Hiking & Horseback Riding

  • Take a day hike with the family or go on a multi-night adventure in the Tahoe backcountry. You don’t have to be a long-distance hiker to enjoy the beauty of mountains, meadows and valleys in the Lake Tahoe area. There are many gentle trails, paved paths, and flat valley roads that everyone from kids to grandparents will enjoy. So pack a lunch, shoulder your rucksack and explore Tahoe’s natural beauty.

    Zephyr Cove Stables

    Zephyr Cove Stables

    825 Highway 50, Zephyr Cove, NV  89448
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    Explore The North Sierra Wilderness on scenic high mountain trails and find amazing views of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Trail guides and staff are friendly, courteous, cowboys who welcome all families and groups. Zephyr Cove Stables offers recreation for the whole family.

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    R & D Ranch

    R & D Ranch

    7177 Schulz Dr., Carson City, NV  89701
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    The R & D Ranch in Carson City, has the best in Northern Nevada with horseback riding, sightseeing and ATV tours. For birthday parties, or just a day of fun, the R & D Ranch offers it all for horse lovers.

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    Tahoe Adventure Company

    Tahoe Adventure Company

    7010 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe Vista, CA  96148
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    In: Activities: Mountain Biking & Cycling, Hiking & Horseback Riding, Water Sports

    Tahoe Adventure Company leads high quality adventure travel trips and tours with a focus on experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, trails and brilliant waters of Lake Tahoe. Our goal is to offer the highest quality, most enlightening adventure tours in the Lake Tahoe area.

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  • Lake Tahoe Fall Guide

    While summer and winter are the obvious times to visit Lake Tahoe, a hidden secret is just how perfect this time of year is for a vacation.

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    Lake Tahoe Summer Guide

    It’s summertime at Lake Tahoe and the possibilities are endless. There is nothing quite like a Summer in Tahoe. Immerse yourself in all of the beauty, variety and adventure of Lake Tahoe.

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    Where to Take Fall Photos in Tahoe

    Lake Tahoe often conjures images of tall douglas firs, evergreens that keep the the crystal clear lake company year round with their green, glowing branches. But Tahoe is also home to many aspen groves, which changes from green to orange to yellow during the fall months.

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    Hiking Mt. Judah Trail Overlooking Donner Lake

    Follow our editor’s account of a beautiful hike – complete with photos!

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    Fun Family Things To Do on the South Shore

    A list of some great activities for the whole crew.

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    Lake Tahoe Hiking: Marlette Lake

    Come take a hike to Marlette Lake from Spooner Lake in Nevada State Park. This moderate 4-miles-hike offers picturesque views of Tahoe, with access to the Flume Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail and the crystal clear waters of Marlette Lake.

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    3 Great Hikes on Tahoe’s West Shore

    A few suggestions on some great hikes.

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    Lake Tahoe Summer Camps

    Lake Tahoe is full of unique camps that are oriented around the activities that your children enjoy, like hockey, music, backcountry trails, family camps, 4H, pottery and more.

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    Climbing Tahoe’s Tallest Peaks

    Lake Tahoe is not only one of the largest alpine lakes, but it’s also one of the highest. About 2 million to 3 million years ago a large block fault caused surrounding ranges to rise and the block beneath Lake Tahoe to sink.

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    Fun in the Sun at Lake Tahoe

    Wondering what to do during summer in Lake Tahoe?

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