You’re 25 minutes to Tahoe, so you’d better believe there is a whole spectrum of outdoor adventure waiting to be embraced. Genoa, Minden, Gardnerville & Topaz Lake—which create Carson Valley—are stacked with tons of trails perfect for leisurely strolls or mountain biking throughout the Genoa Trail System, and of course you’re in perfect proximity to access everything waiting for you up in South Lake Tahoe—tons of skiing, boating, and stand up paddleboarding.
Head south on 395 for the all-to-yourself crystal-clear high desert waters of Topaz Lake, or grab onto a thread of adventure that makes this region special: GLIDING. Schedule a personalized wildlife photography tour with local legend JT Humphrey for an unforgettable afternoon tracking and photographing wild horses, bobcats, and eagles that flock to this valley each year.