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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15962 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, but the sandy beach and roped-off, kid-friendly swim area is the place to take youngsters to build sand castles and splash in the water all under the watch of life guards. 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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As a premier South Lake Tahoe snow equipment rental outfitter, Tahoe Ski Company is the perfect place to get every type of non-motorized device needed for snow-centered fun. Their shop, located near the base of Heavenly Mountain Resort, is filled with skis and snowboards for all levels. They also offer sleds, cross-country skis, snowshoes and other implements for enjoying the snow. To make the day...read more
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Tahoe Sleigh Ride is a family-owned and -operated sleigh and carriage tour company taking you to the most beautiful places in Lake Tahoe. A truly unique experience that is fun for the entire family, Tahoe Sleigh Ride provides a way to see the Tahoe countryside like no other. The Borges family business has been in operation here for half a century. In summer the carriage rides take...read more
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Looking for a winter adventure for the whole family? Tahoe Snowmobiles offers snowmobiling and tubing at two different locations (weather permitting). You'll make long-lasting memories with these fun adventures. Reserve your spot to play in the snow by booking online.read more
Northstar California Resort
Village at Northstar
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When you want to get serious about the well-being of your mind and body, it's time to check out Tahoe Spa & Wellness. Sister business of Tahoe Yoga, it is a long-standing part of the Truckee community. Tahoe Spa & Wellness offers massage therapy, facials and beauty and wellness treatments.read more
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Tahoe Sport Fishing is Lake Tahoe's only U.S. Coast Guard-certified fishing fleet. An experienced crew and a fleet of seven boats put you right where the fish are biting for year-round adventure. The boats leave from both Zephyr Cove Marina (Memorial Day to Labor Day only) for private charters and Ski Run Marina (year-round) for public and private charters. They cater to single anglers, families,...read more
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Tahoe Sports is a major outfitter in rentals for both summer and winter recreation in Lake Tahoe. Situated in South Lake Tahoe, the company specializes in setting people up for various activities including Jet Ski rentals, parasailing, fly board, paddleboard, pedal boat and bike rentals and other water toys. They also rent power boats for water skiing and wakeboarding. Additionally they offer a 52' Harbor...read more
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The Tahoe Sports Hub is full of gear for every adventure sport for every Sierra season. From watersports, the trail and granite in summer to skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing in winter, Tahoe Sports Hub either sells it or rents it. There is an on-site bicycle shop that sells bikes and gear as well as offering bike repair and rentals. Other summer fun can be had...read more
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There is no shortage of outdoor sports equipment stores at Tahoe, but the biggest one in town is also one of the most well established and has a great reputation. Tahoe Sports Ltd. has been around for more than 30 years and is conveniently located in Raley’s Village Center. If it’s something fun that you can do outdoors, the staff here knows about it and...read more
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There are a lot of different ways to experience Tahoe, but one of the classiest has to be while tasting wine and cruising the lake aboard a classic wooden boat. Tahoe Tastings provides midday and sunset tours from Keys Marina to the iconic Emerald Bay. En route you'll get to sample a number of wines and enjoy the scenery for two hours. To really make...read more
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Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks provide active, fun experiences that require physical exertion and interaction on the part of the participant. With new and interesting obstacles at every tree, guests will experience many tree platforms connected by a variety of bridges and/or ziplines. Some of the bridges are wobbly, some are easy to cross and others are physically challenging. Aerial Adventure Parks are the equivalent of an aerial...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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Tahoe Treetop Adventure Park is a place for fun and excitement through thrilling ropes courses and indoor rock climbing for all abilities. They offer their ropes courses in three locations: Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe Vista at the North Tahoe Regional Park and Tahoe City at the Granlibakken Resort. The courses give guests the opportunity to work as a team, to release any fears of heights and to...read more
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Sometimes the unpredictability of fishing can be a little much for youngsters to handle. So if you want your little one to have a Tahoe fishing experience guaranteed to be successful, you may want to visit the Tahoe Trout Farm, open during the warmer season. It's been in business for some 74 years, and a trip to these little ponds has become...read more
