Read more about the article The Washoe Tribe: Guardians of Lake Tahoe
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The Washoe Tribe: Guardians of Lake Tahoe

Ancestral Occupants of Lake TahoePrior to the First discovery of the lake, the only occupants of the area were the local Native Americans, the Washoe (Wa-She-Shu) who traveled from the hot…

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Tallac Historic Site

Tallac Historic Site: A Journey Through Time

Early Inhabitants and Origins The Tallac Historic Site, nestled along the shores of Lake Tahoe, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The Washoe Tribe, known as…

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HISTORY OF TALLAC HISTORIC SITE

HISTORY OF TALLAC HISTORIC SITE

HISTORY OF TALLAC HISTORIC SITE Lake “Tahoe” is derived from the Washoe “da-ow-a-ga”. As the story goes, foreign ears misunderstood the phrase and came up with “Tahoe” instead. “Da-ow-a-ga” translates…

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Historic Boats of Lake Tahoe

Historic Boats of Lake Tahoe

Historic Boats of Lake Tahoe Studying the Historic Boats of Lake Tahoe reveals that the first vessels on the lake were undoubtedly dugouts crafted by the Washoe Indians. The introduction…

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