Zipping across Lake Tahoe on Jet Skis in such a fun thing to do in Tahoe. The water is crystal clear, and on a hot summer day, it just doesn't get much better. Rentals are in close proximity no matter where you are in the area.
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Bear Street and CA Highway 28, Kings Beach, CA
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy shoreline of Lake Tahoe simple. The park itself is free, and offers day use of a few miles of sandy beach, public bathrooms, a children's play area and barbecue grills. There are boat, Jet Ski and paddleboard rentals, and parking costs $10 for both cars and trucks. Dogs are not allowed on the beach; however, they are allowed in the picnic areas. Dogs must be on a leash 6-foot or shorter at all times. In the winter most of the bathrooms and other facilities are closed.
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy shoreline of Lake Tahoe simple. The park itself is free, and offers day use of a few miles of sandy beach, public bathrooms, a children's play area and barbecue grills. There are boat, Jet Ski and paddleboard rentals, and parking costs $10 for both cars and trucks. Dogs are not allowed...read more
With its easy location in the center of town, Kings Beach State Recreation Area makes enjoying the sandy...read more
Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District
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Go to the Truckee Bike Park and you’ll see teens and adults pulling off high-flying stunts and toddlers pushing their strider bikes. The bike park was designed for all ability types, so it’s a perfect place to spend several hours while the little ones get a feel for riding on easy tracks and the older and bigger ones take advantage of berms and jumps on...read more
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Have you ever wanted to fly your own plane? Being a pilot and solo flying your own plane seems in reasonable grasp when you fly with Sarah Halas, owner and operator of Truckee Flight Training. A full-service guide and flight trainer, Sarah is experienced in mountain flying as well as training others in flying a Cirrus or getting their private pilot license. She is also...read more
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In a picturesque setting like Lake Tahoe, it’s hard not to be inspired. Maybe that’s why so many artists flock to the area and produce their breathtaking crafts. Have you ever wondered about these artists’ creative processes and what actually goes on in their workshops and studios? Truckee Open Arts Studio Tour is your chance to find out. In this 15-day event, various artists in...read more
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Are you looking for a relaxing adventure for the entire family? One of the favorite family activities in Lake Tahoe is to float the Truckee River. The gentle class two rapids take you from Tahoe City to the River Ranch Restaurant and Lodge at the base of the road going to Alpine Meadows. For those who would like to take the trip on a boat...read more
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Truckee River Regional Park is Truckee's premier opportunity to get to know Mother Nature in a park-like setting. A giant expanse that encompasses the Truckee River and the beautiful scrub land that surrounds her, the park is accentuated by many amenities such as an amphitheater that hosts many fabulous summer shows, an ice rink in the winter and the best disc golf course you are...read more
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One recent trend in creativity is that of makerspaces, places in the community where people can come together and create, explore, learn and invent. They are sometimes described as a community center with tools, and there is a Truckee-Tahoe makerspace in the Roundhouse, located at the airport. The Roundhouse is a nonprofit organization designed to provide a makerspace in a wide range of disciplines and...read more
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Truckee Tahoe Airport plays an active role in the Truckee community serving not only as an aviation resource for pilots and visitors, but also in providing other services such as making meeting space available for community and nonprofit groups and sponsoring guest speakers and lecturers. While the airport provides a wide range of services for those flying in and out of the area, it also...read more
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Each week in the summer months, Truckee locals, residents and businesses come together to celebrate all things local. Live music, vendors, a beer garden, street fair and kids' area bring the historic downtown to life on Thursdays from 5 to 8:30 p.m. from June through August, excluding national holidays. Vendors include artisans, retailers, nonprofit groups and food trucks. There’s also a certified farmers market to...read more
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Truckee Watersports is all about providing a fun day on the water. In this case Stampede Reservoir. It's the same distance from Truckee as Lake Tahoe but doesn't have the crowds, has calmer water, and is warmer. from a boat is simply fabulous. Truckee Watersports is an all-inclusive wakeboard, water ski and wake surf school and club that offers lessons, sessions (a lesson for the more...read more
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If you are looking for a good time with great views, check out TubeTahoe. A new option for tubing in South Lake Tahoe, it has 500-foot-long, groomed lanes that are certain to bring a thrill and a smile. This is a great outing for the entire family and one in which you need no extra equipment; tube rentals are included with each ticket. Although if...read more
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On the UNR Incline Village campus in the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, UC Davis Tahoe Science Center has interactive exhibits with hands-on activities that explore the science of the Lake Tahoe Basin – its geology, environmental issues, ecological challenges and more. Step aboard the two-thirds-scale model of the UC Davis Research Vessel to learn how scientists investigate and monitor lake quality and clarity. Take...read more
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Uprising Paragliding brings together the expertise of certified paragliding instructors with top-notch paragliding equipment and stunning aerial views of Lake Tahoe. Paragliding gives a special perspective of this amazing region of the world, imparting serenity and stillness as you fly above Tahoe, viewing the full expanse of the High Sierra. Consisting of three experienced instructors, Uprising Paragliding is a complete free flight school. This gives...read more
