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Lake Tahoe
A massive two-million-year-old freshwater lake high in the Sierra Nevada
Mountains and half in California, Lake Tahoe is a blast of amazing clear blue water surrounded by high mountains. Originally inhabited by the Washoe people, the area is now home to a number of ski resorts as well as boating, fishing, water skiing, mountain biking, and hiking activities.
Hoover Dam
Built during the Great Depression as a way to provide jobs, Hoover Dam is a marvel of modern engineering, Unfortunately, more than 100 workers died during its construction, but today the dam is a major tourist attraction. It attracts more than one million visitors every year.
The Valley of Fire
It covers more than 42,000 acres of otherworldly sandstone formations created from giant sand dunes that solidified here nearly 150 million years ago. Human occupation dates to 3,000 years ago. This is a rugged landscape, perfect for hiking and wildlife viewing. Just be careful in the summer when temperatures can climb to a toasty 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The park is open year-round.
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