Top Reasons to Go to Lake Tahoe

The lake: Blue, deep, and alpine pure, Lake Tahoe is far and away the main reason to visit this High Sierra paradise.

Skiing: Daring black-diamond runs or baby-bunny bumps—whether you're an expert, a beginner, or somewhere in between, the numerous Tahoe-area ski parks abound with slopes to suit your skills.

The great outdoors: A ring of national forests and recreation areas linked by miles of trails makes Tahoe excellent for nature lovers.

Dinner with a view: You can picnic lakeside at state parks or dine in restaurants perched along the shore.

A date with lady luck: Whether you want to roll dice, play the slots, or hope the blackjack dealer goes bust before you do, you'll find round-the-clock gambling at the casinos on the Nevada side of the lake and in Reno.