Heavenly Mountain Resort’s summer operations bring an array of thrilling activities and breathtaking scenery to all who visit. From the panoramic views atop the Heavenly Gondola to the excitement of snow tubing, zip lining, and hiking, this mountain paradise offers something for everyone. So don’t miss out on the chance to experience the magic of Heavenly Mountain Resort this summer. Get ready for a memorable journey, and let nature’s beauty captivate you!
Scenic Hike On Top Of Heavenly Mountain
As the summer season kicks into high gear, adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers eagerly anticipate the opening of Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Summer Season. Nestled in the picturesque Sierra Nevada range, Heavenly Mountain Resort is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of exciting activities for visitors of all ages. From breathtaking gondola rides to gemstone panning and thrilling snow tubing, Heavenly Mountain promises an unforgettable summer experience. So mark your calendars and get ready to embark on a memorable adventure in the heart of nature.
Heavenly Gondola: Soar Above the Spectacular Landscapes
Heavenly Mountain Gondolas
The Heavenly Gondola provides visitors with a birds-eye view of the stunning surroundings. As you ascend, breathtaking vistas of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains unfold before your eyes. Capturing awe-inspiring photos, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and revel in the beauty of nature from the comfort of your gondola cabin. This scenic ride is an excellent way to kick off your summer escapades at Heavenly Mountain.
This gravity-powered alpine coaster will exhilarate you and your family as it coasts through the forest and natural rock formations. As always, the views are incredible, and the memories will be too! The coaster sleds fit up to two riders, so you can enjoy this activity with others.
Café Blue and Tamarack Lodge: Satisfy Your Appetite
Eating Outside Of Tamarack Lodge
After working up an appetite, head to Café Blue or Tamarack Lodge to refuel and recharge. These establishments offer convenient grab-and-go food and drink options to keep you energized throughout your day. From delicious snacks to refreshing beverages, you’ll find a variety of choices to satisfy your cravings and keep you going on your summer escapades.
Exciting Adventures on the Horizon
Zip Lining On Heavenly Mountain
The Hot Shot Zip Line offers an adrenaline-pumping experience as you zip through the air, suspended high above the mountain slopes. The Granit Peak Climbing Wall presents a challenge for climbing enthusiasts of all skill levels, providing an opportunity to conquer new heights.
Summer Tubing
While winter may be long gone, the excitement of snow tubing is still available at Heavenly Mountain. Hop on an inflatable tube and slide down specially designed slopes for a thrilling ride. Laugh with friends and family as you race down the hill, enjoying the exhilarating sensation of gliding through the snow. It’s a fantastic way to beat the summer heat and add a touch of winter excitement to your summer adventures.
Hiking Trails: Embrace the Beauty of Nature
Scenic Views on a Heavenly Mountain Hiking Trail
Heavenly Mountain offers a myriad of picturesque paths for hikers of all levels. Lace up your boots and immerse yourself in the natural beauty surrounding you. Traverse lush forests, explore serene meadows, and marvel at breathtaking vistas that will leave you in awe. Get ready to take in the tranquility that only a mountain hike can offer.
If you want to experience some of the most unique casinos in the country and pair it with a vacation that embraces the great outdoors, there’s only one place in the United States to find that – Lake Tahoe. To help, here’s a quick breakdown of the Lake Tahoe Casinos scene.
South Tahoe Casino Scene
When it comes to the selection of casinos, the south shore of Lake Tahoe, on the border of California & Nevada, has the most options, and some properties are investing millions to bring a chic, modern feel while maintaining a strong sense of place with an alpine aesthetic.
Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe (formerly Harveys)
Updated Room at Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casinos
Those wanting a home base for schussing at Heavenly Mountain & gaming at night, look no further than Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe. The casino floor boasts a variety of slot machines & table games as well as a race and sportsbook center. If you visit in the summer, Caesars Republic hosts the Summer Concert Series in their outdoor amphitheater, where big acts like the Scorpions and Duran Duran have played.
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Harrah’s and Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Casinos
Right across the street, you’ll find Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, the most popular casino-resort in Lake Tahoe. In addition to the table games such as roulette, craps, & baccarat along with progressive slots, you’ll find a host of amazing dining options, the PEEK nightclub, and the hip Cliché Lounge. For music lovers, the South Shore Room hosts some of the biggest performers up to present day. Need to unwind a bit more? Get a massage at Reflections The Spa or lounge by the indoor pool.
Bally’s Lake Tahoe
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Resort Casino & Spa
Most Lake Tahoe visitors are looking to enjoy the outdoors in what is the ultimate alpine paradise in any season. After a full day of hiking, skiing, or any other mountain activity, Bally’s Lake Tahoe makes sure your stay is in comfort. From the Opal Ultra Lounge nightclub for party-goers to the indoor grotto-like pool, there are a lot of choices. Featuring a steak house, buffet, craft beer, & assortment of adult gaming options, you’ll be set for your stay in Tahoe.
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
A lot of exciting changes are coming to the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino Lake Tahoe. All hotel rooms and suites in Golden Nugget’s Sunset Tower have been completely renovated with upgraded amenities. Coming soon: Mastro’s Steak House, a sophisticated dining experience recognized for world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment. Outside, the resort’s pool area will also be reintroduced as H2O, featuring built-in seating areas, fire pits, a hot tub, private cabanas, a poolside bar, and outdoor gaming.
North Tahoe Casino Scene
The north shore of Lake Tahoe features a host of quaint & cozy casinos albeit less unique experiences in and of themselves. Here’s the rundown of those classic spots in places like Incline Village and Crystal Bay.
Crystal Bay Casino
Crystal Bay Casino Lake Tahoe | Photo: @travisbook
Built in 1937, the “CBC” as known by locals has renovated its accommodations & re-opened in 2003 but still holds to its old school Tahoe feel. On the casino floor, the walls are adorned with natural stones and a giant (fake) Oak tree standing from the middle of the pit spreading its branches over the table games. Besides the classic games such as blackjack and craps, the Crystal Bay has two performance venues. The red room provides an intimate setting while the Crown Room is their premier spot with a capacity of 550.
Jim Kelley’s Tahoe Nugget
One of the oldest family-owned casinos in the ENTIRE state of Nevada, they still follow the philosophy of providing good food and drink at an affordable price. This cozy casino features the latest in slots and a few table games to enjoy. But the real star is the “awful awful” burger that they’ve been serving for more than half a century. The “awful awful” moniker is short for awfully big & awfully good.
Grand Lodge Casino at the Hyatt
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Sitting on the northeastern edge of Lake Tahoe in the quiet town of Incline Village is the Grand Lodge Casino at the Hyatt. Those with a sophisticated palette and price is no object will find this casino & resort perfect. Offering several gaming options on the 20,000 square foot casino floor, take a dip afterward on their private beach. If visiting in the winter, enjoy hot cocoa by their cozy outdoor fire pits gazing upon the waters. Luxury amenities do come at a price: mandatory nightly $36 resort fee in addition to the cost of the room.
Whether you’re looking for alpine lodge charm or electric nightlife alongside your outdoor adventures & gaming fun, as you can see Lake Tahoe casinos are where it’s at.
‘The Bite’ is on at Lake Tahoe, no fish tales necessary. People are often surprised at not only the amount but the size of the fish in this lake. While there are some remarkably large fish, knowing where to find them and how to tempt them is hard. Fishing Tahoe is a must if it is one of your favorite things to do.
Fishing on Lake Tahoe | Photo: Cam Schilling
Take a Ride on a Charter Boat
I’m not picky. Heck, I’ll take a five-pounder. That said, I’ve been eager to pull up a monster Mackinaw ever since I first saw how massive it gets. I recently tried my luck with Mile High Fishing Charters. Our guide, Justin, was impressively knowledgeable and strategic in his approach. The guides study the fish patterns daily and know how they change with the seasons and temperature. Justin goes out every day regardless of bookings. In seven years of trips, he has only been skunked less than a handful of times.
In most areas of Lake Tahoe you can sling the cast of your life and still only be in 7 ft. of water. Getting a better grasp of Tahoe’s contours and depths helps tremendously. Justin was willing to share some ‘secret’ spots with me, including one underwater ledge just off the shore of my neighborhood.
Learning from the Locals
He brought up many good points and strategies to get fish on the boat. The fish are not as dumb as many people think. You have to imagine that they’ve probably seen all the lures and tricks in the book. It’s not as simple as dragging your line in front of their face. With the nice boat and gear provided through the charter we were able to try minnows and some larger lures. We tried different tactics at different depths all at once.
Fishing Lake Tahoe | Photo: Cam Schilling
We were scheduled for a Public Shared Charter but were fortunate to have the whole boat to ourselves. My father was in town and this was the perfect way to hang out and take in all of Lake Tahoe, not to mention a favorite pastime. If you’re looking for an outing with family, friends, or just something new, I can’t say enough good things about this experience. Beginners, amateurs, even the most skilled anglers, it doesn’t matter. These guys will land you a fish, teach you useful tips and talk you through the how and why they’re advising certain techniques. It really helps to be in such great company.
Fishing Lake Tahoe | Photo: Cam Schilling
Lake Tahoe Balloons & A Special Spot
It’s never all about what you catch, I’m happy just being out there. Sitting on a nice boat with the early morning light, lake is calm, like glass reflecting the magnificent Mt. Tallac. Bring your camera and capture the early peace and serenity of Lake Tahoe. We were lucky and watched Lake Tahoe Balloons launch right next to us, fly over and float around in the distance. Hard to beat, it may be the best way to start (or continue) a great day in South Lake Tahoe. Definitely the most fun at 6am I’ve had in a while.
That rush when it hits your line and you’re finally reeling one is what it’s all about, the trick is actually keeping the line tight enough to stay hooked when they thrash around. It was so reassuring, I didn’t care that it wasn’t huge – as Justin put it “it won’t be our biggest one but the most important one, the first.” As fate would have it, each fish thereafter was bigger than the last.
Fish Prepared by MacDuff’s Public House | Photo: Yelp
We caught and kept our limits and went to MacDuff’s who prepared our fish cooked three ways – in creamy dill sauce, with blackened Cajun rub (personal favorite) and fried in a light crust. It was truly something special, it doesn’t get more fresh than that. All I can say is wow and be sure to bring a large appetite. Our family was speechless when the platter came out.
Fishing Lake Tahoe | Photo: Cam Schilling
Although I didn’t land the monster I had hoped to, the lines were tight all day and there will be plenty of more opportunities for that. The charter was exactly what we were looking for and then some, but heading back to the Keys he told us that it was a kind of ‘slow’ day compared to others. That thought had never crossed my mind, I was so stoked on the handful of lake trout we caught, I’d take that any day. I love my job, but as they say, a slow day of fishing still beats a good day in the office.
