Day Tripping Around Lake Tahoe

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Day Tripping Around Lake Tahoe

In the unlikely event that you have your fill of action on the slopes and in the casinos of Lake Tahoe, there are plenty of day trips to fill the gap.

Truck on over to Truckee. The scenic 90-minute drive to Truckee winds through the Sierra Nevadas. The most scenic trip is Route 207 Kingsbury Grade, west on Highway 50 to Highway 28. Continue west, passing through Incline Village to California Route 267. Turn right on Route 267 and follow it to Truckee. Once in Truckee , the downtown area is a walking history lesson combined with contemporary specialty shops.

Go on a treasure hunt . In summer and early fall (before snow covers the ground) is a great time to drive over to the Gold Hill/Virginia City area and scour the countryside for crystals and gem stones. Gold and silver streak through quartz and granite crystals. Large and small crystals are on the ground and tucked into nooks and crannies in the hills among bigger rocks. The best crystals are often found along the ditches in the road to Silver City, especially after a big rain when they get washed from the surrounding hills. (Heads up: Obey “No Trespassing” signs and watch out for rattlers on hot summer days!) Take your treasures back to your vacation home rental; they make great free souvenirs and gifts.

Many years ago people believed that special curative powers existed in natural hot springs . Maybe so; maybe not. Regardless, a relaxing soak a perfect way to soak away aches and pains from exertion on the slopes or sooth the spirit after a long night at a casino. Rejuvenate with a soak at Grover Hot Springs State Park . From South Lake Tahoe it's a 35-minute drive through scenic Hope Valley , across the West Fork of the Carson River and east on U.S. Highway 88. Return to your vacation home renewed and ready for another night of fun.

   

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