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My "Big Blue" - Lake Tahoe

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My Big Blue  Lake Tahoe game quiz
"Having been fortunate to have lived in South Lake Tahoe for many years, I wanted to pay tribute to one of the most beautiful places I know. Thanks for playing!"

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1. While there are a variety of summer and winter activities available for all ages, which "always-open" year-round industry, catering mostly to adults, is the primary tourist attraction of the Lake Tahoe area?
    Casinos
    Skiing
    Golf
    Boating


2. Which world famous ski resort, located on Lake Tahoe's south shore, has runs and lifts on both sides of the Nevada and California border?
    Kirkwood Mountain
    Squaw Valley
    Heavenly Valley (Mountain)
    Sugar Bowl


3. Before the name "Tahoe" was introduced and became popular, what name was Lake Tahoe most commonly known by (as of 1853)?
    Pyramid Lake
    Lake Washoe
    Lake Bigler
    Carson Lake


4. Which well-known mountain on the California side of Lake Tahoe forms a natural "cross" of snow on its face during the winter, which at times can be seen throughout the entire year?
    Mount Tallac
    Mount Rose
    Freel Peak
    Jobs Peak


5. The California/Nevada border actually divides the lake between both states. What approximate percentage of Lake Tahoe is on the Nevada side?
    two-thirds
    one-third
    one-half
    one-quarter


6. As one of the most photographed locations in the United States, which area of Lake Tahoe is home to Fannette Island and Vikingsholm Castle?
    Meeks Bay
    Zephyr Cove
    Emerald Bay
    Kings Beach


7. With a maximum recorded depth of 1,645 feet (501 m), what is Tahoe's rank in terms of the United States' deepest lakes?
    Second
    Third
    First
    Fourth


8. While there are several trout species (along with Kokanee salmon) that can be found in Lake Tahoe, which formally abundant species of trout has been virtually extinct from the lake for almost 70 years?
    Lahontan Cutthroat
    Mexican Golden
    Flathead
    Dolly Varden


9. Which well-known American literary figure is said to have started a large forest fire while visiting Tahoe, and even described the event in one of his books?
    Jack London
    Ernest Hemingway
    Mark Twain
    Henry David Thoreau


10. While all of Lake Tahoe's casinos have unique features and amenities, which is the only one featuring a swimming pool in which a guest can swim from Nevada to California and back again without ever leaving the pool?
    The Crystal Bay Club
    Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
    The Tahoe Biltmore Lodge and Casino
    The Cal Neva Lodge and Casino


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