Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
In a hurry to get to Emerald Cove? Wanna avoid those near-constant traffic jams on Hwy
89? Jump on board the
Tahoe Thunder
speedboat, which zips across the lake - watch out,
though, you'll get wet! Also offers parasailing rides ($55 to $80).
Lake Tahoe Balloons
BALLOONING
From May through October (weather permitting), you can cruise on a catamaran launched
from Tahoe Keys Marina, then clamber aboard a hot-air balloon launched right from the
boat's upper deck. The lake and Sierra Nevada mountain views may take away what little
breath you have left up at 10,000ft. Reservations required.
Sleeping
South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe has a bazillion choices for all budgets. Lodging options line Lake Tahoe
Blvd (Hwy 50) between Stateline and Ski Run Blvd. Further west, closer to the 'Y' at the
intersection of Hwys 50 and 89 is a string of mostly budget motels ranging from barely ad-
equate to inexcusable. Peak season is generally winter ski season from December to March
and summer from June to August. Some properties may impose minimum stays, especially
on weekends and holidays. For more ski condos and hotel rooms near the slopes, contact
Heavenly
(
775-586-7000;
www.skiheavenly.com
)
.
Camp Richardson Resort
CABINS, CAMPGROUND
sites from $35, RV sites with partial/full hookups from $40/45, r $95-215, cabins $125-263; )
Removed from downtown's strip-mall aesthetic, this sprawling family camp is a hectic
place offering seasonal camping (expect marauding bears all night long!), forested cabins
rented by the week in summer, and so-so beachside hotel rooms. Sports gear and bicycle
rentals are available, and there's a popular ice-cream parlor across the road. Wi-fi in lobby
only.
Fallen Leaf Campground
CAMPGROUND
