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North Lake Tahoe - Summer Activities
Lake Tahoe is a great year round vacation site, with gorgeous natural areas for recreation, great lodging opportunities, and nightlife that can't be beat. Try any of these great summertime activites on or around the lake when on your next Lake Tahoe vacation.

Golf
Lake Tahoe is surrounded by over 30 golf courses. In addition, there is a saying that at 6,000 feet a golf ball goes an additional 25 yards on the drive.
Fishing
Fishing in Lake Tahoe is mostly for Mackinaw and Kokanee salmon. In addition to the lake it self, there are dozens of tributaries and rivers in the Lake Tahoe vacinity that offer up even more fishing potential.
Water Skiing
The Lake has something for everyone, and as big as it is it can have everything. Take a waterskiing lesson and learn the intracacies of slalom or catch some air on a wakeboard. It is possible to rent a boat for yourself or hire a guide and boat to take care of the driving for you.
Power Boating
Lake Tahoe offers tons of marina's where you can rent a powerboat for a day on the lake. Anything from pontoon boats to 29' cabin cruisers are available.
Sailing
For a slightly quieter ride and a totally different feeling of being on the water, try sailing for a day. The Lake Tahoe area has many sailing schools and places to rent a sailboat for the more experienced sailing family.
Hiking
Surrounding the Lake Tahoe Basin are hundreds of miles of trails ranging from easy to strenuous, that branch off into unspoiled wilderness area, monitored by the U.S. Forest Service. Popular short hikes include Eagle Falls/Eagle Lake, Emerald Bay/Vikingsholm, Glacier Meadow Loop, Loch Leven Lakes, Lower Lola Montez Lake, Marlette Lake, Rubicon Trail, Shirley Lake, Summit Lake, and Tunnel Creek Station. Heavenly and Squaw Valley USA round out the lineup.
Biking
Biking in the great way to see the sights of Lake Tahoe and get some excercise with the family while doing it. There are many miles of paved bike paths, perfect for family's and riders less comfortable with road riding or mountain biking. For the more adventurous, a 72 mile road ride around the lake makes for a great long day on the bike. And for those looking for a great challenge, the Tahoe Rim Trail is a 165 mile adventure waiting for you. (thankfully you can ride sections at a time)
Horseback Riding
Lake Tahoe offers all sorts of horseback riding trips. From pony rides for the kids to multi-day horsepacking trips into the Tahoe backcountry.
Kayaking
Kayaking around Lake Tahoe is an extraordinary way to get on and experience the lake. With opportunities to explore the Truckee River, Emerald Bay, both East and Western shores, and for something extra special take a Sunset Tour of the lake for brilliant colors and glass calm waters.
Rock Climbing
The LakeTahoe Basin offers a variety of rock climbing experiences that range from mild to moderate to extreme. You can climb the multi-pitch classics on clean granite and you can test your strength and endurance working out on sport routes. Beginners will be able to more quickly build their skills and confidence by following the lead of an experienced climbing guide on their first few outings.
Adventure Tours
An Adventure tour in the Lake Tahoe area is a great way to make sure you will sleep well that night. These are frequently days that start with one activity, and just keep going all day long. From mountain biking, kayaking, river rafting, hiking, and road biking these adventure tours do it all.
Lake Cruises
A trip to Lake Tahoe is not complete without a cruise upon its crystal clear blue water. And lake tahoe has a proud tradition of offering a wide variety of entertaining cruises on this magnificent alpine lake.
Helicopter Tours/Hot Air Balloon Rides
Get above it all with a helicopter tour of Lake Tahoe or any of it's unique areas. Or for a quieter more serene experience take a hot air balloon tour of the lake.
Casino Gambling
In the mood for a little Texas Holdem, some Blackjack, or a few rounds at the slot machines. South Lake Tahoe has 5 casino resorts and another 3 in North Lake Tahoe to satisfy your needs.


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