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Scenic Lake Tahoe

99% pure water

Aspen trees in autumn

Cross-country skiing

Top Lifestyles

Lake

Lake Tahoe
- Largest alpine lake in North America; never freezes
- Depth of 1,654 feet (501 m); as long as the English Channel and as wide as San Francisco Bay
- Several lake communities, lodges, and timeshares
- Boating, riding personal watercraft, and paddle boating are popular activities in the summer, especially on South Shore.
Skiing

Skiing at Lake Tahoe
- Seven ski resorts, including the popular Alpine Meadows and Northstar-at-Tahoe
- Average annual snowfall: 300 to 500 inches (762 to 1,270 cm)
- Kirkwood Mountain Ski Resort was ranked No. 10 in United States by SKI magazine in 2009.
- Squaw Valley USA hosted the 1960 Olympic Winter Games.
- All ski resorts offer additional amenities such as dining, shopping, equipment, and instruction.
History

Washoe petroglyph
- A Washoe tribe exhibit at Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe features the history of the area’s first inhabitants.
- Lake Tahoe became a resort for the wealthy elite in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, Vikingsholm Castle, Thunderbird Lodge Historic Site, and Cal Neva Lodge from that era are open for tours.
- Five museums, including Lake Tahoe Historical Society Museum
Fishing/Hunting

Bluegill at Taylor Creek
- Lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the area
- Fishing is primarily for trout and salmon, and hunting is primarily for elk and pheasant.
- Year-round fishing, except in some designated areas that are seasonal
- Boat rentals, fishing and hunting guides, and numerous outfitters

OTHER POPULAR LIFESTYLES

Boating/sailing, gambling, golf destination, mountains, scenic, water sports

Highlights

Lake Tahoe sits on the border between California and Nevada.
The water in Lake Tahoe is 99 percent pure.
Two main tourist areas: North Shore and South Shore
Nearby cities and towns: Truckee; Folsom; Carson City, NV; Reno, NV

FAST FACTS

Population	34,000 (419,261 in metropolitan area)
Size	193 square miles (502 km²)
Climate	Chilly winters and mild summers are perfect for all outdoor activities at Lake Tahoe.
Nearby Airports with Hub Connections	Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO): Direct connections include Chicago (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) Sacramento International Airport (SMF): Direct connections include Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Honolulu (HNL), Houston (IAH), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Washington, DC (IAD)