Lake Tahoe is famous for the
remarkable skiing of the Sierra Range, which is abetted by sled parks offering
snow tubing, cross country skiing, snowmobile riding and snowshoeing, all
enjoyed by George Spillmann.
From spring through fall in Tahoe,
the lake churns with water sports and beach goers. Parasailing, jet skiing and paddle boats, as
well as kayaking and paddle boards, are extremely popular with beach
visitors. Wooden boat shows abound, with
the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance in August.
Docks and buoys dot the restaurants of the lake, where events such as
sailboat racing, fireworks shows and guided cruises are secured by the United
States Coast Guard. Summer also features
hiking and biking on miles of trails around the lake, especially on the 165
mile Tahoe Rim Trail. Camping is a
delight in the sparkling air of the alpine trails of Tahoe, and areas like the
Desolation Wilderness, the Flume Trail, and the Eagle Lake Trailhead, allow
extensive meandering through all the delights of a Lake Tahoe vacation for
George Spillmann and his family.
The California Zephyr, a daily run
between Chicago and San Francisco, provides comfortable transportation by rail
to Tahoe, sometimes preferable to George Spillmann than dealing with road
congestion by car. Auto access can be
limited in winter due to blizzards and snow, necessitating chains and snow
tires for the persistent. Heavy tourist
traffic can be as limiting as snow on some weekends, for those entering Lake
Tahoe via Interstate 80, U.S. Route 50, or Nevada State Route 431. By air, Lake Tahoe connects with the
Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the Sacramento International Airport, the
Lake Tahoe Airport, the Truckee-Tahoe Airport and the Minden-Tahoe Airport.
