Lake Tahoe - a place for outdoor activities

Going on a trip to America, you will get a lot of impressions. Plan carefully where you want to spend your vacation. The USA must necessarily be included in the planned route. Visiting the main attractions of Washington, New York and the Hollywood Valley, you can allocate time for outdoor activities.

An excellent place for lovers of mountain skiing, equestrian and all kinds of water sports will be the area of Lake Tahoe, located on the border of the US states of Nevada and California, 40 kilometers from the city of Reno. Lake Tahoe is a high mountain freshwater pond, the second largest in the United States and occupying the eleventh place in the world in depth. Most of the coast, the total length of which is about 115 kilometers, is located in the state of California.

Initially, Lake Tahoe Indigenous Indians called "yes hou ha ha", which in literal translation means the Lake District. The present name was officially fixed in 1945. Next to the lake are the cities of Stateline, South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City.

Tourism in these picturesque places is thriving all year round. Lake Tahoe is located in the hollow between the two mountains, Carson and Sierra Nevada, which favorably influenced the development of the ski industry. There are more than 20 large and small slopes for skiing. The most famous resorts in the southern part are Kirkwood and Heavenly, and in the north - Nord Star. Along the shore of Lake Tahoe stretched a highway linking these and other resorts among themselves. It is better for mountain-skiers to come by own or rented car to Lake Tahoe. Hotels and hotel complexes are located both near the pond and at the foot of the mountains. Having own means for movement, tourists get the opportunity to visit new routes every day.

The ski slopes are great for lovers of snowboarding or skiing, each resort is equipped with modern lifts. The most popular descent is Squaw Valley, where in the skill can compete fans of off-piste skating. And for fans of extreme sports it is possible to make their descent on the so-called black trails. Squaw Valley is surrounded by six peaks, the highest of which is Granite Chef (2758 m). For those wishing to ride at night, it is recommended to descend from High Camp, which is about 5 kilometers long.

Local resorts are able to surprise tourists at any time of the year. Here you can find both pools with heated water in winter, and an ice rink in the summer. Camping is also universal. A huge number of entertainment facilities offer visitors an evening of their own. It can be dancing in the club or cozy gatherings with hot chocolate by the fireplace.

In summer, sapphire waters are mostly visited by water sports lovers. The lake of Tahoe is very popular among professional fishermen. There are annual tournaments on fishing skills. In addition, this time of year is ideal for fans of equestrian sport. It should be noted that this area is widely popular among gamblers. Casinos in this area are not forbidden, so the casino Caesars Tahoe can be considered a special attraction of the region.