For a location known primarily for world class skiing Lake Tahoe offers an amazing choice of activities. Even though outdoor activities are the best known ways to have fun there are so many indoor activities that everyone is sure to find things to do to please.

Let's start with the casinos. Most of the Nevada side casinos, including MontBleu Casino, offer the full selection of activities besides gambling. Also featured is top live entertainment, truly fine dining and all sorts of shopping.

Hiking has always been one of the most popular things to do at Tahoe in the warmer months. The Mount Tallac/Glen Alpine trail offers a six mile hike to a breathtaking vista of Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake and the High Sierra. For the really adventurous check out the Tahoe Rim Trail which, at 152 miles, completely circles the lake and gives some of the most jaw dropping vistas to be seen anywhere in the world.

For a glimpse into the history of the Lake Tahoe area try the Thunderbird Lodge, begun in 1936, which started out to be a vacation resort, but as the building went on the eccentric owner found himself more and more interested in the indigenous heritage, the flora and fauna of Tahoe. The site was eventually sold to the US Forest Service and the mansion remains as the last and best example of a great private residence to be found in the area.

For those interested in the indigenous wildlife of Tahoe no stay could be complete without a stop at Eagle Lake, famous for the wild Eagles often spotted at the lake. It gets very crowded on weekends so get there early.

Additional preferred hiking trails typically include Echo Lakes offering an easy to moderate trail past both the lower and upper Echo Lakes and many other smaller lakes along the way. An even easier choice is the Rainbow Trail which is a handicapped-accessible, paved trail and features many signs by the walkway creating a self-guided tour.

Another great view point that isn't often visited is the Stateline Fire Lookout just a 45 minute walk from the road. The lookout area is cleared so nothing obstructs the splendid views that walk worthwhile.

A splendid way to enjoy the lake if you enjoy biking is the Ring Around the Lake bike trail. At 72 miles you will probably just select one portion to ride.

While we're talking about the lake we shouldn't fail to mention the Dixie Queen paddlewheel boat offering daytime and dinner cruises. The Dixie Queen offers a fun and memorable bring out of any trip to the Lake.

If you want most splendid of views with the minimum of exertion then try the Squaw Valley Tram. The tram runs year round from Squaw Village up to the observation facility build for the 1960 Winter Olympics. Heavenly also offers an thrilling Tram ride year around.

This list should not be considered close to complete. I haven't even touched on many of the other available adventures including hot air balloon rides and, of course, the always popular downhill skiing and boarding.

With so many fun adventures awaiting you why are you sitting there reading this article? Go have some fun. Go find some Tahoe fun!