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About Lake Tahoe

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Lake Tahoe means many things to many people. Being North America's biggest alpine lake people come from all around the world to see what Lake Tahoe has to offer.
Touching two states, and six counties, all with their own interesting flavor, Lake Tahoe has something to fill everyone's taste for enjoyment, including history.
Lake Tahoe dates back at least ten thousand years to the Washoe Indians, who used Lake Tahoe as a summer retreat. That same spot on Lake Tahoe that was used so many years ago is now the site of Camp Richardson.

Throughout the year Lake Tahoe has various carnivals and celebrations to suit a plethora of tastes, everything from the days of the roaring 20s, to live concerts of all genres.

For those that love the summer time, Lake Tahoe offers clear water beaches for a break from the average city life. Lake Tahoe has beautiful mountains for tourists to wander through and enjoy, lounging their day away in the peaceful and tranquil settings.

Enjoy a luxurious picnic by one of Lake Tahoe's many riverbanks, or take a walk along one of the beaches and enjoy the feel of the sand between your toes, before or after building a sand castle with the kids. For the adrenaline seeking guests give sky diving in Lake Tahoe a try, it is sure to get your blood pressure going. That does not include all the other things the warm days and nights of Lake Tahoe can bring, some of those being golf, biking, horseback riding, and sailing. Lake Tahoe even has a huge Fourth of July celebration filled with dazzling fireworks for all the holiday enthusiasts.

For the winter enthusiast Lake Tahoe has just as much to offer. Over fifteen ski lodges can be found in Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley is located in Lake Tahoe, which was the site of the 1960 winter Olympics. The Snowfest, held in Lake Tahoe, is the biggest winter carnival in the west. Lake Tahoe is perfect for families, where children of all ages can go sledding down the hills. Adults can go for moonlight walks in the meadows while wearing their snowshoes. For those visiting Lake Tahoe who are more adventurous do not forget to try a wild ride on a snowmobile.

For those that do not care for the season, Lake Tahoe offers just as much to do, if not more. Lake Tahoe offers quaint cabins nestled in secluded mountain villages guaranteed to please a whole family, or a couple looking to enjoy only each other.

Lake Tahoe offers first class hotels, an endless amount of nightlife, including bars, breweries, karaoke, and more. If that part of Lake Tahoe does not interest you try the culture. That is sure to with all the celebrities from all over wishing to entertain those new and old to Lake Tahoe. If all else fails, the third time is the charm with their world renowned casinos for those that want to try their luck. There are plenty of galleries to browse in Lake Tahoe for the more artistically inclined, and plenty of shows, whether musical or theatrical. There is something for everyone in Lake Tahoe.

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