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Mark Twain famously described Lake Tahoe as "the fairest view the whole earth affords"—and certainly must have said so after seeing it from a boat.
Rafting the Truckee River
by Elisabeth Korb
Lake Tahoe certainly offers plenty of activities, but come summer, the Truckee River rivals the Big Blue for fun things to do. River rafting, kayaking, inner tubing and swimming are all popular pastimes along The Lake's only outlet.
8 Great Things To Do With Your Dog At Tahoe
by Elisabeth Korb
- Go jump in The Lake at one of the beaches that permit pooches, which include Kiva Beach on South Shore, Chimney Beach on East Shore, Carnelian Bay Beach on North Shore and Kaspian Recreation Area on West Shore.
- Take Squaw Valley USA's cable car to High Camp and explore mountaintop trails.
Tahoe's Top 10 Attractions
by Elisabeth Korb
While The Lake itself is the Basin's number one attraction (see page 18 for ways to get out on the
water), there is plenty else to see and do while you're here.
On the Water
by Chaco Mohler and Elisabeth Korb
Mark Twain famously described Lake Tahoe as "the fairest view the whole earth affords"—and certainly must have said so after seeing it from a boat. For generations since, the experience of floating across The Lake's ultraclear water has left indelible impressions on those who have ventured out on this "noble sheet of blue."
Read on for some of the most memorable ways to bob, float or make a wake on The Lake.
