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History
When the transcontinental railway opened in Truckee it was a big boom to Tahoe City, a rough lumbering camp at the lake end of the Truckee Canyon. Tourists left the train at Truckee and boarded a Concord coach for a jarring ride along the Tahoe-Truckee Toll Road to Tahoe City where they boarded steamers for destinations around the lake. The toll road was eventually replaced by a narrow gauge rail line that terminated on the pier at Tahoe Tavern. By 1871, Tahoe City was a sleepy community of some 50 houses, 2 hotels and an over water saloon named the "Custom House."' That year the "Grand Central Hotel" opened to great fanfare. It was the ultimate in elegance and refinement with a bar, billiard room, bowling area, croquet grounds, telegraph office, express office, carriage and saddle horses for rent and row boats for hire. Rates were $14 to $21 per week with meals.

Luxurious resorts had sprung up all around the lake and Tahoe City was the jumping off point for each of them. Tahoe City was a great success in summer months but became an isolated pocket of hardy souls during winter months. In the winter of 1938, there was 12 feet of snow at lake level with 20 foot drifts. Travel was impossible and in Glenbrook, they had to resort to killing and eating the caretaker's horse to survive. Food was later dropped from airplanes to the beleaguered residents.

In 1928 Tahoe Tavern hired Lars Haugen to build a ski jump. It took 2 years to complete and in 1931 Olympic tryouts were held on what was then, and still is today, Olympic Hill at Granlibakken. Not until Interstate 80 crossed Donner Summit did the North Shore come into its own as a winter playground. In the summer, Lake Tahoe was famous for boating and fishing.

The annual Wooden Boat Concourse in August is a tribute to a more peaceful time when wealthy summer residents would race each other up and down the lake in beautiful, custom wooden boats. In the halcyon days of lake travel by steam, paddle wheel captains would regularly race, to the joy of passengers and spectators. Even today, boating is a major part of the charm and tradition of Lake Tahoe.

Recreation
Year-Round Fun at Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in the world. For vacationers, having fun here year-round is easy! Nevada's world-famous casinos are all within easy driving distance and offer fabulous entertainment. Take a beautiful sunset cruise. Shop in the specialty stores. Or, eat in one of our fine restaurants: from quaint cafes to five-star dining. Tahoe offers some of the best cuisine in the world (please don't hesitate to ask our vacation rental staff for culinary suggestions). Tahoe has something for everyone. So, join us for your next vacation ... and EXPECT THE BEST!

Hauserman Rental Group's vacation properties are all located on the North and West Shores of Lake Tahoe where some of the largest variety and quality alpine and cross-county skiing in the United States can be found. Local ski areas include Squaw Valley USA, Alpine Meadows, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Ski lncline, Mount Rose/Slide Mountain, Ski Homewood, Royal Gorge Cross-Country and Lakeview Cross-Country Ski Areas. All are within easy driving distance by car, some are even within walking distance to the lifts and many provide Local shuttle service. The chart below shows how near Tahoe City is to many Lake Tahoe fun spots:

	Alpine Meadows Ski Area........6 mi.
	Squaw Valley Ski Area .........7 mi.
	Northstar Ski Area ...........16 mi.
	North Shore Casinos ..........10 mi.
	Incline Village, NV...........15 mi.
	Kings Beach ...................9 mi. 
	Emerald Bay ..................18 mi.
	South Shore Casinos ..........32 mi.
	Homewood ......................6 mi.
	Truckee ......................15 mi.
	Reno .........................45 mi.
	Carson City ..................49 mi.
 

Winter at Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe offers some of the world's best downhill and cross-country skiing. World famous Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows and Northstar Ski Areas are only a few of the fine downhill ski areas just minutes from the lake. These resorts offer shuttle service along the North and West Shores. For the cross country enthusiast you will find Lakeview Ski Area, Tahoe Donner Ski Area and Royal Gorge Ski Area to name just three of the area's exceptional cross-country ski areas. All three are groomed for touring as well as skating. In addition, there are many beautiful areas on the North and West Shores for backcountry skiing, sledding and snowmobiling, not to mention two ice skating rinks located in nearby Squaw Valley.

Summer at Lake Tahoe. From the thrill of water-skiing on one of the world's most beautiful alpine lakes to the serene beauty of hiking in the unspoiled wilderness of the Sierras, North Lake Tahoe offers summer recreation to suit everyone. Tennis. Mountain biking. Beach volleyball. Rock climbing. Peaceful walks along the beach at sunset. Strenuous runs on mountain trails. North Lake Tahoe has it all! Enjoy the unforgettable golf courses. Take a paddlewheel dinner cruise. Windsurf. Jetski. Parasail. River Raft down the Truckee. Swim. Fish. Horseback ride. Or, just relax in the sun on one of the wonderful beaches.

Spring and Fall at Lake Tahoe. These two seasons are probably the most beautiful and tranquil times of the year to vacation at Lake Tahoe. They're ideal for those who would like a quiet retreat and wish to enjoy the beauty of the lake and its surrounding forests and mountains without the hustle and bustle of high season. An added benefit is the low off season rates on all of our vacation properties!