Jill Holley
(530) 577-2100
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Knowing
Tahoe:
The “eighth” wonder of the world
Thank you for visiting my website - please consider it as your
online source for local real estate information, and return
often for the latest property listing updates. Tahoe is situated
amidst a landscape of pine, aspen trees and meadows. Tahoe offers
an exceptional alpine oasis and is family friendly atmosphere
to locals and visitors alike. Tahoe has a sports friendly climate,
a thriving community, unlimited recreational activities and
an eclectic array of the arts. It doesn’t take long to
experience the lifestyles, traditions and culture of this awe-inspiring
mountain experience that we cherish at Lake Tahoe.
Visitors from everywhere come to Lake Tahoe to enjoy wonderful
outdoor adventures in wholesome recreational areas as well as
cultural events and activities making Tahoe a combination of
small town charm with big city sophistication. With the addition
of our Stateline Gondola that transplants you to our beautiful
Heavenly Ski Resort, a cozy shopping village that offers a variety
of venues you can see our town is transforming into the perfect
mountain village.
Lake Tahoe loves company". As visitors explore the richness
of Tahoe and its surrounding area, they will discover the spectacular
countryside scenery and its friendly, hospitable residents along
the way.
The Lake:
If Lake Tahoe was tipped over, the water would cover California
to a depth of fourteen and a half inches. (Texas would only
be covered to a depth of eight and a half inches.) This amount
of water is enough to supply everyone in the United States with
50 gallons of water per day for 5 years.
Winter Wonderland: Tahoe is a world class ski and snow playground.
In fact on Lake Tahoe hosted the greatest winter athletes in
the world gathered at Squaw Valley.
At Home With Nature: Explore, Hike and visit our lovely Tahoe
and you are bound to see some wildlife of the four-legged variety.
Viewing coyote, deer, bears or raccoon is not uncommon in Tahoe.
Population:
South Lake Tahoe, including the Stateline area, has a permanent,
year-round population of 34,000.
Sunshine: Tahoe is known for the amount of blue sky sunshine
days.
Gaming:
In Stateline, Nevada try your luck at gaming with six 24-hour
casinos in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Skiing: Lake Tahoe offers not only world class skiing but host
a wonderful views. Surrounding the lake you can find ski resorts
ready for fun including our famous Heavenly Valley Ski Resort,
the only ski resort that boarders two states, Nevada and California.
More:
| Surface
Elevation |
6,229
feet above sea level |
| Length
(north to south) |
22
miles |
| Width
(east to west) |
12
miles |
| Shoreline |
71
miles (CA 42 miles; NV 29 miles) |
| Capacity |
122,160,280
acre-ft. of water |
| Surface
Area |
193
square miles (122,200 acres) |
| Depth
Maximum |
1,645
feet |
| Average
depth |
989
feet |
| Only
Outlet |
Truckee
River at Tahoe City |
| Highest
Peak (Freel Peak) |
10,891
feet |
Informative
Websites:
Schools
El Dorado
County School District
Douglas
County School District
Lake Tahoe Information
Life at Tahoe
Lake
Tahoe Activities & Events
Lake
Tahoe Ski Resorts
Lake
Tahoe Golf Courses |
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