LAKE TAHOE is a masterpiece of nature. This breathtakingly blue lake is so clear that in some places objects can be seen to depths of 75 feet! The reason the lake is so blue is that the thin, clear mountain air allows the lake's pure, crystalline water to reflect the blue sky above. The lake can also appear red during sunsets or gray-black during storms. And for the curious, Lake Tahoe never freezes because the huge volume of lake water is always in motion. Anyone who has watched the Bonanza series is familiar with the scenery. Many of the exterior Ponderosa scenes were shot in the Lake Tahoe area. There is even an old-fashioned paddlewheeler offering dinner cruises. This beautiful lake resort offers something for everyone. The sports' enthusiast can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, skiing, skating, hiking, and even mountain climbing. If you want quiet, serenity, and to get away from it all, the Lake Tahoe area is perfect for that too. The Nevada shore offers glamourous casinos and Las Vegas style shows. Although Lake Tahoe is economically dependent on tourism, its approach is more friendly, casual and accommodating than most vacation destinations. You really get the sense that almost everyone's livelihood is associated with showing visitors a wonderful time. The residents know their history and heritage and are dedicated to the preservation of their environment and committed to extending warm hospitality to vacationing guests.