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72629207Lake Tahoe is a great destination for your next family vacation. From exploring the outdoors to organized camps and classes, there are numerous activities for kids and their families at Lake Tahoe.

And, perhaps the biggest surprise, the majority of these activities are available at little to no cost.

Lake Tahoe is an American treasure with its stunning beauty, crisp and clear air, and the sun shines roughly 80% of the time. Lake Tahoe is a large alpine lake surrounded by the high Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the borders of Nevada and California.

In the summer you can partake of boating and water sports, the sandy beaches, bicycling, golf, tennis, hiking, camping, ballooning, hiking, horse back riding, rock climbing, bungee jumping, para sailing and more with seemingly endless possibilities.

There are three recreation areas you may want to consider when visiting Lake Tahoe. The King Beach Recreation Area, which is the largest beach in North Tahoe. It boasts a 3,000 foot stretch of sand with swimming, picnic areas and boat rental facilities. During the summer months, Tahoe City’s Commons Beach hosts free Sunday concerts and Wednesday evening movies.

The South Shore’s Zephyr Cove is popular for its marina and restaurants. In the winter the area receives on average of 409″ of snow, which makes Lake Tahoe one of the premier skiing destinations in America. The area includes 15 downhill resorts, 10 cross-country ski centers, and facilities for snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sledding, sleigh riding and of course just playing in the snow.

Year round activities include fishing, Vegas style gambling and big name entertainment in the casinos. And, then there is the lake. Lake Tahoe is famous for its crystal clear water and enormous size. The lake measures 12 miles wide and 22 miles long and it is said that you can see a white dinner plate 75 feet below the surface.

The lake’s average depth is 989 feet with its deepest point being 1645 feet. Lake Tahoe contains enough water to cover the entire state of California 15 inches deep. It is the largest alpine lake in North America.
When deciding on where to stay you must decide on the North or South Shores of Lake Tahoe.

If you prefer gambling and entertainment then you want to go to the South Shores. It features better casinos, entertainment and lodging choices, often with better rates. If you want a more relaxing, outdoor atmosphere then head to the North Shore. You will find a better selection of high-quality resorts and vacation rentals.

The West Shore is very woodsy and has the most campsites, while the East Shore is protected from development and has no commercial activity. Where ever you stay you will find plenty of water and mountain sports.

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