• Emerald Bay State Park - Lake Tahoe

      • 1. Emerald Bay State Park

      • Gorgeous bay by Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm
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      • Nile Expert Tip: Home to Vikingsholm and Fanette Island (Lake Tahoe's only island), Emerald Bay truly is one of Tahoe's...
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    • Cave Rock - Lake Tahoe

      • 2. Cave Rock

      • Spectacular views of the lake
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        • East Shore
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    • Desolation Wilderness - Lake Tahoe

      • 4. Desolation Wilderness

      • The higher you hike up, the fewer people you will see.
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    • Genoa Courthouse Museum - Lake Tahoe
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    • Mormon Station State Historic Park - Lake Tahoe
    • Bodie State Historic Park - Lake Tahoe

      • 8. Bodie State Historic Park

      • Bodie State Historic Park is a genuine California gold-mining ghost town. Visitors can walk down the deserted streets of a town that once had a population of 10,000 people.
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    • Laura Springs Ranch - Lake Tahoe
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  • Lake Tahoe is mostly known for natural landmarks rather than historical landmarks. However, there are a few places with historical significance in the area worth checking out.

    The Donner Memorial State Park near Truckee and Donner Lake is the location of the ill-fated Donner Party who were trapped in the Sierras over the winter of 1846. Other memorials include the Snowshoe Thompson statue in Genoa, Nevada and the Gatekeeper's Museum in Tahoe City.

    If you are interested in the Native Americans of the area, visit the Gatekeeper's Museum in Tahoe City for more information on their lives in the harsh environment of the area. You can also visit Cave Rock on the East Shore, which is considered sacred even among today's tribes.

    For some modern landmarks, visit Squaw Valley USA, home to the 1960 Winter Olympics.

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