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- From: johnf@Auspex.COM (John Fereira)
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- Subject: Re: Where to Take Parents? Suggestions, please!
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- Date: 28 Jul 92 18:08:56 GMT
- References: <1992Jul27.224416.24716@indetech.com>
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- In article <1992Jul27.224416.24716@indetech.com>
- |They have never been to Tahoe, but since they don't gamble much, and
- |aren't really physically active, I'm not sure Tahoe would be a good choice.
- |Seems like all the stuff ya do in Tahoe involves horseback riding,
- |bicycling, hiking, or water sports. (Mom doesn't swim). I know there is
- |a little cruise boat, but that activity is only a few hours long. After
- |that, what? (They walk around just fine...no wheelchairs or canes or
- |anything...they just aren't capable of outdoor sports that are strenuous).
-
- The nice thing about Tahoe is you don't *have* to do anything. The scenery
- is spectacular enough as it is. A few things off the top of my head though.
-
- Emerald Bay - one of the most photographed places anywhere. You don't
- *have* to hike to Vikingsholm. It's a beautiful place.
-
- Tram ride at Heavenly - ride the tram to the restaurant at Heavenly Valley.
- The view is incredible from the deck. I think Squaw Valley also runs their
- tram during the summer.
-
- Dinner cruise - the sunset paddleboat cruise may only take a few hours but
- it does make a real nice evening. There are several of them available. I`ve
- taken the one out of Zephyr Cove and had a good time.
-
- Take a drive - the drive around west lake blvd is real nice, as is a complete
- loop around the lake. You could also drive over to Hope valley (hwy 89
- towards Kirkwood or Markleeville. You could drive out to Blue Lakes basin
- from Hope valley. It's about 11 miles, most of it graded gravel. Upper
- and lower blue lake are very pretty.
-
- Virginia City - Virginia city is a old, old town with wooden sidewalks "up
- the mountain" near Carson city. It's kind of a tourist trap but it's
- quite interesting.
-
- Reno - known more for the gambling but I've heard the Harrah's auto museum
- is worth the trip. The shows are pretty good at the Casinos. Chances are
- you might find a good show at South Lake Tahoe as well.
-
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- | John Fereira "Is that all you ever think about?" |
- | johnf@auspex.com |
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