August 2, 11, 23
Sugar Pine Point State Park Kayak Tours Join any or all of these paddling events that launch from Sugar Pine Point State Park. Click here for more information.
Saturday, September 10
Thunderbird Lodge by Kayak
Tahoe Adventure Company and the Lake Tahoe Water Trail Association are co-sponsoring a great day of paddling the Lake Tahoe Water Trail and investigating the unique cultural heritage of the Region at the famous Thunderbird Lodge on Saturday, September 10, 2011. As part of the Sustainable Tahoe Expo, the cost for this tour is $80/person, a $46 savings over the regular price. The tour begins at 9 a.m. at Sand Harbor State Park and, after getting outfitted and covering a comprehensive paddling lesson, travels 1.5 miles along the pristine East shore coastline to the beach at Thunderbird Lodge.
After a rest and snacks, professional tour guides take visitors on an hour walk throughout the Whittell estate, including the Lighthouse Room, the Old Lodge, the maids' quarters and original kitchen, as well as a trip through the 600' underground tunnel leading to the infamous Card House and Boat House. In the Boat House you may find the fabulous yacht, Thunderbird, built for George Whittell in 1939. The yacht is a 55' long, John Hacker design with mahogany hull and dual aircraft engines and is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece built in a bygone era. The tour then follows the Dragon's Tail path, past the waterfall and fountain to the Cook and Butler's House.
After our tour, a delicious deli spread lunch will be served on the beach before our short paddle back to Sand Harbor. The tour cost covers boat rental, tour guides, lunch, and a donation to the Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society. Contact Katie at katie@tahoeadventurecompany.org for reservations or questions.
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Please register online at
www.ltcc.edu for related seasonal courses.
For further questions in regard to the sea kayaking courses please contact:
Dave Reichel at
Reichel@ltcc.edu or 530-541-4660 ext.463
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