Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States. At a surface elevation of 6,225 ft, it is located along the border between California and Nevada, west of Carson City. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. Alpine lakes are classified as reservoirs or lakes at high altitudes, usually starting around 5,000 ft in elevation above sea level or tree line. Alpine lakes are usually clearer than lakes at lower elevations due to the colder water which decreases the speed and amount of algae and moss growth in the water. Its depth is 1,645 ft, making it the USA's second-deepest (the deepest is Crater Lake in Oregon, being 300 ft deeper. Additionally, Lake Tahoe is listed as the 26th largest lake by volume in the world at 122,160,280 acre foot.
I thought this was a pretty cool overpass.
It was a wonderful ride with beautiful sights around ever turn. The temps got cooler as we climbed higher and I was glad I made the decision to wear my leathers.
We are getting closer...
Now you don't see a sign like this everyday.
The south shore is dominated by the lake's largest city, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
This is your tourist area with casinos on the Nevada side and lots of shopping, lodging and dinning in South Lake Tahoe. Once we got through the congestion and on the west side of the lake we found a nice place to take a break and check out the lake.
The water is so clear.
Boat rides around the lake are a popular attraction.
Emerald Bay
Besides being a sun filled summer destination it is also a winter wonderland filled with lots of winter time sports. The majority of the ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region are on the northern end of the lake, near Truckee CA and Reno, NV.
The Ponderosa Ranch of the TV series Bonanza was formerly located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Several other movies have been filmed here including Godfather Part II. The Winter Olympics was held at Lake Tahoe in 1960.
It was a great ride!
Orientation for Amazon on the 16th October.
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