What secrets are in Lake Tahoe?

Uncovered and exposed: Secrets of pristine Lake Tahoe
  • There is a nude beach (and you can drink on the beach legally)
  • Most of the ski terrain is hidden in the backcountry.
  • There's a better way to access Tahoe's amazing historic sites.
  • A Frank Sinatra overdose helped put Tahoe on the map.
  • Tahoe isn't the only lake in town.




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An article by the Reno Gazette Journal claims that around the late 1800s, Lake Tahoe was essentially a dumping ground for Chinese railroad workers' bodies. They would be thrown into the lake by the hundreds while still alive and tied up in big groups and weighed down to sink to the bottom.

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Compared to other lakes, Tahoe's cast of aquatic characters is fairly small. Among those you can see with the naked eye, there are several species of trout (rainbow, brook, brown and lake), the Kokanee salmon, crayfish, mysis shrimp, and a few other near-shore and bottom-dwelling fish.

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The easiest way to get to Hidden Beach is to park at the newly created parking lot for the Tahoe East Shore Trail, which takes you from Incline Village all the way to Sand Harbor. There will be a fee to park, but it's an incredibly beautiful trail.

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Musicians young and not so young call Tahoe home, finding the clear melted snow cradled in mountains inspiring enough to put down their own roots. Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Cher, Liza Minelli, Alanis Morissette, Mike Love and James Hetfield are just a few of those musicians.

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In short, yes, it is normally safe to swim in Lake Tahoe. Just be sure to wear boots when walking around the lake. The most common snake you might see in the lake is a garter snake. If you do happen to see a snake swimming in the lake, just let it pass by, as they are normally not venomous.

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Lake Tahoe is not only a natural wonder, it's an American treasure. It's hard to imagine a lake more captivating.

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Famous for its stunning blue waters and massive footprint, Lake Tahoe is a popular tourist destination that straddles the state line between California and Nevada. Set high in the Sierra Nevada, this 191-square-mile freshwater body is the biggest alpine lake in North America.

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The lake was the center of the Washoe world for centuries providing a bounty of different foods to last the winter, and of course we can see why they chose this beautiful place. The Washoe camped, hunted, fished, and cherished Lake Tahoe, which they considered sacred life-sustaining water.

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You should never open your eyes when swimming in a lake or river as doing so puts you at risk for a serious eye infection.

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Why is the Lake so blue? Tahoe's clean air and water are the keys to the Lake's dazzling blue color. The surface of Lake Tahoe is blue in part because it's reflecting the sky, but there is more to this phenomenon. Water as crystal clear as Tahoe's absorbs red light, leaving the rich blue color that we all see.

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Known as Old Forge, the 5-acre property is located on Lakeshore Boulevard, Lake Tahoe's version of Billionaires' Row, Perry said. Homeowners along the lakefront strip include former junk-bond king Michael Milken and tech billionaire Larry Ellison.

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