Tahoe (110)Lake Tahoe is surrounded by the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains and encircled by evergreen forests, wildflowers and waterfalls. Located two hundred miles northeast of San Francisco and stretched across the California-Nevada state line, the picturesque lake was shaped by volcanoes and filled by melting glaciers. The Nevada side is famous for casinos and nightlife, while the California side is known for its outdoor recreational activities, beaches, resorts and marinas.
Join us for a visit to the lake, which is known for its rustic alpine architecture, or "Old Tahoe" style. We'll tour some Old Tahoe mansions that are now available as accommodations, such as The Black Bear Inn, and drop in at Fairwinds, a guest home featuring contemporary accommodations that complement Tahoe's natural beauty.
Tahoe Facts:
- Tahoe is a Native American word, meaning "big water."
- Tahoe National Forest was home to the famous gold rush.
- The sun shines on Tahoe an average of 274 days each year, however, snow can fall during any month.
- Lake Tahoe is the 10th deepest lake in the world—and the third deepest lake in North America.
- Lake Tahoe holds more than 39 trillion gallons of water.
- An average of 1,400,000 tons of water evaporates from the lake every day, but it only lowers the lake about a tenth of an inch.
- Lake Tahoe never freezes because the huge volume of lake water is always in motion.
- Because the sun is stronger at high altitudes a high SPF sunscreen is advised.
- Several "Old Tahoe" style mansions are now museums
- Black Bear Inn room rates range from $175-$395 per night
- Fairwinds sleeps up to 30 people and offers daily, weekly and monthly rates.
Contact Info:
Black Bear Inn
1202 Ski Run Blvd.
S. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(877) 232-7466
www.tahoeblackbear.com
Fairwinds
2118 Bear Creek Drive
Tahoe City Ca 96145
(530) 583-7730
Resources:
The Complete Lake Tahoe Guidebook
by B. Sangwan
South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
www.tahoeinfo.com
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
www.laketahoehyatt.com
