RESORT TYPE: Classic LOCATION: Pollock Pines, California SEASON: Year-round WEBSITE: www.coloradoriveradventures.com
GHOST MOUNTAIN RANCH Old West life amid modern amenities
Nestled among the tall pines in the Sierra Mountains, at the gateway to South Lake Tahoe, awaits Ghost Mountain Ranch. Originally designed by Paramount Pictures, this resort was once the set of the popular TV series The Virginian and perfectly captures the pure essence of old West life. To add to the old-West lifestyle, saddle up your horses because Ghost Mountain Ranch has safe and clean corrals on the property as well as miles of trails to explore. Or, if you prefer, practice your tricks in the Rodeo Arena. The area surrounding the 325-acre pine preserve has dozens of trails and literally hundreds of square miles to explore by horseback. Hiking in the Sierras is a trail hiker’s dream come true. El Dorado National Forest has hundreds of miles of beautiful hiking trails all located nearby. If horses or hiking aren’t for you, fill your days with activities at the pool. A vintage ghost town complete with a saloon and ice cream parlor are only the beginnings of the resort’s delightful
charm. Don’t forget to pack your poles, tackle, and bait because it’s time for you to reel in the big one at the stocked fishing pond. Your kids will love casting in and pulling out one of the many fish stocked in the catch and release pond. The crystal-clear swimming pool has a seasonal snack bar when you want to let someone else do the cooking. Offsite day or night, visit South Lake Tahoe, where you can enjoy skiing, boating, bike trails, blackjack, or ice skating. You can shred down the mountain from 10,067 feet or you can dive into the depths of Lake Tahoe. It’s more than 1,600 feet deep, making it one of the deepest lakes in North America. There are plenty of things to do in Lake Tahoe. The Virginian TV series was shown from 1962 to 1971. Although the series was based in Wyoming from the 1890s onward, the scenery around the California RV resort was a good stand-in for the series’ rugged Wyoming country.
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