| "body"> | | | | If you're looking for a ski vacation that the little ones |
| Tahoe has become one of the most popular places | | | | will really enjoy, then you might want to go to |
| to ski, and it's no wonder considering the wide | | | | Northstar-at-Tahoe. They have special runs for kids |
| variety of hotels and lodging, dining choices, and | | | | called "Paw Parks" that have trails that vary in |
| activities you'll find in this scenic area spanning across | | | | difficulty. One of the trails even has a snow slide that |
| parts of California and Nevada. As a matter of fact, | | | | kids can stop and play on. They also have a licensed |
| Tahoe currently has the most concentrated resorts | | | | daycare so that parents can get some skiing in on |
| for a tourist area in the U.S. - how's that for options? | | | | their own if they want. The daycare features a |
| With the number of different ski resorts available in | | | | Minors Camp and a ski program for kids called "Star |
| Tahoe, it's easy to find the perfect ski vacation for | | | | Kids." |
| your family. | | | | While we are just giving a couple of examples of |
| The resorts at Tahoe have some great skiing, | | | | good resorts in Tahoe, there are a number of great |
| including cross-country skiing and Olympic quality | | | | places to choose from. You can also take a break to |
| downhill skiing, but you'll also find a number of other | | | | do some shopping in Tahoe's shops and galleries, play |
| winter activities here as well, including ice skating, | | | | games at one of the casinos nearby, and there are |
| snowmobiling, dog sledding, and snow shoeing to | | | | also lots of other area attractions, activities, and |
| name a few. | | | | events for you and your family to partake in. |
| One highly recommended ski resort in the area is | | | | One such place to tour is Vikingsholm "castle." This |
| Tahoe Donner. Located in Truckee, California, it is | | | | castle-like home is a fascinating architectural structure |
| regarded as a world-class cross-country ski center. | | | | nestled in a beautiful landscape dotted with tall cedars |
| You don't have to be an expert to enjoy Tahoe | | | | and pines. Another site to see is the Ehrman Mansion. |
| Donner, though; it is actually a great place for | | | | Christmastime is particularly festive in Tahoe; one |
| beginners. Not only does Tahoe Donner have an | | | | popular area event for you to see is the Reindeer |
| exceptional school for cross-country skiing, but they | | | | Race that takes place in December, you can also |
| also have lessons for beginners. | | | | enjoy a night of dancing at the Valhalla Holiday Gala, |
| The resort also provides trails for beginners to ski on. | | | | or take the family to the Silver and Snow Festival of |
| Overall, Tahoe Donner has 120 acres of skiable | | | | Lights. |
| terrain with 13 trails catering to beginners as well as | | | | Tahoe makes a great destination in summer, too. |
| intermediate and advanced skiers. The trails are | | | | While it's not ski season, you will get a view of some |
| accessible by four lifts, which include two chair lifts | | | | gorgeous scenery and Tahoe has many summer |
| and two surface lifts, and the lift ticket prices are | | | | activities and events like "Midsummer Nights " at the |
| relatively affordable. Snowboarders are welcome on | | | | Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and the chance to |
| the mountain, too. The top elevation here is 7,353 | | | | do some scenic Sierra hiking, |
| feet with a 601-foot vertical drop. | | | | As you can see, you and your family will be |
| Tahoe Donner does have rentals as well as a variety | | | | hard-pressed to find a boring moment in beautiful |
| of ski programs available. And after a fun-filled day | | | | Tahoe, and with the number of places to choose |
| on the slopes, be sure to visit the Lodge Restaurant | | | | from, it is also a place to look to for an affordable ski |
| for a relaxing and wonderful dining experience. On | | | | vacation. So be sure to check out Tahoe when |
| top of all of this, they also have a pleasant, | | | | planning your next getaway! |
| family-friendly atmosphere. | | | | |