10 Fun Lake Tahoe Facts

The Nevada Mining Association hosts its 40^th annual convention, September 5-8, along the shores of majestic Lake Tahoe. Tahoe’s natural beauty makes it a fun place for attendees to gather, network, and celebrate another great year of Nevada mining.

With the convention just around the corner, here are 10 interesting Lake Tahoe facts:

1. Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the United States (1645 feet). The Empire State Building could fit in the Lake at its deepest point.
2. Tahoe has enough water to cover the entire state of California in 14 ½ inches of water.
3. It’s the 6^th largest lake in the U.S. by volume, ranking only behind the Great Lakes.
4. Roughly two-thirds of Lake Tahoe is in California. The other third is in Nevada.
5. Tahoe is thought to be at least 2 million years old, making it one of the oldest lakes in the world.
6. At 6,225 feet above sea level, Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America.
7. The beautiful scenery around the lake has made it a popular place to film movies. Godfather II, the winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1975, was set in Tahoe… though the movie didn’t do much to promote the Lake’s boating and fishing scene.
8. The area is home to a number of recreational opportunities, including the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail that allows brave hikers to travel around the entirety of the Lake. The area is also a popular skiing destination in the winter months and has over a dozen camping areas available in the summer.
9. Lake Tahoe’s water is notoriously cold, with temperatures barely getting above 70 degrees in the summer months and dropping below 40 degrees during the winter. Because of its depth, the lake never freezes over.
10. The Nevada Mining Association has hosted its annual convention at Lake Tahoe for 28 years and is proud to return in 2018!