Kayaking Lake Tahoe is an experience
never to be forgotten. You can find kayak rental companies
at the following places:
- Carson City - 4338 S. Carson St.
(775-885-7773)
- Tahoe City - 521 N. Tahoe Blvd.
(530-581-4336)
- Reno
- 155 E. Moana Ln. (775-825-2855)
Lake Tahoe is a beautiful crystal clear sight
to see. You may opt to spend a one day kayaking or for
more experienced, a six day trip which includes camping
overnight. There are various lodgings available, depending
on where you decide to stay overnight. For instance, you
can camp right next to the lake at Tahoe City. There you
will find many shops and restaurants. If you are up to it,
you can paddle another two miles to William Kent Campground and
have dinner at Sunnyside Lodge. You can also find beach
camping at Meeks Bay and D.L. Bliss State Park. Both have
sandy swimming beaches. There is the popular Rubicon trail
to the Emerald Bay Boat Campground or Camp Richardson. The
Beacon Bar and Grill has live music and great food. If you
are looking for day trip, Sand Harbor is a favorite. You
paddle past giant boulders to Chimney Beach and may private
covers. When your arms give out, return to Sand Harbor,
grab a beach chair and enjoy the annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare
Festival.
Happy Paddling!
Boulder City Nevada is a small town:
population of 15,000. It's located 23 miles southeast of
Las Vegas. There is really no similarity between the two.
It is the one and only town in Nevada where gambling has always
been banned. There are also very few taverns. This
town came to life during the Great Depression. It was a
place to house Hoover Dam workers. Growth there is
strictly controlled and any sale of city land exceeding one acre
requires voter approval. Many of the original buildings
are still standing. The jewel of downtown is the Boulder
Dam Hotel, lodging for visitors to the dam. The guest list
includes many famous people, such as, James Cagney and Pope Pius
the XI.
There are all sorts of interesting places to
see, such as an English style teahouse, Boulder Brewing Co and "Goatfeathers,"
where you might see glass blowing and an old time grocery store,
complete with penny candy. On any Friday or Saturday nite
you may see tourists sipping wine and eating lasagna at Milo's
outdoor Cafe on Nevada Way. All in all, this is a great
place to just "kick back" and relax away from the neon and
cling-clang of the slots.
