Picture yourself in a beautiful, relaxing setting in which to live and work. Surrounded by abundant recreational opportunities and a clean, rural lifestyle. The county expands through rolling foothills to the dramatic peaks of the Sierra mountains and Lake Tahoe.

Recreation features: river rafting, miles of downhill and cross-country skiing, fishing, boating, and water-skiing in any of the 200 lakes or 682 miles of rivers. Enjoy scenic hiking, biking, backpacking, and horseback riding. Three of the most scenic areas are the Pacific Crest Trail, the Tahoe Rim Trail, and the Desolation Wilderness. The county contains over 413,928 square acres of national forests.

Farm trails take you on an adventure through the patchwork of wineries and Apple and Christmas tree farms in the countryside. Highway 50 will lead you to scenic Lake Tahoe, and glittery casinos.