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Lake Tahoe's water is so clear that in some areas, you can see up to 70 feet below the surface.
Lake Tahoe straddles two states, California and Nevada, making it a shared treasure between them.
Lake Tahoe is estimated to be over 2 million years old, making it one of the oldest lakes in the world.
Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the United States, with a maximum depth of 1,645 feet.
Lake Tahoe holds about 39 trillion gallons of water, enough to cover the entire state of California with 14 inches of water.
Lake Tahoe sits at an elevation of 6,225 feet, making it the largest alpine lake in North America.
Lake Tahoe is home to a variety of endemic species, including the Lahontan cutthroat trout, which is native to the lake.
Lake Tahoe was a key location for the 1960 Winter Olympics, held at Squaw Valley, now known as Palisades Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe has been a sacred site for the Washoe people for thousands of years, who call it 'Da ow a ga,' meaning 'edge of the lake.'
