Introducing Lake Tahoe
Shimmering softly in myriad shades of blue and green, Lake Tahoe, which straddles the California-Nevada state line, is one of the most beautiful lakes in the USA and also its second deepest with an average depth of 1000ft. Driving around the lakeshore’s 72 miles would give you quite a workout behind the wheel, but also reward you with spellbinding scenery. Generally speaking, the north shore is quiet and upscale, the west shore rugged and old-timey, the east shore undeveloped and the south shore busy and a tad tacky with aging motels and gaudy casinos.
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The sun shines on Tahoe three out of four days in the year, making it ideal for outdoor pursuits of all stripes. Swimming, boating, kayaking, windsurfing and other water-based activities are all popular, as are hiking and camping among the horned peaks around the lake. Winter brings bundles of snow, perfect for hitting the slopes at more than a dozen ski resorts.
Unfortunately, the news isn’t all good: the lake is gradually losing its famous clarity. Development, erosion, runoff and air pollution reduce visibility by about 1.5ft every year. Steps are underway to stop this decline, but the challenge is enormous and the future remains murky.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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ski lake tahoe
by nerny 4 replies, last post 21 July 2010
hi people, planning on doing 6 days boarding in the tahoe region. any ideas on where to stay? there will be 3 of us travelling and we…
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Nice "wood-rocks" hotels in Lake Tahoe?
by elcrowley 5 replies, last post 20 July 2010
I post again because it seems last topic didn't place correctly... Well, we're a spanish couple on our 35 years old each one. We'd like…
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Places to stay
by lucydog 11 replies, last post 20 July 2010
My wife and I will be on holiday from Ireland, driving from Vegas to San Francisco mid Sept. and we were wondering if anyone could recommend…
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