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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Squaw Creek rests at the base of
Squaw Valley USA, site of the 1960 winter Olympics, and just minutes from
California's North Lake Tahoe. The
area has blossomed into a year round destination with many recreation
opportunities. The area proudly boasts of a renowned world-class ski mountain
and now it is complete with its own village, shops, restaurants, and an
endless supply of activities in every season. In addition to all that is in Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe is an easy drive and is called the jewel of
Nevada. Once you see it, you get it.
Lake Tahoe is the nation’s largest alpine lake, 22 by 12 miles of sparkling
water surrounded by 72 miles of pristine shoreline. During the warm summer
months, it’s a water-sports paradise. And when it snows, well, winter
sports-enthusiasts think they’ve died and gone to heaven. Lake
Tahoe is roughly divided into two shores, north and south, and NAAMLP attendees
will enjoy the north shore. The Tahoe Rim Trail is
a popular destination for hikers from all over the world. Measuring 165 miles,
the trail system passes through two states, six counties, one state park,
three national forests and three natural wilderness areas. Guests of the
trail have their pick of several trailheads around the lake with varying
degrees of difficulty and length. And for the elite hikers, there’s always
the 165-Mile Club, reserved for those who have tackled the trail in its
entirety. Modern
day Truckee started to be
developed around 1863 and was originally named Gray Station and renamed
Coburn Station. Eventually renamed Truckee after a friendly Paiute chief in
the area who constantly said "Tro-kay" which meant, "all is
well" in the Paiute language. A
big part of Truckee's history was a Central Pacific train station which was a
part of the railroad built across the Sierra Nevada by Theodore Judah. Another big part of local history was the
lumber mill in Truckee, and the ice mine in Boca (near Truckee). The lumber industry was a big business in
Truckee existing to supply the Central Pacific railroad. Today Truckee is a small town located in
Nevada County, California. It has a population of 13,864 people (2000
Census), and takes up 33.8 square miles. The railroad is still in Truckee,
but it is owned by Amtrak. Many historic buildings are still in Truckee,
particularly in the downtown area. Squaw
Village shopping: http://www.thevillageatsquaw.com/shopping-dining/index.cfm#shopping
Truckee
shopping: http://www.truckee.com/shopping.php Tahoe
City shopping: http://www.cobblestonetahoe.com/
Whether you are looking for fine-dining or casual
fare, many options are available to suit your taste. Squaw Creek and surrounding areas provide a
wide variety of choices. All eateries
are located within a short walk, drive or shuttle ride of the 2011 hotel and
conference center. Choices at the NAAMLP Hotel and Conference Center: ·
Sweet
Potatoes Deli is a cozy
coffeehouse/deli ·
Six
Peaks Grille is a more formal dining
experience ·
Sandy's Pub is a full-service sports bar featuring American pub fare,
microbrews, and nonstop sports entertainment. Choices at the Village at Squaw
The Gatekeeper’s Museum is a reconstruction of the original Gatekeeper’s
Cabin, on the same site where the original stood until it was destroyed by
arson fire in the early 1980s. Marion Steinbach Indian
Basket Museum
was added to the Gatekeeper’s Museum in 1992, after her personal collection
was donated to North Lake Tahoe Historical Society. Marion Steinbach pursued a wide variety of
interests throughout her lifetime, and Throughout
her lifetime, Marion amassed a world-class collection of over 800 utilitarian
and fine baskets from 85 tribes throughout California and western North
America. In addition to collecting baskets, Marion also collected Native
clothing, jewelry, tools and pottery. Pottery from Maria Martinez is featured
in the collection. Emigrant
Trail Museum is located off I-80 west of Truckee, CA, part of Donner Memorial State
Park. Commemorating the struggles of the survivors and those
who perished crossing the treacherous Donner Pass, this museum exhibits
include the musket William Eddy used to shoot an 800 pound grizzly bear in
1846 and Theodore Judah's original survey map of Lake Bigler (now known as
Lake Tahoe). Tape recordings accompany the exhibits. The Donner Story, a 25
minute video shown hourly, describes the bad luck and foolish decisions that
led to the Donner Party's troubles. The 22 foot base of the Donner Party
statue outside the museum marks the depth of snow that trapped the Donner
party in the winter of 1846. Also
included in the museum are exhibits of Native American arts and crafts, tools
and clothing.
Tahoe Maritime Museum: Twenty three years ago, five
dedicated volunteers started the Tahoe Maritime Museum with a vision of
preserving and presenting Lake Tahoe's rich maritime history. Since then,
many have pitched in to donate boats, artifacts, memories, materials, funding
and countless hours to keep the museum going strong. In May 2008, the Tahoe
Maritime Museum launched into an exciting new era, with the completion of a
5,800 square foot home in Homewood, California. The northern Sierras has many beautiful state
parks to see, below are a few parks within an hour’s drive of Squaw
Creek. http://www.parks.ca.gov/parkindex/region_info.asp?id=4&tab=1
CASINOS
Back to Top CRUISES Back to Top ·
http://www.tahoegal.com/index.html There are several day spas conveniently
located at or near the conference center that provide relaxing environments
for clients to be pampered.
Squaw Creek's
Health and Fitness Center captures the beauty of
Squaw Valley, while providing the ultimate California day-spa services and
health facilities for our guests.
ENTERTAINMENT/ RECREATION
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