Today is the third and final segment in my mini series on Lake Tahoe. I thought I'd finish the series by sharing a few facts about Lake Tahoe itself, from our friends at Wikipedia. The lake is the second deepest in the United States, with a maximum depth of 1,645 ft. It has 72 miles of shoreline and is located along the border between California and Nevada, nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The lake has incredibly clear water, which is something you would expect to see in the Carribbean Ocean. There are a number of hotels, ski resorts and golf courses around the lake itself. On the Nevada portion, there are casinos in most hotels, so there is plenty to do in the evenings after a busy day enjoying the great outdoors.
Above: Views of Lake Tahoe from 10,000 feet above sea level.
There is plenty of activity on the surface of the lake. Above left: a group of water skis await excited tourists & above right: a catamaran docks alongside the pier awaiting passengers to tour the lake.
Above left: I went for a nie walk along Pier 111, which offered a good view of the lake close up & above right: view from onboard the Catamaran, looking back at the shore.
Above: This is the actual water of the lake. It looks more like a swimming pool.
Above: beautiful treels line Lake Tahoe, providing home for thousands of birds and wildlife throughout the Tahoe area.
I truly enjoyed my visit to Lake Tahoe. I think I'll have to return this winter for ski season! Thanks for following along this week, I hope you enjoyed the photos.
-Rick Rockhill
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