Summer activities at Lake Tahoe bring many families to the wonderful Sierra Nevada region for a variety of reasons. Of course one of them and the most popular reason is for great vacations. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is here, which has many natural wonders, hiking trails, summer activities for kids, and catch and keep fishing for anglers.
Also, there is plenty to be seen outside of the park, including backcountry hiking trips, camping, swimming, and water sports which abound and draw thousands of visitors every season. There are many popular beaches in the area for different purposes, and knowing the right ones to visit can make your stay that much more enjoyable.
In the summer months, one of the most populated locations is Sand Harbor, which includes sandy beaches, swimming accessibility, boat launches, picnicking facilities, and group use facilities. You’ll find this destination about three miles south of Incline Village on State Route 28. If you want something less crowded and more secluded, give Memorial Point and Hidden Beach a try. These areas are much more private than Sand Harbor, and offer beautiful panoramic lake views. These two locations are best known for swimming, picnicking, and relaxing on the beach.
Stay tuned for the next update where we’ll look at some other great locations for Lake Tahoe summer fun.
As mentioned earlier, other popular resorts include: Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak, Northstar at Tahoe, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort on Donner Pass, Donner Ski Ranch, Homewood Ski Resort, Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, and Mount Rose Ski Resorts. Despite the wide availability of resorts, reservations are hard to get, so it is recommended that you book your stay well in advance to make sure that you can get the resort lodgings that you want.
Most of the ski resorts for the best in Lake Tahoe Skiing are located on the north end of the lake, closer to Truckee, California and Reno, Nevada. There are some located on the south side, which is about 80 miles from Reno. When people stay in Southern Lake Tahoe, they generally visit these three resorts and don’t bother visiting the north side of the lake because of the distance involved.
There are also a multitude of sled parks and snow tubing destinations for those who aren’t as adept at skiing or want a more fun and less technical experience. Snow tubing is very popular among alternative sports, and can be made into a great adventure for anyone. Lake Tahoe skiing isn’t the only winter sport. Snowmobiling, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are also very popular, with many places to enjoy these activities, as well.
One of the most enjoyable things skiers comment on and really enjoy, is the scenery around the lake at the various ski resorts. There really isn’t anything like skiing down a great slope and looking off in the distance and taking in the beautiful mountains and the deep blue of Lake Tahoe. And when the mountain peaks are all covered with snow in the winter, the scene is simply breathtaking.
Whatever you like to do skiwise, you will surely enjoy it on your next Lake Tahoe vacation.
Lake Tahoe’s popularity in the winter months is ever increasing with each passing year. It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional skier or just a novice who wants to hit the slopes in a huge way, because Lake Tahoe skiing has something to offer anyone who visits. Much of the surrounding area of the lake is devoted to tourism and ski resorts that cater to those who come during the winter months for a chance to ski where Olympic greats did back in the 1960 Winter Olympics.
There are thousands of visitors from the local area that visit the slopes on a regular basis throughout the winter months. However, there are even more that come from out of town to get a taste of some of the best skiing in the world.
Lake Tahoe Skiing offers a different skill level for everyone who comes. There are plenty of ski resorts, including many major ones such as Heavenly Mountain Resort and Squaw Valley. Heavenly Mountain is the largest ski area in California and Nevada, and is located near Stateline. Squaw Valley is the second largest and is known for hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics. It is located near Tahoe City.
Stay tuned for an update on some other great ski resorts and locations around Lake Tahoe.