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Donner Summit is the site of the first transcontinental railroad, the first transcontinental highway (Lincoln), the first transcontinental air route, and the first transcontinental telephone line.
Donner Memorial State Park in Truckee offers the summer vacationer opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, and hiking and x-country skiing in winter.
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Throughout the '70s and '80s Donner Summit was a training ground for the world's best; they came to this relatively small but dense climbing area to push the limits of hard free ascents,.
This Donner Lake beach is popular with families for its roped-off swimming area, snack stand, playground, volleyball nets, and kayak, paddleboat and stand-up paddle board rentals.
Donner Summit and Donner Pass Snow Park Area can be very popular locations for all sorts of snow enthusiasts to get a taste of our Sierra winters. Check out parking at the California Sno-Park.
New museum of Truckee's history of the Emigrant Experience, including the Donner Party, the Land of the Washoe, Chinese construction of the railroad and early motoring adventures over Donner Pass.
Standing tall above the reflections of Donner Lake lies one of the most visible areas for backcountry skiing in the Truckee area, Donner Peak.
Creative sushi, noodles and sake lounge. Open 7 days a week from 12:00 - 9:00 pm with outside winter patio dining and full menu online to order for takeout.
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Donner Party Mountain Runners is a grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit running club. We exist to inform, inspire and connect mountain runners in Truckee-Tahoe.
Our company specializes in Luxury Custom Homebuilding,
Remodels, and Additions. We are client based, which means we will work closely with you during the design process.
Donner Memorial State Park offers free cross-country and snowshoe trails for adventurers of all ages, nestled among towering pines, winding along beautiful Donner Lake, and traveling historic trails.
Licensed General Contractor, Specializing in remodels and repairs. No job too small.
Small batch originals, made from start to finish in the USA.
Chris’ dedication and exceptional knowledge of Tahoe, Truckee and the surrounding areas has helped her to become a top-producing agent since the beginning of her career in 1989.
37 public piers on Donner Lake spread out along Donner Pass Rd. on the North Side of the lake. Enjoy some sun rays, have a picnic, and take a dip in the lake from the piers provided by TDRPD.
Discovery Preschool is a state licensed preschool and day care center for children ages 2-through entrance into first grade.
Feel at home at this contemporary lodge at Donner Lake, within walking distance to the public beach and docks and a short drive to world class ski resorts, recreation and downtown Truckee.
At Deerfield Community Church we want to show the Love of God in the Tahoe area.
Donner Ski Ranch is one of the few remaining independently owned and operated ski resorts. We are bigger than you think--with more than 500 acres, backside and frontside terrain and 360 degree views.
The Donner Summit Association (DSA) is the Voice of Donner Summit.
We operate a Donner Summit Historic Museum on the summit, as well as the 20 Mile Museum, which includes interpretive signs of historic sites along Old Highway 40 from Truckee to Auburn.
The trail in this historic area off of Old Hwy 40 on Donner Summit follows clear creeks and has scenic views directly down to Donner Lake. Only non-motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail.
Donner Trail is a small, multi-aged, K-5 school, nestled along the banks of the South Yuba River on Donner Summit. We weave an enviornmental focus into our academic studies.
Personal service for Donner Lake vacation rentals since 1973.
Dirt Gypsy Adventures offers guided mountain bike tours, trailhead shuttles & bike rentals in Truckee & the greater Tahoe area. Choose a public outing or a private & custom tour and come ride with us!
Multi-use single track trail on the mountains and ridges surrounding Donner Lake. Currently 15 of the planned 23-mile trail are open (9 of those for bicycle use).
Donner Lake Village is a lakefront hotel with spacious suites and an on-site marina near Downtown Truckee and exciting recreational activities.
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