Best Outdoor Activities in Carson City

"There are some lovely trails around for jogging and bicycling. Picnic table and standing BBQs round out the food areas, which also have snack shacks. There are rentals from where you can pick up watersports gear."

"Although it caters to homeowners and the clientele of many of the South Shore motels and vacation rentals, any visitor can purchase a daily pass at the gate. The beach boasts playground equipment, and visitors can play volleyball, sit at picnic tables and rent boats, Jet Skis and other water-activity equipment at the adjacent Lakeside Marina....read more"

"This beautiful beach option is convenient to homes, shops, and the California/Nevada Stateline. Lakeside Beach has it all, a restaurant, playgrounds, picnic tables, a volleyball net and a lifeguard. After relaxing in the sand or playing beach volleyball with your family take a snack break at the adjacent Beach House Grill."

"North Star offers the luxury end of the spectrum of skiing with the only slopeside five-star lodging in the area, and don't forget Mt.Rose offering Tahoe's Highest Base elevation. Sugarbowl Ski Resort - Lake Tahoe"

"If you’re looking for places to visit that evoke serenity and peace, the Galena Creek Park is among the best that you can find in Reno. It is located next to another calming Nevada location, the Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest. Throughout the park, you’ll be able to find miles and miles of different trails, some of which enter the forest and lead you back out again."

"People come to South Tahoe for skiing and snowboarding at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Oh, how we wish the weather didn't turn on us the day we arrived in Lake Tahoe South."

"North Star offers the luxury end of the spectrum of skiing with the only slopeside five-star lodging in the area, and don't forget Mt.Rose offering Tahoe's Highest Base elevation. Sugarbowl Ski Resort - Lake Tahoe"

"One of the largest and longest beaches in Tahoe, Nevada Beach takes the prize for sunset strolling. This wide expanse of sand is perfectly positioned on the East Shore to face the dramatic colors on the west; you simply can’t find a better sunset view than here. With picnic tables, charcoal grills, and a large campground, Nevada Beach is a great spot for the family and one of the few dog-friendly beaches in Tahoe, so make sure to bring the pup!"