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by: Teresa Nielsen

A popular destination all year long, take your sweetheart on a special trip and visit Lake Tahoe, California.

Known for its pristine blue water, Lake Tahoe offers a plethora of activities for those looking for both relaxation and adventure! From hiking along the Tahoe Rim Trail to rafting down the Truckee River, you will never be bored!

Want simply to sunbathe? Visit some of Tahoe’s most famous beaches, including Sand Harbor and Pope’s Beach! Watching the sunset from Zephyr Cove is a must! The sky illuminates with an array of colors as the sun’s last ray highlights the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains. We also suggest taking a sunset cruise on the Tahoe Gal as it circles around the island at Emerald Bay!

For those looking to kick back and enjoy the scenery, a horseback ride through Alpine Meadows is the perfect way to take in the fresh mountain air. After a full day of activity, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of Tahoe’s most ideal restaurants, Sunnyside. With a sprawling outdoor patio, the view alone will make for the perfect meal!

South Lake Tahoe is the place for upbeat nightlife! Visit the nightclubs and casinos that line the main strip, and take your chance at winning big! Even take a ride up Heavenly’s gondola and see the Lake from the above!

RealTraveler Fretless writes:

“Sand Harbor does double duty as both a sandy beach and a boulder climbing adventure. We enjoyed it so much we ended up traveling the 3 miles from Incline Village several days during the week we visited.

The smooth sandy beach immediately draws visitors, tempting us to throw down our towels and soak up the glorious sun. But eventually, the same sun forces us into the cool water of Lake Tahoe. The gently sloping sandy bottom allows us to enter the water as quickly or slowly as desired. The first day I visited, the lake was so calm I spied a woman lying out on a raft in the lake, reading a Jodi Poucoult novel! On Saturday, though, there were more boats and skiers out in the lake, and thus more waves at the beach.

Sandy Harbor has several wooden or paved walkways, some with signs describing the lake’s geologic and historic past. There is a small point separating the main beach from the smaller beach that has the boulders, a 5-minute walk between the two. We enjoyed climbing on and jumping off the boulders, though the small sandy areas near the best boulders do not offer much sun-bathing space.” (more…)

To plan your trip to Lake Tahoe, visit:

Tahoe Attractions
Tahoe Hotels
Tahoe Flights

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by: Teresa Nielsen

Need to cool down during the hot summer days? Want to have fun under the sun? Grab some friends and take the kids, we’re going whitewater rafting in Canon City, Colorado.

Located just one hour southwest of Colorado Springs, you will have a blast as ripping through whitewater rapids!

RealTravel author Coloradorafting describes the experience:

“The Arkansas River in Colorado is one of the world’s most popular whitewater rafting destinations. The Arkansas River offers over 110 miles of navigable whitewater for visitors to choose from, at varying degrees of difficulty. Choose from half-day trips, to multi-day overnight river-side camping trips. From class III beginner whitewater trips, to thrilling class V trips through the Royal Gorge! No Colorado vacation is complete without visiting this river!

For more information on Whitewater Rafting in Colorado visit www.lostpaddlerafting .com For current rafting conditions visit the Arkansas River Whitewater Blog” (more…)

After rafting, journey to Colorado Springs and visit The Garden of the Gods. These red sandstone formations will leave you mesmerized! Take a free 30 minute tour with a naturalist or even go through the park on horseback! In the mood to cycle? The park even allows mountain biking on designated trails!

Realtraveler Jenny B. shares with us:

“After lunch, we headed to the Garden of the Gods. Huge rock formations! We had fun playing around at the tourist picture spot. Take a look!” (more…)

This is something the whole family will treasure!

To plan your trip, visit:

Colorado Springs Flights
Colorado Springs Hotels
Colorado Springs Attractions

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