Van Sickle Bi-State Park, State park at Nevada-California border near Lake Tahoe, US.
Description
Van Sickle Bi-State Park is a 725-acre park located at the Nevada-California border near Lake Tahoe. It features hiking trails that wind through pine forests and provide views of the lake, with connections to the broader Tahoe Rim Trail network.
History
Henry Van Sickle settled the land in 1852 and built a hotel, restaurant, and blacksmith shop while operating a toll road through the area. The site later became a park and retains remnants of that early settlement era.
Culture
The park contains old structures from different time periods, including a log cabin built in 1917 and a historic farm barn that show how people built homes and worked the land in this region.
Practical
The park is open year-round for hikers from sunrise to sunset, with vehicle access limited to May through October at no entrance fee. Wear sturdy footwear on the woodland paths, and bring water and a map for the longer routes.
Did you know?
The park spans two states with most of its acreage in Nevada and a smaller portion in California, yet operates entirely under Nevada State Parks management. This cross-border arrangement is unusual for parks in the region.
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