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1. Bryan Meadows-Tahoe Rim Trail
- This trail passes through beautiful stands of lodgepole pine and mountain hemlock and skirts the edge of scenic Bryan Meadow just prior to its junction with the Pacific Crest Trail.
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2. Caples Creek-Tahoe Rim Trail
- The trail follows along the north side of Caples Creek through virgin forest, intersecting the Silver Fork Trail and continues through beautiful Jake Schneider's Meadow intersecting the Old Silver Lake Trail.
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3. Lester Beach
- Shelter bay, great for swimming
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4. King's Beach State Recreation Area
- Popular beach in both summer and winter
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5. Emerald Bay State Park
- Gorgeous bay by Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm
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6. Sugar Pine Point State Park
- Relax on serene Lake Tahoe
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7. Truckee Whitewater Rafting Park
- Raft, tube and kayak in downtown Reno
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8. Desolation Wilderness
- The higher you hike up, the fewer people you will see.
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9. Proedge Snowboarding
- If you are a beginner snowboarder or even an experience shredder, Proedge Snowboard lessons will give you a leg up on the Lake Tahoe ski resorts. The instructors teach groups up to 7 people at your choice of ski resort.
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10. Eagle Rock
- Short but steep hike above Tahoe City. Great views of the lake and you are allowed to bring your dog.
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Most people who come to Lake Tahoe, come for the outdoor activities. In one day at the lake you can ski, boat, hike, snowshoe, kayak, ice skate, go exploring or do some swimming or even some SCUBA diving.
Some of the best active things to do at Tahoe is kayaking from Lester Beach to Emerald Bay or around Sand Harbor or King's Beach. If you want to be in the water, do some swimming at Sand Harbor, the Lake Tahoe State Park or on Nevada Beach.
If you want to get away from the water, lace up your hiking boots and head to the hiking areas of Desolation Wilderness, Mt. Rose, Mt. Tallac or the Tahoe Rim Trail. For some easier hikes, try the Galena Creek Trail, the Ophir Creek Trail, the trails around Donner Lake or even the bike and pedestrian walking paths near Tahoe City or South Lake Tahoe.
Other active sports that you may not expect include ice skating at Squaw Valley's High Camp or the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena, parasailing on the North Shore, sailing on the Woodwind I or renting jetskis at Camp Richardson.
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