Sightseeing

Lake Tahoe Natural rim 6,223’ RESERVOIR CAPACITY

BOCA 12,362 ACAPACAPACITY CIT : 40 0,870

STAMPEDE 19,9661 CAPACITY: 226,50C 0

PROSSER 11,061 CAPACITY: 29,840 Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

Snowshoeing in Blackwood Canyon on Tahoe’s West Shore with Laurie Climenhaga. Read Ice Skating & Tubing in this edition for details on parking at the Sno-Park. | Katherine E. Hill DONNER 4,690 CAPACITY: 9,500C 5

ATTRACTIONS

Cave Rock EAST SHORE Drive through one of the area’s natural wonders at Cave Rock, the neck of an old volcano. The area is named for the small caves above Highway 50 that were cut by waves when Lake Tahoe was 200 feet higher during the ice ages.

Eagle Rock WEST SHORE Eagle Rock, one of the lake’s famous natural sites, is a volcanic plug beside Highway 89 on the West Shore. TART

Explore Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 542-2908 | cityofslt.us Urban Trailhead at base of Heavenly Gondola with local exhibits and programs. South Tahoe

Fannette Island

EMERALD BAY

(530) 541-3030 | parks.ca.gov Lake Tahoe’s only island is located in Emerald Bay & is home to an old tea house. Boat access only. (Closed Feb. 1-June 15 for nesting birds.)

Heavenly

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(775) 586-7000 | skiheavenly.com Enjoy a 2.4-mile ride on the gondola to the top with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley. South Tahoe

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion WEST SHORE

$5 parking | parks.ca.gov (530) 525-7232 Park | (530) 583-9911 Tours Sugar Pine Point State Park is home to the historic Ehrman Mansion (open for tours in the summer), see boathouses with historic boats, and General Phipps Cabin built in the late 1800s. TART

High Camp OLYMPIC VALLEY (800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com Aerial tram rides with views of Lake Tahoe, Olympic Heritage Museum, ice skating, events and more. Ticket required. TART

Kings Beach

NORTH SHORE

northtahoebusiness.org Kings Beach is a popular spot for dining and shopping with the North Shore’s largest sandy beach located in the heart of town. Free parking at North Tahoe Beach, Brook Street, Minnow and the Christmas Tree lot on Hwy. 28. TART

North Tahoe Arts Center TAHOE CITY

(530) 581-2787 | northtahoearts.com Featuring exhibits of work by local artists and works for sale by local artists. TART

Tahoe Art League Gallery South Lake Tahoe

(530) 544-2313 | talart.org

Featuring local artists, workshops. South Tahoe

Tahoe City

NORTH SHORE

visittahoecity.com Tahoe City is popular for shopping and dining with historical sites. At the junction of highways 89 & 28, visitors may see the Tahoe City Dam, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and Fanny Bridge. Peer into Watson Cabin (1909) in the center of town for a glimpse at pioneer life. Free parking at Commons Beach, Grove Street, Jackpine Street, and 64 acres at Highways 89 & 28. TART

Tallac Historic Site SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 541-5227 | tahoeheritage.org Once known as the “Grandest Resort in the World” as the summer retreat for three San Francisco elite families with the Baldwin Estate, Pope Estate & Valhalla. Grounds open year-round.

South Tahoe

Truckee

truckeehistory.org | truckee.com The historic town of Truckee was settled in 1863, and grew quickly as a stagecoach stop and route for the Central Pacific Railroad. During these early days, many of Truckee’s historical homes and buildings were built including The Truckee Hotel (1868) and the Capitol

INDEPENDENCE 1,3763 CAPACITY: 18,300 8C

LAKE LEVEL

MARTIS 1,052 CAPACITY: 20A ,400 4 Lake Tahoe25 Natural rim 6,22350 75 ’

100,000 AF ELEVAT125 Readings taken on Thursday, February 3, 2022 ION: 6,223.99 | IN 2021: 6,225.64175 225150,000 AF 200,000 AF

RESERVOIR CAPACITY ABOCA 12,362 CAPACAPACITY CIT : 40 0,870 Truckee River | FLOW AT FARAD 295 Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) TROA.NET

Measured in Acre Feet (AF)

STAMPEDE 19,9661 CAPACITY: 226,50C 0 Building (1868). Stop by the Depot for a walking PROSSER 11,061 CAPACITY: 29,840 tour of historic downtown. Paid parking downDONNER town. TART 4,690 CAPACITY: 9,500C 5

Old Jail Museum CLOSED

TRUCKEE

INDEPENDENCE 1,3763Vikingsholm Castle CAPACITY: 18,300 8C EMERALD BAY 5025 75 MARTIS 1,052 CAPACITY: 20,400A 4 Parking fee | Tours in summer only (530) 541-3030 | (530) 525-9529 ADA 100,000 AF 125 150,000 AF 175 200,000 AF 225 Truckee River | FLOW parks.ca.gov or vikingsholm.com AT FARAD 295 Measured in Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) TROA.NET Tour the grounds of Vikingsholm Castle, see Eagle Falls and Fannette Island (the Lake’s only island), home to an old Tea House, and explore snowshoeing trails. TART (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org One of a few surviving 19th Century jailhouses of its kind in the West used from 1875 until May 1964 (open for tours in summer). TART Olympic Museum OLYMPIC VALLEY (800) 403-0206 | palisadestahoe.com The Olympic Museum at High Camp at Palisades Tahoe features historic memorabilia and photographs. TART Find more places to explore

Watson Cabin CLOSED

TAHOE CITY at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Tours in summer only (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Watson Cabin, built by Robert Watson and his son in 1909, is the oldest building in Tahoe City and on the National Register of Historic Places.

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MUSEUMS

Tahoe Science Center INCLINE VILLAGE

Tues.-Sat. with reservation (775) 881-7566 | tahoesciencecenter.org UC Davis science education center about Lake Tahoe. Exhibits include a virtual research boat, biology lab, hands-on activities, 3D movies and docent-led tours. Ages 8+. TART

Truckee Railroad Museum TRUCKEE

Donner Memorial Visitor Center TRUCKEE

(530) 582-7892 | parks.ca.gov The Donner Memorial State Park features exhibits and artifacts on the Donner Party (1846-47) at the visitor center, and see the towering Pioneer

Monument. TART

Sat.-Sun. & holidays truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com Located in a caboose next to the Truckee Depot. Exhibits include the train’s role in logging, fighting snow on the railway, the role of Chinese emigrants and a children’s area. TART

Donner Summit Historical Society

SODA SPRINGS

donnersummithistoricalsociety.org Museum at the corner of Old Highway 40 & Soda Springs Road. Take the 20-mile inter-pretive driving tour along Old 40. TART

Gatekeeper’s Museum TAHOE CITY (530) 583-1762 | northtahoemuseums.org Featuring historic photos, the Steinbach Indian Basket Museum and local historical memorabilia.

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KidZone Children’s Museum TRUCKEE

Wed.-Sat. | (530) 587-5437 | kidzonemuseum.org For kids up to age 7 with interactive exhibits, science & art classes, the BabyZone & the Jungle Gym. TART

Lake Tahoe Museum SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

(530) 541-5458 | laketahoemuseum.org Features Washoe artifacts and exhibits on early industry and settlers. South Tahoe

Museum of Truckee History TRUCKEE

Thurs.-Mon. | (530) 582-0893 | truckeehistory.org Housed in the original Depot, built in 1901. Exhi-bits cover different eras in Truckee history. TART Western SkiSport Museum DONNER SUMMIT

Closed for the season | Free (530) 426-3313, ext. 113 | auburnskiclub.org Showcasing the history of skiing, exhibits include antique ski and snowshoe equipment, and a pair of 8-foot-long skis used by legendary mail carrier John “Snowshoe” Thompson. TART

TRANSIT

North Tahoe & Truckee (TART) | laketahoetransit.com South Tahoe | tahoetransportation.org

VISITORS’ CENTERS

Kings Beach

Kings Beach State Rec. Area (Thurs.-Mon., July-Aug.) Incline Village 969 Tahoe Blvd. (800) 468-2463 Stateline 169 Hwy. 50 (775) 588-4591 Tahoe City 100 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 581-6900 Truckee 10065 Donner Pass Rd. (Depot), (530) 587-8808

U.S. Forest Service | Incline Village

855 Alder Ave. (775) 831-0914 (Wed.-Fri.)

U.S. Forest Service | South Lake Tahoe

35 College Dr. (530) 543-2600

U.S. Forest Service | Tahoe City

3080 N. Lake Blvd. (530) 583-3593 (Fridays)

U.S. Forest Service | Truckee

10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. (530) 587-3558

National Forest access info

fs.fed.us/r5/webmaps/RecreationSiteStatus