Cedar Flat, Lake Tahoe, California

Halfway between Tahoe City and King's Beach, and half way between Squaw Valley and Northstar, set in the still Sierra Mountains and gleaming freshwater of Lake Tahoe, Cedar Flat, California, rests where you want your vacation to begin and end. Within this proximity, you have the active lifestyle nearby with the quiet respite in nature at home.

Outside your door, view the Sierras and, in the summertime, hike and camp in temperatures that range between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. See wildlife in its natural order. Beware of black bears, though. They're a beautiful sight, and they may be more afraid of you than themselves, but it's safer to leave them alone. Trails are good to hike, but for those who seek speed, mountain bike. All the activities that come on a lake are in this general area: lounging on the beach, fishing from piers and chartered boats, waterskiing, parasailing, cocktail and fine-dining cruises. Fly-fish in the crystal, clean waters. Over ten, highly rated golf courses challenge you and your best game. Another challenge is beating the house in one of the many casinos. When the dusk sun shines through the mountains and it shimmers golden on Lake Tahoe, you know why this is one of those many stops on the larger journey. Snowflakes fall and stick to the pines. Snowshoe or snowmobile to these secret places where life is distilled. Once the powder sticks, the slopes and lifts grow in motion. Over fifteen ski areas are near Cedar Flat, Lake Tahoe, California. All things are in place for you to get down those mountains: private lessons, clinics for men, women, and children, programs taught on using sports equipment more effectively, and repair and sports gear shops. It cannot be overemphasized the scope the North Lake Tahoe ski area. One winter is not enough to do justice to 200+ trails. If you are hardcore, you'll need more than one winter here. If you're not hardcore, if you're not even into skiing or snowboarding, sled and inner tube slipping and sliding, horse- and dog-sled riding, are some winter activities that amuse and delight. After your adventures at Lake Tahoe, in the wilderness, or on the slopes, Cedar Flat provides a sleepy home base for your next adventure.