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D. L. Bliss State Park. Enjoy camping at this park, which
is located two miles north of the Vikingsholm parking
lot; it's also a one-mile hike from the closest Rubicon
trailhead and a steep two-mile hike from the beach.
parks.ca.gov

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Emerald Bay State Park. Views at this Lake Tahoe
park are impossibly gorgeous. Take a hike, tour the
Vikingsholm stone castle, go on a boat cruise and snap
photos of Fannette Island. 530/541-3030; parks.ca.gov

Donner Memorial State Park. Preserving the site of
the ill-fated Donner Camp, this park also features hiking
and camping, plus ﬁshing, boating, and water-skiing in
beautiful Donner Lake. 530/582-7892; parks.ca.gov

Heavenly Ski Resort. One of the biggest ski resorts in
the country, Heavenly boasts 97 runs, four base camps,
and the highest elevation of any of the Lake Tahoe-area
resorts. 775/586-7000; skiheavenly.com
Lake Tahoe Balloons. Revel in magniﬁcent views
of Lake Tahoe and Sierra mountains from a hot air
balloon! Lake Tahoe Balloons offers daily balloon
rides at sunrise, weather permitting. 530/544-1221;
laketahoeballoons.com See ad, pgs. 122-123
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. On the shore of the
largest alpine lake in North America, surrounded by the
majestic Sierra Nevada, Tahoe South offers year-round
recreation, gaming, entertainment and family fun.
Plan your trip today. 800/288-2463; info@LTVA.org;
tahoesouth.com See ad, pgs. 122-123
The Loft Theatre. Lake Tahoe's #1 rated show, Magic
Fusion, in The Loft Theatre, Heavenly Village, now in
its sixth smash year performs seven nights a week,
year-round. This high-energy show is appropriate for
all ages. Save $5, buy advance tickets at TheLoftTahoe.
com. See ad, pgs. 122-123
Tahoe Helicopters. Tahoe Helicopters offers scenic
helicopter tours with peak-to-peak views as you ﬂy over
pristine wilderness and the unparalleled beauty of Lake
Tahoe from the air. Visit TahoeHelicopters.us to book!
530/544-2211; See ad, pgs. 122-123
Washoe Meadows State Park. Named for the Native
Americans who once inhabited the region, this park
of woodlands and meadows offers campsites, picnic
areas, wildlife viewing, and ﬁshing. 530/525-7232;
parks.ca.gov
Zephyr Cove Resort, Marina & RV/Campground.
Enjoy beautiful lake views and cozy cabins with a beach
and marina. Year-round activities include parasailing,
powerboats, snowmobiling and more. The famed
paddleboat, the MS Dixie II, offers scenic Emerald Bay
Tours. 800/238-2463; zephyrcove.com See ad, pgs.
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Burton Creek State Park. Hiking, mountain biking,
wildﬂowers, and winter cross-country skiing are major
draws to this park, located on the south-facing slopes of
the Lake Tahoe Basin. 530/583-3074; parks.ca.gov

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Ward Creek. An upland forest preserve on the west side
of the Lake Tahoe Basin, visitors to this park property
can hike, camp, and revel in Mother Nature while
relaxing on the beach. 530/525-9528; parks.ca.gov
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. Come to this
park on the west shore of Lake Tahoe to enjoy camping
and hiking; tour the historic Hellman-Ehrman Mansion,
which dates to 1903. 530/525-9528; parks.ca.gov
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Boreal Mountain Resort. Sister resort to Soda Springs,
the skiing and boarding slopes here are joined by
all-terrain parks and tubing runs to offer something for
everyone. 530/426-3666; rideboreal.com

Northstar California Ski Resort. Visitors to North Lake
Tahoe's Northstar enjoy the services of 20 ski lifts, ski
runs that are 60 percent intermediate, and a crosscountry center. 530/562-2267; northstarcalifornia.com
Soda Springs Ski Resort. About 30 miles northeast of
Lake Tahoe, Soda Springs has wide-open slopes on all
sorts of terrain, plus Planet Kids and Tube Town for the
little ones. 530/426-1010; skisodasprings.com
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. Located in the
charming High Sierra town of Truckee, this ski resort
offers instructional services and family-friendly slopes
at affordable prices. 530/587-9400; tahoedonner.com
Truckee Cultural District. Nestled in the High Sierra,
the city of Truckee's Cultural District is steeped in
Old West history, and boasts art galleries, a railroad
museum, boutiques, eateries, and more. 916/322-6584;
caculturaldistricts.org/truckee

TWIN BRIDGES
Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort. 12 miles south of South
Lake Tahoe, this sresort in the El Dorado National Forest
is known for its heavy annual snowfall and familyfriendly slopes. 530/659-7453; sierraattahoe.com

YOSEMITE
The Redwoods In Yosemite. 70+ years of bringing
Yosemite to your doorstep with the largest selection
of vacation homes INSIDE Yosemite National Park, all
located in historic Wawona, just 6 miles from Mariposa
Grove of Giant Sequoias. Now hosting weddings and
events! 844/245-5141; redwoodsinyosemite.com See
ad, p. 124
Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau. Home of
Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County welcomes
visitors for High Sierra adventure! Autumn rock
climbing, winter snow play, spring waterfalls, and
year-round mountain hikes. Lodging and trip planning
at Yosemite.com. See ad, p. 127
Yosemite National Park. One of the most celebrated
national parks, Yosemite's 1,200 square miles of High
Sierra wilderness is home to ancient sequoia trees,
waterfalls, and rock faces. 209/372-0200; nps.gov/yose
Yosemite's Scenic Wonders. Established in 1988,
mountain homes, cabins, and condos located inside the
gates of Yosemite. 125 properties. Closest to Yosemite
Valley, Badger Pass Ski Area, and the Mariposa Grove of
Giant Sequoias. 888/YOSEMITE; ScenicWonders.com
See ad, p. 124

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Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. Tenaya Lodge is located just
2 miles from Yosemite's south entrance and includes
352 rooms, featuring new upscale two-bedroom cabins.
This resort offers the perfect base camp for Yosemite
adventure. 888/514-2167; tenayalodge.com $$-$$$
See ad, p. 124

GROVELAND
Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite. 33160 Evergreen
Rd. 88 cabins. Frommer's Favorite; Fodor's Highly
Recommended. Idyllic mountain resort bordering
Yosemite. Restaurant/tavern, activities, guided
trips. 209/379-2606; info@evergreenlodge.com;
evergreenlodge.com $$-$$$ See ad, p. 119

Rush Creek Lodge & Spa at Yosemite. 34001 Highway
120. 143 rooms. New Spa open now! Restaurant,
tavern, pool, hot tubs, recreation guide service, daily
activities, and general store, at Yosemite's Hwy 120 West
entrance. 209/379-2373; info@rushcreeklodge.com;
rushcreeklodge.com $$-$$$ See ad, p. 119

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Beach Retreat and Lodge at Tahoe. Located at
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd. with its own sandy beach, two
restaurants, Tiki Bar, wedding & meeting facilities, and
pet-friendly rooms, the Beach Retreat is the perfect
South Lake Tahoe escape for couples and families.
530/541-6722; tahoebeachretreat.com $$-$$$ See ad,
pgs. 122-123

Camp Richardson Historic Resort & Marina. 1900
Jameson Beach Rd. 383 rooms. Year-round lakeside
resort on Lake Tahoe's south shore. Full marina,
lakeside dining, sports center, and x-country ski trails.
Lodging includes hotel rooms, cabins, RVs, & campsites.
530/541-1801; 800/544-1801; camprichardson.com
$-$$$ See ad, pgs. 122-123
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
400 two-room suites. Tahoe South's only all-suite
resort, steps to all things Tahoe. Breakfast included.
Book your Tahoe adventure today. 877/497-8483;
tahoeresorthotel.com $-$$$ See ad, pgs. 122-123

Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe. 1001
Heavenly Village Way. 184 rooms. In the heart of
Heavenly Village, this luxury Lake Tahoe resort offers
spacious villas and studios, alluring amenities, access
to outdoor activities, a spa, and more. 530/542-8400;
800/845-5279; marriott.com/rnogr $$-$$$ See ad,
pgs. 122-123

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BASS LAKE
Bass Lake Home Rentals. 38 homes. We offer a wide
selection of vacation homes at Bass Lake. Enjoy a vari-

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to Yosemite, where you can experience the beauty of the
four seasons. 559/877-4061; basslakehomerentals@
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Marriott's Timber Lodge®. 4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
264 rooms. Premium Lake Tahoe resort at the base
of Heavenly gondola. Spacious villas with full kitchen,
living/dining area, and washer/dryer. Guest rooms
also available. 530/542-6600; 800/845-5279;
marriott.com/rnotl $$-$$$ See ad, pgs. 122-123

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