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Spry
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Username: Spry
Post Number: 210
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 5:26 pm: | 
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We will be attending a family reunion in Lake Tahoe for a week in early August. Would anyone have suggestions of activities other than gambling that they've enjoyed? We'll be in King's Beach (California) with our almost-seven year olds. We're particularly interested in hiking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking and restaurant suggestions.
Thanks! |
Spare_o
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Username: Spare_o
Post Number: 438
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 9:21 am: |
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I haven't been to Tahoe since my college days. We usually went after finals in December so I can't give you any suggestions. I did go one summer and I remember the hiking was especially good. Check out the link below for some trail info.
http://www.tahoesbest.com/Hiking/ |
ll1
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Username: Ll1
Post Number: 42
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 9:39 am: |
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We've gone rafting on the Truckee River - fun for all ages, not too intense. Also you can go to Squaw Valley and take a tram up the mountain. Up top there is an incredible view as well as a pool and restaurant. Great way to spend the day. The beach at Crystal Bay is great, but get there early because the parking lot fills up. Emerald Bay has a great view. Log Cabin Restaurant (in King's Beach) has GREAT breakfasts.
Enjoy |
ll1
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Username: Ll1
Post Number: 43
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 9:48 am: |
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Here's some links:
Rafting
http://www.truckeeriverraft.com
Squaw Valley
http://www.squaw.com
There's also a nice mini golf place in King's beach |
Ponsonby
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Username: Elizabeth_s
Post Number: 87
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 11:00 am: |
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We always went to Emerald Beach which I recall was a good "beach" location on Lake Tahoe. Tahoe will always be one of my favorite places in the world. We also hiked to "Echo Lake" often, pretty easy if I recall, and they were famous for their lemonade once you got there. This said, we were always near SOuth Lake Tahoe, and don't know where you will be. Also, this was what I did as a kid 20-30 years ago, so I'm sure things have changed. Still, say the word "Tahoe" and I simply melt down with the memories. |
weekends
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Username: Weekends
Post Number: 133
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 11:56 am: |
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The Desolation Wilderness area, on the west side of Lake Tahoe, is absolutely spellbinding. Fantastic hiking. |
Ponsonby
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Username: Elizabeth_s
Post Number: 88
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 12:02 pm: |
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Yes, I did an overnight hike with a group of teenagers to "Aloha Lake" in Desolation Wilderness which was incredible. Again, this was 20+ years ago and I remember it clearly. |
gretchen
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Username: Gretchen
Post Number: 211
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 1:36 pm: |
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We took the gondola up to the top of the ski mountain and swam in the (heated) outdoor pool there. Kids love it. |
Spry
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Username: Spry
Post Number: 211
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 - 2:50 pm: |
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Thanks, everyone, for these terrific suggestions. I'm finally getting excited. We're also visiting (with our elves) San Francisco, for one week before Tahoe. I think I'll take them up to Marin to see the Redwoods ... |
r2boy
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Username: R2boy
Post Number: 267
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 7:55 am: |
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Love Lake Tahoe..We have always stayed in Incline Village
which is North Lake Tahoe.Great beach(public) and good restaurants
at the Hyatt Hotel where we always stay.Carson City is a good side trip
with the kids..Museums,like the railroad museum will certainly entertain
them..There is so much to see and do in the Lake Tahoe area..We just love
this place in the summer...enjoy your trip.. |
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