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Lake Tahoe
Why Go?
Shimmering in myriad shades of blue and green, Lake Tahoe is the USA's second-deepest
lake and, at 6255ft high, it is also one of the highest-elevation lakes in the country. Driving
around the lake's spellbinding 72-mile scenic shoreline will give you quite a workout be-
hind the wheel. Generally speaking, the north shore is quiet and upscale; the west shore,
rugged and old-timey; the east shore, undeveloped; the south shore, busy and tacky, with
aging motels and flashy casinos; and nearby Reno, the biggest little city in the region.
The horned peaks surrounding the lake, which straddles the California-Nevada state
line, are year-round destinations. The sun shines on Tahoe three out of four days in the
year. Swimming, boating, kayaking, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding and other wa-
ter sports take over in summer, as do hiking, camping and wilderness backpacking adven-
tures. Winter brings bundles of snow, perfect for those of all ages to hit the slopes at
Tahoe's top-tier ski and snowboard resorts.
