- The Views- Living in a basin you are surrounded by mountains. Driving around the lake offers amazing views, but you don’t need to drive around the lake to see amazing views. Just around anywhere within the basin is way better than driving in any city.
- The People- South Lake Tahoe is pretty transient in the way that most people don’t stay for very long. Since most major hotel and Casino chains have facilities here a majority of the people work in the tourism industry. There is a special love and respect that locals have for each other.
- Activities- There are about five ski resorts within an hour of driving for snow sports. If you aren’t interested in skiing or snowboarding than there is hills for sledding and the Heavenly Gondola area has a ski rink. If you’re not into winter, there is also many water-sports on the lake as well as hiking, mountain biking or just enjoying nature.
- Amount of hiking trails- The Pacific Crest Trail winds its way on the east side of the lake. The Tahoe Rim Trail, which is 77 miles long, can be done in sections and offers some great hiking. Besides Lake Tahoe there are many high alpine lakes that are beautiful. There are also many peaks to ascend like: Freel Peak, Mt. Tallac, Ralston Peak, etc. The list is immense.
- Slower paced life- Since I don’t work in South Lake Tahoe where the main industry is predominantly service related. Whether it’s hotels, timeshares, ski resorts and casinos. This is coming from the viewpoint of someone who lives here between working contracts. I love coming back because to me this place does have a relaxing feel… With the exception of a holiday weekend of course.
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