High in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, on the border of what is now California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is one of the most cherished vacation spots in the United States. The area of Lake Tahoe was formed 2 – 3 million years ago by a fracture in the Earth’s crust, creating as deep basin. In time, snowmelt filled the basin making Lake Tahoe one of the deepest and highest freshwater lakes in the United States.
Originally the center of the Washoe Indian territory, one of the first non-indigenous people to see the lake in 1844 was the explorer Kit Carson. The lake had many names until it was oficially named Lake Tahoe in 1945.Lake Tahoe quickly evolved into a popular vacation destination offering some of the most sought after ski slopes in the world.
The area is surrounded with panoramic beauty where the outdoor enthusiast can enjoy hotspots such as the Tahoe Trim Trail and Desolation Wilderness, which offer unparralleled hiking and serene camping. And many visitors enjoy the legal gambling on the Nevada side of the lake.