Tahoe

The Location of Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is located on the two neighboring states; California and Nevada. It is placed in the N.E of San Francisco and to the East of Sacramento. With an average depth of over seven hundred feet the lake has enough to cater for all Americas water needs.

Wonders of Lake Tahoe

This lake has some wonderful and unique features as; it is the highest lake in altitude in United States of America, its altitude is about 6225 feet above the sea level, the waters are among the most pure in the world having a purity range of above 97%, and its clarity is amazing for you can see any white object placed about 30 meters below. Another exciting feature is how it creates a shield in the upper layer to control evaporation in summer season and keeps low temperatures on the layer below.

The Climate in Tahoe

The area experiences the four seasons like most of the other American regions with a lot of rain in July, but the sun is prominent almost all around the year going to about 84% percentage of all days in a year. Apart from summer season heavy dressing is recommended for it is always very cold in the evenings.

The Lake Tahoe Basin Population.

Tahoe Lake region; both Nevada and California is estimated to have an average of about 200,000 permanent residents. But this frequently varies with season due to the high number of visitors. It is approximated to have at least over 12 million visitors annually. This translates to about 34,000 visitors daily, the highest number is experienced during the peak season and weekends.

The indigenous people of Tahoe region mostly depend on tourism thus are very friendly and welcoming. Also they lay emphasis on their history which partly contributes to the tourism and can be seen through their way of life.

The must see attractions in Tahoe region.

This region is very rich in resources both natural and man made. The lake is the basic source of pleasure for it is the one that contributes to the other attractions’ background as mountains. The lake itself is a spectacular site to watch as it is a result of earth movements as the local people describe it.

The Historic features to watch.

The architecture and design of most Tahoe buildings is done in a way that preserves the cultural heritage of the area. So this attracts many visitors who wish to see the reflection of early America culture. The people of Tahoe have strived proudly to preserve the regions environment to attract and retain more and more visitors.

The exciting activities for you in Tahoe.

When you visit Tahoe there are many activities that will make you back over and over. You can go fishing when it’s warm, go skiing in winter or Go site seeing any time. To enjoy the lakes breath taking scenery you can either use the cruise ships that plough the lake or use the hired helicopters. These two means can help you to watch the beautiful sun go done the lake. For those who love hiking and out doors there so many places you can do these. There are many rented travel carts which you can take to roam about. Also there are many camping sites that have been recommended by many past visitors.

If you require just a restful and peaceful vacation you can idle along the beach to the sweet rays of the sun. The lake has a very long shoreline that will keep you occupied for the time you spend there.

For the couple there are many romantic places you can visitor. Dinners can be taken aboard the luxurious cruise ships plying the lake or in the exquisite hotels around it..