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Lake Tahoe Guidebooks
Lake Tahoe, although most of it does sit in California sadly, is still one of
the crown jewels of Nevada. The incredibly clear water, combined with the
beauitful mountains that ring the lake, create a recreation area that is
unparalleled. Whether you want to hike, ski, fish, rock climb, bike or just
drive around - you can do it all - and then some - in the Lake Tahoe area.
Listed below are various books that cover the various things to do in the Lake
Tahoe area. Consider picking one or more of them up before heading over
on your Lake Tahoe vacation - as it will save you time, money and give
you some ideas on what to do.
All of these books are available through Amazon.Com.
 | Above Tahoe and Reno : Above Tahoe and Reno. A unique combination of natural beauty and the handiwork of man as seen from the air in the beautiful photographic book. More Info |
 | Best Easy Day Hikes : Lake Tahoe : This guide includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of mostly short, easy-to-follow trails that lead to scenic destinations around the lake. It's nearly impossible to find a hiking trail in the Sierra that doesn't involve some climbing, but you'll find most of these hikes are not overly strenuous. More Info |
 | Desolation Wilderness and the South Lake Tahoe Basin : Covers all the trails in the wilderness plus the area around Emerald Bay, the upper Truckee River, and the upper South Fork of the American River. Discover the magnificent glaciated scenery, the trout-filled lakes and streams, and the secluded camping sites. Comes with a 4-color, plastic, topographic map. More Info |
 | Insider Guide to Reno and Lake Tahoe : Enjoy this ultimate indoor and outdoor playground, with sporting choices for all seasons and nonstop entertainment and casion action. Skiing, hiking, boating, swimming, and the 72-mile "most beautiful drive in America" are just a few highlights in the picturesque region of Reno and Lake Tahoe. Experience Nevada's casino nightlife or explore Vikingsholm Castle on the California side of Lake Tahoe. More Info |
 | Mountain Biking Lake Tahoe : A handy pocket-sized guide to mountain biking around Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Detailed ride descriptions make it easy to find the trailheads and follow the routes, helping mountain bikers stay on track with accurate distances keyed to easy-to-read maps and ratings for physical and technical difficulty. More Info |
 | Outdoor Family Guide to Lake Tahoe : It has an overview map with location of each hike clearly marked by its number. It has a table of hikes with difficulty ratings, length, usage, and activities. It has brief summary of how to handle high altitute, ticks, bears, and mosquitos, and what to put into the backpack for a hike. Each hike comes with a little individual map. Each trail is rated as suitable for hiking, biking, or both. 58 trails described in the book is a very manageble number which makes choosing the right one easy. More Info |
 | Plants of the Tahoe Basin : This is the first comprehensive illustrated guide to the trees, ferns, and flowering plants of the Tahoe Basin. Covering more than 600 species, many of them rare, and with over 300 color photographs, here is the most complete and up-to-date wildflower guide available for this floristically rich region. More Info |
 | Rock Climbing Lake Tahoe : Superb crags in a sensational setting--that is climbing in the Lake Tahoe region. This beautiful, wide basin, surrounded by the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountains, hosts a variety of excellent crags along the lakeshore and throughout the surrounding backcountry. Rock Climbing Lake Tahoe, formerly Tahoe Rock, describes more than 1,000 routes at a dozen major areas around Lake Tahoe. More Info |
 | The Tahoe Rim Trail : A spectacular loop around the largest alpine lake in North America, the Tahoe Rim Trail crosses volcanic peaks and stark granite basins, lush meadows and pine forests; it traverses two states and numerous wilderness areas and parks. The author divides the 150-mile trail into eight segments and gives you directions to trailheads and detailed route descriptions; he clues you in about special concerns along the way, like water, weather, vegetation, and natural highlights. More Info |
 | The Tahoe Sierra : Hiking : Describes over 100 hikes around the Lake Tahoe Basin and in the Sierra Nevada from Carson Pass area north to the Sierra Buttes. Virtually all the trails are covered, visiting such diverse areas as Desolation Wilderness, Malakoff Diggins, Bucks Lake and Lakes Basin. Hikes range from easy dayhikes to strenuous multi-day backpacks. Contains all the topographic maps you'll need for each hike, plus mileage, elevations, difficulty rating, and campsites. More Info |
 | Top Trails Lake Tahoe : People who are heavily into the sport will really enjoy the book. Included are hikes up Mt. Rose, the highest peak in the Tahoe basin and long segments of the Tahoe Rim Trail. But this book is not for the faint of heart. Most of the route descriptions in the book exceed 9 miles and several exceed 15 miles. Moreover, these miles involve considerable elevation gain. More Info |
 | What Should We Do Tomorrow at Lake Tahoe : A complete activities guide for Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Carson Pass. First published in 1992 and now in its 5th edition with more than 30,000 copies sold. Packed full of activities to enjoy in this year-round recreation wonderland. Along with skiing and hiking, youll find adventures such as sled dog rides and parasailing, cruises on Lake Tahoe and activities just for kids at the casinos. It has everything you need to know for a weekend or a week at the Lake of the Sky and in the surrounding Sierra Nevada. More Info |
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