When planning your trip to Lake Tahoe, make sure that you pad the itinerary a few days so that you can fit in some local sightseeing as well as soak up the local culture. Part of appreciating where you have been is visiting those historical places that depict where we were in the past. The Gatekeeper's Log Cabin Museum in Tahoe City, CA is one of those places that you will want to visit. It is maintained by the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society and also includes the Watson Cabin Museum and the Indian Basket Museum as well.
Admission is free to the Gatekeeper's Log Cabin Museum and hours are typically 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day of the week. The log cabin is actually a reconstruction of the original gatekeeper's cabin. This residence was for the person who manned the dam at Lake Tahoe. The museum is a font of information about the pioneer days as well as some history about the mining in the area. The exhibits are made for strolling very casually through so that you can truly study the photographs and other displays which depict the history of the area.
You will see the craftsmanship on some beautiful American Indian artifacts like baskets and blankets. You will see some of the history of the Washoe Indians as well as boating and steamers history. There is also a special exhibit for the 1960 Olympics. If you truly appreciate history and like learning about the very foundations of our society today, you will enjoy the historic stroll through he Gatekeeper's Log Cabin Museum. Take advantage of the picnic tables outside and have a picnic in the company of the gorgeous sweeping views of the lake and mountains.
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