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East Walker River

National And State Parks – Bridgeport, California

The East Walker river flows from Bridgeport Reservoir near the town of Bridgeport, California. It has long been a popular trout fishery and was considered by some to be one of the best trout streams in the West. The East Walker is ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Alpine Meadows Ski Resort

Ski Resorts – Alpine Meadows, California

Hint-Take Summit Six and hike to the right to the wolverine bowl on a good powder day. More on CitySearch

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  • This is one of the best value resorts in the west. More on CitySearch

  • Alpine Meadow is a resort you can get your hands around in one day. It's a favorite with the locals so it h... More on CitySearch

Beads Etc

Things To Do – South Lake Tahoe, California

Hampton House

Things To Do – Bridgeport, California

Truckee First Transcontinental Railroad

Trains – Truckee, California

Inscription. While construction on Sierra tunnels delayed Central Pacific, advance forces at Truckee began building forty miles of track east and west of Truckee moving all supplies by wagon and sled. Summit Tunnel was opened in December, ... More on HMDB

Glen Aulin and Waterwheel Falls Trail

Things To Do – Lee Vining, California

This trail comprises the easiest section of the High Sierra Camps Loop Trail. It is also a section of both the Pacific Crest and TahoeYosemite trails. Scenically, this popular hike to Glen Aulin is noted for the scenic pools, rapids, ... More on Trails

Ice House Reservoir

Things To Do – South Lake Tahoe, California

Ice House Reservoir is located approximately 35 miles northeast of Placerville at an elevation of 5,500 feet in the beautiful El Dorado National Forest. The surface area of the lake is 678 acres. There are four camping facilities ... More on AnglerWeb.com

KidZone

Childrens Museums – Truckee, California

The KidZone museum is designed for children age 7 and under. Its hands-on exhibits help kids to develop their motor, social, and creative skills through play with a variety of objects, costumes, a...

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  • Our Mission The KidZone Museum is a nonprofit children’s museum serving Truckee and the Lake Tahoe basin. Our mission is to inspire the lifelong love of learning by engaging the minds, muscles and... More on Kidzonemuseum.org

The Pope Estate From Cabin to Lodge

Landmarks – South Lake Tahoe, California

Inscription. The Pope Estate is the largest of the three estates at the Tallac Historic Site. In 1894, George P. Tallant built a 2,000 square foot rustic-style summer cabin on this site. Five years later, San Francisco businessman ... More on HMDB

Loch Leven Lakes Loop

Parks – Truckee, California

Most of this loop alternates between class 3 and class 4. Riders with intermediate technical skills and intermediate strength will be carrying or pushing their bikes for about 40 percent of the time; those with advanced technical ... More on Trails

LOWER TWIN LAKES (CA)

Campgrounds – Bridgeport, California

Lower Twin Lakes is located in large Jeffrey pine trees and sagebrush. Robinson Creek runs by the campground and Lower Twin Lakes is within walking distance. Interpretive programs are provided at Robinson Creek Campground, one mile ... More on ReserveAmerica.com

Return to Bodie

National And State Parks – Bridgeport, California

Inscription. During the California gold rush, E Clampus Vitus was a fraternal order and benevolence society for miners. It was rumored to be one of the secret societies in the town of Bodie during its heyday. Today, ECV is dedicated ... More on HMDB

Rojos Restaurant & Bar

Restaurants – South Lake Tahoe, California

We were happy to pay for our food. More on TripAdvisor

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  • They also have wonderful sandwiches and burgers. More on insiderpages.com

  • My husband and I have been going to Rojo's for 25 years now. It has the rustic Tahoe ambiance with American... More on insiderpages.com

Andy's Truckee Diner

Restaurants – Truckee, California

I've had more than a few good bites at this stopping-off place on the railway line, and I've taken the libe... More on TripAdvisor

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  • While partaking of my order, I commented to my friend that the Truckee Diner reminded me so much of the din... More on Yahoo! Travel

  • This place stink. I came there to eat after i had a bad tire. They took my order but when they brouht it to... More on Yahoo! Travel

Taco Station

Restaurants – Truckee, California

Although it's called Taco Station, it is the burritos that have made it famous. They are so huge that they are wrapped in two tortillas ... More on igougo