Tahoe Thing to Do: Jet Skis & Wave Runners

If you're looking for a way to experience the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe's bike paths, Anderson's Bicycle Rental has got you covered. For nearly five decades, Anderson's has been providing exceptional service and high-quality bikes to locals and visitors. Strategically located on the edge of the national forest, Anderson's is the perfect starting point for exploring its scenic bike trails. These trails also connect to sandy beaches and idyllic picnic spots, so pack a backpack with snacks and enjoy the ride. Finding Anderson's is easy; simply enter 645 Emerald Bay Road/Anderson's Bicycle Rental into your GPS.

Bleu Wave Cruises is a luxurious way to see Lake Tahoe from the water. From its home base in Tahoe Keys Marina, the boat fits 47 people and is fully decked out to host a grand wedding or extravagant get-together. Complete with a stocked bar, fireplace, large lower lounge, stateroom, fly-bridge, gigantic party bow, restrooms and climate-controlled indoor facilities, Bleu Wave Cruises has everything needed to create a welcoming ambiance. Cruises are available daily and include regularly scheduled morning, afternoon and sunset cruises, which are open to the public. They also offer private charters for sightseeing or weddings.

One of the magical aspects to Lake Tahoe is the clarity of her water. With shorelines reminiscent of the tropics, Lake Tahoe is blessed with a lovely range of blues and turquoise that are hard to find elsewhere. To celebrate this fact, Clearly Tahoe is taking their guided kayak trips to the next level with transparent kayaks. Specializing in unique, luxurious guided excursions, Clearly Tahoe allows guests to see beneath the surface to a depth of 65 feet. The tours range in difficulty and length, catering to all abilities, strength levels and ages (they take children as young as 5 years old). Rentals are available at their Sand Harbor State Park location in Incline Village and their shop in Zephyr Cove. Tours are available in Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove, Camp Richardson Resort and Egdewood Resort.

DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of stunning turquoise water, old-growth forests and giant cartoon-like granite boulders that balance themselves like toys in amazing ways. There are multiple hiking trails that lead from the park, giving plenty of opportunities to enjoy the splendor that outdoor Tahoe has to offer, and you'll find several good dive spots here too. To help enjoy the area even more, there are 150 regular campsites and one group site, all having easy access to the water via various points around the park. The park is also good for dogs as long as they're on a leash at all times and not on the trails. If you're coming to the park for day use only it is highly advised that you come early, as the park tends to be very busy and parking is limited. The park does not allow day use visitors once the parking lots are full. The park closes in the winter, although access to trails is still available. Visitors should remember to pack it in and pack it out and to leave no trace. 

Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is your best bet for winter camping. Also open with a larger selection of sites in the summer, the park is positioned to take advantage of both the beautiful natural setting of Lake Tahoe and the historic aspects. Within the park is access to the Hellman-Ehrmann Mansion that was built in 1903. The property is still exquisitely maintained and is an excellent representation of the wealthy side of Tahoe. Tours are offered during the summer by Sierra State Parks Foundation (sierrastateparks.org). There are various trailheads, swimming beaches and great fishing within the park as well as a Nature Center that helps visitors identify the local flora and fauna. In the winter the foundation hosts full moon snowshoe expeditions, and this is a great place for sledding and snowshoeing. Dogs are allowed on leash only. Visitors should remember to pack it in, pack it out and leave no trace. An entrance fee is charged.