T he state's majestic mountains, valleys, redwood forests, coasts, beaches, and deserts are difficult to squeeze onto an overview page. Rather than focus on California's major cities, the emphasis here will be on major geographical areas of interest. Lake Tahoe - the area is home to year round outdoor activities. Visit Kirkwood, Truckee, Tahoe City, and South Lake Tahoe for a mix of old and new, while in the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Snow sports are available at numerous places throughout the entire area.
Squaw Valley, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics, is just one of the well known mountain resort areas. Spring, summer, and fall, enjoy tennis, hiking, biking, camping, water skiing, fishing, sailing, and if you are young at heart, take a plunge in the lake. Some claim the lake temperature actually warms up to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Cross over to the Nevada side of the lake and enjoy the excitement of gambling and world-class entertainment featuring Hollywood's top performing stars and recording artists at the many glamorous casinos. Along with major radio and television companies, this area has grown from being one of large cattle ranches and agricultural concerns into a major entertainment center.