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 Geologists believe that the basin of Lake Tahoe was formed between the Carson mountain range on the east and the Sierra Nevada on the west when the Sierra Nevada lifted at some time between 25 to 50 million years ago. The upheaval caused the range to crack and created a trough like depression. More than 20 million years later, during the volcanic age, streams of lava flowed from Mount Pluto on the north shore pushing masses of boulders ahead of it, forming a dam across the basin’s outlet to create a lake several feet higher than the present Lake Tahoe. Finally, eight or nine thousand years ago, a massive glacier moved northward through the region. When the glacial ice melted, the whole area was a breathtakingly beautiful landscape of valleys, peaks and troughs. Eventually, a new outlet, the Truckee River, was eroded from the lava dam. The Truckee remains Lake Tahoe’s only outlet. It flows from the northwest shore.
The area around Lake Tahoe was the summer hunting ground for the Washo Indians. They named it "Tahoe" meaning "big water in high place". In 1844 the Fremont party of U.S. Topographical engineers saw Lake Tahoe but could not discover an outlet to it. In subsequent years, attempts were made to discover a pass through which to cross the mountains and travel to Sacramento, California. Several tragedies occurred when searchers were trapped in inclement weather in the mountains. |
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| Harveys Resort Hotel & Casino |
 A Dream That Began in 1944 For Harvey Gross in a One-Room Gambling Hall, Harveys Was South Lake Tahoes Original Casino Property. It Soon Became the Areas First High-Rise Hotel/Casino and Today, After a 100 Million Dollar Expansion, is Lake Tahoes Newest Hotel and Casino.
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| Caesars Tahoe Hotel |
 Let Caesars Mountain Empire indulge you with the luxuries of Ancient Rome and the splendor of Lake Tahoe. From non-stop pampering in our Caesars Spa to 24-hour casino excitement, there's no place like Caesars Tahoe. Our Roman accommodations feature 440 newly remodeled and distinctively styled rooms. Book it Now! >> |
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| Tahoe Summit Village |
 Tahoe Summit Village is perfect for family vacations. The large condominiums can accommodate any family's needs and provides space and comfort for even the most discriminating vacationer. Spend an evening by the fire, in your living room, or soak your aches in the master bath jacuzzi. Book it Now! >> |
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