All About Lake Tahoe - Virtual Travel Guide

Lake Tahoe is situated along the border of two western US states, California and Nevada, bordered by the Sierra Nevada to the west and the Carson mountain range to the east. Formed by ancient glaciers, this beautiful lake is famed for its clarity and pure waters. It is the eighth deepest lake in the world and is surrounded by dramatic granite peaks, providing a stunning year round backdrop.

People the world over are drawn to the premier vacation destination of Lake Tahoe for its wonderful winter sports, which include ice skating, sledding and tubing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing and snowmobile rides. And don't forget the skiing and snowboarding in the mountains above the lake – there are 18 world class ski and snowboard fields around the lake, with deep powder and long runs. In the summer, choose from golf, sailing, hiking or many other pursuits.

Lake Tahoe is renowned for its pleasant dry climate – low humidity and sunshine for three quarters of the year. At the same time, it gets lots of snow, an average of 125 inches at lake level annually.

Choose from luxury hotels and cabins or go camping in the great outdoors. At night, relax in the Lake's many restaurants or casinos.