A 30-minute drive from Carson City, the renowned Jewel of the Sierra has beautiful beaches, spectacular scenery, and water activities of all kinds. Host of other fun things to do sking, snowtubing, snowmobling, hiking, boating, dining , shopping the fun never stops. Visit the North America's largest Alpine lake just 6000 feet above sea leval, the lakes cobalt blue water reflects the clear blue skies on over 300 days of sunshine per year.