Washoe Child

The Washoe Tribe: Guardians of Lake Tahoe

Ancestral Occupants of Lake Tahoe Prior 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 Carson Valley each summer to enjoy the weather, to

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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 to “edge of the lake”. PREHISTORY–1844 Researchers theorize that the

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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 of steamships to Lake Tahoe occurred in 1864, with their

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Washoe Fishing Camps at Lake Tahoe

A Brief History of Tahoe and its People

Tahoe and its People When John C. Fremont “discovered” Lake Tahoe in 1844, he was really a bit late to the party. Tahoe and its People had consisted of Native Americans, specifically ancestors of the Washoe Tribe, had him beat

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Taylor Creek Visitor Center

Taylor Creek Visitor Information

TAYLOR CREEK VISITOR INFORMATION The Taylor Creek Visitor Center staff is knowledgeable in area information and can assist with your recreation planning. On-site staff consists of a mix of local volunteers, Forest Service and Great Basin Institute employees. Many have

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