Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular destinations in the U.S. for skiing and snowboarding. Choose to fly directly into the area by arriving at the Lake Tahoe airport, just three miles from the South Shore, or fly into nearby Sacramento or San Francisco---both a few hours-drive from Lake Tahoe. A destination spot for winter sports enthusiasts, Tahoe boasts t… read more
Lake Tahoe, which straddles the California-Nevada border west of Reno, Nevada, offers a terrific selection of snow sports resorts that can be generally divided by their northern or southern locations. They range in size from sprawling, world-famous resorts to intimate smaller areas, all of which are suitable for alpine and nordic skiing and snowboarding. read more
From towns around Lake Tahoe, you can ski a different resort every day for two weeks, ride shuttles to your destination and plan on an 82 percent chance of sunshine. When light powder snow falls on the dense, uniform base of "Sierra Cement," skiing is fabulous. Most resorts are equipped to make snow, and open views of Lake Tahoe from a dazzling variety of… read more
Lake Tahoe, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is the second deepest lake in the world, with a maximum depth of 1,645 feet. 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, the lake has 72 miles of shoreline that draws thousands of visitors each summer. In winter, the tall, mountainous peaks create excellent ski conditions that typically last from November to May. Curr… read more
The area around Reno, Nevada offers many outdoor activities. You can explore the deserts that surround the city, hike the mountain trails of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, rest by the clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe or ski down one of the many mountains in the area. Downtown Reno offers brights lights and all the fun you care to have in this Nevada gambling to… read more
In 1856, a postman named John 'Snowshoe" Thompson" crossed the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range carrying 60 pounds of mail. He arrived in the South Lake Tahoe area we now call Heavenly. His method of transportation consisted of two long st… read more
Olympic level skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, vertical drops and winding trails---winter in Lake Tahoe is a ski lover's dream. In the summer, Lake Tahoe is equally ideal for nature lovers---hiking the sun-drenched Sierra Mountains,… read more
California's capitol city Sacramento is located in what is referred to as the Central Valley and is almost halfway between Lake Tahoe/Reno and San Francisco. Outdoor opportunities in the area include hiking the trails at Auburn State R… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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