. The lake of the sky, Lake Tahoe, in the high Sierras of California and Nevada; its history, Indians, discovery by Fremont, legendary lore, various namings, physical characteristics, glacial phenomena, geology, single outlet, automobile routes, historic towns, early mining excitements, steamer ride, mineral springs, mountain and lake resorts, trail and camping out trips, summer residences, fishing, hunting, flowers, birds, animals, trees and chapparal [l] with a full account of the Tahoe national forest, the public use of the water of lake Tahoe and much other interesting matter . RUBICON SPR
. The lake of the sky, Lake Tahoe, in the high Sierras of California and Nevada; its history, Indians, discovery by Fremont, legendary lore, various namings, physical characteristics, glacial phenomena, geology, single outlet, automobile routes, historic towns, early mining excitements, steamer ride, mineral springs, mountain and lake resorts, trail and camping out trips, summer residences, fishing, hunting, flowers, birds, animals, trees and chapparal [l] with a full account of the Tahoe national forest, the public use of the water of lake Tahoe and much other interesting matter . RUBICON SPRINGS 221 lar in shape, about a third of a mile long, and a quarter of amile wide in its widest part. Near one end is a small found the deer swam over to this island to restand sleep during the heat of the day, hence the name. The Little Rubicon river flows into Buck Island Lake andout again, and about two miles below Rubicon Springs theGeorgetown road crosses the river at the foot of the these two lakes, and others not far away, fine hunt-ing and fishing, with several mountains nearby for climb-ing, the hotsprings, a fine table and good horses to ride itcan well be understood that Rubicon Springs makes a de- I lightful summer stopping-place. One great advantage thatit possesses, under its present proprietorship is that guestsmay alternate between Moana Villa and the Springs and thus * spend part of their time on the Lake and the other part in theheart of the mountains. The Colwells are hearty and home-like hosts, and are devoted to giving their man
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