Lake Tahoe (hiking, skiing, inner tubing, swimming, boating, camping, fishing, horseback riding, golf). From Reno, take Hwy. 431 west to the lake. From Carson City, take Hwy. 395 south to Hwy. 50 west. 530-544-5050 or 800-AT-TAHOE (visitors authority)
Washoe Lake State Recreation Area, Carson City (bird watching, water skiing, sailing, windsurfing). Take Hwy. 395 north of Carson City or south of Reno. 775-687-4319
Pyramid Lake (fishing, boating, hiking, wild horse and burro viewing). From Reno, take Hwy. 395 north to NV 445 east. NV 446 and 447 encircle the lake. Marina: 775-476-1156