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SUMMER ADVENTURES ABOUND IN RENO-TAHOE
(Reno, Nevada) Think Reno
adventure and often people think blackjack and 24-hour neon
lights. However, few think about the more than 960 miles of
mountain biking and hiking trails, 300-plus days of sunshine, in
addition to outdoor adventure from water activities to hang
gliding and more than 50 golf courses within 90 minutes of the
Reno-Tahoe International Airport. In other words, Reno-Tahoe
takes its claim as America’s Adventure Place seriously.
Land Adventures:
Reno-Tahoe and the surrounding
Sierra Nevada range entice explorers with endless possibilities.
Try the Tahoe Rim Trail, a 165-mile loop trail that runs along
the ridges and mountaintops circling Lake Tahoe, for unbeatable
scenic views or take in a leisurely stroll along the Truckee
River and stop by to view kayakers playing at the downtown Reno
Truckee River Whitewater Park and Kayak Course. Visitors can
explore numerous parks and recreation
Reno River Festival
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Convention & Visitors Authority
areas designed for hiking,
biking, motor bikes and more just 15 minutes from the heart of
downtown Reno. In Reno-Tahoe, there is terrain for every level
of ability and an ideal backdrop for other favorite summer
pastimes including horseback riding, rock climbing and even
off-road Hummer tours.
If golf is the game of choice,
Reno-Tahoe boasts 50 challenging golf courses each with its own flare of
tranquility. Named one of Golf Digest’s Top 50 Golf Destinations,
Reno-Tahoe’s impressive selection of signature courses range in
difficulty and style, welcoming all levels of players to the green.
Annually, Reno-Tahoe plays host to the PGA TOUR’s Reno-Tahoe Open at
Montreux Golf and Country Club with a field of top professionals
competing for a $3 million purse. It is also home to the American
Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Edgewood Golf Course in South
Lake Tahoe featuring the biggest names in sports and entertainment.
Water Adventures:
Having Lake Tahoe and several other
surrounding lakes in proximity to downtown Reno, vacationers will find a
plethora of water activities. From boating and testing out the latest
watercraft toys to canoeing, sailing and fishing, Reno-Tahoe offers it
all, plus a whitewater park in the heart of downtown Reno. The park is
both Nevada’s and the region’s first whitewater park and kayak slalom
racing course and invites kayak enthusiasts of all abilities to test out
the water.
Special Events:
Known for its nationally recognized
events, Reno-Tahoe lives up to its nonstop 24-hour name with events
including Artown, Hot August Nights, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare
Festival, the Reno River Festival, Lake Tahoe Jazz Festival, the Great
Reno Balloon Races and the National Championship Air Races, just to name
a few. With more than 40 events attracting thousands of attendees,
Reno-Tahoe knows how to do events right.
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