An awesome Historic building in history-rich Nevada. The Ranch has an eye-appealing view of the…read moreSierras, the staff is personable and informative, and the events held during the spring/summer/autumn season are exceptional. The museum is first rate, clean, interesting and informative. The Director, Event's Manager, Staff, Docents and Sponsors are top notch!!! If you are traveling to Nevada, to Douglas County, to Minden/Gardnerville, the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park should be on your journey's agenda.

After living in the Carson Valley for over 27 years my wife and I decide to make our first visit to…read morethe Dangberg Ranch, and we walked away wondering what took so long. We were there to enjoy one of the speakers in their summer series, Christina Thomas, "Songbird: The Story of the Paiute People" and she was great as she shared the history of the Paiute people in the Great Basin. The Dangberg Ranch is located on HWY 88 just south of its intersection with HWY 395, and you'll head west onto a dirt road for about a mile to get to the ranch, and the road is a bit rough, and on the day we went, muddy from recent rain. Was it worth it? Absolutely, here's the web-site, and I'd encourage you to add this to your tour of the Carson Valley: http://www.dangberghomeranch.org/ As a side note, the view of the Sierra Nevada from this location are incredible.

Bret is such a great person to work with! I asked for a quote on Yelp, and he got back to me in an…read morehour. He even called to chat about the details. We ended up choosing Tahoe Experience because Bret was so positive, patient, and offered great prices. On the boat, we had Chris, a freelance captain who works with Bret. Chris was a joy to be around. He was super relaxed, funny, and kind. He took great care of us during our boat rental. The ride to Emerald Drive took about 30 minutes, and we spent an hour there before heading back. Sadly, I got hurt while paddleboarding. It was all my fault since it was my first time. Chris helped me out of the water, took care of my scrapes, and drove us back to shore safely. He even gave us the closest emergency hospital details and offered to refund half of the agreed amount. We were so grateful for his help and really appreciated his kindness. Bret texted me to check in and say he was sorry about what happened. Bret and Chris are truly amazing people to work with. Even though I was at fault, we had a blast meeting Chris and having him as our captain. I definitely plan to reach out to Bret again when I visit Tahoe in the future and would highly recommend his services to anyone who comes to the area.

Highly recommend!! Booked to celebrate my mother's 70th birthday with grandchildren. Brett was…read morehospitable, attentive and focused on safety. Boat is nice and well maintained. Beautiful drone pictures and videos included. Wonderful experience :)

I booked a tour around Lake Tahoe for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, through Viator and never…read morereceived a confirmation of the tour. On Sunday, September 14, 2025, I contacted Viator and explained the above and I was in formed I was not booked for a tour. I asked if I could purchase a ticket for the tour and was told not was sold out and the next tour available was Tuesday, September 30, 2025. I checked my Viator account and it did not show a pending or cancelled tour on September 16, 2025. I booked another tour for 199.00 and took that tour. I received a call for the tour driver and said they were waiting for me. I told him what happened and that I was told I did not have a ticket. I checked my credit card statement and was shocked that I was charged 70.00 for the tour when I was I informed I did not have a seat. I filed a request with Viator and was told the refund was declined by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours. Discover Lake Tahoe Tours uses Viator as a third party administrator and if their administrator gives out incorrect information it is not the clients fault but the company(ies). I will not use Viator or Discover Tours again.

I booked a tour through guideyourguide.com for a small group (8 max was in the description) tour. I…read morechose to be picked up at Tahoe Vacation Resort. The night before they told me my pick up was at Lake Tahoe resort. Lake Tahoe vacation resort is right on ski run by the marina so there's plenty of parking options and is specifically why I chose it. Lake Tahoe Resort does not allow you to park there unless you are staying at the resort . It is right next to Harrah's. It was the celebrity golf tournament so I had to pay $50 just to park my car for an $80 day trip to Virginia city. The tour bus was completely filled with 23 people not the eight person max that I was expecting. I had take away 2 stars for these reasons. Virginia city is cool for the day. If you have a car just take yourself. Take some old time photos, get a beer a bucket of blood, and get a souvenir Christmas ornament at Christmas forever. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. I went to The palace because the guide recommended it. Cheap burgers but nothing special. I'd suggest trying another place.

Lake Tahoe Boat Rides is where it's at! By far the best private charter company around South Lake…read moreTahoe. After we called around all other businesses, such as this, we realized that Lake Tahoe boat rides was the most professional and upfront about their prices. Many companies didn't let me know that fuel and captain fees would be tacked on at after the ride as well as a certain gratuity. Sneaky! Once we arrived at Lake Tahoe, Boat Rides, Lindsay, the owner and everyone else was super friendly and helpful. They have a store with food/drinks, towels etc.. but they tell you in advance that you can pick it up elsewhere. They helped us carry our bags over to the perfectly clean and well maintained boat complete with our own captain who was incredible!!!!! Ask for Steve-O!!!! I do believe no matter who you get as a captain that you will have an amazing experience as we did. Steve-O was friendly and great with our 4 1/2 year-old. He provided just the right amount of history and information as we rode along and also took us to less touristy places that were also beautiful and so worth seeing. We cannot wait to come back and see Lake Tahoe boat rides next summer, and we will definitely be asking for Steve-O.

Absolutely the best customer experience from start to finish. When I asked my 8 family members…read morewhose joined me what there favorite experience was during their 4 day visit they all yelled THE LAKE TAHOE BOAT TRIP. The Captain was wonderful, flexible and patient with the excited little ones. Sadly visiting with us was a distant forth place .

I have never flown period. I know that's probably strange to most people:) I must say this was an…read moreamazing experience the beautiful views just wow! Our pilot Micah was an excellent pilot he took great care of us and was super informative. We would definitely fly with him again. My wife and I were celebrating our 17th anniversary and this was a great way to celebrate and create another great memory for us! I would recommend this to anyone visiting Tahoe especially if you have never flown before 11/10 experience. We will be back!

Unforgettable! Absolutely breathtaking. I have never been in a helicopter before, neither has my…read morehusband, but this was an experience of a lifetime. Thank you so much. I will honestly treasure this trip and be back when I am around that area.

If you call for more information, as the website suggests "Please feel free to call…read morefor updates or questions anytime!" You are going to get a super rude person on the other end. When I called and stated my reason was for additional information, his response was "start talking". And it got worse from there. It was enough to convince me to not take my group there as planned.

Chollar Mine Tour - A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Virginia City…read more Recommended by locals, I made my way to the Chollar Mine, once the 5th largest mine during the 19th-century Gold Rush era. In its prime, it yielded an overwhelming amount of gold--worth millions of dollars then and easily billions in today's value. Scattered across the grounds are authentic mining tools, giving visitors a sense of the equipment used back in the day. One highlight was the rock smasher, which the staff explained in detail. From the start, John and Gary gave me a warm welcome and patiently answered all my questions. Before we entered the mine, Gary provided a fascinating introduction to its history and operations--explaining how miners worked in 8-hour shifts, the intense conditions they faced underground, and how they coped with the heat from the geothermal groundwater. Equipped with a helmet, I followed the narrow tunnels where the ceiling is low enough to give you a bump if you're not careful. Along the old rail tracks used for transporting minerals, Gary demonstrated the rope-and-pulley system, drilling tools, and even how miners once relied on rats and candles to test air quality inside the mine. He also pointed out the split line in the rock that marked different mining outputs, giving a vivid sense of how geologists identified the veins. To make the experience more tactile, he even handed me some clay samples from the mine, so I could literally feel the earth that once hid so much gold. Unfortunately, visitors cannot go as deep into the mine as I had hoped--I wanted to experience the underground heat myself--but for safety reasons, the tour is limited. The cave can be slippery, and you'll often need to bend down to avoid injury. After the tour, Gary enthusiastically offered to take photos for guests, adding a personal touch to the visit. Beyond the tour itself, I learned that John now owns the mine, while Gary has written a novel that brings Virginia City's Golden Age to life. --- Final Thoughts The Chollar Mine Tour is more than just a history lesson--it's an immersive journey into the life of 19th-century miners. Thanks to the passion and effort of John and Gary, visitors can better appreciate the challenges, ingenuity, and culture of Virginia City's mining heritage. ---

Oh. My. Gosh. What an absolute delight! After a beautiful drive up from Sacramento, my partner and…read moreI arrived at the sprawling, lovely grounds of Animal Place. We had booked a private tour for his birthday to meet the rescue animals who call this beautiful place home. Yasmin met us at the entrance and, after swapping shoes for some solid boots, gave us a very honest, very real, and very important rundown of industrial agriculture. Now, I have to add, neither of us are vegan or even vegetarian, but Yasmin proved to be an actively non judgmental, compassionate host. She walked us through the grounds, addressing each animal by name, and was full of knowledge and insight! After the initial meet and greet, we were off! We hiked across the beautiful grounds and met tons of sheep (Jet loved my partner!) goats, and pigs; all of the animals roam freely, coming and going as they please. It was actually delightful how so many of the animals came up to say hi and hang out out of their own volition! We brought some grapes for the chickens and they LOVED them! But oh my god, the turkeys. Wow, just, two little friendly, fluffy orbs that floated around our party showing off while Yasmin gave us an informed and empathetic story about them. She did that at every habitat; letting us in, introducing us (by name!) to the boldest of the bunch, and explaining how they ended up at Animal Place. It was an entirely wonderful, enlightening experience. Also, fyi, turkeys are so soft. I cannot recommend this organization enough. 10/10, please give Conrad an extra treat for me!

Unprofessional, unorganized, uneducated do not support. Do not go here. They do not know what they…read moreare doing! Horrible. Scared for the animals there. It's always convenient tucked away so nobody really knows what's going on until you go there firsthand. Behind the scenes.

5/25/2018, on Fox 40 by Mae Fesai:…read more here are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors: on the water, hiking on foot ... or inside a four-wheel drive. To celebrate Great Outdoors Week, Mae went on a ride along with some dedicated rock crawlers as they braved the world famous Rubicon Trail. Find out how this trail takes drivers from Loon Lake, over the Crest of the Sierra to Lake Tahoe. http://fox40.com/2018/05/25/great-outdoors-week-rubicon-trail/

Just got home from a 4 day trip all the way through. Day 1 into Buck Island. Day 2 stay and play…read morearound. Day 3, wheel to Observation Point. Day 4, wheel out to Tahoe...