Tahoe Thing to Do: Jet Skis & Wave Runners

Grand Lodge Casino at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe features 20,000 square feet of gaming space and offers a true Old Tahoe feel plus a highly rewarding Players Club, friendly staff and all your favorite games. Whether you like the thrill of chasing huge jackpots or you prefer the great odds of video poker gaming, their slot floor has something for everyone. For the real deal, head on over to one of their many gaming tables. With the luck of the draw, a throw of the dice or a spin of the wheel, you could win big. Stop by their Sports Book to check the odds and place a bet on your favorite team; you can catch all the action on one of their many flat-screen TVs. Join their Players Advantage Club to get a jump on the fun.

Lake Tahoe has only one outflow – the Truckee River. And for 25 years IRIE Rafting Company has given visitors a close-up view of the waterway as well as the region's north and middle forks of the American River and the Carson River. For those wanting to stay closer to Truckee, IRIE offers half- and full-day trips on the Truckee River after it flows past the town of Truckee. There is ideal paddling to be had for a range of ages and abilities as well as some thrilling rapids as the river runs down into the Truckee River Gorge. IRIE transports guests to and from Truckee to the put-in and take-out points on the river and provides helmets, personal flotation vests and paddles. Expect a two-hour trip that will be perfect for the whole family. By the way, IRIE stands for Isolated Rivers, Incredible Experiences. 

In warm weather, Lake Tahoe Golf Course's high-altitude meadow setting set against rugged mountain scenery offers breathtaking views. Located on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Mountain’s Lake Valley State Recreation Area, Lake Tahoe Golf Course’s spectacular William Bell-designed championship layout will challenge and delight every level of golfer. The course welcomes casual players as well as custom-designed tournaments and events. The clubhouse also includes a full golf shop, a cocktail bar and a snack bar with cart service on the course.

Lake Tahoe Golf Course & Clubhouse is also a popular venue for non-golfing special events, including weddings. The 2,500-square-foot clubhouse features a full-service restaurant and dining area overlooking the golf course with views of Mt. Tallac. It is a perfect setting for receptions, group meetings and banquet dinners; with seating for up to 160 guests. Whether the event takes place on the 10th tee near the Upper Truckee River or in the clubhouse with views of Mt. Tallac, the catering and event specialists can help give your wedding day that special Tahoe flavor.

Golf in winter? Yes, at Lake Tahoe Golf Course & Clubhouse. In winter the clubhouse becomes more of a sports bar and restaurant feel with simulators that provide all sorts of activities. This, of course, includes golf featuring hundreds of golf courses worldwide, a practice range and lesson capabilities. Simulators also have games like hockey, soccer, baseball, disc golf and arcade fun games for the kids (and kids at heart) like Zombie destruction using tennis balls thrown at targets on the screen. 

Lake Tahoe Yoga is a culmination of what yoga is all about. It is a happy, welcoming approach that nurtures the embodiment of self-love through listening to the inner self via supportive wellness practices. Their variety of classes is extensive, offering everything from vinyasa, yin, alignment and hatha yoga to outdoor gatherings in the summer including paddleboard yoga classes. For those who would like to join their positivity from afar, Lake Tahoe Yoga also offers live streaming yoga videos and recorded classes. Summer sessions are offered at Nevada Beach (Beach Yoga) and Lakeview Commons (Paddle Yoga). 

A sister business to Lake Tahoe Yoga is Bliss Experiences, which curates and customizes opportunities to help you reconnect with the outdoors, your loved ones and yourself through mindful practices and outdoor exploration. They will plan opportunities to help you celebrate an event, bring your family together, create an office retreat or enhance your vacation through forest bathing, hiking, paddle tours, boat tours, beach yoga, SUP yoga, massage, food and drink experiences and more.