Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 23
Eagle Falls (18 min) A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. Tahoe Keys (5 min) Marina and lake Pope Beach (10 min) This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. D. L. Bliss State Park (22 min) Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Fallen Leaf Lake (13 min) Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (12 min) Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Heavenly Mountain Resort (19 min) Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (19 min) Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. Vikingsholm (24 min) This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Tallac Historic Site (9 min) Site of 2 historic homes, open seasonally, with exhibits, tours & events & costumed interpreters. Desolation Wilderness (18 min) Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Fannette Island (24 min) Forested bay island reachable by kayak, with an abandoned stone cottage once used as a tea house. Van Sickle Bi-State Park (18 min) Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Emerald Bay State Park (19 min) Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. Mount Tallac (16 min) 9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. |