Lake Tahoe
Geologists believe that the basin of Lake Tahoe was formed between the Carson mountain range on the east and the Sierra Nevada on the west when the Sierra Nevada lifted at some time between 25 to 50 million years ago. The upheaval caused the range to crack and created a trough like depression. More than 20 million years later, during the volcanic age, streams of lava flowed from Mount Pluto on the north shore pushing masses of boulders ahead of it, forming a dam across the basin's outlet to create a lake several feet higher than the present Lake Tahoe. Finally, eight or nine thousand years ago, a massive glacier moved northward through the region. When the glacial ice melted, the whole area was a breathtakingly beautiful landscape of valleys, peaks and troughs.
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas has always been known to an adults only plyaground. In fact the city boasts numerous attractions for kids of all ages.
The first thing that visitors to this desert destination will notice is the world famous Las Vegas Strip, one of the most exciting streets in the world. From the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign to some of the newest hotels including Bellagio, Paris, Mandalay Bay and The Venetian, Las Vegas is truly "larger than life".
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Reno
The name Reno suggests casino gaming, celebrity performances, and 24 hour entertainment. High wire artists entertain nightly as do the country's top comics. Guests can watch live elephants perform and can dance into the early morning hours to the beat of their favorite rock group. A variety of activities areavailable around the clock, but the most spectacular events require no advance bookings. They are the sunrises and sunsets which are exhibited daily against the backdrop of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains. The colors of the mountains and the sky are beyond description. They leave the viewer breathless with wonder, and with a feeling of exhilaration at the same time. Even the most ardent devotee of western films shot on location, is amazed at the first sight of the "real thing."
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