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Lake Tahoe History

South Lake Tahoe California - Nevada
 

 

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe:

     The basin was originally created by the rise and fall of geologic faults, with Tahoe being a result of one such fall. Lava flow sealed the basin and limited the flow of the Truckee River through it. This resulted in a great lake much larger than exists today. Erosion from has produced new flow through the basin and the current lake level reflects this change.

     At its deepest point, Lake Tahoe is over 1500 feet deep and is said by some to be the home of a "Loch Ness" type of monster. As you can see from the modest photo of below, the lake and surrounding Sierra Nevada range provide some of the greatest scenic beauty any state can boast.
 

From the Nevada Side at Vista Point
Lake Tahoe from Vista Point

     Lake Tahoe however, does not reside in any one state. It is in fact divided down the middle of the basin between two states, California and Nevada. Visitors to the area will find little evidence to this division as he or she passes through, with the exception of the legalized casino gambling on the Nevada side.

     On State Line Rd visitors will find the 24 hour casino gaming available to them at the Casino Hotels of Harveys, Harrahs, Hyatt Regency, Cal-Neva, Caesars Tahoe, Tahoe Biltmore and several more. Additional information on each of these and other area attractions can be found in the
"Lake Tahoe Sights" link (upper left) of this page. Casino Hotels are available on the links at left as well. World class lodging, dining, and entertainment are all a part of the venue and help to ensure frequent visitors and return guests to this"Great Escape".
related... California Gold Rush

Preferred Lodging Available at:
Horizons Lake Tahoe Casino
50 Highway 50

 

HOTELS NEAR HEAVENLY VALLEY AND SQUAW VALLEY LAKE TAHOE
LAKE TAHOE SNOW SKIING RESORTS

Gold Country Map

 

see also...
Lake Tahoe Casinos


 

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