels, build snowmen, have snowball fights and much more.
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Tahoe Flow Arts and Fitness is a beautiful coming together of yoga, aerial arts, dance and fitness. In this healing place that inspires one's best self to shine, participants are encouraged to connect in a deeper, more meaningful way through flowing movement. All the teachers and instructors inspire a loving, compassionate connection with body, heart and soul, allowing a welcoming atmosphere in their classes. In...read more
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Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters is more than a gear store, more than a guide service, more than the sum of its parts. It is the embodiment of all things fly fishing here in the Sierra. The retail shop carries an incredibly complete selection of equipment and supplies, and the folk there can be counted on for up-to-date reports on local fishing conditions. If you're not...read more
