Reno-Tahoe International Airport 1 hr 19
Emerald Bay State Park (17 min) Landmarked in 1994 for its glacier-carved granite, this park features panoramic views of the lake. Vikingsholm (22 min) This 38-room manse offers tours from Memorial Day through late September, plus a public beach area. Desolation Wilderness (16 min) Mountainous landscape stretching 12.5 mi., with peaks, forests, a lake & black bear population. Heavenly Mountain Resort (15 min) Skiing, lake, ski resort, snowboarding, and mountain Pope Beach (7 min) This quaint beach with dunes & pine trees lends itself to swimming, boating, cycling & picnics. Fannette Island (21 min) Forested bay island reachable by kayak, with an abandoned stone cottage once used as a tea house. Fallen Leaf Lake (11 min) Deep national-forest glacial lake stretching nearly 3 miles, popular for boating, fishing & camping. Van Sickle Bi-State Park (15 min) Natural area on the California-Nevada border with hiking & equestrian trails & historic buildings. Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (9 min) Forest, lake, wilderness, camping, and backpacking Mount Tallac (13 min) 9,739-ft. mountain offering several winter & summertime hiking trails through scenic surrounds. Eagle Falls (16 min) A short hike leads to this dramatic tired waterfall cascading down a pine-studded granite cliff. D. L. Bliss State Park (19 min) Campsite featuring coin-operated showers & lockers, conveniently located near a pristine lake. Tallac Historic Site (7 min) Site of 2 historic homes, open seasonally, with exhibits, tours & events & costumed interpreters. Tahoe Keys (9 min) Marina and lake Montbleu Resort, Casino and Spa (16 min) Plush rooms & suites with lake or mountain views, plus a pool, a spa, restaurants & live music. |