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SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS & NATURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outdoor adventurers and sports enthusiasts as well as those who enjoy the relaxation of passive recreation against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty will find a paradise in the Sacramento Valley as well as Central and Northern California. Internationally celebrated resources like Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument, Point Reyes National Seashore, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and miles of riverfront along the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta are just a few of the treasures in this vast, scenic region.<\/p>\n

Regional State Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Angel Island State Park<\/strong>
\nSan Francisco Bay
\nSan Francisco 415-435-1915
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nCommanding spectacular views of San Francisco, the Marin Headlands, and Mount Tamalpais, this island park is accessible by ferry.<\/p>\n

Ano Nuevo State Park<\/strong>
\nPescadero 650-879-2040
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nMore than 2,000 acres of redwood forests provide ideal opportunities for camping and hiking.<\/p>\n

Auburn State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nAuburn 530-885-4527
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nMore than 35,000 acres along 40-miles of the North and Middle Forks of the American River preserves a natural area for hiking, swimming, boating, fishing, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, whitewater thrills, and off-highway motorcycle riding.<\/p>\n

Bean Hollow State Beach<\/strong>
\nPescadero 650-879-2170
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nFishing, picnicking, beachcombing, and nature study along a self-guided trail are popular activities in this marine paradise.<\/p>\n

Bidwell Sacramento River State Park<\/strong>
\nChico 530-342-5185
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nPopular activities at the park include bank or boat fishing for salmon, steelhead, and shad as well as river cruising on inner tubes, canoes, or kayaks. Various riverfront landscapes preserve a vanishing habitat.<\/p>\n

Brannan Island State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nRio Vista 916-777-6671
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nEnjoy a maze of waterways through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta with countless islands and marshes, preserved wildlife habitants, and diverse recreational opportunities. This area offers world-class boating, fishing, and water sports.<\/p>\n

Burton Creek State Park<\/strong>
\nTahoe City 530-525-7232
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nCovering 2,000 acres along the outskirts of Tahoe City, the park features six miles of unpaved roadway for scenic hiking and cross-country skiing.<\/p>\n

Butano State Park<\/strong>
\nPescadero 650-879-2040
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nAlong the San Mateo coast along Highway One are 2,200 acres of secluded redwood-filled canyon.<\/p>\n

Castle Rock State Park<\/strong>
\nLos Gatos 408-867-2952
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nMore than 3,600 wooded acres have been largely preserved in a wild state with miles of trails and steep canyon walls.<\/p>\n

Calaveras Big Trees State Park<\/strong>
\nStockton 209-795-2334
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nOriginally formed to preserve a grove of giant sequoias, the park is home to the first Sierra redwood noted in 1852. Other parcels of mixed conifer forests have been added to the park to bring the total area to approximately 6,500 acres.<\/p>\n

Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nColusa 530-458-4927
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nStretching over 67 acres, the park offers campsites, picnic sites, and a launch ramp for small boats. Riverbank cottonwoods and willows shelter one of the state’s finest fishing stretches.<\/p>\n

Delta Meadows State Park<\/strong>
\nWalnut Grove 916-445-7373
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nPreserving and protecting one of the last remaining areas of the northern Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, the park offers hiking trails and nature study along the Pacific flyway.<\/p>\n

D.L Bliss State Park<\/strong>
\nSouth Lake Tahoe 530-525-7277
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nBreathtaking grandeur was made possible through the successive upheavals that formed and raised the Sierra Nevada. Promontories like Rubicon Point offer incredible vistas of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay.<\/p>\n

Donner Memorial State Park<\/strong>
\nTruckee 530-582-7892
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nCamp, picnic, boat, fish, water ski, and hike against forests of lodgepole, Jeffrey Pine, and white fir in this vast park covering 1,750 acres.<\/p>\n

Emerald Bay State Park<\/strong>
\nSouth Lake Tahoe 530-541-3030
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nThis famous cove of Lake Tahoe was designated a National Natural Landmark for its brilliant panorama of mountain-building processes and glacier carved granite. The park features exceptional Scandinavian architecture and a “tea house” built on Fannette Island.<\/p>\n

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nFolsom 916-988-0205
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nOne of California\u2019s most popular multi-use parks, this area is ideal for fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water skiing, boating, swimming, and studying nature. Folsom Lake offers 120 miles of shoreline and 18,000 acres of water surface.<\/p>\n

Grover Hot Springs State Park<\/strong>
\nSouth Lake Tahoe 530-694-2248
\nPool Information 530-694-2249
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nNestled on the east side of the Sierra at the edge of the Great Basin Province, the park features pine forest with\u00a0 a hot springs, camp sites, hiking trails, and picnic areas.<\/p>\n

Henry W. Coe State Park<\/strong>
\nMorgan Hill 408-779-2728
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nOne of Northern California’s largest parks features 81,000 acres of canyons, forests, and pine-clad hillsides.<\/p>\n

Kings Beach State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nTahoe City 530-546-7248
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nPonderosa Pine groves and small brush cover 700 feet of lake frontage where water-sport activities are popular in the warmer months.<\/p>\n

Lake Valley State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nSouth Lake Tahoe 530-525-7232
\nGolf Course 530-577-0788
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nRinged by towering mountains, this beautiful park offers an 18-hole golf course and winter sports in season.<\/p>\n

Plumas-Eureka State Park<\/strong>
\nBlairsden 530-836-2380
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nVisitors will discover California history along with scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. Fishing is outstanding in two lakes and cross-country skiing is popular.<\/p>\n

Portola Redwoods State Park<\/strong>
\nLa Honda 650-948-9098
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nRedwood forests dominate the 2,200-acre landscape, complemented by 14 miles of trails.<\/p>\n

San Bruno Mountain State Park<\/strong>
\nBrisbane 650-363-4020
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nNearly 2,300 acres are exceptionally rich in wildlife and offer hiking trails and beautiful views of the city and the bay.<\/p>\n

South Yuba River State Park<\/strong>
\nPenn Valley 530-432-2546
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nActivities include swimming, hiking, panning for gold, wildflower viewing, and exploring the trails leading to historic mining sites. Docent-led history, nature, and gold-panning tours are offered at select times throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Sugar Pine Point State Park<\/strong>
\nTahoe City 530-525-7982
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nVisitors are able to view one of the finest remaining natural areas on Lake Tahoe, nearly two miles of lake frontage with dense forests of pine, fir, aspen, and juniper.<\/p>\n

Tahoe State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nTahoe City 530-583-3074
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nLakeside campgrounds surrounded by Ponderosa and Jefferey pine groves is the main attraction to this beautiful park.<\/p>\n

Washoe Meadows State Park<\/strong>
\nSouth Lake Tahoe 530-694-2248
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nMore than 620 acres of meadow and woodland in the valley at the base of the escarpment leading to Echo Summit remains undeveloped and unspoiled.<\/p>\n

Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nChico 530-839-2112
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nCovering 142 acres, oak woodlands nestle along the Sacramento River, the park features Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, and the Trinity Alps towering in the distance. River access encourages water sports.<\/p>\n

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Bay Area Ocean State Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gray Whale Cove State Beach<\/strong>
\nMontara 650-726-8819
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nThe sheltered cove surrounded by cliffs that drop abruptly into the Pacific offers a steep trail to the beach and gray whale sightings.<\/p>\n

Half Moon Bay State Park<\/strong>
\nHalf Moon Bay 650-726-8819
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nFour miles of sandy beaches offer a picturesque setting for sunbathing, fishing, picnicking, and camping.<\/p>\n

Montara State Beach<\/strong>
\nMontara 650-726-8819
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nExplore tide pools or surf-fish on a sweeping beach bordered by low hills to the north and south.<\/p>\n

Pacheco State Park<\/strong>
\nGilroy 209-826-6283
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nNearly 6,900 acres in historic Pacheco Pass offer scenic vistas and multi-purpose trails.<\/p>\n

Pacifica State Beach<\/strong>
\nPacifica 650-738-7381
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nThis wide, crescent-shaped beach serves as the northern gateway to the coastline stretching south of San Francisco.<\/p>\n

Pescadero State Beach<\/strong>
\nPescadero 650-879-2170
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nThe mile-long shoreline features sandy coves, rocky cliffs, tide pools, fishing areas, and picnic facilities.<\/p>\n

Pomponio State Beach<\/strong>
\nHalf Moon Bay 650-879-2170
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nMiles of gently sloping, sandy beaches at the base of high sandstone bluffs offer roaring surf and a quiet lagoon.<\/p>\n

Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nSacramento 916-324-4442
\nwww.ohv.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nNestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this 836-acre park provides open areas for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and four-wheel drive vehicles. Other tracks include midget, go-kart, clay oval, mud drags, and a four-wheel obstacle course.<\/p>\n

San Gregorio State Beach<\/strong>
\nHalf Moon Bay 650-879-2170
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nThis beach protects a driftwood-strewn estuary filled with wildlife and features grassy bluffs along the coast.<\/p>\n

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Parks & Recreation Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bureau of Land Management in California<\/strong>
\n916-978-4400
\nhttps:\/\/www.blm.gov\/california<\/a><\/p>\n

California State Parks<\/strong>
\n916-653-6995
\n800-777-0369
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

California Fish & Game Commission<\/strong>
\n916-445-0411
\nwww.wildlife.ca.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Cameron Park Community Services District<\/strong>
\n530-677-2231
\nwww.cameronpark.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Davis City Parks & Recreation<\/strong>
\n530-757-5626
\nhttp:\/\/cityofdavis.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

East Bay Regional Park District<\/strong>
\n510-562-PARK
\nwww.ebparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n

El Dorado County Parks, Rivers & Trails<\/strong>
\n530-621-5864
\nwww.edcgov.us\/Parks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

El Dorado Hills Community Services District<\/strong>
\n916-933-6624
\nwww.edhcsd.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Georgetown Divide Recreation District<\/strong>
\n530-333-4000
\nwww.gdrd.org<\/a><\/p>\n

National Park Service<\/strong>
\nOnline Directory
\nwww.nps.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

North Lake Tahoe Beaches<\/strong>
\n530-546-7248
\n530-583-5544
\nwww.placer.ca.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Placer County Parks & Grounds<\/strong>
\n530-886-4901
\nwww.placer.ca.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Placerville Parks & Recreation<\/strong>
\n530-642-5232
\nwww.cityofplacerville.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Recreation on Government Land<\/strong>
\nOnline Directory
\nwww.recreation.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Regional Parks, Recreation and Open Space<\/strong>
\nSacramento County
\n916-875-6961
\nwww.sacparks.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Sacramento City Parks & Recreation<\/strong>
\nGeneral Information
\n916-808-5200
\nRecreation Programs
\n916-808-6060
\nhttps:\/\/www.cityofsacramento.org\/ParksandRec\/Recreation<\/a><\/p>\n

San Francisco Parks & Recreation<\/strong>
\n415-831-2700
\nhttp:\/\/sfrecpark.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation<\/strong>
\n530-542-6056
\nwww.cityofslt.us<\/a><\/p>\n

USDA Forest Service<\/strong>
\n202-205-8333
\nwww.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Yolo County Parks & Natural Resources<\/strong>
\n530-666-8038
\nwww.yolocounty.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Federal Forests & Natural Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bucks Lake Wilderness<\/strong>
\nPlumas National Forest
\nQuincy 530-283-2050
\nwww.fs.fed.us\/r5\/plumas<\/a><\/p>\n

Desolation Wilderness<\/strong>
\nEl Dorado National Forest
\nPlacerville 530-644-2349
\nhttps:\/\/www.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n

El Dorado National Forest<\/strong>
\nPlacerville 530-644-6048
\nhttps:\/\/www.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Feather River Scenic Byway<\/strong>
\nPlumas National Forest
\nQuincy 530-283-2050
\nhttps:\/\/www.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit<\/strong>
\nSouth Lake Tahoe 530-543-2600
\nhttps:\/\/www.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Mokelumne Wilderness<\/strong>
\nEl Dorado National Forest
\nPlacerville 530-644-6048
\nhttps:\/\/www.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Plumas National Forest<\/strong>
\nQuincy 530-283-2050
\nhttps:\/\/www.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Stanislaus National Forest<\/strong>
\nSonora 209-532-3671
\nhttps:\/\/www.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n

Tahoe National Forest<\/strong>
\nNevada City 530-265-4531
\nhttps:\/\/www.fs.fed.us<\/a><\/p>\n

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Federal Parkland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Golden Gate National Recreation Area<\/strong>
\nSan Francisco 415-561-4700
\nwww.nps.gov\/goga<\/a>
\nOne of the largest urban national parks in the world and one of the nation’s largest coastal preserves covers nearly 76,000 acres of land and water, boasting almost 60 miles of bay and ocean shoreline.<\/p>\n

Muir Woods National Monument<\/strong>
\nMill Valley 415-388-2595
\nwww.nps.gov\/muwo<\/a>
\nNamed after conservationist John Muir, this tract of land covered with majestic coastal redwoods is unrivaled in its pristine beauty and grandeur.<\/p>\n

Point Reyes National Seashore<\/strong>
\nPoint Reyes 415-464-5100
\nwww.nps.gov\/pore<\/a>
\nUnique elements of biological and historical interest blend a spectacularly scenic panorama of thunderous ocean breakers, open grasslands, bushy hillsides, and forested ridges.<\/p>\n

Redwood National & State Parks<\/strong>
\nCrescent City 707-464-6101
\nwww.nps.gov\/redw<\/a>
\nThree California state parks and the national park service manage vast tracts of old-growth redwood forest, honored together as a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.<\/p>\n

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks<\/strong>
\nThree Rivers 559-565-3341
\nwww.nps.gov\/seki<\/a>
\nGiant Sequoias, immense mountains, and deep canyons seem even more dramatic with the drastic elevation change from 1,500 to 14,491 feet. More than 200 fascinating caverns lie beneath the surface.<\/p>\n

Yosemite National Park<\/strong>
\nYosemite Park 209-372-0200
\nwww.nps.gov\/yose<\/a>
\nHigh cliffs, waterfalls, historic sites, giant sequoias, Glacier Point spectacular views, Tuolumne Meadows, and Hetch Hetchy reservoir are just a few of the highlights in this vast paradise.<\/p>\n

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Nature Centers & Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ancil Hoffman Park <\/strong>
\n6700 Tarshes Drive
\nCarmichael 916-875-6961
\nwww.sacparks.net<\/a>
\nCentral features of this 396-acre park are the 18-hole championship golf course and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. The well-maintained trail surrounding the entire park is popular with joggers and dog-walkers. Beautiful picnic spots provide barbecues.<\/p>\n

Ano Nuevo State Reserve<\/strong>
\nHalf Moon Bay 650-879-0227
\nwww.anonuevo.org<\/a>
\nVisitors flock to this 4,000-acre site, the largest mainland breeding colony in the world for the northern elephant seals.<\/p>\n

The Botanic Garden<\/strong>
\nTilden Regional Park
\nBerkeley 510-562-PARK
\nwww.nativeplants.org<\/a>
\nwww.ebparks.org<\/a>
\nThis vast garden is devoted to collection, growth, display, and preservation of native Californian plants.<\/p>\n

California State Capitol Park & World Peace Rose Garden<\/strong>
\n10th & L Street
\nSacramento 916-324-0333
\nReservations 866-240-4655
\nwww.parks.ca.gov<\/a>
\nSituated in the heart of downtown Sacramento, this lush oasis attracts visitors and locals to its natural beauty and restful atmosphere. The variety of foliage is astounding, supporting the urban legend that at least one of every California-native tree is represented in the park.<\/p>\n

Conservatory of Flowers<\/strong>
\nGolden Gate Park
\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Drive
\nSan Francisco 415-666-7001
\nwww.conservatoryofflowers.org<\/a>
\nDon’t miss this spectacular living museum of rare and exotic tropical plants in the heart of Golden Gate Park.<\/p>\n

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
\nNewark 510-792-0222
\nwww.fws.gov\/refuge\/don_edwards_san_francisco_bay\/<\/a>
\nIn addition to preserving and protecting habitat for wildlife and migratory birds, the center offers recreational and educational opportunities.<\/p>\n

Eddy Arboretum<\/strong>
\nInstitute of Forest Genetics
\nPlacerville 530-622-1225
\nwww.fs.fed.us\/psw<\/a>
\nFounded in 1927, this facility specializes in pines as well as other native and exotic conifers.<\/p>\n

Effie Yeaw Nature Center<\/strong>
\nAncil Hoffman County Park
\n2850 San Lorenzo Way
\nCarmichael 916-489-4918
\nhttps:\/\/www.sacnaturecenter.net<\/a>
\nNestled in the American River Parkway, this award-winning environmental and cultural education center provides a glimpse of live wild animals and a hands-on museum. The replica Maidu Indian Village combines with native plant landscaping on this 77-acre nature preserve with oak woodland and riverbank trails.<\/p>\n

Fitzgerald Marine Reserve<\/strong>
\nCalifornia & North Lake
\nMoss Beach 650-728-3584
\nhttp:\/\/parks.smcgov.org\/<\/a>
\nVisitors and naturalists flock to this living community of colorful and varied marine life including seaweed, crabs, sponges, sea anemones, starfish, and fish.<\/p>\n

Hakone Gardens <\/strong>
\n21000 Big Basin Way
\nSaratoga 408-741-4994
\nwww.hakone.com<\/a>
\nThe oldest Japanese-style residential gardens in the Western Hemisphere create 18 acres of magnificent beauty.<\/p>\n

McKinley Park Gardens<\/strong>
\n601 Alhambra Boulevard
\nSacramento\u00a0916-452-8011
\nhttp:\/\/www.mckinleyparkcenter.org\/mckinley-park-rose-garden<\/a>
\nShepard Garden and Arts Center and a beautiful rose garden are just two of the many amenities that draw visitors to the park.<\/p>\n

Modoc National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
\nAlturas 530-233-3572
\nwww.fws.gov\/refuge\/modoc\/<\/a>
\nFed by melting snow from the Warner Mountains, the Pit River creates an oasis for wildlife in the high desert of northeastern California.<\/p>\n

Natural Oak Preserve<\/strong>
\nNatoma Oaks Park
\n2230 River Plaza Drive
\nSacramento 916-808-5200
\nwww.cityofsacramento.org<\/a>
\nFeaturing an interpretive center and picnic areas, this wonderful area offers an oasis in the city.<\/p>\n

Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong>
\n1624 Hood-Franklin Road
\nElk Grove 916-775-4420
\nwww.fws.gov\/refuge\/stone_lakes\/<\/a>
\nCommanding a rich mosaic of Central Valley habitats including grassland, wetlands, vernal pool, riparian, and oak forest, the refuge enjoys a prime location along the Pacific Flyway.<\/p>\n

Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens<\/strong>
\nGolden Gate Park
\nSan Francisco 415-661-1316
\nwww.sfbotanicalgarden.org\/<\/a>
\nSet in the heart of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, this spectacular botanical garden inspires visitors with the extraordinary diversity of rare and unusual plants that can be grown in coastal California.<\/p>\n

UC Arboretum<\/strong>
\nUniversity of California-Davis
\nDavis 530-742-4880
\nwww.arboretum.ucdavis.edu<\/a>
\nThousands of plants are displayed in a variety of theme gardens that cover more than 100 acres on both sides of Putah Creek. This living museum serves as an outdoor classroom and a tranquil site for passive recreation.<\/p>\n

UC Botanical Garden<\/strong>
\nUniversity of California-Berkeley
\nBerkeley 510-642-3343
\nhttp:\/\/botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu<\/a>
\nOne of the world’s largest botanical gardens is a living museum of unimaginable diversity.<\/p>\n

William Land Park<\/strong>
\n1702 Sutterville Road
\nSacramento 916-808-5200
\nwww.cityofsacramento.org<\/a>
\nBreathtakingly beautiful mature trees and shrubbery grace meticulously manicured landscapes in this vintage park. Among the premier amenities are lush picnic areas, a link to the American River Parkway, a popular golf course, the Sacramento Zoo, and Fairytale Town.<\/p>\n

Yolo Basin Foundation<\/strong>
\nDavis 530-758-1018
\nhttp:\/\/yolobasin.org<\/a>
\nThe foundation cooperates with the California Department of Fish and Game to provide wetlands and wildlife education on the Yolo Bypass Area between Sacramento and Davis.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to the Blue World<\/strong>
\nResidents of the Sacramento Valley enjoy easy access to one of the world’s most beloved recreational destinations: Lake Tahoe. This breathtakingly beautiful lake is more than a spectacular backdrop for outdoor recreation, its clear and pure waters are unrivaled for water sports. More than a dozen world-class ski resorts are close by when the snow flies, offering cozy lodges and first-class amenities. Hiking, fishing, camping, backpacking, golfing, tennis, mountain biking, shopping, and casino gaming excitement are all magnets to one of the nation’s true natural treasures. For more information or assistance in planning a Lake Tahoe vacation or getaway, contact:<\/p>\n

Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority<\/strong>
\nSouth Lake Tahoe 530-544-5050
\nhttp:\/\/tahoesouth.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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