There’s no better place to celebrate the good life than Lake Tahoe—America’s year-round playground.

The adventure begins near the lake’s sandy shores, where swimming, water-skiing, and sailing abound. High in the Sierras, you can ski some of the steepest runs in the West. Tour the boomtown saloons of Virginia City. Then circle back through a stunning coniferous forest, try your luck on casino row and dine on mouth-watering seafood on the South Shore. Whatever your tastes, you’ll want to seize each day in heavenly Lake Tahoe.